The Eagles’ Volume 32 Mills E. Godwin High School Issue 7 2101 Pump Road March 10, 2014 Richmond, 23238 Eyrie Priceless INSIDE Two long-time Eagles to retire Elizabeth Dudley Assistant Editor-in-chief Godwin will be losing two familiar faces next school year. Longtime English teacher Mary Bruner and custodian Phuong Nguyen have declared their Fashion marketing, retirements and will not be to pg. 2 returning to Godwin next fall. Bruner has taught for 32 years. She previously worked at Highland Springs High School, St. Bridget’s, and Tuckahoe Middle before coming to Godwin in 1991, where she has stayed for 23 years. Her involvement in the God- win community has included a photo by Victor Macklin photo by Victor Macklin variety of activities. Bruner spon- Nguyen (l) says hello to Bruner (r) helps senior Virginia Lee with an essay in the sored the Battle of the Brains, junior Denzel Coleman. Godwin Writing Center. Forensics team, and the SCA. Poetry out loud, pg. 2 As SCA sponsor, Bruner had example of the right way to raise who helped me grow a lot as Nguyen was a lieutenant in the the responsibility of running the a family. an English student,” said senior South Vietnamese army. homecoming festivities- rain or She loves her children and Kate Tyre. In 1975, Nguyen was impris- shine. grandchildren and is a perfect With her retirement, Bruner oned in an infamous postwar Throughout her 16 years as leader of her family,” said Se- plans to spend time with her “re-education camps.” sponsor, Bruner helped her offi- idenberg. grandchildren and take up more He was kept there for almost cers seeks and gain permission Aside from being an active volunteer opportunities. seven years, separated from his to begin the Mr. MG Contest, part of the Godwin community, “I hope to stay involved with wife and daughter. sponsor the Spirit Week 5K, Bruner is a mother of three chil- Godwin and continue to teach After his release, Nguyen and originate the student-teacher dren. David, Jay, and Bridget are the SAT Prep Course at the his wife, Tuyed Ngo, immigrated game, support the all Douglas Freeman graduates. University of Richmond and the to the in 1992. Saxon Shoe Drive to help “Teaching at Godwin offered Steward School,” said Bruner. Their daughter continues to live support the Salvation Army, a unique experience to the moth- Principal Beth Armbruster in Vietnam with her husband and and hold Powder Puff football er of three Freeman athletes,” said, “Mary Bruner is the teacher three children. games. said Bruner. I want to be! Every few years, Nguyen CiCi’s Pizza chal- After the passing of Godwin David, the eldest, attended “She is amazing in the class- returns to his homeland to visit lenge, pg. 11 senior Lucy Saladino in 2009, the United States Naval Acade- room, but her mark on Godwin his family. Bruner and the SCA sponsors my and is now Lt. Commander is much farther reaching than “The first thing I will do in my put together a Mini Marathon and ER doctor in the navy sta- those four walls. We will all truly retirement is to visit my family in Dance in honor of Saladino. tioned in San Diego with his wife miss her presence and influ- South Vietnam,” said Nguyen. The event raised several and two children. ence, and I will miss her advice Nguyen said he will miss thousand dollars which were Jay, the middle child, attend- and insight.” everything about Godwin: the donated in Saladino’s name. ed on a Another longtime Godwin students, teachers, and his co- Along with her other ex- scholarship. He now lives with staffer, Phong Nguyen will be workers. tracurriculars, Bruner helped his wife and three children in leaving this spring. “Mr. Nguyen can literally light coach the girl’s tennis team for Charleston, S.C. where he is He has been a part of the up a person’s day with his warm 10 years. the men’s tennis coach at the custodial staff for almost 20 greetings and kind words. “Mrs. Bruner is one of the College of Charleston. years and is always heavily “As a man who has literal- finest human beings I’ve been Bridget, the youngest, also involved in the Godwin com- ly survived some of the most around. I was lucky to have her attended Virginia Tech on a ten- munity. challenging of tribulations, he as my assistant coach because nis scholarship. She continues Nguyen can be found circu- has the model positive attitude Spring activities, pg. I learned so much from her. She to live in Richmond where she lating around the cafeteria at and is an example we should all 14 never took credit for the suc- now serves as the Administrator lunch time offering kind words to follow. We will truly miss him,” cesses of the team but always of the Richmond Tennis Asso- students and passing teachers. said Armbruster. directing it towards the players ciation. “I can always count on Mr. Eagles Eyrie will cover other or me,” said Mark Seidenberg, Bridget taught at Freeman’s Nguyen to brighten my day,” said staff departures later in the year. girl’s tennis team coach. Leadership Center for four year junior Laralin Roland, “His smile Table of Contents Bruner continues to partic- until she decided to remain at is contagious and he makes a See addtional ipate with the team even after home with her two sons. She will point to call students by their News...... 2 retiring her position as assistant become a member of Freeman’s name.” story “English coach. Athletic Hall of Fame in May. A tradition for Nguyen is sing- Sports...... 4-7, 10 Once a year, after practice, “Those seven grandchildren ing at the Winter Assembly. teacher” on Center...... 8 she rewards the team with home will hopefully play a part in help- Every year students and staff page 2 about Features...... 11 cooked pasta and cookies at her ing me find fun things to do when are blown away by the perfor- house. I retire,” said Bruner. mance. “Ave Maria” is one of his Flair...... 14 Seidenberg and Bruner re- Bruner was the first to teach signature pieces. Mary Bruner’s Opinion...... 15 main close friends and can be AP Language at Godwin. The “I have been singing at the additional out of spotted power walking together class began in 2007 and contin- Winter Assembly for about 10 Rearview...... 16 during most fifth periods. ues to be a popular course for years. That will be something I school activities. “Mrs. Bruner has helped me juniors. miss a lot,” said Nguyen. be a better father by setting an “She’s an amazing teacher During the Vietnam War, PAGE 2 NEWS 10 MARCH 2014 Godwin fashion marketing students take classes at VCU years of age and own a porta- “Within just a few classes, I Margarreta Sackor ble sewing machine. was taught to sew a bag and I Staff Writer The class is open to anyone couldn’t even work the machine Students of an early bird who is able to meet the require- class at Godwin were recently ments and have an interest in Bacskocky provided the stu- invited to take classes at a fashion and sewing. dents with challenging projects local university. Junior Fatima Rodriguez such as making a handbag Business and marketing and senior Morgan Keller, de- and a dress by hand. During teacher Deborah Ross’ fashion cided to take up the offer. For the process, the students were marketing students were given $350, the students learned how taught to have patience while the opportunity to take sewing to professionally sew from an sewing garments. classes at the Arts Department expert designer. Bacskocky pushes the at Virginia Commonwealth The six weeks class was students to come out of the University (VCU). taught by Angela Bacskocky, comfort zone and grow as an The sewing classes were who starred on the TV show- artist. offered to Ross’ fashion mar- Project Runway season 13. Bacskocky allows the stu- keting class after their trip to “This is a great opportunity dents to appreciate the working VCU. The classes were held and I think that the students from Jan. 25 to March 8 on can learn a lot from Angela,” whenever creating a garment. Saturday mornings from 10:00 said Ross. The course is ideal for peo- to 12:00 p.m. Bacskocky has interned with ple already planning on attend- Not only does the class designer Alexander McQueen ing VCU for creative fashion or teach you how to sew, but it and has been featured in Teen fashion marketing. also teaches how to recognize Vogue. “This class has made me different patterns, and how to She has worked with many appreciate the construction make your own pattern and big names in the business and of garments just as much as photo Victor Macklin own clothes. even has her produced fashion Keller and Rodriguez were two students who participated Students who chose to take lines of her own, such as Nest clothing,” said Keller. the class must be at least 15 and Ghost. in the class this year. Godwin junior particpates in Poetry Out Loud regionals Madeline Bryson Henrico High School, George At the end of the compe- News editor Wythe High School, Open - On February 20, Virginia’s High School, Trinity Episcopal nounced. The only ones who Region 5B Competition with School, and Saint Christopher’s would continue forward from Poetry Out Loud occurred School. this competition would be the at the Children’s Theatre of “Within the ten people, Gus winner and a runner-up. Virginia. may have been one of two that The winner of this year’s Junior Gus Beane repre- had not participated in the com- competition was Saunders sented Godwin at the compe- petition before,” said English tition. teacher Mary Bruner. School, and the runner up’s Beane won Godwin’s district The region competition had name was Sheniah Williams competition, which allowed him two rounds of recitations from from . to move on to regionals. the competitors. “I was disappointed to lose There were a total of ten Between the two rounds at Regionals. However; this students at the competition was an intermission and a pre- loss makes me even more from high schools around the sentation from a guest reciter, excited for next year’s competi- county. Maria Edward, from Henrico tion,” said Beane Schools that participated in- High School. “I think he could not have cluded West Point High School, “Participating in the com- prepared better. He truly rep- Maggie Walker Governor’s petition was really fun,” said resented Godwin well,” said photo courtsey Bruner School, Varnia High School, Beane, “it helped my apprecia- Bruner. Beane at the Region 5B Competition for tion for poetry grow.” Poetry Out Loud. EnglishThomas Jefferson High School, teacher volunteers at VCU Medical Center listening with compassion,” Sydney Houtz said Bruner. Flair editor She and her husband began A long-time Godwin English working there as a way to give teacher Mary Bruner worked back to MCV for helping their at the Virginia Commonwealth family when they needed it. University Medical Center In 2008, Bruner’s daugh- (MCV) as a receptionist for the ter-in-law had a child, Freddy Infant Care Unit. Bruner, who was born 16 She and her husband also weeks prematurely, and need- helped clean the kitchen area ed constant hospital care for and the sibling play area to make the nurses’ jobs a little Despite early health easier. problems, he is a normal and Most of the time, however, healthy six-year-old today. she checked family members “When I worked at MCV, of the patients in to see their my family was recovering from our own trauma, so my loved ones in the unit as well photo courtesy Bruner photo courtesy Bruner as keeping those in the waiting husband and I saw it as a way room company as they waited. to give back to the wonderful “It was comforting to know doctors and nurses who were now a healthy six year old playing soccer (r). that I could help people who our support team for several are commonly needed for were scared about the health months,” Bruner said. ages to volunteer for MCV “I hope to resume working working at MCV. of their babies by simply letting To work at the hospital, they and do jobs like this as well as there in the near future,” said went through the personnel There are many other them tell me their story and others. Bruner. and medical screenings that opportunities for people of all 10 MARCH 2014 NEWS PAGE 3 ALL 2014 Godwin Variety Show DISTRICT CHORUS PARTICI- PANTS:

