The Walrus The time has come, the Walrus said, to talk of many things: Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings. - Lewis Carroll Vol LXIII, No. 1 St. Sebastian’s School October 2009 New Athletic Facilities Locker Rooms Stun Student-Athletes

By CHRIS MARINO ‘10 down the stairs into the heart of the ference of all the locker rooms. Be- athletic center. fore, the room seemed cramped, as Upon entering the athletic building Entering the hallway for the somewhere between fifty and sixty this fall, students were faced with first time since renovations, students players (some being the larger stu- two emotions – excitement and were truly in awe over the difference. dents in the school) try to dress and confusion. The former was due to the The hallway itself appears larger prepare for practice. It was certainly renovations done to the main foyer than before, along with new carpets uncomfortable during pregame and locker rooms, and the latter was composed of the school colors. This football speeches, as the shoulder merely because the building looked is merely a preamble to the work pads created even less space on the so different from last year. The mun- that has been done, as the locker benches, and many players were dane task of heading into the trainers’ rooms themselves are absolutely forced to kneel uncomfortably on room, or even one’s own locker room amazing. the ground. Even the lockers them- for that matter, took some getting There are now several large selves needed an upgrade, as most used to, as there were such major dif- locker rooms, each redone, allow- equipment could not fit into them. ferences in nearly every dimension of ing for each sports team to have its Fortunately, the school took these the building. own locker room during its season. problems into consideration as the The first thing that one The middle school locker room, renovated the room, creating more notices when entering the athletic freshman locker room, varsity locker of a sanctuary for the players to building is the main foyer. The floor rooms, and – new to St. Sebastian’s prepare and relax before games and is completely retiled in white with the – visiting team locker rooms. The practices. Senator Kirk swears the oath of office from Vice-President Joe Biden school crest emblazoned in the cen- renovating team definitely used the When first entering the ter. Also in this general area, Coach building’s space to its maximum abil- new locker room, the varsity football Souza has a new office, allowing him ity, as each locker room looks more players all had the same reaction – more space to work on plays and spacious; the extra number of rooms this looks like a college locker room. view tape for the upcoming games. also shows this, as space where there St. Seb’s Grad Paul Kirk For starters, there is no lack of space This front area of the foyer is espe- was only a couple of rooms, now whatsoever. In fact, while hanging cially well done, and will be crucial hold three or four. out before practice, there are usually social space during the basketball The main varsity locker a handful of players throwing foot- season for the fans. Despite these room, now occupied by the football Becomes U.S. Senator great renovations, the true change is team, seems to have the greatest dif- Continued on page 2 service. I have been privileged to and that he has a lifetime of happy By TOM HOFF ‘11 stay affiliated with[St. Sebastian’s] recollections about fellow students, Paul Kirk, a highly accomplished throughout my life.” teammates and board members son of St. Sebastian’s, has risen to Paul Kirk remained commit- from his many years connected with become a United States Senator at a ted to strengthening St. Sebastian’s St. Sebastian’s. In fact, his first words time of great debate in our country. School throughout an active life as were, “Tom, how can I help you and Senator Kirk graduated from Sebs in attorney, corporate director, dedicat- St. Sebastian’s, and also The Walrus?” 1956, moving on to Harvard College ed Catholic and community servant, This response, as well as and Harvard Law School. Before and national political leader. He other answers he gave and other becoming a Senator, Kirk held many served on the Board of Trustees from gestures he has made show his prominent national positions, includ- 1992 to 2004 and again from 2006 love for his school many years ago, ing Co-Chair of the Commission on to 2009. “St. Sebastian’s School has and how grateful he is for what St. Presidential Debates, Chairman of benefited so much from Paul Kirk’s Seb's has given him: “St. Sebastian’s the John F. Kennedy Library Founda- wisdom,” emphasized Headmaster prepares one to be a good citizen tion, and Chairman of the Democratic Burke. “It was he who conceived of and to be part of a life bigger than National Committee. the Catholic Identity Committee of yourself,” the Senator reflected. “The On September 25, 2009, Paul Kirk the Board of Trustees so that there school’s mission includes develop- was sworn in as a U.S. Senator, having would be Board oversight ensuring ing students with a set of values that been appointed by Governor Deval that the School will forever advance emphasizes service to others. I hope Patrick to serve in seat held by Sena- its Catholic mission.” all graduates of St. Sebastian’s take tor Edward M. Kennedy, who died Senator Kirk’s staff, in re- away and keep this set of values for in August, until a special election is sponding to the request of The Wal- all of their lives.” held on January 19th, 2010. “I was rus for an interview, cautioned that The Senator recalled the moment thrilled to hear that Paul Kirk would the Senator would need to fit in any when he first heard from Governor receive this appointment,” exclaimed interview between meetings with