The Covington Catholic Times Volume XXV-Issue II 1600 Dixie Highway, Park Hills, Kentucky 41011 (859) 491-2247

Page 2 Editorials Page 4 Faculty Life Page 8 Sports Page 10 Reviews Father-Son Day By: Daniel Sandfoss An event that is distinctive only to Cov Cath, Father- Son Day has rolled on in Colonel Country for decades, and this year on Sunday, September 23, the ball was kept rolling as the men and boys of CCH battled it out for Father-Son supremacy. The event began with a gathering in the gym where Father Mc- Dole delivered a great prayer service for the men before battle was to ensue. A briefing of the day’s events was given and then the congrega- tion dispersed as people went their different ways in search of events for the carnage to take place. At one end of Wooten Field a field goal competition took place where sons and fathers tested the strength and accuracy of their leg muscles. Next to that a soccer penalty kick-off was Alex Matos spikes the ball to gain a point for the sons. underway, and the age of the fathers proved to be the Achilles heel as many a goal was given up. Fathers re-asserted their dominance with the closest-to-the-hole golf match, and the sons showed signs of their youth and inexperience. The fathers proved that arm strength is no is- sue as they steam rolled their family predecessors. The sons came out on top as they took victories in both Ultimate Frisbee and volleyball. Again, the major downfall of the fathers appeared to be an age conten- tion partnered with a shortness of breath and a weakness of knees. After the dust had settled and the men of Cov Cath ceased to bat- tle, they took part in the chili cook-off and a look-a-like picture contest. Michael Groneck took home the first place prize in the cook-off, while John Huffman was a close second. Brian Gregg and Jim Hummeldorf shared the third place spot. Senior Nik Knipper and his father won the look-a-like contest in a commanding fashion. The night concluded with a series of gift card raffles and a hamburger cook-out. The masterminds behind the warfare now go back to the drawing boards to strategize new Kevin Boerger launches a balloon at the Bluebird. and innovative techniques to tackle the monstrosity that is “the children.” You Can’t Take it With You NDA/CCH Play By: Jimmy Stratman History was made the nights of October 18th, 19th, and 20th at the Notre Dame Academy Theatre. Audiences gasped and sat petrified with aghast expressions frozen on their faces as the NDA/CCH Drama Club performed George S. Kauffman’s comedy You Can’t Take It With You. The most provocative play that the Drama Club has ever put on was also one of the most successful shows since the Annie, filling the about 80% of the house all three nights that the show was running. The audience was livid with laughter and applause as Mrs. Sycamore (Katie Mauer) read off the insulting responses of Mrs. Kir- by (Maria Hehman) to the questions proposed to her during the family’s pre-dinner game, gasped with shock and awe as Mr. Kirby (Quenton Floyd) was hurled to the earth by Boris Kollekov (Eric Zim- mer), and nearly pissed themselves as Mr. Depina (Norb Wessels) made his entrance on stage in a short, Greek Toga that did not leave much of the less than desirable physique of the bald, chubby Mr. Depinna to the imagination. Needless to say the show was a huge hit with the audiences all three nights. The heartwarming tale of how two people from different worlds can come together through the power of love left members of the audience smiling every night. The set design for the show was, to say the least, grand. You Can’t Take It With You ranks high among the most elaborate sets in the history of the NDA/CCH Drama Club. Hours of laborious effort resulted in a completely enclosed set. The figurative “walls of the stage” became transformed into literal green and white walls that en- closed the actors in what truly seemed to be a 1930’s New York sub- urban house. The stage was littered with couches and chairs and ta- bles galore that brought the scene to life and broke down the “fourth wall”, letting the audience feel like they were really in the scene. Under the guidance of a new director and reenergized cast, the NDA/CCH Drama Club opened up the season strong with the funniest show in drama club history, and have set them- selves up for a very strong season. The next show will be A Sues- sified Christmas Carol running the first weekend of December. Editorials and News Page 2 The Death of Music By Daniel Sandfoss standard with his swinging jazz tunes and distinct vocals, while Aretha’s soul and powerful tones revitalized the rhythm and blues scene. Now-a- Since the beginning of time, man has used days the music has desensitized and became noises without any meaning music as a form of expression. Music is what moves us, and it shapes the way we think and act. Just Not all artists these days have as people are different, the genre of music differs gone to the can. Artists such from one group of people to another, as well as as The Black Keys, The Strokes, generation to generation. The greats range from and Michael Bublé show much Louis Armstrong’s soulful scat music all the way promise and give a dim light up to the rock and roll legends from Dublin known for what the future could en- as U2. Great musicians are few and far between, tail. The Black Keys and The and the list is diminishing as time continues. What happened to the great Strokes both sit at the top of styles and emotions that music carried with it back in the day? Where is the food chain with their blues the raw musical talent that artists once had, and why do we glorify these rock influences, while Bublé’s new “artists” and promote their “musical talent” by buying their records? jazz roots create an almost reincarnation of the great I understand that today’s society holds different values than were Frank Sinatra. Artists, such as held a while ago, but do we also hold a different standard for the junk that these, stick true to their val- we hear every day on the radio? Artists like The Beatles, with their smooth ues and do not give in to the pressure of society to conform to what the sounding rock and roll, changed the viewpoint of society, and completely mass media wants. They are their own individuals and remain true to altered how we view music. I am scared that we may allow artists such as themselves by not joining the distorted culture that we have today. Let Ke$ha and the rest of the pop scene to change our own society. We need to us pray that with their great examples of what it truly means to be an evaluate where we are as a society and where we want to go. Dubstep is a artist we can salvage what little we have left of our old musical views. new genre of music defined as electronic dance music with “tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, Plato once said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings clipped samples, and occasional vocals”. The actual audio that comes out to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” Music is is like an eight car pile-up inside an aluminum can factory. We let these what makes us who we are, and we are what our music makes us. If horrendous tunes damage the beautiful melodies that Frank Sinatra and we want to hold on to the values and culture that we once experi- Aretha Franklin graced us with so many years ago. Frank Sinatra set the enced, then we need to realize the “music” that we listen to everyday. The Future of America Clean Waters By: Joe Breen By: Corbin Maschinot As the 2012 presidential elections rapidly approach America, political propaganda, discussion, and debate start to become more Have you ever wanted to jump into a river but then decided not popular topics. Covington Catholic, known for being a prestigious and to because of the trash in it? There used to be a time when you did not intelligent school, is have to think about that, people would swim in any river, lake, or any drastically affected by body of water without wondering what trash could be in it? Is there a way politics and although we can go back to that time? Well, there is most of the students an environmental group in Chicago called are stereotyped as The Rozalia Project which has been using a submarine robot since the beginning of indifferent teenagers this year to clean Chicago’s waterways. that will not vote, they still have important The robot is small and only has one opinions and ideas claw, but the claw can lift up to a 70-pound that will determine object out of the water. The robot can also the future of America. go in water where it is too dangerous for To hear our fellow humans to clean up. The robot is electron- colonel’s beliefs, a ically charged so that means that it does political research not emit any harmful gases to the environ- survey was issued to ment. This year alone the robot, along with some help from volunteers the entire school and using surface nets, have pulled out 420,000 pieces of trash weighing a to- the results found were nonetheless surprising. tal of 72 tons. The next stops for The Rozalia Project include Los Angeles, The freshman at Covington Catholic reported that Mitt Romney San Diego, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz. was the candidate best suited to be the president of the United States This is just the start of a bigger movement. Thanks to the robot, but also stated that they had seen more advertisements for Barack people are starting to notice what they are throwing in the water. The Obama. As ninth graders, CCH freshman have not been exposed to as robot has a camera on it that allows people to see all the trash and how it much political propaganda as upperclassman so one would typically think affects underwater wildlife. The robot has not only found trash but some that the information that does reach these students would affect them treasures too. The treasures include an 1800s moonshine jug and a navy more. Contrary to popular belief, advertisements are not very effective ship anchor. What other surprises are waiting for us under the water? in converting the youth’s political stances. Roughly ninety percent of freshman said that they agree with their parent’s political beliefs so