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

Vol LXVII, No. 3 St. Sebastian’s School December 2013 New Yearbook: Beauty to Behold By JACKSON McKEIGUE ‘17 my AP Stats guys, cause they gave me Fachetti placed on his page the quote by The release of the yearbook is a hard time last year.” Mr. Morelli also Neutral Milk Hotel, “How strange it is a highlight of every year. Whether it is explains the significance of being chosen to be anything at all.” Other mention- over the commotion of the past seniors by the senior class and what it means to able quotations, include Joe Cough- returning, or the laughs everyone gets out him specifically. He began to talk about lin’s chosen excerpt by Jimmy Tatro, of last years pictures, it is always a fun winning the money at the raffle and how “Someone once told me it’s a marathon, time getting the yearbook. Last year’s great of a feeling it was, but he compared not a sprint. I sprint marathons, simple as installment was one of the best books this his honor of being chosen to the money that.” Another quotation that was pointed school has seen in a long time, according and said, “The money goes away, very out by many students, as they relate it to to a number of different, veteran faculty. quickly, but something like that means one of the all time greatest movies this After the 2012 book was released it was a lot coming from kids you taught, and world has come to know, Forrest Gump. unclear at how such a yearbook could be that’s in the yearbook forever.” Brendan Daly chose the quote by Forrest topped, and many ceased to believe that Another highlight of the Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates; it would be. The yearbook planning com- yearbook were the sections of the seniors you never know what you’re going to mittee had a different idea. “They created memories at Seb’s. This portion of the get.” These quotes, similar to the pic- such an impressive yearbook, it is truly yearbook allows, not only the seniors to tures, bring about memories and thoughts number one, second to none,” says, Class reflect on their time at Seb’s, but it also about St. Seb’s and the time spent at the President Christian Kelly. Four of the allows those people reading to reflect school. most memorable sections of the yearbook on their experiences that they have In addition to all of the include the cover pages, senior memo- encountered during their Seb’s career so portions of the yearbook, one large ries, extraordinary quotes, and the color/ far as well. While reflecting upon past component that the yearbook staff should format of the yearbook. Seb’s memories, you allow yourself to be complimented on is their use of color The cover pages, both inside reconsider how you are treating not only and design of each page. It is always and outside the book, although don’t your school work, but as well as how you exciting to acquire a yearbook with necessarily have words written on are treating the people and places around color. The color attracts the eye of the them, seek to give a general overview you. reader by separating the dull, black and of everyday life at St. Sebastian’s. Inside almost every senior’s white books that we read during classes, Hoops for Homeless Children: where you didn’t get these prizes because Dana Barros is better than you. Both covers have a series of pictures page there is a quotation that they like from an exciting variety of colors. The of students working hard in class, in or a few memorable pictures. The main format of each page was also noted as a groups, showing the brotherhood and reason for these smaller details to be so “crowd pleaser:” in the words of Tucker community throughout the school. Each popular is because of the connections McCoughlin, “the yearbook was not too Hoops for Homeless Children Raises year the yearbook is donated to a faculty and laughs we get out of them. One of dissimilar from the Instagram of Andrew member. The significance of this award is the more memorable pictures that was Warner; full of vivacious colors, and not only to recognize an excellent model noted by a few of the current seniors is weird posing men.” $1000 for the Second Straight Year and leader to the entire school, but also the picture of the old trainer, and coach, The most recent installment By CONNOR MURRAY ‘14 other young child could get in schools my Dad, to see if they had done well a compliment from the senior class. Mr. Suave, holding a puppy. This photo of the yearbook was, least to say, a where they can learn and have play enough to earn a spot on the leader- Morelli was granted this award by the has absolutely no relevance to Big Ike, huge success. There was not much that HEAD WRITER spaces that they otherwise wouldn’t board for their age group. There were senior class of 2013. When asked about whose page the picture was on, in any could’ve been changed to make this a better yearbook. All reviews were posi- According to the Coali- have. Meanwhile, Horizon’s assists four age groups: grade school, middle his first reactions, Mr. Morelli responded way except for the fact that it was one by saying, “I was really surprised, but of Ike’s lasting memories. In addition tive, and once again the yearbook excites tion for the Homeless of Central the adult of the family in finding a job, school, high school, and old school. specifically, I thought of the senior to memorable picture, there were also the school. Can’t wait to see what the Florida, there are 1.5 million home- which will ultimately lead to their not Competition was fierce for classes that I taught, I was thinking of memorable quotes. For instance, Matt next book will be like. less children in America this year. being homeless. the highest score of all. The lead- These homeless children are twice as After having visited the erboard was constantly changing. likely to experience hunger, to have organization for the first time last Tensions were rising as the two-hour moderate or severe acute and chronic year, my brother and I decided to event began to come to a close. health problems, and to drop out of support the cause. We ultimately came Once Dana Barros asked me for all high school, with a high school gradu- to the conclusion that we would help ball though, he eliminated any sense ation rate below twenty five percent. by setting up a free throw and three of uncertainty in the gym. I almost These are the cold hard facts of the point shooting contest as a fundraiser. never got the ball back. Those there world we live in today. We may not It seemed a fitting option because watched a human shooting machine take delight in acknowledging this but the Horizon’s for Homeless Children programmed to hit free throws and these numbers do exist. The numbers Foundation has a partnership with the three pointers hit nothing but net over have only been rising over the years Boston Celtics. After much though, and over again. He tripled the next and have become a problem that needs we decided on the name “Hoops for highest score before finally missing to to be addressed head on. Horizon’s for Homeless Children” as the name of our disbelief. Homeless Children is an organization our fundraiser. The event concluded as yet another that does so. After a successful first success though, as we raised over Horizon’s for Homeless year running the event, we decided one thousand dollars again, and more Children is a daycare in Roxbury for to make it an annual event and once donations are still being made. The young homeless children in the Bos- again hosted the Hoops for Homeless highlight of the whole process last ton area. There are bars on all of the Children fundraiser this year. Through year was returning to the Horizon’s windows to protect intruders, which the same connection by which we for Homeless Children foundation The Class of 2013, reunited at last, pose after recieving their copies of the latest yearbook. is ironic because the daycare is one of were able to obtain the signed Jason with a big check and seeing firsthand the only places where the kids can feel Terry basketball last year, we received the happiness brought to the workers safe. They are all placed in shelters an autographed ball from Jeff Green there. They care so much about the Curriculum Night: Prospective but the locations of the shelters cannot to be raffled off to a lucky winner kids that they serve and it means so be disclosed to anyone because they upon the closing of the event. Upon much to them that other people recog- are afraid of other family members entering, a participant would pay the nize the cause as well. Students See Academia In Action of the kids finding out. The majority five-dollar fee to take his shots and I’d like to conclude by thanking the By JOHN RYAN ‘15 & On Curriculum Night, immediately before the night began, of the kids are being raised by single would also be entered into the raffle entire St. Sebastian’s community for numerous students and faculty give though parents are interested in moms because the father was either for the ball. The participant would all the support and donations that TYLER WIIK ‘15 of themselves for prospective fami- what their sons will learn while abusive or had other issues. The moth- then take ten free throws, each worth my brother and I have received over Every student at Seb’s lies and for the school they love. here, they mainly want to witness ers are usually unemployed and have one point, and five three pointers, each the past month So many different remembers it: the time when you Students and faculty demonstrate or what kind of men their sons will no source of income, so bringing their worth two points. If the participants members, whether it was teachers, were hoping you would be admitted speak about four different aspects become throughout their time at St. children to a shelter becomes their made seven out of ten free throws, or students, or parents, offered their to Seb’s. For most, it was before of the school: Writing and Speak- Sebastian’s. Students, in expand- only option. three out of five three pointers, then help toward the cause by either giv- entering 7th grade; for others, it ing, Faith and Reason, Mathematics, ing upon the school’s curriculum, The daycare provides a safe they were allowed to keep taking ing their time to help out during the could be 8th, 9th, or 10th. Regard- and Science. Some students write passionately describe their experi- haven from all the other chaos going shots for additional points until they event or donating money. The support less, everyone here can say that they speeches and deliver them, other ences at Seb’s and open themselves on in their lives. The kids are split missed. After they finished, their really highlights the strength and the were a prospective student at one students perform experiments, and up to interested families, revealing up into their respective age groups, score was counted up, and they would goodwill that is such a big part of our point. Many remember who gave faculty members are always there to exactly what kind of young men and are given opportunities that any report their score to the bookkeeper, community. them a tour and what teacher inter- oversee their respective department. Seb’s produces. viewed them. Many recall the stu- Other students work as tour guides, The night was full of dents they shadowed or the younger leading prospective families to their students and faculty opening students who shadowed them. destinations, or greeting families as themselves up to complete strang- Many remember Open House, see- they enter Ward Hall. ers, speaking from their heart about ing the different clubs lined up in On December 9th, pro- aspects of Seb’s. Students and Ward Hall, or they remember the spective students flocked the halls faculty, after a long day of school, desserts lined up on the table, it is of St. Sebastian’s, eager to catch a practice, extracurricular activi- different for each student. Students glimpse of the inner academics of ties, decided to not go home, but remember the first time they talked the school. After the families had to stay at school, showing what St. to Headmaster Burke, and how he packed into Ward Hall, Fr. Arens as Sebastian’s really means to them. amazingly remembered not only always opened the night in prayer, Students and faculty stayed till 8:30 their names the second time they soon followed by a jazz ensemble to show prospective students and met, but the names of all their fam- of students Paul Scemema ’18 on their families the school and the ily members. Students and their piano, Joe Kerwin ’15 on bass, Jack curriculum of the school we hold so families remember all these times, Kerwin ’18 on drums, and Michael dear, only leaving at the very end to but rarely do they speak up about Bollas ’18 on clarinet. Headmaster then complete their various amounts another admissions event, Cur- Burke welcomed all the families to of homework. So, on behalf of riculum Night. Rarely does anyone our school, and Mr. Wishart soon the Admissions Office, we would speak about hearing from various sent them on their way under the like to thank all those students and students and faculty members, and guidance of our student tour guides. faculty who volunteered and gave seeing various demonstrations done In every department, families were of themselves, not only to make the by the Seb’s students and faculty able to hear first-hand accounts of night run smoothly, but also to make who volunteered, ensuring for them- the curricular undertakings at this an everlasting impression on those selves a late night because of their school from students and faculty. students and families who wish to Former Walrus senior editor Mike Petro ‘13 speaks at Curriculum Night without his beard. love for Seb’s. However, as Mr. Rest explained be a part of this school community.