Patrick that he would be appointed Headmaster Burke. “I was so happy the Senate leadership, preparations to serve as a U.S. Senator. “This for Paul, for Massachusetts, for our for hearings on U.S. military strategy appointment was unexpected. I school, and for our country.” in Afghanistan, and interviews with have always revered the opportuni- “St. Sebastian’s prepared me for col- the New York Times and The Wall ties I have had to serve in public lege and prepared me for life,” said Street Journal. Despite the intensity and political life, but being asked the Senator from Washington, D.C. of his schedule, the Senator com- to become a U.S. Senator is a whole Cardinal Willaim O’Connell has gained national prominence for his powerful leadership during a telephone interview with mitted immediately to the request other dimension. The responsibili- The Walrus. “It gave me a sense of and carved out time for an interview ties of upholding this public trust are responsibility to community and an with me, noting that he had been Cardinal’s Remains appreciation of the importance of a writer for The Walrus as a student Continued on page 2

son the school has been picked as the school is also planning to award from Newton, may also encourage a a possible option for a reburial site. in the future a need-based, Cardinal more pronounced sense of identity To Find Rest at Seb’s? Cardinal O’Malley remarked that this O’Connell scholarship, thus bringing for the school as an institution that new location would provide future further honor to his name through is both independent, yet devoted based on the need to pay off Church legal obligations, and its desire to do By JOE ALBANESE ‘10 generations with "the opportunity the virtues of education by provid- to the original Catholic ideas and expenses. BC purchased the land so in a way that respects the late Car- to gain an appreciation of Cardinal ing a valuable learning experience intentions of its founder. It surely On a day-to-day basis, everyone on the condition that the Cardinal’s dinal and his family. As Cardinal Sean O’Connell’s significant contributions to needy students. A permanent represents an honorable legacy that at Sebs knows Cardinal William H. body would be relocated. Both are O’Malley has stated, “It is no longer to the life of the Catholic Church”. memorial in his name will also be the Cardinal be buried on the school O’Connell for his portrait hanging currently filing a mandatory request possible to honor the late Cardi- Because of his work in providing a erected at St. John’s Seminary in which has grown so much since he in Ward Hall. Whether or not they with the Commonwealth of Mas- nal’s wishes relative to his burial”. Catholic education with this school, order to honor his achievements for first instituted it. can recognize him by name, there is sachusetts that they be allowed to Meanwhile, BC plans to develop its our community has more than a the Catholic Church in Boston and to While there is still division among an evident aura of importance and move the gravesite -- with a mixed new property and according to its portrait by which to remember the celebrate his life of tireless service. the Cardinal’s family whether to grandeur surrounding his image. But reaction from the Cardinal’s living spokesperson, wants the Cardinal Cardinal. St. Sebs already awards an While almost every regional newspa- even move him in the first place, now there is a spark of local interest relatives. removed out of respect, so that such annual Founder’s Medal to honor his per has been covering this story, an Headmaster Burke has said that if as the Archdiocese of Boston, along There are those in the family want a holy man might not be buried on name. The broad family tree of the unanswered question still lingering given the opportunity, "we would with Boston College, plans to relocate to defend O’Connell’s wishes to be a mere college campus, much less Cardinal is also linked to our school. is: what could this change mean for be honored to keep him". Certainly the remains of the late Cardinal. It buried in the grounds of St. John’s near a planned parking facility. Senator Paul Kirk '56, an alumnus Sebs? Indeed, while other journal- it would be a great privilege to have turns out that we may become more Seminary, as the Cardinal himself The situation is certainly difficult, who was recently appointed to the ists mention our school in passing, our school associated with such a closely acquainted with the Cardinal expressed in his will, with some since Cardinal O’Connell was and US Senate by the Governor, is also we are caught in the media frenzy, local hero to the Church. As a school, if St. Sebs is honored as his final rest- openly planning to oppose the is such a venerable local man. He Cardinal O’Connell’s great nephew. pondering the potential impact on we no doubt trust that whether or ing place. request by BC and the Archdiocese. was born in Lowell, Massachusetts Besides that, we have an institu- us. Perhaps Cardinal O’Malley will not St. Sebastian’s is chosen as his Cardinal O’Connell is currently buried Edward Kirk, the Cardinal’s great to a large family of Irish immigrants. tion that is continuing his founding be correct, and the new presence final resting place, the renewed on grounds of Chapel of the Blessed nephew, said “It’s my estimation that He was the fifth bishop and second mission and pursuing the goal of a of this late holy man on our campus focus on his life and the honors Virgin Mary, grounds which were we’ll be filing our opposition to the Archbishop of Boston, from 1907 to Catholic education established in will inspire both appreciation for dedicated to him through memori- once part of St. John’s Seminary in complaint that has been filed.” But 1944, and also became the first Car- deeply spiritual and moral thought. his deeds and the desire to fulfill als and scholarships will continue to Brighton, which the Archdiocese there are still many conflicts with the dinal of Boston. He died on April 22, It is a legacy that we owe to our his legacy with continuing service. fulfill the spiritual legacy of one of still owns. In 2007, the Archdiocese Cardinal’s request, as the Archdio- 1944, at the age of 84. He also found- founder. The return of its founder, over 25 Boston’s Catholic giants. finalized a sale with Boston College, cese juggles its obligation to BC, its ed St. Sebs in 1941, and for that rea- In addition to the Founder’s Medal, years since moving to Needham