it Only time will tell, but this project is bringing high hopes for the appears that what the youth is taught at home almost entirely determines going green movement in America. their views. Almost eighty-five percent of the sophomore, junior and senior student population confidently said that Mitt Romney is better suited for the Presidential position. Sixty percent of these students reported that they have seen more advertisements for Barack Obama but still held firmly to their republican beliefs. Eighty eight percent of sophomores, eighty six percent of juniors, and eighty three percent of seniors said that they agreed with their parent’s political views. This is once again another piece of evidence suggesting how strongly households politically affect students. It is important that we keep students in touch with what is happening in our nation and if the colonel community takes the initiative to discuss politics their children at home, our school’s political knowledge will increase. Editorials and News Page 3 Journalism Field Trip to NKU By: Cameron Murphy and records data Needless to say, all of the such as water usage CCH journalists that made the On Friday, October 19, the Cov- and power utiliza- trip to tour the incredible Griffin ington Catholic Journalism tion. It also houses Hall were blown away. One stu- class made a trip to Highland a 120 seat Digito- dent even said, “This place just Heights to tour the newest build- rium (Digital Audi- made me interested in coming to ing on Northern Kentucky Uni- torium) that plays school here.” It is one of the most versity’s campus: Griffin Hall. host to presiden- innovative and technologically ad- Griffin Hall is the new $53 tial debate events, vanced buildings in the country million home to the College of In- business presenta- and will help in making NKU one formatics at NKU and includes tions, and class- of the top institutions in the region. majors such as Computer Program- room lectures. Grif- ison to many other buildings on the ming, Business Informatics, and of fin Hall is nothing campus of NKU, Griffin Hall stands course, Journalism. Griffin Hall is short of an electronic wonderland. out due to its unique construction an intelligent building—it measures From the outside, in compar- and colorful windows and lighting. Stellar Season Recognizing the End of an Era By: Sam Wehrman sett. Many people believe that By: Will Henry On September 19th, after the injury to Joey Votto increased the annual Senior Mass at the Ca- The Cincinnati Reds had a the team’s chemistry. Votto is the There is a figurehead of thedral Basilica in Covington, Sister very good season this year even leader of the team and the best Covington Catholic that unites the Margret Stallmeyer, President of after coming off of the bad sea- hitter, so his injury allowed new past 50 years of the Covington Thomas More College, introduced son they had last year. Last year, players to show people their skills. Catholic community. That figure- the Thomas More College—Dioc- the Reds finished 79-83 and dis- Todd Frazier filled in for Votto and head is Mr. Jack Kaelin. Mr. Kaelin esan Excellence in Teaching Award he is now a possible Rook- has been involved in the diocesan (TMC-DETA). According to Sr. Stall- ie of the Year candidate. family for over fifty years. He be- meyer, the award criteria included Johnny Cueto and Aroldis gan his journey at Newport Central “challenging and inspiring students Chapman were the team’s Catholic High School in Septem- with his or her personal enthusi- two best pitchers and they ber of 1955. While never playing asm for learning” and “serving as both had career years. sports directly, Kaelin attended an exemplar of honorable charac- nearly every sporting event, taking ter… and professional integrity.” By The Red’s picked down stats, and supporting his asking anyone who knows him, Mr. up free agent Ryan Lud- Kaelin certainly falls under the cri- wick last preseason, and teria. Principal of Covington Catho- he turned out to be one lic, Bob Rowe, stated, “[Kaelin’s] of the best pick-ups in the generous gift of time, treasure and appointed many fans throughout MLB. Hopefully they can resign him talent have earned him the respect the tri-state. This season however, for next year because he is a huge of his school, Church and com- was a much different story due to asset to the team. Prospect Billy munity and enabled him to be a the fact that Cincinnati finished Hamilton should be ready to get friend and mentor to many teach- 97-65 and easily won the National in the lineup sometime next sea- ers, students, athletes and parents League Central. The Reds clinched son which will help the Reds dras- alma mater. Jack moved on from throughout his 50-year career.” at the division versus the Dodg- tically in the center field position. NCCHS to Thomas More College, ers with a 6-0 victory and they then named Villa Madonna, which From one Colonel to an- still had over ten games yet to be This year’s Reds were com- he graduated from in 1963. That other, thank you Mr. Kaelin for all played. The Reds would find out pared to the Big Red Machine by year, he took a job at Covington your time and service. You have that clinching the division early ESPN analysts because of their Catholic teaching German classes touched every single student’s life doesn’t guarantee anything for the pitching. The starters are all get- for two hours a day. Since then that has ever walked through the postseason, because the playoffs is ting better and the bull-pen is sec- he has acquired more German hallowed doors of Covington Cath- like beginning a whole new season. ond to none. The team is still very classes, Business, and Economics, olic High School. You will surely be young and there is so much poten- adding up to a full time job. Mr. missed in the coming years. Best of The Reds suffered many tial for the upcoming years. Hope- Kaelin plans to retire from teaching luck in your many years of fruitful crucial injuries throughout the year. fully, the Reds can strive for perfec- at the end of this year, marking an life to come. Some of the severe ones included: tion this postseason and come out end to his fifty years of service to Ryan Madson, Bill Bray, Joey Votto on top of the world next October. Covington Catholic High School. for 1/3 of the year, and Nick Mas- Cincinnati Bearcats By: Zack Tobler Zach Collaros who graduated last great leader. off and improve they can be a top year. He has greatly improved as 20 team at the end of the year and The University of Cincinnati a passer over the offseason and Besides Legaux, the win a bowl game. Bearcats’ football program is off now posts a 56.3 completion Bearcats’ offense has plenty of to a tremedous percentage and playmakers. Senior George Winn 5-0 start and has has thrown for is having a breakout season lead- climbed the rank- 1,208 yards, 11 ing the team in rushing with 521 ings all the way touchdowns and yards and 4 touchdowns. Sopho- up to #21 in the only 3 intercep- more Ralph Abernathy IV has also nation. They hope tions. He is also emerged as an explosive rusher to continue this an established and receiver. Receivers Kenbrell success and earn a rusher with 198 Thompkins and Anthony McClung bowl bid. yards on the provide Munchie with two reliable ground and 2 targets to throw to. Start- touchdowns. ing quarterback Overall I believe this team Munchie has Munchie Legaux can be as good as they want to be. developed into a has been a great replacement for If they continue to work their butts Editorials and News Page 4 Replayit.com HallZOOween By: Ethan Egbers ing Covington Catholic. Once reg- By: Clint Noble goes on from Noon to 5 p.m. on the istered, you can now take your days of October 15. 16, 22 and 23. Have you ever taken that best photos of sports, clubs, aca- HallZooween is an event perfect picture of your son that demics, student life or just other that takes place at the Cincinnati During this fun- filled jour- you wish you could show to ev- events involved with the school ney at the zoo, kids get to see and eryone? Now you can take that or its students and add them to experience many interesting things. perfect picture of yours and our page to be considered for the Just a few of these fun- filled events have it forever published in yearbook. The website now offers include Phil Dalton’s Theatre of Illu- Covington Catholics yearbook. a feature where you can take your sion show, Hogwart’s Express Train photos from Facebook and upload Ride, and many special animal en- Replayit.com is a photo them onto the website as well. counters. Among the biggest, most website run and controlled by Jos- exciting event is The Search for tens that allows you to help out If you have photos that you the Golden Frisch’s Big Boy. Dur- our yearbook committee by giving would like to get in the yearbook, ing this event two golden Big Boy us your favorite pictures. Jostens please go to replayit.com and regis- statues are hidden around the zoo is the yearbook editing company ter with Covington Catholic. It is very Zoo every year during the Hallow- each day of HallZOOween. The two that Covington Catholic has cho- easy to register and your photos will een season. It gives young boys lucky visitors that find them will re- sen to run and monitor our year- contribute greatly to the quality of and girls a chance to discover the ceive a prize filled with Frisch’s and book production for over 40 years our yearbook. Help our students creepy and the crawly at the Cin- Zoo merchandise valued at $150! now. Photographers can go to the make these memories last forever cinnati Zoo. Always hairy, Never website and register by search- with the best yearbook possible. scary! That is their motto. All chil- HallZOOween is free with dren under the age of twelve are zoo admission, and it is a great, welcome to come and trick-or-treat safe, fun- filled way to spend their way around the zoo grounds Halloween with your family. at a variety of Treat Stations. Its New Recruits By: Sam Wehrman Of course, questions may be asked all throughout the tour. The faculty Covington Catholic provides is available to go over the rules and excellent services to students and expectations as well as the curricu- parents