Mitchell Ashe Ben Atkinson Micah Banrey-Chavis Lauren Berger Callie Bingen Abbey Cassell Annabelle Chang The Modern Dance Club stuns the audiance with their Senior skit displays admininstration blocking students Catherine Chilton variety of dance moves. Allison Cooley Adam Compton Victoria Cottrell Taelor Davis Andrew Dillon Chelston Freeman Julia Gitlin Erica Glines Ann Warren Harless Sara Herald Georgi Hicks Kat Holloway Rachael Hood Abby Jones Hannah Joyner Dylan Kane Carter Key Jessica Krauss Michelle Krushelnisky Pep Band members (l to r) Carter Key. Jr. , Jansen Seniors Bethany Johnson and Emily Dabbs performed Wooten, Sr., Adam Miller, So., and Matthew von Schmidt- “Fools Rush In.” Virginia Lee Pauli, Jr., won Act Two of the Variety Show. Gretchen MacIlwaine Zac Mantlo Christina Matt Ara McCarty Sara Moncure Katie Meyers Alexis Neely Emilee Papa Abigail Price Elisha Ralph Zach Ray Rhiannon Saydlowski Catherine Smith Jake Smith Noah Sheaffer Jack Stoyanoff Gil Topaz Marin Walters Robert Walters Luke White Hunter Williamson Michael Witty Jansen Wooton Sophomore Quincy Rollins shows off his rap abilities Junior Tanisha Agarwala displays traditonal and won Act One. Indian dance.