NEWS SPORTS The Predictor and Pat McGowan Take Does Not Appear in Photo: Basketball and Hockey Remain On The Zombie Apocalypse Hopes and Dreams of Kids Undefeated Page 5 Who Believe in Santa Page 8 Page 2 THE WALRUS December 2013 A Universal Dissertation on QUOTES of the the Subtlety of Tour Giving By BILL McCARTHY ‘15 & refers to that inevitable conver- the tour must push forward. Of sation that accompanies the trek course, there are other, more ANGUS O’ROURKE ‘15 across the street. You scramble original jokes that you must Birthday wishes echo for that perfectly phrased ques- watch out for. “How’s your throughout Ward Hall. The tion, but all you can muster rash?” “Why weren’t you at hallways, normally littered with is, “Uhhh…what sports do church last weekend?” “How’d MONTH backpacks, become abnormally you play?” Meekly, your tour the surgery go?” “I heard you tidy. Dress code is enforced. responds, “I’m a squash player.” nuked that test!” The list goes Such occurrences point to the Fantastic – the sport that you’re on… “Even I could play in the Atlantic Division.” arrival of one thing: tour sea- least familiar with. At this point, Forbidden Areas: son. That beautiful time of year some inner force – perhaps a You’ve been instructed to usher where dads and kids dressed like fear of silence – compels you your tour away from certain --Mr. Drummond on the sorry state of the dads trail upperclassmen through to feign expertise in the sport. areas in the school: the lounge, the halls and wonder why Mr. “Oh, they won a huge meet – I the library’s couches, and the NBA’s Atlantic Division Wishart would assign anyone mean, match – the other day. A third floor small stall. The a tour on his birthday. It is our shutout, in fact.” In actuality, lounge is the most difficult to privilege to enumerate the hap- the squash team may have lost avoid. You must employ differ- penings and inconsistencies that to a Rivers seventh grade girls ent tactics to keep it from being make up the tour experience. squad, but your tour doesn’t noticed. For instance, you might “ ‘Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed The Handshake: The know that. You’ve prolonged deny its existence. To the tour, it granddaddy of first impressions. the conversation, and that’s all becomes “nothing.” No gesture better displays a that matters. Mr. Williams: When Mr. in the stone-cold tomb,’ that’s my kind of man’s character than this two- Birthday Wishes: An Williams is not safeguarding the second embrace. There are many uproar of “Happy Birthday” McCullough room, he roams the Christmas carol.” types of handshakes up a fa- chants will welcome you to halls in search of company. His ther’s sleeve. For example, you Ward Hall, and a similar greet- introduction is inevitable: “Dan might find yourself engaged in ing will ensue when you enter Williams, Class of [too long --Mr. Nerbonne, quoting “We Three Kings of a seemingly endless handshake the library. Your friends, your ago for the tour to have been battle, where the father’s war- classmates, Mr. Wu, and even alive].” Nothing screams Sebs Orient Are” torn grip overpowers your own that seventh grader that you like Mr. Williams, and he is the until your hand falls asleep in don’t know might join in the perfect example of alumnus loy- his. Then there are those crafty, well-wishing. Even the tour alty. Almost never have a tour “cool” dads who try to ease any might wish you a happy birth- concluded without a handshake tension with a fist bump. Their day. Here, you can have one and a pat on the back from Mr. efforts usually result in an ironic of two responses. That is, you Williams. “They had eight beagles. I’m talking about reversal of intensions – not only either explain the nature of the In all seriousness, tours pro- do they embarrass their sons, but joke, or you just wear it. Vet- vide prospective students with the dog.” they make everything just plain eran parents – those who have insight into the mission of the weird. Just weird. Finally, there already sent sons through the school and the everyday lives are those classic handshakes that school – might laugh and high of the students. Embrace the --Mike Haley ‘13, talking about beagles make you feel like you’re grasp- five the well-wishers. Those aforementioned happenings, but ing a dead fish. All are uncom- “cool” dads might even toss don’t forget to be open, honest, fortable, but must be embraced. out a fist bump. Nevertheless, and yourself. The Sports Talk: This “He’s kind of a basement dweller.” --Senior Editor Christian Kelly ‘14 on his broth- er Casey ‘16

“Does the back of your neck tickle when you think of velcro?” --Senior Editor Christian Kelly yet again

“Guyo!” --John Rourke ‘15, constantly Henry’s Corner: Packin’ the Bahn said “Is this a scale of one to ten? 9.9, be- or not people will show up to other sports, CHRIS WOLPE ‘15 & cause 10 is just too ideal. Honestly, when states “Probably not, seeing as we don’t In this photograph, the leader of the free world is...you know what, there are no words for this. RYAN McGUIRK ‘15 I was younger, I didn’t like cheer on at have any swimming pools or squash courts. Chemical salt covers the front Henry’s as much because I couldn’t drive But I’m sure someone will probably show foyer, the sun sets at around noon, and the and my main goal was to score as many up at some point. Some kids showed up to school cubbies are littered with peacoats. points as I could in Call of Duty. Henry’s our wrestling match last weekend, which You know what this means: the winter seems good. Kids start good cheers. I was unnecessary, but it was still great that season is upon us. Whether it be hockey, can’t say that we need better chirps, but we had support.” Obviously, Christian The Walrus basketball, chess, squash, swimming, or the chirps are hilarious. I don’t condone and the whole wrestling team were very A St. Sebastian’s Publication skiing (in that order), they all need our them, but they’re amusing.” Christian had appreciative of the support shown that support. By support, we’re not talking many other fond things to say about the Saturday and hope that even more kids will about a few kids faintly cheering. We need cheering section. When asked about the show up at the next meet. Every student Senior Editors: John Bartlett ‘14, Dan Fulham ‘14, Jack Goldman ‘14, commitment. I expect Henry’s to be out middle schoolers, he said, “That’s a good should try to support not just the hockey in full force at 6 AM at Nobles for squash question, especially seeing that I don’t and basketball teams, but also wrestling, Christian Kelley ‘14, Will Kenney ‘14 practice. And although the leadership of know what most of the middle schoolers swimming, squash, skiing (if possible), and Apprentice Editors: Tyga Henry’s Corner starts with the upperclass- look like. Middle schoolers seem good; JV Hockey. men, the support of the middle school is it’s tough when you’re a little kid cheering Every single time there is a Head/Feature Writers: Caleb Aldrich ‘14, Niko Fischer ‘14, Shane just as crucial. So far this year, overall and everything. I’m proud of them be- sporting event, students should get to the support for our teams has been fantastic, cause it’s good to have some extra voices, game and support the Red and Black. McDonald ‘14, Connor Murray ‘14 especially during the varsity hockey game albeit they’re very prepubescent, whiny, When asked about the message he has at Rivers. The night before the huge tilt, and not necessarily masculine, it’s a good to anyone thinking about coming out for a Rivers student and Red Wings superfan culmination of voices.” President Kelly re- Henry’s Corner, Christian Kelly said “Why CONTRIBUTORS: Conor Craven ‘14, Kevin Ginns ‘14, Marlon Matthews ‘14, put an inspirational quote on Facebook, ally wants all of the middle schoolers to get are you thinking? Why aren’t you just at Jack Adams ‘15, Chris Haley ‘15, Joe Kerwin ‘15, Ryan Lee ‘15, Billy McCarthy calling the Rivers fan section to action. He out to all of the games mostly because they Henry’s Corner right now? What’s wrong ‘15, Ryan McGuirk ‘15, Jimmy Mitchell ‘15, Angus O’Rourke ‘15, John Ryan states that we were notorious for having will have a blast cheering for their school, with you? I feel like an idiot for saying ‘15, Paige Sanderson ‘15, Tyler Wiik ‘15, Chris Wolpe ‘15, Matt Aisenberg ‘16, rowdy fans and that his Rivers comrades but also because they are higher voices this, but are you not for the boys? You could not allow us to enter “The Nest” with to harmonize with the deep voices of the can’t consider yourself a part of the com- Mike Calabro ‘16, Ben Fachetti ‘16, Owen Finnegan ‘16, Erik Jones ‘16, Matt more fans than they had. At game time, we upperclassmen. Christian really hopes that munity at Sebs if you’re not going out and Karpowicz ‘16, Casey Kelly ‘16, David Korzeniowski ‘16, Jack McCool ‘16, Jack rolled into The Nest with a hefty number all students can keep up the effort and the cheering for your teams. Keep in mind, McGloughlin ‘16, Chris Potvin ‘16, Jimmy Ryan ‘16, Sam Cullen ‘17, Sam Gor- of fans. After three even periods, the game middle schoolers will keep coming to all cheer for and not against, of course.” When don ‘17, Jackson McKeigue ‘17 went into overtime. After a few minutes, sporting events. Henry’s is out in full force, the students Teddy Griffin netted a goal to give us the Students should not only attend help our teams perform better. All students win, thanks in large part to Henry’s. basketball and hockey games, but also they should make an attempt to get out to the When asked about Henry’s should try and get out to other sporting games, and as Christian says, cheer for, not Editors Emeritus: Mickey Adams ‘13, Peter DeMatteo ‘13, Michael Hoff ‘13, Corner thus far, President Christian Kelly teams games. Kelly, when asked whether against. Kevin Patterson ‘13, Mike Petro ‘13 Faculty Advisor: Mr. Dan Drummond

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December 2013 THE WALRUS Page 3 SDLC: Conference Covers New Issues, Avoids The Island it sparks a dialogue amongst you and your behind can be admired not just by an African By MARLON MATTHEWS ‘14 friends: am I a victim of “the bubble?” And man, but by all people. We talked about In one of 2006’s flop films, ‘The if so, am I a compliant victim? other influential black people both past and Island’, starring Scarlett Johannson and The transitions between topics or present and how what those who went on Ewan McGregor, the story of a world far activities went fast and left only brief gaps before them paved a way so that they could beyond our scientific limitations unfolds to for socializing between events. As a result be where they are today, the simplest ex- show us the dangers of pairing the control we were able to spend more time actually ample being Frederick Douglass to President over life and death with a price only few discussing each topic. The events ranged Barack Obama. I must admit that being sur- can pay. The movie follows the story of two from speakers such as Daniel Hernandez and rounded by people like me was immediately people, clones rather, that are created for the Staceyann Chin, who talked about their life comfortable. Everyone in the room had gone sole purpose of one day being used for spare experiences and gave us advice on how we through similar struggles as I have and got parts should their originals need a new limb should face adversity in things like race or upset by the same displays of ignorance as and/or organ. To keep the clones submissive sexual orientation or just figuring it all out, I did, but when I stepped outside of myself and blissfully unaware of their true fates, to general discussions among the students I saw the hidden danger in having a bunch the organization that runs the business of and facilitators about major issues in our so- of people with the same point of view talk harvesting humans makes the clones believe ciety like the ones I mentioned earlier. These about issues they have. Productive discus- that they live in a utopian society in which discussions were surprisingly thorough and sion can easily turn into painful reminiscing there is a daily lottery and the grand prize revealing for a group of strangers, but the in which little to nothing gets done. This Mr. Wong, Zach Chambers ‘14, Marlon Matthews ‘14, Zach Taye ‘14 among other members of the SDLC. is a trip to “the Island.” The organization reason for such openness and depth were group reminded me of Sebs because a lot of makes the island out to be some luxury the “norms” of the conference that were laid the time when we have discussions on any resort that you never have to return from down within minutes of breaking off into the number of topics there will be one point of Sebs Students Make the Nice List when in reality it is a death sentence. One first of many small groups. They requested, view represented and it doesn’t make for a By PAIGE SANDERSON ‘15 broidered on the back, a motorcycle, Jimmy Mitchell—Life pass to laser day a clone who has been exhibiting strange among other things, transparency and a very productive discussion. Worse than that and a marshmallow tag zone behaviors, such as memories of experiences willingness to “lean into discomfort,” which is when one side will not listen to what the Ahhhh. It’s that time a year again. The Chris Haley—No comment (smiled Matt Bell—Lifetime supply of protein he never had, finds out the horrific truth we all did with enthusiasm. other side has to say. Luckily I was able to time of year where people leave all awkwardly) bars behind his existence and escapes with hopes The first small group dispersion avoid that occurrence at SDLC. human virtues behind the sliding glass Joe Cerra—Ryan Johnson’s turtleneck Travis Lampron—Hair removal that he can save the other clones from their we had was into “Family Groups.” These The final groups we split into doors of Wal-Mart and push their Jack Adams—Floaties cream predetermined fates. While in the outside were groups purposely comprised of people were the “Regional Groups.” These groups ways into stores, desperate to buy the Will D’Orsi—More “cool” socks and John Ryan—Shorter hair cut world, he sees people and places he was not of every creed and colony from coast to were less about the discussion of our various last 2002 Nintendo Game Cubes since “cool, non- flashy” pants Dan Fulham—Novel deal originally aware of and through his exposure coast to ensure that there was a healthy issues and more about how we planned on the X-Box One’s and PS4’s have Justin Lee—Bag of Cheetos, big Conor Masterson—A Christmas becomes more than just a clone. In the end diversity within the group. You get to know bringing what we learned back to home. already sold out. It’s the only time