who are considering en- lum. Tables are set up representing rollment. The administration at Cov the different sports teams and clubs Cath strongly believes that the an- offered, so parents have the free- nual Open House is an important dom to check out whatever inter- factor in choosing a high school. ests them. This year, students regis- Much effort is given to prepare the tered at the front door for a chance Open House in the hope that par- to win tuition money or an ipad. ents will become comfortable with the school and feel as if they are Open House is an important making the right investment. This part of persuading students to make year, the Open House was held on Covington Catholic their choice. So Sunday, October 28, and many be- much time is put into the event by lieve that it was a success as usual. students and faculty. The past few Above: Alex Mize demonstrates a chemical reaction for some young prospective Colo- years, enrollment has been higher nels and their families. The Open House is run by than usual partly because of the current students and faculty. Upon Open House. The Open house is just arrival, the upcoming student and a sample of why Covington Catho- his family are given a personal tour lic High School has great success. of the school by a Cov Cath student. Student Spotlight: Zack Tobler By: Maxwell Williamson and making plays.” Also returning on rebound, block shots, and take steals fervently loved and supported,” said offense will be Nick Ruthsatz, breakout makes him a catalyst of excitement Tobler. Coach T. has been the victim It is nearing that time again. sophomore of last year who helped and a pivotal force in our defense.” of cancer for the past couple of years, Fall is coming to a close and winter is the Colonels not only on the offen- and as he fights on, so do the colonels. beginning to show its face with winds, sive side, but also the defense. Joining Coming off of an impressive With a spirit that will not die, the colo- frost, and rain. However, to basketball Ruthsatz on the defensive side is Saw- first season, Head Coach Scott Ruth- nels strive for success just as Coach T. fans, it is time to gear up, get out, and yer Pauly Tobler remarks,”His drive to satz is poised to bring his Colonels into would have wanted and mandated. start shooting some hoops. Senior a second season ready for success, Zack Tobler is no different. A leader ready to make changes, and with eyes So, while others are getting both on the basketball court and in fixed at the top of the state. Zack tells ready to hunker down, get warm, and the classroom, Zack is preparing for his us,”Coach has a great way of motivat- brave the winter, senior Zach Tobler second season as an impact player on ing the players on and off of the court. is preparing to jump higher, shoot the Varsity basketball team. “We have I love working hard for him and it’s straighter, and score points for the some great veterans and some rising electric when we all strive for some- blue and white. It’s not clear how far underclassmen who can all make a dif- thing greater than ourselves individu- the Colonels will go this year, but there ference,” Zack told CCH Times, “The ally.” is no doubt that they will be striving change in leadership will do us good, for greatness and headed by one of and we will continue to work hard, The Colonels have a deep his- their most prolific and talented scor- play hard, and win games.” tory of athletic excellence on the bas- ers, Zack Tobler. ketball court, and not to be forgotten Impact players on the offen- is Coach Dan Tieman, who still remains sive side this year include Tobler at a driving force in the minds of the play- center/forward, alongside his long- ers. “Coach T. was and still is one of the time teammate Nick Fredrick at shoot- greatest coaches, teachers, and men- ing guard. “Nick will really help us gain tors that we have ever had, and I take an offensive edge by shooting three’s pride in representing a team that he so Student Life Page 5 NEHS Induction Ceremony Super Hike By: Andrew Schwartz the state of Kentucky in 2009. The By: Corbin Maschi- point of his speech was to tell all not th On Thursday, October 4 , members, new and old, that inspi- the National English Society in- ration for writing can come from What is Su- ducted thirty new members into anything, all you need to do is ob- per Hike? Well, Su- the Covington Catholic Chap- serve and be aware of your sur- per Hike is a fund- ter. The ceremony began with roundings. Following his speech, raiser that involves mass in the chapel, and then the thirty new members were in- all students of ducted into NEHS. The new mem- Covington Catholic bers include Adam Atkinson, Pat- High School to walk rick Ballow, Brett Bauereis, Kevin 5 miles through Boerger, Max Boyle, Jake Bruegge- Devou Park. The man, Samuel Burchell, Bradley fundraiser is a long Couch, Prescott Drees, Connor standing tradition Field, Luke Foertsch, Evan Harmel- here at CCH which ing, Adam Herrmann, Thomas Hiltz, when it first started involved the This year all of Covington Catholic Parker Kenney, Zach Landwehr, Jo- students walking at least 20 miles said a rosary for Mr. Dan Tieman be- seph Marino, William McFarland, for it. The Super Hike raises money fore the hike. Mr. Tieman is a very Walter Menke, Gregory Moeller- for the school; it requires each stu- important person in the Covington ing, Adrian Neff, Mitchell Rensing, dent to find someone to sponsor Catholic community. Anyone who Grant Romes, Adam Ruwe, Mark him in the walk. Each student is re- has had any association with CCH Ryan, Bo Schuh, Neal Stansel, Kurt quired to raise at least 30 dollars. in the past thirty years can tell you Stegman, Caleb Summe, and Coo- The Super Hike is a favorite for all about him. He was a teacher and a proceeded to the induction. per Theobald. The induction went the students at CCH. It gives the basketball coach at the school for smoothly and mostly according to students a day off school basically many years. He is loved by all of his The evening festivities plan. The ceremony was success- because after the walk is over all students and many of his students opened with Father McDole pre- ful once again, and was followed the students are allowed to leave. will tell you that he impacted their siding over mass in the chapel, by refreshments in the cafeteria. The walk on average takes about life in some way. Well he is battling which was followed by the induc- two hours. cancer right now and that is why tion in the multi-purpose room. The National English the prayer service was held. The speaker, Butch Hamm, who Honor Society looks forward to is a teacher at Ryle and also helps the help of all of its new mem- out at Thomas More College, won bers throughout the school year. National Teacher of the Year from Halloween Bash By: Austin Beck Ninja Turtle. For the boys it was a year seems to top the previous dous job at supplying the food and student who dressed as a grandma. one. This dance would not be able helping to decorate. The upper- The Pandas entered Cov- The students appreciated dress- to happen without the help of up- classmen also do the same. The fac- ington Catholic’s gymnasium and ing up in costumes and made the perclassman, but especially the ulty does an extraordinary job with danced the night away with the best of it. Of course this is their part in deciding what to do Colonels on Saturday, October 27. a dance, and what dance and with the supervision of it, mak- The night was a huge suc- would be complete without ing sure it is a good, clean night. a dance contest? The win- cess thanks to the entire faculty The Freshman Halloween for setting it up, and an awesome ner of the dance contest for 2012 was Paige Deglow! She Bash has been wildly exciting for DJ. The freshman seemed to have four years now with each year enjoyed the whole night and didn’t showed off her moved late into the night attracting ev- topping the previous one. No one want to leave when it was over. knows what will be in store for next There were also some contests eryone’s eyes, especially the judges. The Freshman Hal- year, but there is one thing for cer- for best costume and best dancer. tain, it will be the night of their lives. For the Pandas, the best dressed loween Bash has been going was Lexie Miles who dressed as a on for four years now and every parents. The parents do a tremen- Boogie Fever By: Daniel Sandfoss dents breaking out their best John a second place finish for Liem Le Travolta dance moves. The dancing and Olivia Bayer, and ultimately the The Colonels had much to died off when the students begged King and Queen of the 2012 Home- dance about on the night of Sep- for a cooling breeze and a refresh- coming was Scott Drees and Catrina tember29, as they celebrated a 70-0 ment to ease the fever the boogy- Shaughnessy. These two lovebirds Homecoming victory over the Wild- ing had caused. The cooling contin- rode off into the night, along with cats of Pendleton County. Adam ued while Mr. Flesch announced all the fellow Colonels and their Goddard set a new record with a prom court. Homecoming court dates, to conclude the night with perfect 10/10 field goal percentage included Alex Scanlon escorting after parties and get togethers. The on the day. As the second half be- Taylor Bosch, Scott Drees escorting students left the gymnasium ablaze gan to wind down many rushed out Catrina Shaughnessy, Ross Rohling with a fiery inferno that the night of of Wooten Field to prepare for the escorting Claire Brunson, Liem Le feverishly boogying had produced. long night of fun that awaited them. escorting Olivia Bayer, Daniel Hell- mann escorting Nikki Zembrodt, A special thank you goes The masses began filing in Ethan Egbers escorting Caroline out to all the hard work that the around half past 8 p.m., but the ture as the Colonels of Cov Cath fe- McHale, Chase Marconi escorting set up crew put into produc- boogying did not start until after verishly grooved to the Bee Gees. Amber Elson, and Zach Stegman ing such a great Homecoming. 9 p.m. As the plastic smiles began A wide variety of 70’s disco music escorting Carly Rae Burgheim. The Also, a special thank you given to wear off and the stomachs set- was incorporated into Mike Rosa- voting was a close race but ended out to all the faculty that made tled, DJ Mike Rosado turned up the do’s electronic mixes. This made for with a third place crowning of Dan- this evening a night to remember. tunes and turned up the tempera- a great dance scene and many stu- iel Hellman and Nikki Zembrodt, Student Life Page 6 Spirit Week Three Musketeers By: Ethan Egbers By: Jimmy Stratman Though a lighting operator or set de-