photos courtesy Sandy Spicknall PAGE 4 SPORTS 10 MARCH 2014 Wrestling takes conference title home Daniel Morris Key Match: “The key match ference title is that we wrestle Staff writer of the season was losing a close as a team, not as individuals.” Head Coach: Chris Harris match to Lee-Davis. It proved -Shupp to our team that we could beat them and this helped us do that Coach’s Quote: “The team Record: - in the conference tournament.” had an outstanding season. We ence; ninth in region - Harris won three tournaments during the regular season and also won Captains: Kyle Brubaker, Sr.; Captain’s Quote: “We had the conference championship. Emilio Gonzalez, Sr. a great season with lots of We are expecting big things success, because all of our again next year as we will be Key Wrestlers: Brubaker; wrestlers gave their 100 percent returning most of the starting Gonzalez; Joe Shupp, Sr.; effort in practice.” - Gonzalez lineup. Our goal is to have a Chance Ohn, Jr.; Justice Wil- banner that looks like the girl’s liams, Jr.; Nico Rivera, So.; Wrestler’s Quote: “The main tennis teams.” - Harris photo Taylor Kickler Carson Tinsley, Fr. thing that helped us win the con- Sophomores Evan Liesegang (l) and Nico Rivera (r) helped the team to achieve the goal of winning the conference. Boys basketball ends on winning streak Nick Grossman Notable: Jacob Kessler News editor season with a six game winning scored over 1,000 career points, Head Coach: Hunter Thom- streak.” - Dunkum third in Godwin history; Hunter as (14th season) Thomas now has over 200 ca- Player’s Quote: “My team- reer wins Record: 14-7; fourth in con- mates were great, and us se- ference niors had the most successful Highlight: Beating John Mar- season, and I couldn’t have shall 67-58 on Feb. 5 Key Players: Delton Dun- asked for better teammates on kum, Sr.; Eric Engleman, Sr.; and off the court! I will miss my Jacob Kessler, Sr.; Garrett Le- time with friends but now I see melin, Sr.; Ricky Lewis, Jr. them as family.” - Kessler

Awards: Kessler was named Coach’s Quote: “I am very - proud of all the things that the gleman and Lewis were named varsity team has accomplished second team all-conference this year with hard work and leadership from the seniors we (l) photo courtesy Abbey Stanzione (t) photo courtesy Sandy Spicknall Player’s Quote: “The team were able to have a great re- Both Coach Hunter Thomas (l) and senior Jacob Kesler (r) broke milestones in a season really came together, and we put cord.” - Thomas Girls basketball still solid with youth Player’s Quote: “With So- Chase Binns phie and Samia graduating, Staff writer some new leaders will have to Head Coach: step up, and we will have to rely season) on some new players from this year’s freshman and sophomore Record:- class.” - Puglisi ference Coach’s Quote: “We knew Captains: Sophie Linnell, Sr.; we would have some growing Samia McEachin, Sr. pains this year because of los- ing nine out of 12 players from Key Players: Linnell; last year’s team, but our girls McEachin; Jessica Martin, Jr.; responded to the challenges we Megan Sherman, So.; Sara put in front of them and after win- Puglisi, Fr. ter break we were 8-3.” - Hilton

Captain’s Quote: “The high- Highlights: Beating Deep light of my season was seeing Run on Jan. 31 and Patrick the team grow together through- Henry on Feb. 11 photo courtesy Sandy Spicknall photo courtesy Sandy Spicknall out the season.”- Linnell. Junior Jessica Martin (l) and freshman Sara Puglisi (r) helped to lead a heavily underclassmen squad to a winning record as next year brings high hopes. has strong regular season