enough to hold a baby sloth...and the bonus, a box of sock puppets he returns to the clone facility and sets his the people in your group pretty quickly by In fact, the main objective of the regional of year where it is acceptable to cry ability to talk with frogs John Flatley—Coal, and a Twister fellow clones free so that they can also open working through issues that you all may groups was to come up with a lesson plan by three times during Rudolf the Red- Des/ Teddy Griffin—Stock Jeeps board have in common or that are completely their eyes to the big wide world around which we’d teach our chaperones in our final Nosed Reindeer. It’s the Christmas Seve Mustone—To drag race with Mr. Will Supple—Supplements (see what foreign to you. From this small group in par- them. session on the last day of the conference. season and that means there will be Thomasy I did there?) ticular I was happy to see that many issues I appreciated this group and opportunity Although I can easily draw lots of gift giving and receiving. As Tom Karavolis —A pet grizzly bear Michael Calabro—A chinchilla and were not as foreign to me, but what I took mostly because I got to know students from parallels between St. Sebastian’s, myself, in most traditions, except Canada of to wrestle an Easy-Bake Oven away more than anything was the dynamic our fellow ISL schools, especially Thayer. and the movie, far be it from me to call course, one makes a list to help fulfill Mr. Albertson—A charriot pulled by James Driscoll—(see Danny Beam) of the group and the astounding level of hon- St. Sebastian’s and Thayer were matched up myself a savior of any degree or pretend that their Christmas pallets. At St. Sebs, esty and trust with each other we were able as a unit to teach our combined chaperones the two finest stallions in Boston Ben Fachetti—Hairless cat and a neon I have all the answers. I just want to share both faculty and students have plenty to achieve having only known each other for what we’d learned over the weekend and Father Paris—A vuvuzela to accom- green snuggie my experience at the 2013 Student Diversity of items on their mind when it comes some hours. I can’t help but wonder what according to them we did a pretty good job. pany his whistle David Korzeniowski—Anything Leadership Conference. SDLC is something to what they want to see under the Stephan Cressotti—To get inducted pitched by Billy Mays, a Hot Wheels all its own in a number of respects, the most discoveries and conclusions we could come All that being said, the question tree. Using some of my journalism into the 119 clubs and to have a life- track obvious being its general atmosphere of— to as a community, knowing each other as “So what?” still remains and rightly so. St. prowess, some bribes, and my skill sized chessboard where he is the king, Nikos Topolos—A hit rap single and I know it’s trite —safety and love, the we already do. Food for thought, I suppose. Sebastian’s is a bubble and that isn’t always in arm wrestling, I was able to get a but not a cow, especially if it’s purple Paige Sanderson—A new dumpster to broad range of people it incorporates, and The next groups were the “Affin- an intentionally bad thing, but it does have hand on some of the Christmas lists. and gold go diving in the issues it charges head-first into. ity Groups.” These are the groups we broke its pitfalls. Because of the type of school Now in their full glory, here they are. Before lunch on the first day, we addressed up into mainly based on what race/culture we are, we are sheltered from issues that do Mr. Wu—A new squirrel and discussed in a considerable amount of we identified with most, although there was not seem readily apparent though they may Scott Westvold—An afternoon with And there we have it. It’s quite an Macarthur Morris—A new vest to put detail issues including but not limited to: also a group focused around those who more very well be. This article’s intention was the cast of “Duck Dynasty” exciting list with lots of intriguing racial identification/tensions, socioeconomic identified with the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, to help open up the door to some dialogue on top of his other one, and a Patriots Christian Kelly—Red Ryder BB gun items I’m sure that at least all of them standings, religious identification, ageism, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community. and to help do that I pose further inquiries: Jersey with a compass in the stock won’t get anything they asked for on and sexual orientation. Because of MPA and I identified with the Afro-Caribbean side are you yourself at Sebs, or do you put up a Cedric Depestre—A leather jacket Danny Beam—Miracle-Gro this list. Merry Christmas and happy Unity Day and my life outside of school, I of my heritage and in that group our main front so you fit in with the right guys? Are with a tiger jumping through fire em- Ryan Lee—Sasquatch suit holidays! believed that I had a reasonably broad scope focuses were the legacy we both follow you completely honest with yourself or your on any of these topics. Never before have I and leave behind and how we can be the teachers when asked “Are you ok?” Are you been so wrong. I was made painfully aware change we want to see in our communities. willing to take a closer look at yourself and of the effect the St. Sebastian’s “bubble” has It was unfortunate yet applicable that Nelson find what prejudices you may have without had on me. This is what I want each of you Mandela died on the day this particular af- knowing it and be willing to address them? to focus on as you read this article, for I hope finity group met, because the legacy he left

This is Justin Bellinger. He changes his hair for matches. Helps him get into his zone. Blood, Sweat, and Tears Cen- Brian Kelly, the attorney who prosecuted Whitey Bulger, spoke at Sebs about the process involved. tral to Ping Pong Tournament By BEN FACHETTI‘15 & plays tennis. Some other people weakness is a lack of power, while AP Gov Classes Get the Scoop on ERIK JONES ‘15 who have the misfortune of being it is strong suit of Owen’s. placed in the same 16 division are Nick Flanagan, a three They’ve been practicing all year David Abelson, Sam Carrol, Greg seed close behind the top two, was How Whitey Got Canned for this tournament. This is their Barletta, Collin Connoly, Cam Mar- frequently the “king” of the table By CALEB ALDRICH ‘14 trafficking in Boston. He was able gram on the FBI’s most wanted moment to shine. All the blood, tin, and Callahan himself. last year, and is hoping to keep to effectively control the illegal men. Bulger’s face appeared on sweat, welts, and tears will all be As for Bellinger, the two it that way. As far as immediate HEAD WRITER drug business in the city. He also the screen. She recognized him worth it if crowned the champion. seed, will be playing the winner of completion in the bracket, we have On December 4th, Brian became an ally of FBI agent John as her neighbor in Santa Monica, This is St. Sebastian’s first ping- “Conelly” and Jake Loughborough. RJ Murphy, George Barrett, Matt Kelly addressed seniors taking Connolly. With Connolly on his California, where she lived part pong tournament. The tournament He is such a strong player because Bell, Corey Ronan, Mark Hef- AP Government. Kelly, a US side, Bulger could be warned of of the year. The woman hap- has been a constant suggestion of his countless hours put into fernan, and Brendan Coakley, and attorney was a key prosecutor in the potential threat of the govern- pened to be very close to Bulger’s to student council members, and bettering his form, and of course, Sam Gordon. Some people said to the Whitey Bulger case. During ment closing in on him for his girlfriend in Santa Monica, so now they have finally agreed. The his dramatic height advantage. He be good, besides Flanagan, are Sam the investigation, Kelly was the crimes. she immediately knew the face pool is compiled of students from is seemingly always there when I Gordon, Coakley, Geroge Barrett, chief of the US attorney’s public Kelly explained how the on the television was him. The grades nine through twelve. The walk by the lounge. Owen Kehoe, and Corey Ronan. corruption and special investiga- case dragged on for years. Bulger woman called the FBI. Although cost of entry was five dollars per Niko Fischer, and Cole Aldrich, are Nicklas will play the tions unit. He shared his experi- fled to avoid a 1995 racketeer- it initially appeared to be another contestant, and part of the proceeds all in this initial group of sixteen winner of Boland vs. Erik Jones, ence as a prosecutor in the highly ing indictment and remained a dubious lead, the FBI followed will go to the school, while another and have byes first round. Will and because Jones is on the varsity profiled Whitey Bulger case to the fugitive for more than 16 years. through and looked into the amount will be given to the winner. Allen will be facing Seidl. I have tennis team, he will most likely pull students. Meanwhile many of his associates situation. Bulger ended up being Chris Callahan ’14 was the one that never met either of these two kids, out a win using his racquet skills Kelly started the dis- were prosecuted and federal court captured in Santa Monica in June finally started the ping pong tourna- but my prediction for this one is to his advantage. D’Angelo, Ginns, cussion by reviewing his career hearings exposed his corrupt 2011. ment. Seidl. If Seidl wins this one he will Curley, and Dufour all have first history. After he graduated from relationship with the FBI. Over On June 12, 2013, Bulger The top four seeds of the advance on to play The Cole Al- round byes. Rozeski and Karpowitz Dartmouth College and the the years, progress was made on went on trial, charged with 32 tournament are held by seniors, drich. Cole claims to be a prodigy will face off with the winner play- University of Pennsylvania Law aspects of the case and hidden counts of racketeering, money due to the long hours spent in the on court, but no one has actually ing Curley. Karpowitz looks like School, Kelly worked as a federal graves of Bulger’s victims were laundering, extortion, and fire- lounge during free periods and seen him play. He’s a scrappy kid, a lock here, most likely using his prosecutor and defense lawyer unearthed. Importantly, new in- arms possession. Kelly explained various classes. Right now the top and might be able to use some of reach to his advantage. Sylvia and in San Diego. He worked in San formation kept pouring in during that they didn’t have to prove four seeds are Connor Duffy ’14, his tennis skills from middle school. Charlie Gordon will also be battling Diego until joining the US attor- the years Bulger was gone. all counts to get Bulger the life Justin Bellinger ’14, Nick Flana- He has dropped the sport of tennis it out in the lounge with the winner ney’s office in Boston in 1991. Kelly talked about how at sentence they sought. Bulger was gan ’14, and Justin Nicklas ’14, in so he could focus in on ping pong. playing Dufour. Shortly after his arrival, some points over the many years, sentenced on November 14, 2013. that order. Because the number of Another match in this group is All the participants will Kelly joined several prosecutors he believed they would never get Kelly said working on the players in this single-elimination Luke Jones vs. Jimmy McCabe. fight to the death in pursuit of glory. and a team of investigators from Bulger. He said there were the oc- case was an extraordinary experi- tournament is less than 64, all four This is going to be a fiery matchup. March Madness is the only compar- the State Police and Drug En- casional rumors regarding where ence. He talked about standing of these guys have a bye first round, Although similar in appearance, ison for this kind of craziness. Who forcement Administration to build Bulger was hiding. However, just a few feet away from Bulger, and there next matches are up in Luke Jones is the better player, and will be the FGCU of the ping-pong a case against Whitey Bulger. these rumors were doubtful and who was very intense throughout the air. Duffy, known for his natural will win, moving on to face Kehoe. tournament? Look out for Adama This was considered a very big almost always proved to be unre- the trial. Kelly said that although talent in the field of table tennis, Luke seems to have the advantage Kaba. He’s feisty and he has a crazy project with a lot of resources liable. Kelly said that they were the case took many years, it was will be playing the winner between in terms of technique, but Kehoe, Mohawk. Paddles will be thrown, devoted to solving it. very lucky to finally find him. very rewarding. Kelly said the sophomores David Korzenowski being an aggressive senior, may be ping-pong balls will pummeled, Kelly described how Bulger’s apprehension best part was finally exposing the and Sonny Huang. Sonny is ex- able to throw Luke off his men- and grown men will cry. So Henry’s Bulger made millions of dollars was ultimately the result of a crimes of Bulger to all and taking pected by all to win this matchup tal game and get inside his head, needs to be out in full force for this through organized crime and drug woman in Iceland watching a pro- down his reputation. because of an obvious reason: He inducing poor play. Luke’s main tournament. Get loud and get proud. Page 4 THE WALRUS December 2013 CINEMA WITH SHANE Kid to Know: James Fiore Out of the Furnace: A Time for Mayhem, Murder By NIKO FISCHER ‘14 HEAD WRITER By SHANE McDONALD ‘14 Have you ever received a snapchat from a kid holding the FEATURE WRITER brains of a deer he just shot? ...No? I recently made my Well then, you probably don’t know monthly trip to Braintree AMC James Fiore. Unlike other species, cinemas with high expectations for James comes OUT of hibernation Out of the Furnace. Directed by in the winter months. Instead of Scott Cooper, produced by Ridley loan sharks, but an unfortunate relationship. Bale and Affleck do a storing up food during the summer Scott, and starring Christian Bale, series of events lands him in prison. phenomenal job of acting the diffi- in preparation for a long winter I expected a quality flick. Bale has With his older brother unable to cult assignment of being brothers. I ahead, James is resting and lifting long been one of my favorite actors guide him, Rodney enters a com- truly felt the trust and love between to ensure he has no issue drawing for his work in critically acclaimed plex and ruthless Northeast fighting each of the characters. a 50lb bow-string when November films such as The Fighter and ring in order to pay off his debts. If I have any criticisms of arrives. This time of year is what The Dark Knight Rises. I believe This proves to be a fatal