th signer might like to think that they make the The week of September 24 was a fun- From the opening scene where show work, the harsh reality is they don’t. If a filled, action-packed week for Covington Catho- D’Artagnan leaps across the stage to engage show lacks an engaging plot line and good act- lic. Spirit Week is an annual tradition at Covington in epic steel-based combat with one of Cardi- ing it is sure to be a dud. The Three Musketeers, Catholic the week of Homecoming, in which the nal Richelieu’s soldiers, to D’Artagnan’s jocu- however, utilized a gripping plot line and had students participate in theme days, competitions lar first encounters with the worldly Porthos, a cast stocked with brilliant actors allowing for at lunch, and show how much school spirit our the gentlemanly Aramis, and the honorable the show to be a success. The plot follows the school packs within our student body and faculty. Athos, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s per- rise of D’Artagnan (Adam Van Wagoner) from formance of The Three Musketeers was fantas- Starting on Tuesday the students raced a brash country boy with a short temper, to his tic thrill ride that left the audience on the edge initiation into King Louis XIV personal guards, against each other, class by class, in a wheel bar- of their seats wanting more. If I were asked to rel race at lunch. The races are composed of two The Musketeers. Though this common goal re- give a one word description of The Three Mus- mains apparent throughout the show, the plot students from each class, one holding the oth- keteers my word would be “action.” The Three ers legs and pushing him as if he were a wheel itself diverges in two different directions. During Musketeers was theatrical action personified the first act the story centers on the arrival of barrel. The fastest time of the day was a senior with its plethora of fight scenes and engaging team composed of Spencer Hemmer and Matt D’Artagnan and his sister Sabine (Rin Allen) to plot line that allowed the audience to grab the Paris and their encounters with Porthos, Aramis, Lanigan. The day concluded with only one mi- proverbial bull by the horns and dive right in. nor injury, as sophomore Blake Andrew received and Athos. The second act begins a completely a cut to his chin. On Wednesday the students different chapter in which D’Artagnan teams showed up out of uniform. At lunch the students up with the Musketeers in order to thwart the showed us their best moves as they competed in wretched Cardinal’s plans to gain control of a dance contest. Each lunch period selected four France. These two plot lines seem to give the students to show off their best dance moves. overall performance a couple of different di- Winners were announced to the school over the mensions. The first act allows the audience to announcements. These winners included Senior become acquainted to the personas of the main Bryson White, Junior Christian Stewart, Sopho- characters while the second act lets the audience more Robbie Urbina and Sophomore Hank see if those persona can withstand obstacles, or Hehman. Thursday was a theme dress up day if they will collapse under the pressure. One of for each class. The freshmen were told to dress the most noticeable examples of this occurs in up “inside out and backwards.” The sophomores the second act when D’Artagnan finds his love theme was dress like your dad and the juniors Constance Bonacieux (Lindsey Kyler) murdered. dressed up like their favorite superhero. The se- There was not much that I had to take niors participated in the tradition of dressing up with a grain of salt during this performance; as their favorite teacher. Many students stuffed however, the portrayal of King Louis XIV as a pillows in their shirt and dressed like Mr. Kaelin, bratty, stuck up diva was one of those things. or wore cowboy hats to be like Mr. McCoy. To Speaking from the point of view of a history fa- end the week strong, the students participated When I entered the Marx Theatre on natic, King Louis XIV was one of the brightest po- in a “blue and white” day on Friday and also at September 28, I was immediately struck by the litical monarchs of his time. Though he did build lunch competed in an ice-cream eating competi- grandeur of the set. With two towering pillars an extremely elaborate mansion at Versailles, I tion. Winners of the eating competition included standing on each side of the stage connected by do not believe that is reason enough to portray Tanner Harden, Ross Rohling, and Matt Quinn. a good sized walkway under which rose men- the greatest absolute monarch of post refor- acing black gates, the set for The Three Muske- mation Europe as a brat. In addition, I felt that teers was magnificent. As the show began and Adam Van Wagoner’s high pitched voice was a the center stage trap door became utilized, bit distracting; however, these were the only the set really did add to the show by allowing thing that I felt detracted from the performance. the audience to clearly distinguish where Paris the scene was taking place. In addition to the The Playhouse’s first show of the sea- set, the lighting was phenomenally unnotice- son delivered like a first show ought to do. able, which was not a bad thing, however. On The Three Musketeers was a wonderful per- the contrary the lights flowed smoothly with formance filled with an engaging plot, realis- the course of the show allowing the audience tic acting, a marvelous set, and pin point pre- to focus their attention on the actors instead of cision from a technical stand point. All of the the catwalks. Due to the magnificence of the set separate parts came together in perfect har- and the smooth lighting transitions from scene mony making for a truly enjoyable night at the to scene, I would dare to say that from a tech- theatre. nical standpoint the show was a huge success. Students would end Spirit Week as they attended the Homecoming dance on Saturday night. The theme of the dance was “boogey fever.” The 2012 spirit week was a fun-filled success just as in previous years. Drama Workshop By: Jimmy Stratman To many of the underclassmen gathered on all of these moves, Gina and Bocca turned the the stage of the Griffin Center, this new light students loose on their partners. It looked like Sex and Violence, two of the major activities that that was shown on Shakespeare was surpris- a WWE main event on the stage of the Griffin can make the mind of an adolescent boy squeal ing to say the least. The raunchy and perverted Center as students began to choreograph their like a little girl with anticipation, are exactly what underlying meanings to Shakespeare did not own fights. Hooks, jabs, roundhouse kicks, the English I Honors and CCH Drama Class got. seem to faze any of the upperclassmen though. bunny punches, and curb-stomps sent students

th hurling themselves to the floor and getting On October 16 the freshman Mrs. Following the discussion on Shake- back up, only to be thrown to the ground again. Jones’ English I Honors Class and the sopho- speare’s use of iambic pentameter, by way of mores, juniors, and seniors in Mrs. Ruth’s Drama students running back and forth on stage over The workshop was a complete suc- Class were invited over to participate in a Shake- a series of posters, Gina and Bocca got to the cess combing both educational, yet pro- spearean Drama Workshop hosted by Mrs. Gina fun stuff, stage fighting. Bocca and Gina, who vocative, information on Shakespeare, Cerimele-Mechley, and Mr. John ‘Chewy’ Boc- are professional stage fighting instructors, and rough, physical activity that did ca. This workshop helped the students under- taught the students how to stage a fight cor- not end in anyone actually getting hurt. stand how to read Shakespeare effectively and rectly so that it would look real, but no actual helped them get to know the hidden themes pain would come to the person. After teaching that Shakespeare presents throughout his plays. how to punch, kick, “bunny punch”, and receive Student Life Page 7 Mole Day By: Kyle Massie Teachers Get Spooky Mole Day is October 23rd because a mole 6.0 times 10 to the 23rd power. This holiday is A Colonel pumpkin, a pirate pumpkin, celebrated specifically by the chemistry classes, and a Frankenstein/Cyclops pumpkin stoke the but the whole school seems to find their way to show at the Teacher Appreciation evening on Mrs. Hagedorn’s room. Mole day inolvoes many October 22. The annual Teacher Appreciation Evening is held by the NEHS, and the members goodies and treats such as brownies, soft drinks, choose a theme and plan the activities. This and loads of candy. There is no secret why the year’s theme was Halloween and the activities whole entire school loves this day! Mole day also included pumpkin decorating, Halloween word consists of very “punny” jokes. For example, searches, and ghost stories around the fire. Mrs. “How did Avogadro cross the desert?” The an- swer is on a caMOLE! Ruth, moderator of NEHS, and Tanner Fangman, came out on top with their Pirate Pumpkin. In the president of NEHS, spearheaded the event. final competition, Mr. Zerhusen and Luke Foertsch won the award for Best Design. All participants The highlight of the night was the enjoyed the contest and it seemed to be a hit. pumpkin decorating contest. With 10 teams entered in the contest, the competition was The night proved to be a success. fierce. Will McFarland and Mr. Stack were vic- All the teachers enjoyed the Halloween- torious in Most Creative category with their themed activities, food, and music. Next rendition of the Colonel Pumpkin. In the Fun- year’s Teacher Appreciation Evening will niest category, Joe Marino and Mrs. Jones be hard pressed to top this year’s success.