Margarette Sackor gymnastics when I was young Staff writer and competed as an individual, Head Coaches: Tracy Layne and I enjoy being on the Godwin and Kacy Williamson team, because I can compete for the team.” - Grow Record: 11-2; third in con- ference Captain’s Quote: “Self- achievement, persistence, and Captains: Maddy Greene, determination are what gym- Sr; Mckaella Grow, Sr; Kelly nastics has taught me over the Price, Sr. years.” - Price

Key Gymnasts: Greene; Coach’s Quote: “We had a Grow; Price; Amirah Anderson, very successful season lead by Fr. the consistency of Amirah, Mad-

dy and MaKealla. But it was a photo Margarette Sackor photo Margarette Sackor photo Margarette Sackor Captain’s Quote: “I started team effort all the way!” - Layne Seniors Maddy Greene (l), Mckaella Grow (c), and Kelly Price (r) had successful seasons. 10 MARCH 2014 SPORTS PAGE 5 Boys indoor track plagued by injuries happy with the season, hopefully Will Johnson our momentum from the end of J-1 correspondent the year will carry over into next Head Coach: Jon Lauder season” - Goodrich (third season) Coach’s Quote: “This was Standing: Eight in confer- a pretty disappointing season ence for us, because of the adversity we faced. As a team we were Key Runners: Julius Mills, plagued by injury, and it shut Sr.; Zach Dalton, Jr.; Duncan down our season earlier than we Goodrich, Jr.; Ryan Niblock, Jr. would have liked. However we should have our core guys back Runner’s Quote: “Distance and healthy and we’re looking was plagued by a lot injuries, but forward to outdoor.” - Lauder the young runners were able to progress a lot this year.” - Dalton Notable: Goodrich won the photo courtesy va.milestat.com photo courtesy va.milestat.com photo courtesy va.milestat.com Runner’s Quote: “I was fourth in states. Juniors Zach Dalton (l), Ryan Niblock (c), and Duncan Goodrich (r) gave their best efforts as the team was unable to overcome multiple injuries throughout the season. Girls indoor track dominate in states - Bullen Will Johnson State Champions J-1 correspondent Coach’s Quote: “Teamwise Senior Bria Anderson Head Coach: Sherry Hannay the conference championship (third season) was the high point. We per- at states. formed better than expected and Standing: Second in con- were able to have a good shot at Senior Katherine Benfer ference conference champion.” - Hannay states. Key Runners: Bria Ander- Notable: Anderson won the son, Sr.; Katherine Benfer, Sr.; 55m, 300m, and long jump in Seniors Katherine Benfer, Hannah Bullen, Sr.; Madison conference, and the long jump Hannah Bullen, Marin Bader, Philhower, So. in regionals. Bullen won the and junior Sarah Goodrich 1000m in conference, and the Runner’s Quote: “Coming 3200m in regionals. Benfer won relay at states. off cross country we knew that the 1600m in conference. Ben- we’d have momentum this sea- fer, Bullen, Marin Bader (Sr.), Sophomore Madison son. We just didn’t think about it and Sarah Goodrich (Jr.) won too much, and we were able to the 4x800m in conference and the pole vault at states. photo courtesy va.milestat.com photo courtesy va.milestat.com have a great year as a team.” regionals. Seniors Katherine Benfer (l) and Hannah Bullen (r) running. Colonial District Championships Monica Rosenthal on April 30 J-1 correspondent Head Coach: Jon Lauder Athlete’s Quote: “This is (fourth season) probably going to be the best spring track season since I’ve Last Year’s Standing: Fifth been at Godwin as long as ev- in district eryone stays healthy. We will win a lot of races.” - Mills Key Athletes: Julius Mills, Sr.; Aaron D’Amato, Jr.; Zach Coach’s Quote: “Last year Dalton, Jr.; Duncan Goodrich, we had a lot of outstanding Jr.; Ryan Niblock, Jr. performances from young sprint- ers and experienced middle Key Athletes Lost: Bruce distance runners. This season Baker, Ricardo Cabrera, Trip we’re really hoping to stay Chewning, and Kenneth Valva healthy and watch that young sprint talent do great things as Key Meets: Milestat Invita- well as some big performances photo Victor Macklin tional on April 25-26; Former in other areas.” - Lauder Girls track & field looks to build off success Nathan Anderson J-1 correspondent Key Meets: Conference Head Coaches: Sherry Han- meeting May 21-24; Colonial nay (third season); Dana Lauder District meet at Freeman April 2 (fourth season) Athlete’s Quote: “I think we Last Year’s Standing: Third can build off of our great indoor in the district season in which we had our Key Athletes: Bria Anderson, events.”- Henshaw Sr.; Katherine Benfer, Sr.; Beth Henshaw, Sr.; Jessica Krauss, Coach’s Quote: “We should Sr.; Samia McEachin, Sr. be competitive in the conference and be a threat to win the confer- Key Athletes Lost: Courtney ence title if our players can put photo courtesy va.milestat.com photo courtesy va.milestat.com Burton; Caitlin Daughtry; Kath- in the necessary work to reach Seniors Katherine Benfer (l) and Bria Anderson (r), who both won a 5A VHSL State ryn Dunn that level.” - Hannay PAGE 6 SPORTS 10 MARCH 2014 Boys tennis will try to regain conference April 29 vs. Deep Run; April 1 Benjamin Manspile and May 5 vs. Freeman J-1 correspondent Head Coach: Gary Burton Captain’s Quote: “I think we (third season) should do pretty well this year. We should hopefully be at the Last Year’s Record: 14-3; top of the conference.” - Ray second in district Captain’s Quote: “Freeman Captains: James O’Toole, will be our toughest opponent Sr.; Chris Ray, Sr.; Jack Rotty this year, because they won the Sr. district last year and didn’t lose many people.” - Rotty Key Players: O’Toole; Ray; Rotty; Grant Sarver, So.; Adam Coach’s Quote: “We have a Collins, Fr. strong group of returning players and a strong looking group of Key Players Lost: Carter freshmen coming in. The talent Key; Neville Jos; Zander Yssel level and dedication of our play- ers should carry us to the top of photo Taylor Kickler photo Victor Macklin Key Matches: March 20 and our district this season.” - Burton Senior James O’Toole (l) and sophomore Harrison Fratkin (r) look to assist the team in its search for winning the conference and possibly a 14th VHSL state title this season. Girls tennis looks to repeat state title Key Matches: March 20 and John Baugh April 29 vs. Deep Run; April 1 J-1 correspondent and May 5 vs. Freeman Head Coach: Mark Seiden- berg (19th season) Captain’s Quote: “Our goal is to win states. We can accom- Last Year’s Record: 20-1; plish it if we work hard and play as a team.” - Dillon in state Player’s Quote: “We all hope Captains: Jackie Dillon, Sr.; to win states and from last sea- Katie Fitzsimmons, Sr.; Emily son’s success, I think if we work Hutchinson, Sr.; Madeline Jo- hard enough and perform as a hann, Sr.; Sophie Linnell, Sr.; AJ team, we will do it.” - Shankar Lukanusk, Sr. Coach’s Quote: “We have Key Players: Dillon; Eliz- a number of very good returning abeth Dudley, Jr.; Keerthana players that were in and out of Shankar, Jr.; Morgan Fuqua, So. the lineup from last season.” photo Victor Macklin photo Victor Macklin Seniors Sophie Linnell (l) and Emily Hutchinson (r) prepare at another run in states. Boys soccer-Seidenberg has “massive expectations” Aggen; Jamie Kinnick; Alec Rich years, and I can’t wait to get Rachel Panak going.” - Will Selden, Jr. J-1 correspondent Key Games: March 20 and Head Coach: Skip Stevens May 9 vs. Deep Run; April 4 and Player’s Quote: “We’re look- (third season) May 15 vs. Freeman; April 7 vs. ing to rebound from last year’s James River painful loss to Midlothian and Last Year’s Record: 18-1; have a successful postseason.” Captain’s Quote: “Coming - Ben Leonoff, Sr. into the season, we have mas- Captains: David Cipolla, Sr.; sive expectations, and I couldn’t Coach’s Quote: “This year, Patrick Hagerman, Sr.; Cutter be more excited about the team we have a strong group of re- Jacobson, Sr. turning players, as well as very -Hagerman talented newcomers. With hard Key Players: Cipolla; Hager- work and dedication, I believe man; Jacobson Player’s Quote: “This sea- that we can have an excellent son promises to be even more season.” - Stevens photo Taylor Kickler Key Players Lost: Pierce successful than the past two Senior David Cipolla leads the team in sprints during tryouts. Girls soccer plans to improve this year Tyler Emerling April 7 vs. Atlee J-1 correspondent Head Coach: Ali Toole (sixth Captain’s Quote: “I’m very season) optimistic. The team will be very deep with a lot of freshman and Last Year’s Record: 8-5-3; sophomores. It will be a better fourth in district season than last year.” - Mathias