decision the film, it is this: the film seemed James lives for – hunting season. Christian Bale is the best actor in for young Rodney, who loses his to lack true meaning. Don’t get me Simply put, he is an outdoorsman the game right now. With Casey life in the process. When Russell wrong, I loved the fighting, and the who thrives in an environment with Affleck costarring, I was sure to be is released from prison he is left mayhem, and the murder, but what neither technology nor the necessity in for a solid two hours. I was not with two options: seek revenge on was it all for? The film is an excep- of modern day comforts. disappointed. the people that killed his brother, or tional action flick, and the violence Although James is an ex- The story follows Russell maintain his freedom. is riveting. However, I left the tremely practical and creative per- and Rodney Baze, two hard-work- Out of the Furnace effec- theater asking myself if the movie son, he just this year learned how ing middle class brothers from the tively depicts the grind of everyday was real or substantial enough. to text on his phone. He can build Rust Belt of Pennsylvania. Russell, life in the Pennsylvania steel indus- Russell’s willingness to risk every- a mouse trap car that can run, stop phone rang: “Hello?” On the other for hours at a time. Does he solve played by Bale, is the older brother try. After departing from the movie thing seemed a little too eager, and mid-route, and then continue on its end of the line: “I got him.” It took world problems? Or fix societal to Rodney, played by Affleck. I had a newfound appreciation for his grace in accepting his brother’s way. What other kid do you know me a couple minutes to catch on issues? Or does he just count the The setting accurately depicts the the work the men and women of death seemed rushed. Regardless, I who can build his own quad-copter to what James was talking about. number of branches on the tree struggle and economic hardships the Rust Belt do. The tolls taken on understand the original intent of the from scratch? He has built a hot air He was so excited to tell me about across from him? I have no idea, all faced by laborers in the Rust Belt the body are evidenced by Bale’s producers was not to emotionally balloon from garbage bags that is his “hunt.” He wanted me to come I know is that James wouldn’t want today. The true grit of the Penn- rough-and-ready style of dress and connect with the viewers as much big enough to fit himself in it. He over to see. When I arrived at his to spend time any other place. sylvania steel industry is captured the sullenness of his eyes. as it was to provide a jam-packed can make the best boomerang that house and rang the bell, the door You never know as you through vivid imagery of the steel Between Rodney’s im- action-thriller experience. I have ever seen. Need I say more? was opened by a camo-covered walk through the hallways of St mills. Affleck plays a down on pressive fighting techniques and I give Out of the Furnace You get the point – the kid’s got guy. He had on camo boots, a camo Sebastian’s who you are actually his luck Army veteran, fresh off Russell’s vow of vengeance on the three Big Macs. I enjoyed watch- talent. However, it is just about im- hat, a camo shirt, face paint, and passing. That kid in the khakis and the streets of Iraq. War torn and man who killed his brother, this ing the movie and I would recom- possible to reach James via phone. blood smeared all over his body. He blazer, aka every Seb’s kid, might numb to violence, Affleck turns to film will have you on the edge of mend it to others. I would definite- Not only does he never answer the looked like he had come straight just be Rambo. James is a perfect fighting to pay back his debts in your seat. I strongly recommend ly see it again. Christian Bale is his phone, but he has no voicemail set from some horror movie in which example of someone you should Pennsylvania after returning from this film for all you action buffs out normal Christian Bale self, and that up, and more often than not his he had just dissected and slaugh- definitely get to know. The age old, his fourth tour in the Middle East. there. Another aspect of the film alone should be enough incentive to phone is broken because it was an tered everything in his sight. James “never judge a book by its cover,” Russell works to keep his brother I found exceptionally well done watch. integral part of his last experiment. ran through every part of his story could not apply more fittingly than out of the clutches of the Rust Belt was the intricacies of the brothers’ The only way to reach James would and I realized what a sport hunting to James Fiore. Think of all the be to blow on a bison horn. Then actually is. The patience required to other kids you may be overlooking he would come sprinting from deep hunt a deer is astounding. Listen- as you trudge along through the inside the woods. Last week I was ing to James, I wondered what he day. The list of ‘kids to know’ with watching college football on a actually thinks about while wait- their stories and adventures that Saturday night. At 10 o’clock my ing in his tree stand in the woods you are missing out on is endless. Chess Tournament Wrapping Up By CASEY KELLY ‘16 very short, with some no more than Overall this tournament has come Once again the chess tour- ten moves. with its surprises, and it had some nament has come around the corner, Next was the second round, very interesting matches. One match and brought along with it its upsets and in this round matches usually that was good to watch was John and surprises. begin to get longer, as the players McManmon against Cole Aldrich in The first round is usually a separa- who make it to this round are usually the first round. My Prediction for the tor that thins out the contestants by pretty skilled. This is also a round final round—note that it has not hap- separating the casual players from the where certain players begin to stand pened at the time I am writing this decently skilled. However, in some out. One of these players is a seventh article—is Huang versus Deumaschel cases this can result in a good player grader named Deumaschel, who beat in the finals, and then Sonny takes it having an off day and losing in the his second round opponent in a fairly home in the finals. very beginning. For example, the short time, treating it as if it were a Here are a few tips and biggest of these first round surprises first round match. As an innocent- tricks to chess. Mr. Cressotti claims came when Scott Westvold surpris- looking seventh grader he seemed that it is about focus, which is most ingly lost to Soree Kaba, even though like he would be too naïve to go far likely true. Mr. Cressotti, when de- Scott was able to make it to the finals into the tournament, but after the scribing focus, said, “watching Sonny Despite Batman’s aversion to guns, Christian Bale seems to have no problem picking one up in this film. with Kevin Patterson last year. Then second round he showed his future focus is like watching,” then he said again, Soree Kaba is a very skilled opponents there will be no mercy. Af- something along the lines of like player as well, which means this ter the second round all that remains watching Homer write a poem. Also This Year’s CFB Bowl Predictions chess match was probably close. The are strictly talented players, and now before you join the chess tournament game. Marshall versus Maryland in the the Hyundai Sun Bowl. Rice’s solid run first round is a make or break round the matches begin to grow longer. next year make sure you know the By MATT AISENBERG‘16 Northrop Military Bowl. My prediction game and time managing quaterback because in a lot of cases skilled play- The third round is usually a matter of basic rules and moves of chess, and Here are my 2013-2014 is that Marshall will win. Next is the will lead them to a close vitory versus ers who may not have played chess concentration, because by now all of small things like castling. Other- bowl predictions. As I start off with Texas Bowl between Minnesota and Mississippi State in the AutoZone Lib- lately take it lightly and lose due to a the players are usually evenly skilled. wise, you won’t make it past the first the some of the less important bowls I Syracuse. Syracuse is coming off a nice erty Bowl. Johnny Manziel hasn’t had few small mistakes. The first round From the third round onward we only round. Overall, the tournament has will not really go as in-depth as I will win versus BC but I still give this one the winning season people expected and is usually an interesting and easy one see long matches between talented been great so far this year, and I can’t later on when I get to the BCS bowl to Minnesota, who has a real solid team is 0-4 versus ranked teams. Also Texas to watch because some matches are players. wait to see the outcome. games. We start off this glorious bowl this year. BYU will play Washington A&Ms defense is horrific which is why I season with the Gildan New Mexico in the Fight Hunger Bowl. Washington will give Duke the win in the Chick-fil- Bowl being played between Colorado will have trouble as they will be without A bowl. Next my prediction will be that New Year’s Resolutions for 2014 State and Washington State. I’ll give there head coach for the season see- Nebraska will top Georgia whos defense By KEVIN GINNS ‘14 express his emotional side only via chapel this one to Colorado state who finished ing as he left for USC and will not be has struggled in the TaxSlayer.com Ga- emoticons Matt Daniels – wants to with a record of 7-6 and who’s running coaching them anymore. That is why tor Bowl. Then UNLV will beat North With the second semes- Mr. Morelli – wants to let wear more camo back Kapri Bibbs leads the fbs with 28 I will give this one to BYU. The New Texas in the Heart of Dallas Bowl. ter wrapping up, that means two his hair grow out for an entire year Headmaster Burke – touchdowns. Next is the Royal Purple Era Bowl will be played between Notre South Carolina played great against au- things – 2013 is fast coming to a Brandon Sweeney – wants to look even more like Mark Las Vegas Bowl between Fresno State Dame and Rutgers. Rutgers qualified burn earlier in the season and so I expect close and 2014 is fast approaching. wants to spend more time with his Twain who is led by quarterback Derek Carr for this bowl with a win in there last them to play just as good in the Capital It is right around this time every girlfriend Caleb Aldrich -will not who leads the fbs with 4,866 yards and game of the season. Even though they One Bowl and beat Wisconsin without year that we make our New Year’s Mr. Brendan Sullivan – ring the stewardess button on air- 48 touchdowns and USC who since fired still have no chance versus Notre Dame. much effort. Iowa and there strong Resolutions, so here is a look at wants to up his intimidation factor planes just to talk to her Lane Kiffin there old coach has ended Cincinnati will play UNC in the Belka defense will hold versus LSU and win in some of the 2014 resolutions of the Thaddeus Kennedy – Mr. Stefan Cressotti – the season strong. I’ll give this one to bowl and UNC have an extremely the Outback Bowl. Oklahoma state com- St. Sebastian’s community: plans to be more like his brother plans to expand his vocabulary Derek Carr and the Fresno State Bull- athletic duel threat quaterback who will ing off a tough last second loss versus Matt Bell – plans to work Mr. Cleary – plans to learn three-fold dogs. Their offense is going to be way to lead them to victory. Teddy Bridgewater Oklahoma will face Missouri who is out more more about politics Zack Taye – will attend much for USC to handle. Then there is will be making a homecoming to Florida coming off a tough loss to auburn. I’ll Mr. Nerbonne – will Mr. Ferguson – promises spinning classes 3-4 times a week Famous Idaho Potato Bowl being played as he will lead Louisville to a win give the AT&T Cotton Bowl to Missouri refrain from any and all attempts at to stop taking Mr. Nerbonne’s food. Henry Finnegan – will by Buffalo and San Diego State. I’ll pick against Miami in the Russell Athletic though. I think that Vanderbilt will beat humor, forever. Blake Gallagher – will refuse to talk in any other voice the underdog Buffalo for whose this Bowl. Michigan looks to face off versus Houston in the BBVA Compass Bowl. Conor Duffy – will start devote more time to his blog besides his robot voice is only there second bowl appearance Kansas State in the Buffalo Wild Wings The GoDaddy Bowl will be played washing his hands after using the Mr. Lawler– hopes to find Mr. Dan Burke - will actu- all time. Then the R&L Carriers New Bowl. Michigan will win this game. The between Ball state who is 0-6 all time restroom the lost red dog flag ally laugh out loud whenever he Orleans Bowl, which includes Tulane Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl will in Bowl Games and Arkansas State. I Mr. Connolly – vows to Austin Lewis – wants to types “LOL” and Louisiana-Lafayette. My prediction include Middle Tennessee and Navy. My am calling an upset and giving Arkansas spend at least 15 additional minutes expose David Blaine as a fraud Andrew Corcoran – is that Louisiana will take the W on that prediction is that Navy will get the win. State the win. Michigan states offense each morning on his hair. Also Greg Barletta – hopes to hopes to start a fundraiser raising one. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Peters- Next Georgia Tech will square off vs led by QB Connor Cook and running plans to start riding his bicycle to win the chili cook-off awareness for SQS (square wheel burg between East Carolina and Ohio. Ole Miss. I think if Georgia Tech plays back Jeremy Langford are coming off school to reduce his carbon foot- Mr. Eaton – wants to syndrome) East Carolina will more than likely win like they played vs in state rival Georgia a tremendous win versus Ohio State print be the loudest singer at corporate this game with ease. The Sheraton Ha- they will win this game. Then we have and will carry there great play to Rose Noah D’Angelo – will waii Bowl being played between Boise Oregon versus Texas in the Valero Bowl in a win over Stanford. Baylor start living up to his nickname, State and Oregon State. Oregon State Alamo Bowl. This will be an extremely will kill Central Florida in the Tostitos “broah” has lost its final 5 games this season close game but I think Texas will pull an Fiesta Bowl. AJ McCarron and Alabama Father Paris – is going to and I don’t expect that will change on upset and come out with a big win for are coming off the toughest loss for replace his library whistle with a December 24th giving Boise State the Mack Browns last game. The National Alabama possibly ever. I think they will slide whistle win. I do however think it will be a University Bowl will be played between regain there composure and beat Okla- Tedy Loughborough – to close fought game. The Little Caesars Arizona State and Texas Tech. ASU is homa in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. In the spend more time with his children Pizza Bowl will be played by Pittsburgh averaging 41 points per game and Texas Discover Orange Bowl Ohio State will and cats and Bowling Green. Bowling Green is Techs defense has allowed 48.6 points top Clemson in a close offensive battle. Mr. Richter – will give out just coming off a huge upset win versus per game making it an easy win for Finally, the BCS national champion- a grade higher than an 87 Northern Illinois in the MAC title. I ASU. Led by Andre Williams a Heisman ship game being played on January 6th James Fiore – plans to go expect them to carry over that great play finalists this year , Boston College plays between soon to be Heisman winner vegan until march break to this game and win. Which brings me Arizona in the AdvoCare Bowl. This BC Jameis Winston and the Florida State Tucker McLoughlin – to the San Diego County Credit Union team under a new head coach has im- Seminoles versus Auburn. Auburn plays claims this is the year he is finally Poinsettia Bowl where Northern Illinois proved a lot since the past few years. Af- in a much tougher conference versus going to “give up the dream” led by Heisman finalist Jordan Lynch ter Matt Ryan left they really dropped, much tougher teams. They also beat John Rourke – hopes to face Utah State. Even though Northern but seemed to be headed back on track. Alabama who nobody expected would try and play club hockey at the Illinois is coming off a tough loss I I’ll give this one to Andre Williams and lose and is the defending national cham- Division 3 level think Jordan Lynch will step up huge as the eagles. On December 31 at 2 p.m pion. My prediction is auburn will win Will Kenney – wants to it is his last college game and win this ET UCLA will beat Virginia Tech in 38 to 28. Kevin Ginns and his endless ideas for his stock portfolio. December 2013 THE WALRUS Page 5