National Honor Society Induction After being inducted, the new- By: Bobby Beatrice est members stated their pledge: Character, Leadership, Schol- I pledge to maintain High scholas- arship, and Service all have one tic standing, to hold as fundamen- thing in common they are the pil- tal and worthy An untarnished lars of the National Honor Society. character, To endeavor intelligent- The National Honor Society had ly and courageously to be a lead- its induction ceremony recently on Oc- er, And give freely of myself in ser- tober 29, 2012. The induction included vice to others. In doing so, I shall a mass presided by Fr. Ian McDole and prove myself worthy of a place provided refreshments after the cer- in the National Honor Society. emony. The ceremony began with Presi- Congratulations to all those dent Nik Knipper explaining Leadership, whom have been inducted into Vice President Adam Goddard explain- the National Honor Society and ing Character, Secretary Christian Gruner good luck in maintaining Char- explaining Scholarship and Norb Wes- Thomas Hiltz, Adam Holstien-Seibert, J.Riley Kin- acter, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. sels explaining Service. President Nik Knipper sella, Zachary Landwehr, Thomas Lawler, William announced the names of the new members: McMurtry, Gregory Moellering, William Nelt- ner, Sean Nemann, Keith Radcliff, Thomas Ryan, Brett Bauereis, Joseph Berns, Maxwell Boyle, Aron Schilling, Daniel Schlacter, Neal Stansel, Nicholas Cheesman, Connor Field, Anthony Goe- Nathan Wichmann, Kevin Boerger, Dalton Davis, bel, Jeremiah Greer, Evan Harmeling, J.D. Heinze, Prescott Drees, Joseph Schafer, Nicholas Wessels

Zack And Kyle Max Williamson Own Consulting This Space Clubs Page 8 Culture Club Speaker from Senegal By: Ethan Egbers at Cov Cath, has been a he was able to speak to us. eating style to the habits gram by attending classes teacher for over 20 years. Pape told us of all the strug- we have here, it was a bit of at NKU to gain a teaching gles his country faces back a culture shock. The water degree here in America and home. The school that he and electricity at his school went on to teach French at taught at back home con- was also a hit or miss daily. Boone County High School. sisted of 3000 students and They would never know if only 14 computers. That they would go to school Pape told our stu- comes out to be a ratio of with lights and water or not. dents that he really loves 1 computer for every 215 the Northern Kentucky area kids attending the school. On the two-week and is in the process of com- During the school day only period in which he was able ing back. He hopes to gain about 60 percent of the stu- to visit us, Beechwood High his Visa soon so that he can dents can afford the daily School was his host school. come back to one of the area lunch. The lunch costs be- Pape comes to America schools to teach French. If Mouhamadou goes by the tween 15-30 cents a day. through a program that you would like to contact This past month, name Pape back home and The students who cannot Northern Kentucky Univer- Pape about donations for the Culture Club was hon- is what we call him here. afford this lunch will go all sity offers. NKU is one of his school his email is pa- ored to host a speaker all day without eating. Usually only three universities in [email protected]. the way from Senegal, Af- Pape has been to the people will only eat one the country that offer this rica. The speakers name the United States on multi- full meal a day consisting program. The other two are was Mouhamadou Diouf, ple occasions including this of rice and fish. As you can North Carolina and Kent and he, like many here two-week period in which imagine coming from that State. Pape began his pro- Snapshot Club Hook, Line, and Sinker By: Ben Reis Friday, October 5. They also isle Performing Art Center By: Matt Summe fishermen. Every couple of went to the Award Ceremo- and Gallery at Notre Dame weeks, the group chooses The Photography Club ny and Lecture for Barry An- Academy until October 31st. a different local lake is one of the many clubs at derson, who received the and catches a variety Cov Cath. The president of The Club is also re- of fish. All outings the club is Damon Clemens, sponsible for tak- are optional and who has been president ing pictures at all will be on Sunday for the fourth consecu- Covington Catholic afternoons. Students tive year. Unfortunately, events for the year- are required to have Damon is now a senior, so book and website. their own fishing gear the Photo Club will have to Members of the and are responsible find a new president in the Photo Club also for their own travel 2013-14 school year. The hold pancake break- Covington Catho- to fishing spots. Some lic has many clubs and in Photography Club is open fasts every month of the places they have many people’s minds, fish- for anyone to join, and they to raise funds for gone to fish are Critten- ing is one of the best clubs, are always looking for new charity and their an- den and Papa Gooses. if not, the best. It is a club members. If you are looking nual photo contest. where people can go out You will learn how to learn the art of capturing Every year, many and have a good time and to have patience during the perfect picture, I would students enter their get to know each other. this sport. Ask a couple of definitely suggest joining. best photo, which the fishermen from this possesses many dif- Starting it off with The Photography Club has club. You have to have a ferent characteristics, into Ben Metzger, he is claimed monthly outings to places 2012 Spirit of Light Award. lot of patience to be great the contest hoping to win. to be the best fisherman This award is presented as fishing. Many will say including the Krohn Conser- The winners receive a rib- of the group. Each time he to an individual who has a it takes luck, but it re- vatory, cemeteries and oth- bon, as well as a monetary has gone out, he has caught ally does take a lot of skill. er scenic venues. Recently, commitment to the art and prize that is comprised of the biggest fish. Last week members of the club went craft of photography over the money earned from he caught a 14-inch large- to Spring Grove Cemetery, a lifetime. Many of Barry’s The season has pancake breakfasts. Don’t mouth bass. Travel to some come to an end, but no and captured many beauti- works were on display, and forget to submit your pho- of the finest fishing spots ful photos. This event took will be available to see at worries it will be back in the to this year in the event! in NKY and test your skill spring time and hopefully place after Super Hike on the Frances Kathryn Carl- against the school’s avid more people will come out. “Fight” Club By: Will Henry fore, Chess Club is seldom II,” the action begins. Mem- champ reigning supreme. announced or talked about bers of the club bring out, I now see why participants Of all of Covington during school. However, in seemingly out of nowhere, name the club how they Catholic’s clubs, one you this article, I will give you an the materials needed for do. It certainly is just as en- may not have heard of is in-depth never-before-seen Fight Club: one chess board tertaining and suspenseful the Chess Club, known by look of the underground and all the appropriate as watching a fight. These participants as “Fight Club.” world known as “Fight Club.” game pieces. In no time, fights are not fought with Although harsh blows to members begin “fighting” blows, but with plastic piec- the head are not part of the After talking with to the death. Chess pieces es. Yet, theses plastic pieces club, the secrecy aspect is. several of my sources, I dis- go flying as endless checks can cause more harm than As all connoisseurs of the covered the time and place and check mates arise. any fist could ever cause. 