Captain: Audrey Mathias, Sr. Player’s Quote: “I think we will have a strong team with a lot Key Players: Mathias; Emily of speed that will help us win a Randolph, Jr.; Laralin Roland, lot of games.” - Randolph Jr.; Claire Franks, So. Coach’s Quote: “Our ex- Key Players Lost: Sarah pectations for this year are to Brady; Rachel Haislip; Bri Klein; win the conference, advance Devin O’Brien through regionals, and get back to competing for a state champi-

Key Games: March 20 vs. onship.” - Toole photo Taylor Kickler photo Taylor Kickler Deep Run; April 3 vs. Freeman; The girls’ soccer team has added depth this year and expects to compete for the conference. 10 MARCH 2014 SPORTS PAGE 7 will go back to traditional ways Antonio Detres Key Games: March 18 vs. J-1 correspondent Henrico; March 21 vs. Deep Run Head Coach: John G. Fletch- er (second season) Player’s Quote: “Hopefully this year we get to conference Last Year’s Record: 16-6; championship.” - Parkinson second in district Player’s Quote: “It should Key Players: David Parkin- be a fun season. We are young son, Sr.; Brian Shealy, Sr.; Nick this year, but hopefully we can Stancil, Sr.; Ryan Grubbs, Jr. win.” - Grubbs