Comics The Predictor with McGowan: with The Zombie Apocalypse Jimmy By JACK GOLDMAN ‘14 what, this is pointless, who do dead and sort of slimy. you want to talk about? PM: That’s bogus. His hands SENIOR EDITOR & PM: The first kid that comes aren’t that small. PAT McGOWAN ‘15 to my mind who would have TP: He wouldn’t stand a chance. Before we get started, a good chance of escaping the PM: Fine. I guess you’re it has come to The Predictor’s zombie apocalypse is current always right since you’re the attention that he can’t spell peo- freshman Blake Gallagher. hotshot editor. You can take it ple’s names. Well, guess what, TP: Listen, Blake would eat from here. he’s sorry, but he’s a busy man, the zombies. Like pick them up TP: Alright, well, I think-- and a distracted one too. He gets and engorge himself on grimy PM: You’re wrong. distracted by things like “real zombie limbs, and then laugh TP: Are you just saying that to life,” and “class,” and “sleep.” for extended periods of time. make me mad? He can’t always be perfect. But PM: The only thing that could PM: Yes. he’s doing his best. hurt that kid would him being TP: Good. Now, onto more impor- too selfless and trying to help PM: Well, Jack, now that we tant matters: this month, The everyone escape, so he gets have reached a standstill how do Predictor brought in a friend nabbed. Probably by that kid you think you would fare during to help out, someone who isn’t from Thayer he ran over, kid a zombie apocalypse? actually insane and doesn’t refer definitely turned into a zombie TP: Well, let’s be honest here, to himself in the third person. after Blake planted him into our I was born to survive in an The Predictor figured it’d be a turf. apocalyptic world, especially nice breath of fresh air. Even TP: I say he’d make it until he one with zombies. I’m built to The Predictor understands that was 35. He’d probably end up fight zombies. sometimes, you just need a being the only guy to survive PM: Oh, here we go. Debate Tournament: Fun break. So without further ado, long enough to get married and TP: You see, when you spend leaders, we began down the the original topic of whether have children. There can be a so much time lifting heavy By CONOR CRAVEN ‘14 treacherous, snow-covered you could physically make an here’s Pat McGowan: PM: There comes that day in TV show called Married With objects, like tri-pods, hi-pods, 6:45 AM, the bus slopes of the Hotchkiss golf omelet without cracking an everybody’s life where you Children...AND ZOMBIES! cameras, and hockey…things, tugs out of the St. Sebastian’s course: the conception of an egg - we knew then that it was discover the idea of a zombie That would be a great show. you become strong enough to upper lot, destined for the elite club within the already going to be a long day at the apocalypse: some futuristic Anyway, what do you think of deal with mere dead objects like Great White Wilderness that selective St. Sebastian’s podium. disease or mutation that causes Marty White? zombies. is Lakeville, Connecticut. The debate team. This elite club, However, the power pairing more than half of the Earth’s PM: I like Marty. He would PM: Right… go on. since dubbed The Really of William Kenney and Joe St. Sebastian’s debaters made population to turn into flesh- definitely end up hiding in one TP: Plus, since I’m The Predic- the trek to Hotchkiss school to Nice School Adventure Club, Kearney proceeded to go all eating zombies. Don’t even of the lockers on the third floor. tor, I could Predict that they once again meet and beat the has taken the debate world out, racking up a 3-0 record, deny it, everybody who’s He would stay in there for days. would explode within the next competition. The senior lead- by storm. Jay Daukas, when leaving nothing but a path anybody has thought about how TP: Then again, he’d starve to three seconds, so that’s a great ership included Dan Fulham, asked about the tournament, of destruction and broken they would escape if such an death. I give him three days tool to have whenever you need Will Kenney, Joe Kearney, had this to say: “While I dreams in their wake. Joe, event occurred. Whether you tops. it. Jay Daukas, Christian Kelly, thoroughly enjoy debate and who has been an occasional pack up your car, go to the local PM: True, true. He would need PM: So would you survive? John Bartlett, and myself. the elite club which Craven celeb shot on the debate Dick’s Sporting Goods, buy out food after a while. Who else do TP: I see myself making it a few Yes, the advanced teams were wasn’t supposed to mention, circuit caught many seasoned their hunting section, and trap you have Jack? millennia. I mean, how could I quite the power squad and we going to these schools and veterans off guard with his yourself in your parent’s base- TP: Rory Casey. not? I can Predict that there will were looking for a big show- debating kids from other prep skillful tactics, responding to ment, or maybe you would trek PM: That’s a good one. Do you be medicine that will keep me ing. We were also accompa- schools makes me lose faith one attempt to cross exam- across the country with your think he could make it all the alive. I’ll survive as long as I nied by many younger debat- in the hope for our country. ine him with a “What’s up, best friend in search of some way and survive? want to. ers all of which would have At times, I have been called a dude?” It is safe to say that crazed theme park, and on the TP: No, of course not, he’d PM: I see. Gotcha. probably try to chirp a zombie TP: Pat, how would you do strong performances that day. product of the New England this rattled his smaller oppo- way you find a random girl three times his size and get during a zombie apocalypse? The journey to Hotch- Prep school world, but after nent, silencing him for the re- and her little sister and some absolutely mauled. His only Would you go to your ex- kiss School was marked by a seeing the sorry state that said mainder of the debate. Presi- other dude who’s obsessed with shot is if the zombies underesti- girlfriend’s house to grab your mine field of various seniors world is in, I would like to dent Kelly and Secretary “doll Twinkies…no wait, that’s just mate him and he follows Blake clothes? lying about the floor of the distance myself from any type face” Daukas refused com- from Zombieland. The zombie around. He’s got a year, but PM: Ha-ha, that’s hilarious bus, trying to salvage what of connection. Those aren’t ment regarding their team’s apocalypse no doubt is some- that’s only if he follows Blake. dude, no wonder they made sleep had been stolen from my people, you heard it here results, as they are yet to have thing that every person secretly wishes they could be a part of, Otherwise, I give him six hours. you an editor. I, for one, know them the night before. As can first, I am officially hanging that awkward conversation PM: The last kid I can think that I would know how I would be gathered, all were anxious. up the red pants.” with The Grand Chairman, even though half of us would be too scared to do anything, or of is from my own grade, the handle the zombie apocalypse. When the bus pulled between However, at some Mr. Nerbonne, regarding their Junior Class, Mr. Matt Bell. TP: Oh really? Are you going to the pearly gates of Hotchkiss, point the adventures had to scores and judge comments. we’d be a zombie. If the St. Sebastian’s commu- That kid is so big he wouldn’t throw a two-seam fast ball at it? the collective feathers of the halt and we were drawn into After the debating, the even need to hide anywhere. He PM: I would buy a sniper-rifle, St. Sebastian’s debate team the Hotchkiss orchestra per- Adventure Club, for short, nity was involved in a zombie apocalypse, who would be the would create his own weight buy unlimited ammunition and were rustled. Debaters could formance hall, which, I may once again took action. This people that survived? Well, Jack room outside so the zombies food supplies, and camp myself be heard saying such signs of say, had rather disappointing time, a scene, involving one Goldman and I have made our could come find them and he out in the tower of the rotunda. worry as Jay Daukas’ “There acoustics - I’d take Ward Hall William Kenney, a small bike, bold and bodacious predictions: could send them back to the Perfect spot. No one knows how are girls here; I’m scared” and any day of the week and twice and the very same snowy hills TP: Dude, I’m the predictor. grave. to get up there, especially zom- Joe Kearney stating, “There on Sunday if Sebs did have of the golf course left many PM: Yeah sure whatever, Jack, TP: He won’t have too many bies. I’d see them from a mile an orchestra. As we walked crying in laughter. After wait- is no way this place is a high what do you think of the zombie problems out there. There’s just away and pick ‘em right off. in we were informed by a ing a considerable amount school...let’s bail.” However, apocalypse? a level of “bigness” that you can TP: Glad you know how to we had come too far to not student running the debate we of time for the results to no TP: Stop it. Really, stop it. But achieve where the zombies just get up there and that you have represent the upstanding qual- were the biggest team, size- avail, Czar Nerbonne gave I think the zombie apocalypse don’t even want to try to get you unlimited ammunition. There’s ities that our young debaters wise, he had ever seen; which, the bail direction. And bail we is great, it means I can embrace anymore. definitely unlimited stuff in a embody. with a quick glance around did. Hard. Overall, however, my inner athlete and rely on PM: He would have a bench zombie apocalypse. The day began with a the room, you could see, it the operation was a tremen- the instincts that my ancestors press, squat rack, and dumbbells PM: It’s foolproof. breakfast at which we quickly was not much a feat. But we dous success. instilled in me. ranging from 70 lbs. to 120 lbs. TP: Of course it is. Well, your realized, along with Mr. would take the compliment All kidding aside, PM: What instincts? If you Once the zombies came near welcome Seb’s, another ma- Foley, the American flag had gratefully. In the opening all of the St. Sebs debaters asked me, I could see you just him too he would either toss the jor world event successfully been placed among the rest of remarks we were informed represented their school well standing there filming the zom- weights at them or beat him up predicted. What can I say, when the world countries and not that many teams in the league and learned a lot about debat- bies. with his bare hands. you encounter true greatness, at the head of the room as it hold weekly practices, a new ing. The DANEIS league is TP: I’M THE PREDICTOR TP: Yeah but still, I’m not sure sometimes you just have to properly should have been. concept for us. Dan Fulham arguably one of the best in the DUDE. The Predictor doesn’t man… submit to the overwhelming We knew from this point promptly turned to me fol- country and these boys, some film things. The predictor is PM: So you don’t think Bell amount of awesomeness as- will make it? saulting your senses. Have a forward we were in occupied lowing this, simply stating: debating for the first time, cool. The Predictor doesn’t need TP: Have you seen his hands? wonderful apocalypse, a Merry territory and we were going to “Conor, I’m scared.” were able to not only keep to film to be cool. You know How is he going to handle the Christmas, and a happy New have to fight for every inch. Then the debate was up with but also beat some of zombies? They don’t come with Year! We finished break- on. The various debaters the best and brightest debat- handholds on them, they’re just fast and began exploring the scurried off to their assigned ers at their respective levels. inner bowels of the presti- rooms in preparation for the I encourage anyone who is gious Hotchkiss school. What first round. The tournament interested in learning more THE occurred next will be handed got off to a rocky start for about to debate to come to the down in St. Sebastian’s debate Mr. Fulham and myself when next meeting and I can prom- team lore for generations to in the first round the judge ise you, you will have a good come. Led by our fearless failed to allow us to debate time along the way. RARE QUESTIONNAIRE: How far are you Do you put out Fake or real Best evil villain Best good guy/ How many US Favorite saying/ What’s your best in your Christ- milk and cookies Christmas tree? ever? superhero ever? soccer teams catchphrase? dance move? mas shopping? for Santa? can you name?