1999 film Fight Club know this event takes place. Ev- Amazingly, within seven Come see for yourself: ev- well, the first rule of Fight ery Tuesday beginning at I sat in on a match moves, D’Alessandri had ery Tuesday from 3-5 P.M. Club is “Don’t talk about 3:00 P.M. exactly, the club between the undefeated already placed his oppo- Sub Station II provides free Fight Club.” The second meetings commence. In the Brock D’Alessandri and nent’s king in check. Five drinks to all who show rule is also “Do NOT talk back of a local restaurant his opponent, who would moves later, the game was up. What have you got to about Fight Club.” There- known only as “Sub Station like to remain anonymous. over with the defending lose? Besides everything… Clubs Page 9 The Other IBL By: Andy GreggThe MostThe most Creative recent activity the artClub club and join the By: Andy Gregg the freshman/sophomore Mr. Haders heads that the art club hosted most creative club here division Team Pohlabeln is one of the most creative here at Covington Catholic at Covington Catholic. The other IBL is the has the top dog spot with a and imaginative clubs here was the 15th annual wiffle one and only Intramural 23-7 record. Following close at Covington Catholic. ball tournament. Team Bowling League! The behind is Team Zumdick That club would be the Zalla came out on top as league consists of two with a record of 21-8-1. In one and only art club. this years winner. The art divisions, the junior/senior individual standings Ben With imagination running club’s next even is taking division and the freshman/ Zumdick holds onto the lead rampant and paint stains place October 22nd at World sophomore division. This with a 138.9 average. Todd an everyday epidemic, the of Golf. They are hosting past week was Week 10, Sheets is second on the art club is always busy. a putt-putt tournament and it was an exciting one! list with a 136.16 average. The art club does and the winner gets all the In the junior/senior Week 11 is figuring not just stay inside the bragging rights. This is a division Greenwell’s Team to a tight one down at the art sanctuary otherwise highly competitive event, stands atop the others with Erlanger Superbowl. There known as the art room enter at your own risk! a solid 20-7 record with are only three weeks left in here at Covington Catholic, The Art Club is Hacker’s Team close behind the season. The rankings they partake in many always willing to accept with a 20-9-1 record. In could be shaken and new adventures outside of new members. If you the individual standings for leaders could be crowned! the school grounds. With believe that you have the junior/senior league David various visits to museums, proper amount of creativity Hacker reigns supreme with galleries, and Red’s and imagination definitely a 171.5 average. Following games the art club makes sign up! Express your close behind is Alex appearances everywhere! ideas with Mr. Haders and Riedinger with a 168.29. In The Smart Sport By: Cameron Murphy there is room for improve- great start to what we hope ment and plenty of reason will be an undefeated sea- The Covington to believe that the Academ- son on both levels. We are Catholic Varsity Academ- ic Team will continue to be all just having fun with it ic Team began the sea- successful in the future. but when it’s time to buckle son with a shaky start, down, we don’t have a prob- but has gotten back on The JV and Fresh- lem getting the job done.” track and has returned man Academic Teams to their winning ways. continue to dominate The Freshman their opponents, and and JV Academic Colonels The varsity squad have an undefeated re- pose a major threat in the continues to be led by ju- cord to show for it. area and hope to continue nior Jeremy Greer who their success in the fu- commented on the team’s Freshman Logan ture at the varsity level. improvement, “We weren’t improvement. Now it’s gotten off to a rocky start, Boyle has been a well- performing to the best starting to pay off. they are young and inexpe- rounded performer for the of our ability but we con- rienced due to a large loss in Freshman and JV teams. tinued to work hard and Although the varsity personnel from last year’s He commented on his con- knew there was room for Academic Colonels have graduating class. However, tinued success, “It’s been a

Washing Cars to Save the Babies By: Ben Reis last month. They kicked pate in, so you should come of the year with their an- out next month to watch The Pro-Life Club was nual “Wash for Life” on Fireproof. These movie formed two years ago by September 30th, which is a nights are a great oppor- Mr. Andolina, or Coach “A” car wash that the Pro-Life tunity to see great movies as the students call him. club members of Covington which you might not have The club was formed to Catholic and Notre Dame seen before. The Pro-Life save the babies and fight Academy hold. The event Club also walks on the first for our religious freedom. lasted five hours and the Saturday of every month The student president of clubs were able to raise a in hopes to end abortion. the club is senior Con- total of 570 dollars. On Oc- ner Nowak. The club does tober 9th, the club had its If you want to save the many different activities in- first movie night at the Grif- babies and fight for your cluding their annual Wash fin Center. The movie for religious freedom you need for Life, movie nights, and October was October Baby, to join the Pro-Life Club they also walk for life ev- and the movie for Novem- and get involved with their ery Saturday morning. ber is most likely going to movie nights. All people are welcomed to join the The Pro-Life Club has be Fireproof. These movie nights are free to partici- club; Coach “A” would been very active in the love to have your support. Sports Page 10 Senior Night For Junior Varsity Football By: Cameron Stansberry to an end against LaSalle, as Football and Futbol the Colonels were shut out Covington Catholic on their home opener 30-0. By: Jacob Futscher At halftime the se- clock winding down in the has built a reputation based They followed the loss with nior bios were read as the game, Wheeler Blersch on its proud tradition of ex- two straight wins against Senior night kicked thirteen seniors: Jon Wes- put in a third and final goal cellence in high school foot- Boone County and Beech- off for the Soccer Colonels sels, Nick Wessels, Ben which gave Head Coach Jer- ball. The Colonels are annu- wood. The following game on September 25 at 6:00, Schweitzer, Matt Litzler, emy Robertson the comfort ally amongst the top teams consisted of a matchup with against Scott High School, Wheeler Blersch, Nathan to put senior goalkeeper in the state, and they fea- rival Highlands Blue Birds, with ten of its twelve se- Wainscott, Zeb Gronotte, Jacob Futscher in as a for- ture teams that participate and this was a showdown niors on the field due to Jake List, Jacob Futscher, ward. Although he was un- on the Freshman, Junior between two high-powered goalkeeper Jacob Futscher David Zalla, Ben Reis, Adam able to score, he was given Varsity, and Varsity levels. offenses. The Colonels having a broken hand and Goddard, and team manag- a few opportunities, but fought hard, but ultimate- center defender Jon Wes- er Ryan Basford, walked with was too lost in this position. The JV Football ly ended up losing by one sels receiving a red card in their parents on the field. team currently holds a re- touchdown in a game the previous game against As the evening cord of 4-2 with only one that proved to be a thrill- Ryle. As the first half went During the second came to a close the seniors, game left this season. The er. The JV Football team on, starting forward Matt half of the game the team’s accompanied by their par- team began their season in wraps up their season next Litzler scored the opening top goal scorer Nick Wes- ents, proceeded to the caf- mid August against Camp- week against Scott County. goal with a chip shot over sels helped the Colonels eteria for a wonderfully pre- bell County. The game was Scott keeper’s head and out by scoring his 17th goal pared dinner and slideshow played at Campbell County In conclusion, Quar- into the back of the net. on the year to put them of pictures from the season. Middle School, and the Col- terback Adam Wagner and ahead by two. With the onels cruised to a 40-14 vic- his twin brother, safety Alex tory over the Camels. Next Wagner, have led this team the Colonels traveled to Di- to a successful season of JV xie for a rivalry game with Football. We look forward to the “little” Colonels of Di- seeing Adam Wagner as the xie. The JV team dominat- Varsity Quarterback next ed the entire game as they season, and are excited to pulled of an impressive watch the current freshmen 42-0 victory and improved follow in their footsteps their record to 2-0. The and lead the JV team to team’s perfect record came another successful season. Varsity Football: Very Steady By: Blake Bir game, needless to say he this team to a state title. knows what he is doing. The Varsity Foot- Offensively, the unit ball Colonels are off to a Defensively, the is a balanced attack led 7 and 3 start this year and team is led by all-state can- by quarterback Blake Bir. are looking to finish strong didate for linebacker, Sam Blake, leading the Cincinna- as the season winds down Burchell. Burchell is the ti area with 32 touchdown and the playoffs begin. team’s leading tackler with passes, is surrounded by a 70 on the season. Safety bunch of playmakers on his The Colonels are led Matt Way is a playmaker side of the ball. Leading re- by a strong coaching staff. on the backend of the de- ceiver Evan Braun is a beast Head Coach Dave Wirth fense. He has 2 punt re- on the outside with 26 has turned around a reeling turns for TD’s and a pick catches for 470 yards and 7 program since becoming six so far this year. Defen- touchdowns so far this year. head coach in 2009; he also sive end Dan “The Man” Slot receiver Ethan Egbers doubles as the defensive Hellman has 54 tackles, 5 has been nearly unstoppa- coordinator. The defense, sacks, 2 forced fumbles and ble this year with 11 touch- already with five shutouts 3 fumble recoveries. Strong downs so far, 9 receiving on the season, allows only Safety Tanner Fangman has and 2 rushing. He averages 8 points a game. Offensive made a noticeable contri- over 18 yards a catch and Coordinator Matt Roberts