Key Players Lost: Will Black; Coach’s Quote: “We are Dane Forlines; Ryan Katona; looking to continuing the great Aaron McGarity; Nick Phelps; tradition of success that Godwin Brandon Soden Baseball has continually pro- photo Taylor Kickler photo Taylor Kickler duced over the years.” - Fletcher Senior David Parkinson (l) hopes to lead the team in another run at the conference title. looks to prepare for the future Jordan Payne Key Games: March 20 and J-1 correspondent April 29 vs. Deep Run; April 1 Head Coach: and May 5 vs. Freeman season) Player’s Quote: “We know Last Year’s Record: 13-8; we can tell each other anything third in district and the other players give each other advice, and the team is Key Player: Maddie Rich- very close.” - Curbeira mond, Sr.; Lizzy Bennett, Sr.; Jessica Curbeira, Jr.; Madison Coach’s Quote: “I would say Sylvia, Jr.; Erin Law, So.; Austyn this is going to be somewhat of Merrill, So.; Colleen Price, So. a rebuilding year in 2014 after losing four starting seniors from Key Players Lost: Carli last year’s team, but I believe we Lemelin; Kelly Petrovich; Emily have a really good core of girls Rebuck; Julia Sederstrom returning along with some very good freshman.” - Byrd photo Taylor Kickler photo Taylor Kickler Boys lacrosse gets “more organized” mitage; April 28 vs. Glen Allen Thomas Peery J-1 correspondent Captain’s Quote: “I think we Head Coach: Zach Webb have a lot of strong leaders this (second season) year, and I think that they will be a big improvement to the team. Last Year’s Record: 3-10; Also we’ve got the second year fourth in district coaches who know what they are doing, which will make things Key Players: Hunter Ball, Sr.; a lot more organized.” - Ball Keaghan Bartley, Sr.; Mitchell Beebe, Sr. Coach’s Quote: “I expect us to continue where we left off Key Players Lost: Tim Hall; last year. The guys have been Campbell Heese; Cole Parker preparing in the off-season, playing on travel teams, lifting Key Games: March 17 and and conditioning. We have a April 4 vs. Freeman; March great senior class who we’ll lean photo Taylor Kickler photo Taylor Kickler 19 and May 14 vs. Deep Run; Seniors Hunter Ball (l) and Keaghan Bartley (r) are leading a team that has so far March 28 and April 25 vs. Her- in the locker room.” - Webb struggled to compete in previous years and hope to turn the program around. Girls lacrosse: new coach, new season Player’s Quote: “The best Jason Endicott part about lacrosse is how much J-1 correspondent fun we all have as a team. Even Head Coach: Stephen Wor- if we lost terribly we still come off - cause we lift each other up and Last Year’s Record: 4-7; we are all very close.” - Ryan fourth in district Player’s Quote: “James Riv- Key Players: Julianna Keel- er is a school we look forward to ing, Sr.; Gracie Ryan, Sr.; Erin playing. They have always been Moore, Jr.; Lisa Smith, Jr.; Abby very good but they are so friend- Bostain, So.; Katie Mason, So. ly and will carry on a conversa- Key Players Lost: Olivia Hassell; Mary Kate Messer Coach’s Quote: “My goal for the season is to instill a level of Key Games: March 20 and April 29 vs. Deep Run; April 1 that will make them successful and May 5 vs. Freeman photo Taylor Kickler photo Taylor Kickler The girls’ lacrosse team is excited about playing rivals and foes this upcoming season. PAGE 8 CENTERSPREAD 10 MARCH 2014 10 MARCH 2014 CENTERSPREAD PAGE 9 Things Godwin Students Never Say

Freshman Edition: “I’ve never got- “I hate using my phone in ten lost looking for a class.” the hallway.” “The commons is so hot... some- “The administration knows times I sweat.” nothing about my social life.”

Sophomore Edition: “I’m not excited to get my license. I’m a great driver.” “Neither Thomas nor Mr. Senior Edition: “Now that it’s second se- Nyguen knows my name.” mester, I’m really going to concentrate on my school work.” “The walk from the senior lot into school is quick, warm, and relaxing... I look forward to it.”

Junior Edition: “I am not stressed at all, school is so easy right now.” “I get so distracted gazing out the “I’m not scared of Ms. Jones in attendance.” Pages by: Rachel Terrell and windows in class.” Caroline Mason PAGE 10 SPORTS 10 MARCH 2014 Bring on the madness The different types of bracketologists during March