Jack Dumouchel ‘18 0 Yes Fake Megamind Steve Thomasy 10 Bet borked Moves like Jagger dance

Mudia Onaiwu ‘18 Haven’t started No Fake Green Goblin Superman 0 Get some money Dougie

Jimmy McCabe ‘17 0 Yes Real The Joker Too many to 9 Go big or go home The split count

Matt Barron ‘16 Irrelevant Only occasionally Always store- John Kapples Jesus Do they have Got milk? [edited] bought soccer teams in the US? James Sylvia ‘15 Not far My sister does Fake The Joker Superman 3 [edited] Stanky leg

Matt Ouellette ‘14 Haven’t started That’s obvious Are you serious? Josef Cressotti Lame question Soccer is a joke Are there dino- Twerking saurs in the Bible? -Corey Ronan Page 6 THE WALRUS December 2013 POINT / COUNTERPOINT

The North Pole Is Now and Contrarianism and Anger: Forever the Greatest Pole. South Pole Lashes Out I have a theory. I believe Though the harsh Antarctic cli- could happen in many ways. First, Pole does cold better than the north. that there is one question that every mate contributes to the horror of they could swim the whole way. This may seem like a shocking fact, man carries in his heart. It hides in the South Pole, its dreadfulness We’d provide rest and food stops but it is true. the deepest, darkest crevices of our far surpasses any sort of physical along the way. Chris Potvin and I Now, the main argument hearts, and wears away at every discomfort. The true of the horror would keep the bears energized so that North Pole supporters have to one of our souls. Each day we try of the South Pole lies in something that they could make it to Antarcti- throw at South Pole supporters is to push the question away, but our we know far less about, the South JOE KERWIN‘15 V. DAVID KORZENIOWSKI ‘16 & ca and repopulate on that continent. the Santa argument. People who efforts are in vain. At some point in Pole elves. Or, we could just take a boat and prefer the North Pole over the South our lives we are forced to confront In order to gain a deeper under- up and speaks of the South Pole CHRIS POTVIN ‘16 elves in any major Christmas movie Every year around this bring ‘em there. It’d be pretty cool. say things along the lines of: “But- that question head on, and ask our- standing of the South Pole elves, time, people always hear about Maybe even cool. In fact, we inter- but- Santa’s factory is in the North selves, “Would I rather live in the we must look to a classic film that is after that character has been attacked, and is discombobulated. Santa Claus, a magical figure who viewed a polar bear named Mufasa. Pole!! Uhh…with all the elves!! North Pole or the South Pole?” has earned the esteem of critics and brings joy to millions by making We asked what he thought about And- and- they make toys! To send This question has plagued audiences alike. Our primary source This speaks to the fear that the South Pole elves inflict on people. them toys, with the help of his elves, moving to the South Pole, and he to kids! For Christmas! Yay!” To the human race for centuries. in studying the South Pole elves is in his factory in the North Pole. So, declared, “EUUUUUUUUHHHH- these people we have many counter- Ever since explorers began their the film Elf. Over the course of this Buddy’s words also indicate that this sort of behavior is typical of when people are asked the question, HHHHHGGGGGGGHHHHH.” I arguments. Let’s think about this quests to reach the poles in the film, the South Pole elves are only “Which is better: The North Pole or think the sentiment speaks for itself from a logical standpoint. Santa’s early 1800s, the question has been alluded to once. When Buddy the a South Pole elf, and that they are very violent creatures. Living The South Pole?” their initial reac- in this situation. In addition to polar workshop, which we do know ex- ingrained in our culture. Believe elf interrupts his biological father’s tion is to say the north. However, bears, which will soon be living in ists, believe us, we weren’t about it or not, I am here to tell you the meeting with children’s book writer among South Pole elves would fill every day with fear, and a human’s we, unlike Joe Kerwin, are educated the South Pole as opposed to the to say Santa wasn’t real. We aren’t answer. Miles Finch, Buddy unintentionally folk. We look into controversial North, the South Pole has penguins. like that. All right. So since Santa This question is deceiving, because insults Finch, believing him to be safety would be in constant danger. There are many obvious issues such as these, and we like to Lots of them. There are emperor lives in the North Pole, his factory it presents itself as if it is a matter a fellow elf. Finch hops onto the prove the majority wrong. We are penguins, chinstrap penguins, royal must be somewhere hidden in the of personal opinion. In reality, the table, charges at Buddy, and drop reasons that a person may want to live in the North Pole. The North the freedom fighters. Bang. penguins, little blue penguins, and ice. But wait! As we mentioned, answer of the question is objec- kicks him. After Finch has finished To start, we are going to erect-crested penguins. All of these soon enough, all the ice will be just tive, and is true for every single beating Buddy and has stormed out Pole is the home to jolly old St. Nicholas and his merry little elves. talk about the geography. In the are amazing animals, and they water. The polar bears will have no person that has ever lived. If given of the room, Buddy remarks, “He North Pole, there is no land mass. know that the South Pole is where where to go, and neither will Santa. the choice between the North and must be a South Pole elf.” In the North Pole, the entire year is filled with Christmas cheer. The The only thing that’s there are huge it’s at. However, Chris and I both know South Poles, a human being would This brief comment is the masses of ice. With global warming We’d like to take this time that Santa is much smarter than this. rather live in the North Pole. only time that the South Pole elves North Pole is a magical community that is dedicated to giving and to fast approaching, there will be noth- to apologize to our honorable foe There is no way Saint Nick didn’t My first piece of evidence are acknowledged in a major Christ- ing but water up there. What’s to Joe Kerwin. We understand that see this coming. In fact, we be- that the North Pole is the only mas movie. This can mean only one selflessness. Aside from Santa Claus love about water? Water is for those we’ve destroyed basically all of lieve that Santa’s factory has been possible answer to this question is thing. South Pole elves are too evil who are weak. Water is literally your arguments. Joe, we swear, we in the South Pole all along. Santa that north is an inherently better to be discussed openly, and even and his elves, however, most people are unaware of the other mystical one of the most boring things in the didn’t want this for you. We got wouldn’t build his factory on a direction than south. North always just mentioning them is dangerous. world. Now, we shift to the South assigned this, and we’re just trying sheet of ice in the North Pole. He’d comes first. It is no coincidence that When I realized how little most creature that inhabits the Arctic Circle. Very few people know that Pole, which is on the continent of to do our job. If you’re reading this, build it on firm land in the South. when we list the cardinal directions, humans know of South Pole elves, Antarctica. Unlike the north, the I recommend you take a break right Furthermore, this explains why no we order them “north, south, east, I decided to research the subject. I the North Pole is the birthplace of the unicorn. The unicorn is a South Pole actually has land around now. Get up and grab a nice tall one has found where Santa’s work- and west”. It would not sound natu- read several accounts of personal it. A lot of land, for that matter. It glass of boring, North Pole water. shop is in the North Pole. People ral to say “south, north, west, and encounters with these creatures, descendant of the narwhal, a whale that has an ivory spiral tusk that can is the fifth biggest continent in the The artillery is coming out soon, were looking on the wrong side of east.” Even alphabetically north and multiple articles describing world. The number five is two more and we don’t want to overwhelm the globe. We firmly believe that comes out ahead of south. Why is their customs. From the information grow to be about 9 feet long. When one considers the than three, and the number three you all at once. Santa wouldn’t trust the unfaithful this? This is because north is a bet- that I gathered, I was able to piece is one-eleventh of the number 33, Moving on, not many ice in the North Pole to sustain and ter direction than south, and better together a summary of the history physical discomfort of living in the South Pole coupled with the which is how old Jesus was. Coinci- people know that there is a science support his toy workshop. For, if it things always come first. of the South Pole elves. The story dence? I think not. station planted in Antarctica. The did all melt, he’d have nowhere to Aside from south being goes that there was one group of continual risk of being attacked by South Pole elves, in comparison to On top of going of the South Pole, with its firm land, is go, and he’d be risking the hap- a worse direction than north by elves in Santa’s workshop that rose geography of the two poles, the able to sustain highly advanced piness of children all around the nature, there are many aspects of to the top of the toy building food the magic of the Christmas spirit of the North Pole, it is hard to argue South Pole clearly has better ani- equipment. The South Pole con- globe. We know Santa can’t be this the South Pole itself that contrib- chain. These elves grew pompous, mals. In the North Pole, there are tributes to society, while the North naïve. Also, I heard he likes pen- ute to its inferiority. First of all, and began to think of themselves that the South Pole would be a more agreeable place to live. When one polar bears. We’ll admit: polar bears Pole just has some floating ice do- guins, so he’s definitely somewhere the South Pole is unbearably cold. as equal to Santa Clause. The elves are pretty chill. However, as we ing its own thing. down there. We know it. Located on the tallest continent, the began plotting to overthrow Santa, also takes into account the fact that the North Pole is the birthplace of mentioned global warming is melt- Some folks also think So there you have it. We South Pole is covered by a layer of and to take over his gift giving busi- ing all of the ice in the North Pole. that the North Pole is more magi- told you in the first paragraph that ice that stands 9,000 feet above sea ness. When Santa learned of their the unicorn, there is no longer any room for debate. It becomes clear Soon enough, these bears won’t cal because they think it’s colder we like to go against the majority, level. Because of the South Pole’s conspiracy, he banished the elves to have anywhere to live. In fact, the than the South Pole. However, they and that we did. The South Pole is extreme elevation, it has an average the South Pole, never to participate that there is only one answer to that question in the deepest corners of bears are dying more and more each are sorely mistaken. The South better than the north is geography, winter temperature of -79°F, while in the building of Christmas gifts year. As soon as all of the ice melts, Pole, due to its higher elevation, animals, contribution to society, the North Pole’s average winter again. our hearts, and that answer is the North Pole. the polar bears will have no choice has much colder temperatures than coldness, and even Santa. Freedom temperature is a balmy -30°F. The only time that a character slips but to move to the South Pole. This those in the north. So, the South fighters out. Facts with Jack: Information for The People The Auction: One of the Most By JACK GOLDMAN ‘14 playroom. Yes, there is such thing as a peal to the St. Sebastian’s community, Shakespeare didn’t exist, Successful in School History SENIOR EDITOR playroom. asking them to support him in the Thor actually wrote all of his works. The following are not real presidential election. Nobody cared. Or something like that, I don’t know, By JOHN BARTLETT ‘14 enough the live auction be- When John Bartlett grows words: Guyo, Hardo, Hahdo, Celey, Marty White is a ninja. the entire Marvel Universe is entirely gan, during which the major up, he wants to be a psychiatrist. Yobs, Octopus. Mario Oliva is also a ninja. too complicated. SENIOR EDITOR prizes were given out and the Dan Fulham once bought There was once a proposal In the secret tunnel where the fifth Every famous actor or St. Sebastian’s held heavy fundraising took place. himself a giant pickle to see if he made to the trustees asking them to Kingley brother resides, there is also actress who ever became anything or its annual Auction Dinner on Bill Supple ran the bidding could eat it within twenty four hours. implement a program where each a nuclear silo given to the school as flamed out was on The West Wing at the night of Saturday, Decem- as he introduced each item He was not successful. It was a big student would be given a secret sevice a gift by Ronald Reagan. This is why some point. It’s absolutely ridiculous. ber 7 at the Seaport Hotel in with the help of an aestheti- pickle. callsign. For instance, Christian Ronald Reagan is so well-liked. Jack Goldman invented the Boston. This event is the main cally pleasing slideshow and Caleb Aldrich is going to Kelly’s callsign would have been The smoke coming of of PS4, the Xbox One, the wheel, and the fundraiser for the school every a few guests speakers. Prizes Harvard. Pretty sweet. “Coral Reef.” the Mystery Machine was actually English language. Merry Christmas! year so turnout was very im- ranged from a night of free For Christmas, Will Ken- exhaust, contrary to popular opinion. While on the campaign trail, portant; once the event began, catering to a Red Sox game ney asked for a new Duke-themed Barack Obama made a personal ap- Big Bird killed Osama. however, all expectations with the Burke’s. The big were exceeded. Over 400 ticket, however, came right in parents and other members of the middle of the live auc- Celebrity Look-Alike the St. Seb’s community were tion, during which everyone in attendance along with sev- present worked together to eral juniors and seniors who raise money for an individual helped to make the night run cause annually selected by St. more smoothly. Sebastian’s. Last year’s cause During the first few was the AV club and several hours of the night, as several other cameras and techno- guests were still arriving, logical upgrades that can be small individual items such seen all around the school. as Bruins tickets and bicycles This year the school chose were displayed around the to direct this money towards whole floor. The bids for these new equipment for the school items were written on pads of gym. This particular event paper on the table next to each was extremely successful, as item, and the family with the the sum raised was roughly highest written bid at the end double that of last year. of the night would win the The live auction prize. During this period many ended and the night came to a of the Seb’s students also close, having raised the bar to helped out by walking around new heights. Every parent and with special items such as alumni I talked with through- a free ride in a professional out the night expressed how race car that they were able to much they loved hearing advertise more personally. about how the school was After this stage, when growing and improving, and the guests had pretty much all were all pleasantly surprised arrived, the dinner began. For at not only how well the night a few minutes the sound of was run, but the financial eating and light conversation boost for the school that came Sue Heck (From ABC’s The Middle) Celtics Rookie Kelly Olynyk dominated the hall, but soon out of it. December 2013 THE WALRUS Page 7 Shakespeare Competition Update Ski Team Celebrates Snowfall By JOHN BARTLETT ‘14 and Mr. Rogers. They evalu- at Northwestern, this year’s con- the gates, including 7th graders notonous cheering of our over-at- ated the performances of all the test could actually be considered By SAM GORDON ‘17 & John Dumouchel and Ted Duffy. tached parents is often not enough SENIOR EDITOR middle school and upper school closer than those of recent years. SAM CULLEN ‘17 Meanwhile, Peter Murphy ‘18 support to propel us to victory. Last