bution since returning from 15 yards a carry. Samuel leads an offense averag- injury against Beechwood. Hatter, Matt Summe, Sam ing 41 points a game. Since This defense is a dominant Dressman and Kyle Massie Coach Roberts arrived on unit loaded with a bunch all also make considerable staff in 2009 the offense of very good players and contributions in the passing has averaged 37 points a they are looking to lead game as 6 receivers have over 230 yards receiving. The special teams The Colonels are Luke Bir leads the team with have been steady, outside looking very strong for the 7 rushing touchdowns; he of being able to field punts. second straight season and has 430 yards on 55 carries Adam Goddard and Sam they are looking to break the this year for 8.5 yards per Dressman are solid as they streak and win a state title carry. Bob “Jerry Rice” Bea- tag-team kicker with Dress- for the first time since 2006. trice is the Colonels lead- man also punting. Matt Way ing rusher with 443 yards averages over 23 yards a on 78 carries. The offensive punt return and has 2 punt line is very solid and is vast- returns for touchdowns. ly improving each week. Matt “Diesel” Schmahl Dan Sandfoss leads a very averages over 14 yards a talented group up front. punt return and has taken one to the house as well. Sports Page 11 Freshman Football By: Drew Brueggeman cut the lead to 21-19. The the Little Colonels of Dixie went to overtime. Dress- ished the season with a los- game was called after the Heights High School on Oc- man was the first to score ing record of 3-4-1 which di- The Freshman Colo- 4th quarter due to dark- tober 10th. The Little Colo- in overtime. Dixie scored minished their chances of a nels came into the month ness and lightning, which nels took an early lead off of on the next possession, playoff berth. When Coach of October with a record of resulted in a tie at 27-27. a fumble by Cov. Cath. The but their quarterback was Giordano was asked about 2-2. Their wins came against sacked on their the season, he said, “It was rd Boone County and Simon On October 3 , the 2-point PAT. The an up and down year. They Kenton. There are 45 play- Colonels faced off against sack sealed the were a hardworking team ers on the team, and the the very talented High- victory for the with great character, and I team is coached by Kevin lands Bluebirds. The Colo- Colonels with a expect great things for the Conner who has been with nels played a good, tough score of 14-13. future.” This season was the team for four years. game. Dressman led all the first time in four years scorers with one rushing The Colo- that the freshman team On Wednesday, TD and two passing TDs. nels traveled to hasn’t made it to the play- September 26th, a tough McGinness and Ian Summe Beechwood for off championship game. Cooper football team trav- each had a receiving touch- their last regu- Thanks to all the coaches eled to Wooten Field to down. The Colonels tried lar season game. who volunteered their time play the Freshman Colonels th to rally back in the 4 quar- Their only score to benefit the players and at home. Ben Dressman led ter by scoring two touch- only score for the Colonels of the day was a the football program. Best the Colonels’ scoring with downs, but their rally was in regulation came from a 5-yard pass from Dressman of luck to all the players three rushing TDs and one not enough. The final score touchdown thrown by Ben to Darlington. The Colo- that they may have a suc- passing TD. Ryan McGin- of the game was 29-21. Dressman to Ryan McGin- nels fell to the Tigers 7-35. cessful season next year. ness caught a 35-yard TD ness. The game eventually in the 3rd quarter to help The Colonels played The Colonels fin-

By: Jacob Futscher New Coach Takes Team to Regional Action turned to their home field nal score of one to nill. could not seem to shake without their top goal-scor- Goals, goals and for their senior night game the Shamrocks as they fell er due to an ankle injury in Following this loss, more goals was the theme against the Scott Eagles they in a three to one defeat. their previous game. With the Colonels traveled to of the Colonels’ game were without senior Jon The Colonels only goal of ten minutes left in the first Dixie for their final season against the Camels on Sep- Wessels due to the red card the game was scored by Jon half the Raiders were able to game in Northern Ken- tember 20th as they mer- in the previous Ryle game. Wessels with a shot that chip in two balls that were tucky. Here they were able cy-ruled Campbell County Although this did bring the four-year starting varsi- put in the back of the net with a score of ten to nill in the Colonels down ty keeper was sim- on goalkeeper Zach Stetter. the second half. The goals some, the other ply unable to save. As they moved into the sec- were scored by nine dif- starting ten seniors ond half, the Colonels start- As they en- ferent players and showed were able to come ed out very strong and were tered post-season, that the Colonels had a out of the game with able to put in a goal early, the Colonels saw deep squad as they began a final score of three but this did not end up be- Holmes and Holy gearing up for post season. to nothing. Goals ing enough as the Raiders were scored by se- Cross in the dis- were able to put in two on After a strong vic- niors Matt Litzler, trict tournament the Colonels’ defense and tory over the Camels the Wheeler Blersch, and were able to goalkeeper, Jacob Futscher, team traveled to Ryle High and Nick Wessels. hold a shutout in as they ran out of steam School where they faced both with scores of falling with a final score of a very physical and well Next, the 10-0 and 3-0. Jon four to one. Starting cen- played match. The Colonels team traveled to Wessels, Ben Reis, ter midfielder Nick Wessels came out very strong and Fort Thomas where and Nick Wes- was named to the Region- pulled ahead in the open- they faced the Blue sels were named al All Tournament Team. ing minutes of the match Birds of Highlands. Still to put down Dixie thanks members of the All Tour- with a goal by Wheeler without Central defender to a hat-trick by Colo- nament Team for the As the first season Blersch. As the match con- Jon Wessels, the Colonels nels’ top goal-scorer for 2012 District Tournament. with new Head Coach Jer- tinued there were many came out slowly and were the season Nick Wessels. emy Robertson comes to Moving into the yellow cards given to mem- scored on during the first a close, the Colonels can Then the team trav- regional tournament, the bers of both teams and a half putting them down feel a sense of pride with eled to Louisville Trinity Colonels drew Ryle for their red card awarded to cen- by one. Throughout the their 14-7-2 season. The for their final game of the first round game. This was a tral defender Jon Wessels. second half the offense future for the soccer pro- was unable to score, and regular season. They came very tough game for them gram looks very bright. As the Colonels re- the Colonels fell with a fi- out very strong, but just because they had to go in JV Soccer Ends Season

By: Cameron Murphy to remain an elite giving their best ef- and Nurre already eager team in the state for fort, not just one.” to get back on the field, The Junior Varsity years to come. In the Covington Catholic Soccer Colonels’ season a recent interview Jacob Nurre soccer program is sure came to an end after an with Jacob Litzler, he also commented on to continue their domi- impressive 2-1 win over was asked to com- the stellar season, nant tradition in the state. perennial powerhouse ment on his personal “We will enjoy the Louisville Trinity. They achievement of be- great season we had, completed a formidable ing the leading scor- but work for next sea- schedule with an out- er for his team. He son is just around the standing record of 16-2-1. said “I couldn’t have corner. We want to continue our success Freshman sensa- scored all of those goals without the and experience it at tions Jacob Litzler and Ja- the varsity level too.” cob Nurre showed prom- help of every one of ise for the soccer program my teammates. It With Litzler takes eleven people Sports Page 12 13-3 for the Freddies Onto State for XX By: Clint Noble soccer colonels ended with an im- By: Brandon Ward This year the team has pressive 8-game winning streak. participated in a total of eleven The Freshman Soccer team This resulted in them making it to meets. They have placed first in started off their year with a record the Regional Championship against four of the races and second in of 6-2. This team is a very special Bishop Brossart. Unfortunately, three races. The Colonels last race and very talented team. The Fresh- the Colonels lost 1-2, but they was the Lexington Catholic Invita- man Soccer Colonels won five gave it all they had and never gave tional. The Colonels placed 6th in games in a row at the start of the up. After that loss they finished the event. The Colonels top five season. During an impressive game their season winning their last against Boone County the team runners were Tyler Micek in 30th, games against