Will York different kinds of people during Online editor March Madness. Throughout the year there are numerous smalltalk topics that 1. The Casual men use to spark conversation. This is the most common way In the summer people talk about of picking a bracket. It is rather MLB, then College Football and lackadaisical and someone can NFL in the fall and winter. complete a bracket in 10-15 min- But towards spring is when utes doing it this way. A person the ultimate sports smalltalk top- will look at the rankings and usu- ic starts, March Madness. It all ally pick the higher ranked team, begins on March 16, also known but one might occasionally pick as Selection Sunday. This is the underdog because he has a when the brackets are set for the “gut feeling.” NCAA tournament. This person will act like he After this day, it is impossible knows what he is doing, but in to go anywhere without hearing, reality has only grasped a few “Hey what’s your bracket like,” things about college basketball “How’s the bracket looking,” Effectiveness: pretty much a and “Dang, who thought Lehigh stab in the dark, has to be really could beat the two seed.” lucky to do well. All this smalltalk stems from photo Taylor Kickler the same monster: the brack- 2. The “Die-Hard” fan Check out Will York’s Final Four prediction on the bottom of the page with others as well. et. It is a simple head-to- His grandpa went there, their some, and it has actually worked 4. The “That’s a cool mas- gone through countless hours head bracket consisting of four mom and dad met there, and before. The idea behind it is if cot” of concocting the perfect algo- groups, with 16 teams in each he is trying to go there. The he or she likes someone who This a popular way to pick rithm to predict every matchup. one. Teams are seeded and giv- die-hard fan will forever and has a relationship to that school among four to ten year olds, and He has entered 1000 brackets en an opponent. The one seed always pick his favorite team. he picks them to win, if he does it might just work. The basis be- and made over 100 accounts plays the 16 seed; the two seed The die-hard fan does not have not like a person who roots for hind this is to assume that each on ESPN and CBS’s bracket plays the 15 seed, and so on. the will power to pick against his that team, this person picks challenges. He goes back as The winner advances, with team, because he thinks it could them to lose. mascots of the two teams. So if far as the John Wooden era to jinx them. This theory usually does not someone had to pick between study trends. The over analyzer Final Four and winning the Na- It does not matter if their team the Duke Blue Devils or the spends more time with his brack- tional Championship. is the 14 seed and playing the round, but it has a chance of North Carolina Tar Heels, he ets then he does with people in three, he will pick them going to working better towards the end would pick the Blue Devils, be- March. competitions, and national con- the Final Four and cutting down of the tournament. cause a devil could easily beat Effectiveness: Whatever dark tests to see who can achieve the nets. Effectiveness: Wow, your horse he picked to win the basketball nirvana and come up Effectiveness: might be ef- mom went to Michigan, grand- Effectiveness: A team is only with the coveted perfect bracket; fective if one is a Kansas or ma went to Syracuse, third round. or guessing every win correctly. Kentucky fan but other than that, cousin went to Louisville, and Wichita State Wushocks. Whether you pour your heart There is a one in nine quintil- not really. your eighth grade teacher went and soul into the bracket or you lion chance of getting a correct to Wichita State; what are the 5. The Over Analyzer bracket (nine followed by 18 3. The Relationship odds. This person could talk for Madness is a time that all sports zeroes). This is a guide to the This is a theory used by days about his bracket. He has fans can enjoy. Sports Notes The Eagles’ Eyrie staff’s For the extended coverage of the girls’ indoor track team’s success in states, visit the Eagles’ Final Four Predictions Eyrie’s website soon for the whole story at godwineagles.org Will York

Online editor The Final Four: The Championship Game: Witchita State vs. Duke South: Witchita State Senior Brent Schlesman committed to play soccer at Randolph-Macon University. East: Kansas Midwest: Duke Champion: Senior Hannah Bullen committed to run cross country at Christopher Newport University. West: UNC Duke

Senior Katherine Benfer committed to run cross country at University of Virginia. Dallas Reid Sports editor Eric Payne (class of 2012) transferred from University of South Carolina to Virginia Tech to play The Final Four: The Championship Game: baseball. Arizona vs. Michigan State South: Michigan State Ricardo Cabrera (class of 2013) has transferred from Richard Blank University to Christopher East: UVA Champion: Newport University to run track. Midwest: Florida Michigan State West: Arizona Hunter Thomas, head basketball coach, won his 200th game on Feb. 11 against Patrick Henry Andre Haboush Sports editor Senior Jacob Kessler, a US Millitary Academy commit, scored his 1,000th career point on Jan. 27. The Final Four: The Championship Game: He placed third all-time in scoring. He also was named First-Team All-Conference in boys’ basketball. Florida vs. Duke South: Florida Senior Sophie Linnell was named First Team All-Conference in girls’ basketball. East: Syracuse Champion: Midwest: Duke Duke Junior Jessica Martin was named Second Team All-Conference in girls’ basketball. West: Kansas David Qin Junior Justice Williams was named to the All-State Team in wrestling. Flair editor Sophomore Nico Rivera was named to the All-State Team in wrestling. The Final Four: The Championship Game: Syracuse vs. Kansas South: Michigan State East: Syracuse Compiled by Andre Haboush and Dallas Reid Champion: Midwest: Kansas Syracuse West: UVA 10 MARCH 2014 FEATURES PAGE 11 Godwin swimmers compete at collegiate level Michael Quinan Staff Writer - On national signing day for fall and winter sports, Godwin - This was by far the largest - (UVA), Dorothy Reilly (George and Mary), Owen Hadd (ODU), - - - - It is a great sport and I hope i stay with it for a while,” said - Godwin student works on Capitol tions personally, and Owens was Hill Gigi Justice Online editor Owens has been interested in - - - As a page, Owens was able - notes and aiding Senators in the - - - - es, and then at 9:45, headed to the Senate with the thirty other Owens and the other pages photo Taylor Kickler - - PAGE 12 FEATURES 10 MARCH 2014 Godwin seniors take on Cici’s challenge