Tuesday, Decem- students in the competition. Who would be able to rise out After a successful year will join Walsh to further advance Most importantly, how- ber 10th, a record number of St. The students came and of the fray and take the seat that on the infamous Blue Hill, skiing 8th grade pride on the slopes. ever, is that all the skiers from Sebastian’s finest Shakespeare went one by one, trying in min- Julian owned and lived during is perhaps set for a golden age as While the team has made the past year have returned to impersonators gathered in the utes show off the fruits of weeks his last two years at the school? the previously small amount of significant advances in terms of represent St. Sebastian’s again. school’s drama room. The prior. They received no immedi- In Julian’s first year he was able skiers has blossomed into a veri- the number of players, we have Although the ski team presents purpose of this gathering was to ate feedback or evaluation other to pass through the levels all the table pantheon of snowy talent. lost Ms. Powers, a most helpful obvious challenges to each skier determine the best of the best, than a brief “thank you, please way to nationals and try his hand According to Ms. Deirdre Rynne, and appreciated assistant coach, individually, as well as the team and then the second best of the let [next student] know that he against the 58 other contenders the Coach of the St. Sebastians as she has left the Sebs com- as a whole, every person has best and so on from there. Each is up.” Eventually the climax from around the country, a tough ski team, the ski team still could munity. However, the ski team found their past seasons ex- student in the competition was passed and the results were an- accomplishment to match. Hope- use a few more experienced still has terrific leadership in Ms. hilarating and fun. No matter the to memorize a soliloquy of his nounced. Jake Milbury ‘17 won fully the young upstart Mac will competitors. Therefore, if you Rynne, a well-versed skier and record, skiing was enjoyable for choice from any Shakespeare, the middle school division and be able to use his momentum to still have an interest in hitting the mentor, who knows every trick in everyone last year, even those play, memorize it, and recite it. Mac Morris ‘15 emerged as the carry him through the next few slopes wearing red and black, ask the book to enhance her pupils’ who were injured. And I am cer- At least, that’s what the ultimate high school victor. No rounds so that when the famous Ms. Rynne in the Arts Center. skills on the mountain. . tain that the ski team will again outside observer would think. Julian returns again, everyone in prize was awarded, but in the This year, the team will The ski team, however, be a pleasant experience for all In truth these brave souls took words of Mac, “I was con- the school will have something again be captained and com- faces one major difficulty each the participants. days or hopefully weeks to gratulated by many people who to brag to him about. manded by Richard Arms ‘14 year: warm weather. But this Perhaps the most “memo- summon their inner actors so had offered me verbal support The competition is actually and Henry Finnegan ‘14, who led past weekend’s light snow and rable” event of last year occurred that when the day came they the day of the competition, for more difficult than many may the team to a more than respect- temperatures that are just right as Sam Cullen ‘17 gracefully fell could perform these lines in which I am grateful.” In addition think; the stress that the St. Seb’s able third place in the NEPSAC for skiing will surely make this a at the championships, shattering such an impressive manner that to such praise and the new- curriculum puts on English memorable year for the ski team his tibia and tearing his ACL as the judges become temporarily found status of being the most and Shakespeare in particular championships. In addition to the as we glide over the white powder disoriented, thinking themselves Shakespearian kid in school (aka gives students an exposure that two experienced captains, Luke he slid down the sheer face of the transported right into Shake- the coolest), Mac now has the can rarely be found anywhere Jones, a mere freshman, will that is snow. As of early Decem- mountain. However, Sam will spearian England and wonder- opportunity to take it to the next else, and therefore puts those continue to advance the Sebs ski ber, the weather had been perfect continue on his skiing career as ing why a fictional character level. From here he will move who challenge themselves to team towards athletic domina- for skiing as it is cool and crisp even he realizes that the fun and is standing in front of them on to the regional semifinals at go the next step on a level often tion. Yes, we all know that Saint. but not unbearably frigid. While excitement on the ski team was speaking in such an eloquent the Old South Church in Boston. unmatched by other schools in Sebastian’s is head-over-heels Blue Hills is not the most “devel- well worth the fall. and passionate manner. That be- When he wins the semifinals, he the region. This year’s contest for a title in skiing. Furthermore, oped” ski area, it is still a quick As snowflakes begin to ing said, such an effect is hardly will be invited to the regional drew sixteen competitors, more other returnees will include James ride from school and is only used fall and the holiday season falls ever accomplished, because it’s finals at Emerson College and than any other year in history. Walsh ‘18, Jack Brugger ‘16, for practices, as all meets are at upon us, the ski team is preparing surprisingly difficult to give then, having taken one of the Though the Shakespeare com- and Sam Cullen ‘17 who ended Nashoba Valley. to start their season on the slopes people hallucinations just by top places in this round as well, petition may not be as popular last season by sliding halfway Most importantly, it right after Christmas break. Ms. talking to them. Even so, with compete with champions of as, say, the annual chess tour- down Mount Sunapee. The team would be great if Henry’s Corner Rynne and new assistant coach such an intimidating potential similar competitions in other nament, great credit is due to looks forward to our new speed- could make at least one appear- Ms. Uhlman and everyone else side effect, not just anyone is high schools around the country Mac and Jake for their accom- craving additions to the group, ance at a race. Even though it is on the team await the nostalgic willing to take up the judging at nationals in New York City. plishments, and you should all such as Matthew Aisenberg ‘16 on a cold mountain and the skiers’ return of past champions, as well position. The brave souls who With the absence of personally make an effort to and Saverio Mustone ‘ 15. The runs pass quickly, the support of as an invigorating addition of new this year considered themselves recent graduate Julian Matra ’13, track down Mac in the hallway middle schoolers have contrib- at least one person would help blood to the team. up to the task were Mr. Burke, who left the halls of St. Sebas- and wish him good luck in the uted three souls this year to brave boost team morale. The mo- Mr. Deschenes, Mr. Drummond, tian’s last year to become purple challenges that come. Reflections on an intriguing pic- ture in fewer than 1,000 words By DAN FULHAM ‘14 lationship with the painting, many that does not entirely rule out my questions remain unanswered. Is it interpretation. SENIOR EDITOR possible that the painting is a Mi- “I’m much more interested Perhaps the object of chelangelo original, left by a thief as to how that specific painting greatest intrigue in the St. Sebas- fleeing the cops? While it sounds wound up in my room than to what tian’s community stands perched absurd, it is entirely possible that the painting is depicting and who atop a cabinet in the corner of Mr. Mr. White’s room is now a haven the artist is,” said White. White’s English room. Its origins for an invaluable piece of stolen art. Mr. White has been able to unknown, a Renaissance era paint- “Um…I’m pretty sure that’s a keep a much cooler head than your ing of a woman holding her child print. In fact, it’s definitely a correspondent with regard to the at dusk appeared in his room in print,” said a skeptical Mr. White. painting, as it has caused me to a) late August. No one knows how it Though his reason his probably question my existence b) lose faith got there, and no one knows if the well-conceived, the fact remains: in humanity c) think of Mr. White painting is a priceless original, or Mr. White’s room may contain a as a magnet of supernatural activity a mundane print. Much specula- priceless work of art. d) believe in ghosts and e) realize tion swirls about the image, from With regard to piece itself, many opinions a through d are preposter- thoughts of the Virgin Mary hold- believe it is a typical depiction of ous. ing Jesus, to a belief that the por- Mary and Jesus. Mr. Nerbonne There is also an interesting trait is a sign of the end of days, an is the champion of this group of possibility that Mr. White himself inversion of good depicting Satan. believers. may have planted the portrait in his Needless to say, the image, set in a “Fulham, it’s just a portrait of Mary room as a kind of social experi- AJ Jreige is handing out lollipops and punishments...and he just ran out of lollipops. gilt frame, piqued my interest. and Jesus.” ment. Interested to hear the reac- Upon hearing this myth, your Maybe so. But your tions of insane students such as my- correspondent immediately sought correspondent took Art History in self, he placed the demon-picture Wrestling Team Sets the Standard 8th grade. If it is merely a saintly out Mr. White to uncover some in his room to stir up interesting of good contests. Perhaps the most or were determined on points. At depiction of the virgin mother answers. conversation and get the portrait in By CHRISTIAN KELLY ‘14 impressive and stunning of all was the 220 weight class, senior Aturo and her child, than why are their “I don’t know how it got there,” he the school paper. SENIOR EDITOR that of Travis Lampron at the 195 Adkins wrestled a tough match said. “When I first came into my stormclouds in the background as What if Mr. White is the At the beginning of the pound weight class who, in his first that was ultimately determined by room at the end of summer break, the sun disappears behind ominous artist? Clearly, observing this year, there was some question as match ever, pinned his opponent in points. The same was the case for I figured it was just a part of the mountains? Surely, the most holy painting leads the viewer to much to how well the wrestling team only the second period. In spite of junior AJ Jreige at the 160 pound renovations, similar to the new figures in Christian history would deeper questions. an opponent who may have had bet- weight class, who also won on crucifixes placed in every room. not be related to doom and depres- Mr. Burke frequently would perform this year. With a ter technique and strategy, Lampron points. Later, at the 195 pound After a few days, however, I real- sion. Furthermore, the baby’s states, “Art cannot be finished until handful of last year’s star seniors— was capable of getting a win by weight class, Travis Lampron ized the painting was unique to my eyes are devilish. They exude an it has been appreciated by an audi- Brian O’Malley, Billy Behman, simply using pure athleticism and wrestled well and nearly pinned his room.” animosity towards the viewer that ence.” If this is the case, we need and Andrew Sullivan—who were brute strength. Due to his surpris- opponent, but unfortunately lost, When asked about the significance connotes hatred and duplicity. So, the entire school to start appreci- central to the team, and a few other ingly good performance, Travis owing to just a few simple begin- of the painting, Mr. White gave an the Christian interpretation of the ating this portrait if we are ever juniors leaving, the team seemed was given the “Hammer Award” ner’s mistakes. Similarly, Peter interesting response. piece seems questionable. going figure out the mystery behind substantially weaker. This void has the following Monday. The Ham- Olson also came close to pinning “All I know is that I think I am be- Now, perhaps my views it. arguably been filled, though, by a mer Award was newly introduced his opponent but wasn’t quite able ing tested by whoever put it there. on the painting are much more of a We must enlist Ms. Rynne, variety of new and returning mem- this year by Mr. Ryan and Mr. Tull to pull through due to an asthma I know I am not supposed to move reflection on me than on the actual Father Arens, and any other people bers to the varsity squad, namely and is awarded to the wrestler who attack during the match. it from where it stands.” piece itself. As Christian Kelly that know anything about painting, Cam Cain, Tyson Reed, Will Evans, shows the most dedication, grit, and Later that week we had a Though Mr. White now has a said, “Freud would have a field day because clearly, I have no idea what Pat Reed, John Petro, and Travis strength for that week. home tri-meet against Middlesex personal understanding of his re- with that interpretation.” Fine. But I am talking about. Lampron. With fewer than 15 practic- Following a win against and Concord Academy, usually es before the first match of the sea- BB&N and a loss against Tabor, the one of the biggest ones of the year. son, it has been difficult to establish meet was wrapped up with exhi- Being a Friday home meet, this a cohesive team where newer wres- bition—or JV—matches, which competition was lucky enough to at- tlers have enough confidence and showed the talent and dedication tract the fervent support of Henry’s knowledge to compete effectively of wrestlers who were not able to Corner, which proved to benefit the on the mat. In spite of this obstacle, compete at the varsity level for wrestling team. Unfortunately, our coaches Ryan and Tull have always that week. Cam Cain, for example, first match against Concord Acad- managed to do a effective job of wrestled quite competitively in his emy resulted in a highly unexpected getting new wrestlers up to speed first match and nearly pinned his 39-25 loss, as Concord rolled in and preparing returning members of opponent who was a senior. with tougher, more competitive the team before the first meet of the The next meet the team wrestlers than usual. season. had was at Milton against Milton Our next match against The success of this Academy and Thayer. Generally Middlesex was a battle, and ul- preparation could perhaps be best Thayer was a team we had beaten timately an incredibly close one, exemplified during the first meet consistently in the past few years, resulting initially in a 30-30 tie, of the season—a home quad meet but Milton, on the other hand, with Sebs winning, owing to the against BB&N, Tabor, and Saint remained undefeated against us fact that we got more of our points Paul’s. Overall, the results were (we’ve come close in the past, and off of winning actual matches as op- somewhat pleasing, with a victory we did during this meet, losing posed to forfeits. Probably the most against BB&N and a record per- 42-30). First we wrestled Thayer impressive match of the night was formance against St. Paul’s, having Academy, and we won 48-18, ow- that of freshman Pat Reed who, at won more matches against them ing to a healthy amount of forfeits. the 152-pound weight class, ended than we had with any other varsity After some JV matches, we squared up pinning the Middlesex captain. team previously. BB&N, Tabor, off against our tougher opponent, Quite an achievement, Pat. We and Saint Paul’s are all teams that Milton. salute you. generally have talented, technically From weight class to So there you have it, the sound wrestlers, and a quad against weight class, our match against wrestling team just churning out them has always been a good test of Milton was a complete battle. Not another consistent, promising sea- seeing where the team is at for the only were the scores close, but also son—just a ragtag group of grind- start of the season. were the individual matches, many ers, just punching in day in day out Our first match was against of which ran into the third period trying to hustle and just get the job where they either ended in a pin done. What is this painting? And why did it mysteriously appear in Mr. White’s classroom this summer? Saint Paul’s, and it had a variety ARROWS SPORTS Vol LXVII, No. 3 