Simon Kenton (7-0), Nathan LaMarre in 32nd, Casey pulled off a win only letting in one Campbell County (6-1), and High- Moore in 36th, Thomas Ziegler in goal and scoring three themselves. lands (3-0). At the end of the sea- The Cov Cath Cross Country team 38th, and Chase Moriconi in 40th. Bryce Day scored two goals, one son the Colonels are thrilled with from past midfield hitting the up- always competes at a high level. the results of their final record. The team will be participat- per 90. Massie scored one, togeth- They are a consistent threat in er taking the win with the team on These boys have a bright the Northern Kentucky area and ing in the region and state races their back. Bryce Day’s shot was future on the soccer field and it in the whole state. This year the in the next couple of weeks. With from past midfield in the upper 90 will be interesting to see where Cross Country team is ranked num- the Colonels being ranked so high of the goal. they make in once they reach a ber one in the region and number in the region and the state the Cov higher level in their soccer ca- two in the state. The Cross Coun- Cath community has something They finished their season reers. The soccer program at Cov- try team is coached by Mr. Tom to cheer for. It will be an exciting with an amazing record of 13-3. ington Catholic is a great program Arnold, a CCH math teacher, and week for the colonels Cross Coun- Towards the end of the season the that continues to grow each year. Mr. Joshua McCoy, a CCH history try team. Mr. Arnold ask all stu- teacher. The Colonels have a spe- dent come out and support the cial amount of talent this year and team and cheer them on to state. have a chance at the state title. Colonels Hit the Links By: Austin Beck lon was coming off a difficult junior as Jim Dietz and Pete Ward, who had year. Alex completely improved a hole in one in the team’s tryouts. The road ended at Bowling his game and was a key attribute th Green on October 5 for the golf for the Colonels this season. The Overall, the Colonels had team. The varsity players, consisting other plays on varsity, Brett, Merik, a great 2012 golf season. This was of Austin Beck, Alex Scanlon, Brett and Paul also had great years help- one of the best years in the team’s Baureris, Merik Berling, and Paul ing the team win three tourna- history. It is also the best ranking th Huber, were stunned at the state ments and top ten in four tourna- they have achieved (5 ) in the past tournament with the difficult con- ments. Paul Huber, a sophomore, six years. The team dominated all ditions and missed the cut by one. showed his talent and maturity as of the teams from Northern Ken- tucky including their number one th one of the team’s leading scorers. The Colonels finished in 13 rival Ryle. Losing Austin and Alex place for the state tournament. The JV team also had a suc- next year will definitely be a hard th They were ranked 5 going into the cessful year with key players includ- hit, but the team is deep in abil- tournament and were expecting ing senior Sam Wehrman, sopho- ity and Coach Schneeman believes much better results. Seniors Aus- mores Alex Beckes, Cullen Lewis, everyone will maximize their per- tin Beck and Alex Scanlon stepped Tyler Wehrman, Daniel Lee, Nick formances to show how good of a up their game in their final year. Cheeseman, and Clay Crow. Fresh- team Covington Catholic really is. 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Owl City Music Review By: Jimmy Stratman force the hand of the listener to saically average; nothing is fantas- robotic sound that he has had for push the skip button on your I-pod. tic, nothing is bad, just average. the majority of the album. I can- The fourth studio album not believe that I am saying it, but from the new wave techno band The good news for listen- Do not be disheartened, the vocals were good! The guitar Owl City gives hope to listeners, who ers: those are the only three bad though; the album is not all bad. adds a whole new dimension to the are not dedicated fans, that Adam songs on the album. The bad news: Tracks eight, nine, and eleven at- song, and this anthem becomes Young will finally mature his sound these three songs are consecutive, tempt to bring the overall album what I believe should be the song and develop into the pop techno art- and the rest of the album is filled up out of the proverbial gutter, people remember from this album. ist that the public knows he can be. and succeeds to a certain extent. By breaking from the techno mold “Take It All Away” is the last track that Young has cocooned himself The Midsummer Station on the album and is placed there in, Owl City takes on a complete- album, which was released in Au- for a good reason. The song is, in ly different persona that seems gust 2012, is the most recent al- my mind, the third best song on the reminiscent of bands like Boys bum released by the MySpace phe- album, and it ends the album on a Like Girls and We the Kings, which nomenon. The album has gained good note that leaves the listener I believe is a positive direction. recognition due to the smash saying “at least I can stand a few summer hit “Good Time” featur- of them.” Track number nine, “Sil- Overall, I would have to ing Carly Rae Jepson; however, houette” is the soft song on the al- give this album a thumbs down. notability for the album has been bum. It showcases Young’s abilities The three songs that I can actually sparse at best. Following the re- as a musician rather than his skill stand do not even remotely make lease of “Good Time” the album with a mouse. With a few changes, up for the audible atrocities that has declined in popularity for good with wishy washy nothing songs, most notably a new vocalist, the plague this CD. By all means go onto reason. The majority of the album so for those of you who like to lis- song has potential to be a beauti- I-Tunes and download “Embers,” is filled with techno pop music ten to albums straight through, I ful deep song that couples would “Silhouette,” and “Take It All Away,” capitalized by Adam Young’s high can only say “Good luck.” These slow dance to at a high school but do not waste your money on pitched, robotic excuse for a voice. other songs do not evoke bad feel- prom. Finally, the best song on The Midsummer Station album. In addition to the blatantly auto- ings, but they also do not evoke the album comes in as track num- tuned vocals, songs such as “Gold”, good feelings. The songs are weak ber eight, “Embers.” I full heart- “Speed of Love”, and “I’m Coming and just not memorable. They re- ily believe that this song should be After You” are plagued with cheesy mind me of being in limbo (Scott’s played on the radio. Young begins and ridiculous lyrics that almost Cafeteria), everything is just pro- to develop his voice and loses the Reviews Page 14 WOTE at Bogarts By: Justin VanDusen low budget music videos. After an This being my first time and a new one seeming to appear opening performance by an indie seeing Walk off the Earth perform, out of nowhere in their hands. It When you enter Bogart’s, rock band called The Mowgli’s, the although being a long time fan of was beneficial being at a smaller located on Vine Street in Cincin- stage was cleared and the crowd their music, I didn’t quite know venue such as Bogart’s, because it nati, you are instantly blasted with was silenced. Moments later, a what to expect. Their performance allowed for a more intimate rela- its incredible history. Built in 1890, hooded figure appeared behind the exceeded any expectations I could tionship between the performers Bogart’s has been the venue for a drum set, followed by two more have had. The energy they had on and the audience. The way they countless number of performanc- hooded beings center stage, all the stage, the way the interacted with controlled the crowd was amaz- es, from Vaudeville shows, to Ger- while the crowd growing louder the crowd, it was incredible. Af- ing, bringing up random people man theater, to its current pre- and louder. In the next ter a song, to dance on stage with them, cre- sentation of the newest, and best, second the audience a couple ating a very fun, party-like atmo- local, national and international was blasted away by members sphere, which was only enhanced musicians. On Friday, November 2, blinding lights, an up- would by the confetti canons, giant bal- a large crowd of all ages was gath- beat synth swell, and switch in- loons, and strobe lights. All-in-all, ered to hear a Canadian indie band heavily distorted pow- struments, I would definitely recommend this by the name of Walk off the Earth. er chords, as 2 more simply by performance to people of all ages WOTE has made a name for figures materialized carelessly who enjoy dancing, partying, and themselves with their impressive on stage, completing (or so it just having a good, clean fun time. acoustic and alternative renditions the quintuplet that appeared) of popular pop songs, along with is Walk off the Earth. tossing a few originals, spread mostly by the instrument in hand off stage,

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