Trent Holt Staff Writer - Hilliard’s older brothers did it - - Pep Band generates school spirit Brent Schlesman Staff Writer - - seniors started the Pep Band for The Pep Band has been able - The Pep Band has only - “This year, the band really people play in the band and we - - “The Pep Band brings a “They bring a whole new They are good at getting the Alumni Feature

photo courtesy hokiesports.com Eagles’ Eyrie editor-in- 10 MARCH 2014 AD PAGE 13 PAGE 14 FLAIR 10 MARCH 2014 Spring activities for you and your special someone You’re riding through the - - thing else appears to be happy. surroundings. And then… BAM! We recommend this being done he is looking FINE. (The Eagle’s Eyrie not responsible for any dam- your old feelings of love for your age done due to the emotional ex-lover and decide that you need to get back together. We recommend restricting 4. Harrison Fratkin Assistant business manager secret garden clubs are the best. Spring time is loving time. most fun for your current lover. Planting exotic plant species 2. allergens are in. It’s a blast! - There are approximately 36 5. to me.” metropolitan area. Junior Tommy Kinnick enjoys spending his free time This quote just describes We recommend having the is the universal language of love. - during spring in his secret garden. complished during this colorful your love-mobile to add a bit of your spring by learning this love- season. excitement. Bathing suits are ly language? springtime. strongly advised. 6. These activities are not appli- take into consideration during (The Eagle’s Eyrie is not their feet and tell them every- cable during summer and under your spring time. responsible for any damage to thing you love about them (their no circumstance should they 1. Biking in Maymont Park their kids more and here is your be attempted during any other 3. chance. season. - ing The Notebook the in’s and out’s of spring time. This may not seem like the kids that you truly do love them a stroll through the park. happiest activity to do in the - alone. Students’ favorite Godwin sporting event to attend

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10 MARCH 2014 OPINION PAGE 15 Higher minimum wage will hurt teenage employment minimum wage is $7.25, and the ment rate for teenage minorities peak for teenage employment, president wants to increase to peaked in November 2009 at but it is continuing to fall with 12 $10.10 per hour. “Kids are at 49.8%. month teenage employment. Raises in the minimum wage Minimum wage increases According to the Wall Street in the past have proven to hurt the bottom have yet to help, so what good Journal, less than a third of 16 teenage employment rates. Pre- would another one do? Even to 19 year olds had summer vious increases have hurt the job though the current unemploy- jobs which is almost unchanged markets, but the teenagers have of the labor ment rate is down from 2009, from 2012, but before the great been hit the worst. minimum wage spikes will not recession more than 40% of Teenage unemployment is queue...” help both adults and teens. teenagers had summer jobs. A near all time lows, and previous When employees cost more, quarter of teens who try to get minimum wage increases have to $7.25 the unemployment rate - jobs now fail to do so. shown to hurt teenage employ- for teenagers was 24.3% and by er ways to get the job done Drexel University professor ment. October it peaked and hit 27.6%. and done well. Employers will Paul Harrington told the Wall According to the Wall Street Minimum wage increases have continue to cut down on hiring Street Journal: “Kids are at the Ben Elia Journal, “the job market is leav- been devastating to entry level teens for lower skilled jobs. The bottom of the labor queue…” Opinion editor ing teenagers behind-especially jobs. current teenage unemployment With teenage employment In President Barack Obama’s those from low income and mi- During the 2009 increase, the rate is close to three times the and the possibility of a higher State of the Union speech, the nority backgrounds.” teenage black community took current national unemployment minimum wage, teenagers in the president said he wants to raise In July 2009, the minimum the biggest hit. The unemploy- rate. workforce and teenagers who the minimum wage. The current wage was increased from $6.55 Summertime is usually the plan to get jobs will be in trouble. Eagles’ Eyrie Staff Advisor- Chip Carter Upper Level Editors Editor- in-Chief: Derrick Owens Associate Editor-in-Chief: Beth Henshaw Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Elizabeth Dudley Assistant Editor-in-Chief Online: Maddie Reynolds Staff Business Managers: Justin Guld and Harrison Fratkin Page Editors: Front: Ross Canada News: Madeline Bryson and Nick Grossman Sports: Andre Haboush and Dallas Reid Features: Jackie Dillon and Matthew Elmore Center: Caroline Mason and Rachel Terrell Flair: David Qin and Sydney Houtz Opinion: Ben Elia Rear View: Fatima Rodriguez and Mackenzie Wells Online: Gigi Justis and Will York Staff Writers: Chase Binns, Trent Holt, Matt Kestner, Ben Leonoff, Daniel Morris, Richard Pinchuck, Michael Quinan, Margaretta Sackor, Brent Schlesman

Photographers: Robbin Just, Taylor Kickler, Victor Macklin March 10, 2014 Eagles’ Eyrie 16 Rearview Masterspieces VS Godwin Which would you prefer on your wall?

Josh Ridley, Fr. VS Heisman Trophy Victoria Brown, So. VS The Scream

Seniors Katie Meyers & AB Rhodes VS American Gothic De’Marqcuis Henderson, Sr. VS Edward Herbert

Elizabeth Fozard, Sr. The Senior Supper VS VS The Thinker The Last Supper

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