St. Sebastian’s School December 2013 Swimming Swims Swimmingly JIMMY MITCHELL ‘15 & Abbey School. Throughout the years, opening meet 93-77 to start the new Portsmouth-Abbey has been one year on the right foot. RYAN LEE ‘15 of the Arrows’ toughest competi- With new members joining As the 2013-2014 season tions with close races and the meets the team and a strong core of juniors kicks off this past week, the St. separated by just a few points. Just a returning from a season ago, the Sebastian’s swim team hopes to pick year ago, the swim team pulled off a expectations and goals for the St. up right where it left off last season. victory on the last event of the meet Sebastian’s swim team remain high. Having lost only two seniors from the in the 400 free relay, trailing by half a After a substantial margin of victory 9-3 team from a year ago, the team lap and coming back to seal the win. in the first meet against an extremely hopes to improve to greater levels Last year’s nail-biting finish and the competitive team, there are plenty of this year with the core of the team start of the new season made this a reasons to think optimistically about a year older. As the season begins, very anticipated meet. Although the the season as it progresses. With the loss of Matt Vandini ’13 will be team was short on numbers for this several returning members of the very evident, as the vocal leader and meet, the Arrows came out fast and team improving their times from last two-year captain of the team has furious, winning the first few events year and many new ones getting into One of countless examples of Henry’s Corner filling the stands, supporting the boys, and getting the win. moved on from his illustrious career with ease. Many of the new members the swing of things, the team is start- in the pool. Replacing him in this role adapted well to the team in the first ing to come together and shows that is Jack Adams ’15, team captain and meet and returners even improved it has great potential to accomplish Hockey Begins Year Undefeated ISL record holder. Along with cap- their times from the end of last sea- goals in the regular season as well as tains Will Supple ’15 and Cam Kelly Needless to say, a full-scale to a 2-0 lead, with goals from Flana- son. After a dominating performance championship meets. The team has MICHAEL CALABRO ‘16 invasion ensued. Henry’s quickly gan and Jeremiah. When the Knights ’14, Jack is hoping to lead a strong throughout, both in the individual looked sharp early on and has the turned an away game into a home tallied a goal late in the second, the squad to an even better record than events and the relays, the Arrows capabilities of having great success & JACK McCOOL ‘16 contest. Despite the crowd, Rivers game was looking eerily similar to the the previous years. When asked of his swim team came out on top in the over the course of the season. ambitions for the year, he was hoping Noah Hannifin was an ab- took a 1-0 lead early in the game. tie 3 days before. Flanagan’s second for the team to get a top 3 finish in solute stud. As a sophomore at Sebs, However, Eric Jeremiah ’17 scored goal early in the third was a welcome the ISL and a top 5 finish in the New Hannifin was a leader of our Varsity the first goal of his career to tie it sight, but BB&N scored on the next Hockey Team. Noah had a dominant up. Nick Flanagan ’14 then buried a shift to keep the game in check. The England Championship, a goal the presence on the ice; his stick handling rebounder in the second, as the team Arrows kept fighting, though, and team narrowly missed last year (7th was exceptional, his skating flawless, took the lead into the third period. Flanagan’s third goal with a minute place). The team has reloaded again and his slap shot was an absolute When Rivers tied the game up in left sealed the victory. this year, ready for the challenge. beauty. When a game was tight, you late in the third, the team remained As you can clearly see by their 2-0-1 After a year off, Michael Capone ’17 could always count on Noah to make unphased. The fans were awarded five start, the St Sebs Varsity Hockey returns to the team, not only adding a great pass or score a key goal. He’s minutes of free hockey, as the score Team is an absolute force to be reck- depth but also giving us the chance The Chosen One. Sadly, as much as remained tied at the end of regulation. oned with this year. “It looks to be a to win big races. As practice begins, we hate to tell you, Noah is gone. Halfway through OT, the rebound good season boys,” says star manager new faces have also joined the team We knew that we were going to lose from an Austin Lewis ’14 shot sat in Brendan Albertson. “The hockey in John Bartlett ’14, Scott Westvold Tommy Kelley and Dalton MacAfee, front of the net, until Teddy Griffin team really likes [the fans’] support.” ’15, and Joe Kerwin ’15, who will but Noah? We expected Noah to have ’14 wacked it into the goal, ending Now, while this is all fine and dandy, help our squad score points from top two solid years left before going to the game. Needless to say, “The Nest” it hard to take in the fact that we are to bottom. wasn’t really that stunned because not 3-0-0. That one tie that we have, represent our school at Boston Col- The swim team kicked off they never actually win anything, but that one little tie, is what gives people lege. Unfortunately, this was not the the season on Wednesday December they gave it their best effort. That has like Noah Hannifin the idea that he case. 11 against a talented Portsmouth- Matt Rocco ‘15 connects with his inner waterfowl as he swims the butterfly. Thus far, however, the to count for something, right? made the right decision in leaving this Varsity Hockey team has been off to a The second game of the sea- squad. So what do we have to do? We booming start. In their first game, the son took place in East Milton against gotta start packing the barn a little team had the privilege to travel into Milton Academy. In the first period, more, boys. If we had a couple more Squash Showing Great Potential “The Nest” at Rivers Academy, a.k.a. the Arrows displayed their clear supe- fans down at the Milton game, the practices have drawn perfect atten- the coaches made the tough execu- “The Least Relevant School in the riority in skill-set, as they dominated team would not have played down as OWEN FINNEGAN ‘16 & dance, displaying the squash team’s tive decision of allowing a nationally ISL” to face the daunting Red Wings. control of the game. R.J. Murphy ’17 much as they did. This team feeds off JACK McLAUGHLIN ‘16 tremendous commitment to the pro- ranked squash player play for our This game was made even more criti- scored the first goal of his career off of motivation from Henry’s Corner. gram. Sophomore veteran and squash team, which was widely regarded as One of the most beloved and cal after a certain someone in a rather of a nice feed from Christian Capello In all seriousness, we all star John Nilles has been quoted a smart choice. For anyone curious ’15. Corey Ronan ’14 put the Arrows understand why Noah had to leave the fastest growing sports at St. Sebas- embarrassing turtleneck was foolish saying “morning practices are a little of the rules of squash, Matt Barron up 2-0 after his goal early in the sec- school. But as for this year’s team, tian’s is JV soccer. However, this enough to try and taunt Henry’s on excessive and I’m always afraid of eloquently told the Walrus that “it’s ond. However, the team played down they are looking very solid all around. article is about Varsity Squash (note: Facebook. With tensions high, dozens the ‘heavy dose of Mr. Moore’ and pretty much the best sport out there.” to their opponents for the remainder Eric Jeremiah has stepped up to fill squash is technically a club sport, upon baker’s dozens of Arrows fans also when he refers to himself in the Though Matt’s assessment is highly of the game, allowing Milton to tie a huge hole in the defense, while but we can call it varsity for the sake infiltrated The Nest in order to cheer third person. However, Mr. Brown’s debatable, Henry’s should try to get the game in the third and play the Ar- RJ Murphy, Brendan Goostray and of this article.) According to sopho- on the boys and restore order in the presence alone makes the practices out to support the team and check out ISL. The team was locked in. They rows to a tie. Peter Mullin have been a huge help to more squash enthusiast Ben Fachetti, worthwhile.” The coaches’ good-cop the new talent. Dozens of screaming thought nothing about the key piece Most recently, the team the offense. All of these new pieces, “there are a lot more kids this year bad-cop approach seems to have lit a teenagers banging on glass would that they were missing on defense. took a trip to the People’s Republic along with the consistent goaltending and there are actually some skilled fire under their charges, to be sure. certainly propel even the least talented All they were thinking about was how of Cambridge to take on the BB&N of Danny Higgins, make us all feel players on the team.” When asked The team has been gearing up and squash player to an immediate victory. they would celebrate their victory. Knights. A similar game to the one in like this could be a special season for about his thoughts and excitements for will prepare strenuously for their first Insider talent scouts have reported East Milton, the Arrows jumped out the hockey team. the upcoming season, Fachetti stated match against Groton on January 11th. that the small 8th grader on the Milton “I mean, our team is pretty attractive The top three guys this year are (in Academy team is a legitimate threat this year. And we’ve got a lot of pure order, first to third) Matt Bell, Matt this year, and that she beat Owen athleticism such as Matt Eldridge and Pickard, and John Nilles. The squash Finnegan last year because she was Nick Browne.” Although they have team will look to them this year to really good, not because Finnegan not had any matches yet, Mr. “Big lead the team and get some W’s. Matt couldn’t beat a seventh grade girl. Daddy” Moore has had them train- Bell is the best player on the team As the squash team moves forward, ing hard, running “star sprints, court by such a large margin that he was you can look to them to have a much sprints, and suicides” said sophomore actually removed from the team last bigger impact on their opponents and Matt Barron. This fearless, merciless year for being too talented. However, make tremendous improvements from coaching from Big Daddy and Mr. “I last year. Played Ultimate Frisbee in College” Brown is the key to the success for the team. In addition to the tough prac- tices, the Squash team has also added Varsity in some Thursday and Friday morning early practices beginning at 6:45 sharp. The morning practices have Results tested the strength, determination, and sheer will of the indomitable squash team. Though not fan favorites, these Senior Captain Jordan Brydie seems to be standing on half court even though he is under the basket. Varsity Hockey wide and vertical array of big men. 6’7 Matt Karpowicz, 6’6 Malcolm @ Rivers 3-2 W Basketball Storms Out of the Gate Osazuwa, and a trio of 6’4 bigs in benefit of many more home games added 5 points of the bench, includ- Fulham, Mattox, and Tommy Pace MATT KARPOWICZ ‘16 on the schedule. Last year’s schedule ing clutch free throws at the end of were all formidable players in the @ Milton Academy 2-2 T featured ten league road games and the game. Mike Calabro, Will Phelan, post, and a strength not many teams The St. Sebs 2013-14 varsity five league home games, which will Tommy Pace, and Dan Fulham also could match. As the team headed basketball team had high hopes go- flip this season. Adding to those ten did a great job with their tight defense back out onto the court for the second @ BB&N 4-2 W ing into the season. The loss of only are four additional non-league home on Middlesex’s two star guards, and half, that point was hammered home. two seniors, the addition of Coach games, totaling 14. That should hope- all members of the team who found Tyson scored all 8 of his points in the vs. New Hampton 3-1 W Hinman, and a much more favorable fully give Henry’s Corner plenty of themselves on the bench at any point second half, and Matt added six to his schedule gave the squad a optimistic opportunities to pack the barn. in the game were great motivators and first half total of eight. Once again, outlook as November and December Through four games, the Arrows teammates. the Arrows were able to pull away rolled around. stand at 4-0, with wins at home The Arrows continued to raise the down the stretch, and escape West Varsity Basketball The season began just versus Middlesex and on the road at intensity throughout the game, and Harford, CT with a 51-43 W. before Thanksgiving, and it was very Kingswood-Oxford. they slowly started to pull away. Then, As the holiday tournament season obvious from the first day that it go- The first game of the season with just over a minute left, leading by approaches as well as the league vs. Middlesex 61-55 W ing to be a successful basketball for was a Friday night game against five, Jordan Barros hit his third and -fi season, this Arrows team looks to the whole school. Over thirty kids Middlesex, a team who had defeated nal three, another one from the corner, make its mark on its opponents and packed the gym for tryouts, and they Sebs twice last year. Despite the help to bring his point total to 13, giving make a statement to their school: @ Kingswood Oxford 51-43 W all brought great energy. While the of a very rowdy Henry’s and some the Arrows an eight point lead, leading Sebs basketball is back. With a good Arrows improved as players over the good shooting, the Arrows found to a 61-55 final score and great win to young core and a great gym to play vs. St. George’s 49-32 W last year, it was clear early on that themselves down 30-28 with 3.8 sec- start the season. in, the team hopes that it will experi- they had upgraded the coaching staff onds left in the first half. After Tyson The next day the team was at it ence more games like the Middlesex as well. Although the team definitely Mattox inbounded the ball to Jordan again, boarding the bus and enduring games with its great fans. As Dan vs. Boston Trinity 63-49 W misses Mr. O’Brien’s comedic relief, Brydie, Brydie got the ball to a wide a two hour ride to Kingswood-Oxford Fulham put best, “They [bring] a bench humor, and a coach close to the open Jordan Barros in the corner. Bar- for a non-league game. It appeared great atmosphere. The fans literally players, the addition of new assistant ros calmly knocked down the three early on that the bus ride had affected sit right next to the court, and they coach Mr. Hinman was felt from Day pointer, sending the crowd into frenzy the Arrows’ play, as they fell behind can see the action better than any Varsity Wrestling 1. Mr. Hinman returned home to the and giving the team a 1 point lead 9-0 early. A smart timeout from Coach other sport. Plus, fans at basketball place he coached for nine years after heading into the second half. Morelli appeared to wake the boys up, games have a much greater effect being successful as the head coach at Once the second half started, as they rattled off 15 straight points, than fans at any other sport at Sebs.” vs. Middlesex 31-30 W Taft for thirteen years. When asked it was more of the same from the part of a 22-7 run to close out the half The team hopes to see more from about Coach Hinman, senior captain Arrows. Only five players scored up by six. Henry’s for their upcoming spate of Dan Fulham said “[he] has helped the baskets, but all five hit three pointers Although the team went into the games, especially Thursday the 19th team immeasurably. He came to the and all five had big second halves. locker room with a six point lead, the for the first round of the Sebs-Rivers Varsity Swimming team with a lot of experience coach- Jordan Brydie had six of his eight attitude was not one that one would Holiday Basketball Tournament ing, and his presence has made us a points in the second half, and was expect of a team in front. It was clear against powerhouse Beaver Country much better team”. responsible for assisting on many of the Arrows felt they could be doing Day. Let’s get the fans to pack the vs. Portsmouth Abbey 93-77 W Another thing the team Tyson Maddox’s 15 points, as well as some things better. One of these things gym in support of the team. looks forward to this season is the Matt Karpowicz’s 20. Kevin Murray was to get the ball down low to their