NEWS SPORTS Author Christopher De Vinck Visits Article on New Teacher Homecoming this Saturday, St. Sebs -- See Page 3 Mrs. Madsen does not ap- October 17th: BE THERE. pear in photo -- yet Page 2 The Walrus: School & National News October 2009 Headmaster Burke Honored Quotes of the At Harvard Club Breakfast Writing program and his continued President Philip Haughey, Harvard From STSEBS.ORG/cgi-bin/articles commitment to the academic life of Club of Boston Foundation Chair- Headmaster Bill Burke was presented St. Sebastian’s. man Paul Brennan spoke of the with the Friends of Education Award Headmaster Burke, his wife Patty, history of the Harvard Book Award, Month by the Harvard Club of Boston during Assistant Headmaster Mike Ner- which is given annually to high The Eighteenth Annual Prize Book bonne, Director of Communications school students. Award Breakfast on Wednesday, Oc- Dan Tobin, and St. Sebastian’s 2009 A brief awards ceremony followed “Oh, you have a cliff in your back yard? tober 7, 2009. The Award is given to Harvard Book Award recipients Bren- breakfast, where Headmaster Bill particular individuals who have made dan Ecclesine ’10 and Ned Kingsley Burke and other area educators were That’s convenient.” significant contributions toward the ’10 attended the event, along with recognized for their work. Dr. William education of students in their com- other Book Award recipients from Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions -Mr. Ryan, in response to Chris Warner saying he munities. Mr. Burke was noted for his throughout the world. and Financial Aid for Harvard Col- outstanding work at St. Sebastian’s, Following an introduction to the lege, concluded the formal program was going to go home and jump off a cliff. notably the creation of the Freshman event by Harvard Club of Boston by offering the keynote address. “Yo, get Dumbledore out of my face.” -Ms. Callini, on having a cardboard cutout put behind her desk. “I’d be a good SADD Chapter rep because I’m organized and I don’t go out...like Brian Strachan.” -J-Rod, on why he would make a good SADD rep “I see a lotta haters. They must have sipped that Haterade.” -Soulja Boy, in his new hit single “My Dougie” “I’m not your Dougie.” - Doug Kingsley ‘12, in response to Soulja Boy’s new hit single “My Dougie” Harvard Club of Boston President Philip Haughey congratulates Mr. Burke at the breakfast. “What’s the spread?” -Ryan McCarthy ‘10 Kirk ‘56 New Senator a U.S. Senator. “I will be a voice and a senator provided advice to current Continued from page 1 vote for the Massachusetts citizens, and future students of his alma awe-inspiring. Being a U.S. Senator and I want to make sure the citizens mater who might be interested in is both a high honor and deeply get support. I have a responsibility pursuing a career in government or humbling. That is the most succinct to work for passage of health care politics. “Study hard, be engaged in way that I can describe it, and those reform, which would be a historic extracurricular activities you like, and are the best two phrases to describe accomplishment for our country. It pay attention to current events. Do my feeling.” would be good to do something that the same in college.” He continued, Senator Kirk described the special helps people so much but is also “Once you graduate, care about your pride he takes in serving in the historic.” Also, the Senator serves on community, be a strong citizen and seat of Senator Edward M. Ken- the Senate Armed Services Commit- stay actively engaged in the issues nedy. When asked his feelings on tee, which will hold critical hearings and institutions that matter to you.” being in Senator Kennedy’s seat, he this year about military strategy for “Paul Kirk was a star stu- answered, “I was privileged to be the war in Afghanistan. “I intend to dent and athlete at St. Sebastian’s,” his close friend. That in itself was an be well prepared on these foreign noted Headmaster Burke. “He then honor. You cannot replace a guy like policy and military issues and to went on to be a brilliant student at Ted Kennedy, the best; most accom- ensure that we ask the deep, hard Harvard College and Harvard Law plished U.S. Senator in our history. questions so that our country can School. He has led a life devoted to You can only take the position.” understand the direction we should the institutions he loves, including Senator Kirk has defined take to protect our national security.” St. Sebastian’s and the John F. Ken- clear expectations of the value he With the perspective of a nedy Library. Paul Kirk can inspire all hopes to provide to Massachusetts lifetime of accomplishments and of us to pursue excellence with vigor and the country during the relatively holding the high honor of being a and to motivate the better angels in short period of time he will serve as U.S. Senator, St. Sebastian’s first U.S. our nature.” The Walrus A St. Sebastian’s Publication

Pictured here is another locker room, but darned it if doesn’t look just like our new ones Senior Editors: Brendan Ecclesine ‘10, Ned Kingsley ‘10, Edmund Murphy ‘11, David Ruffolo ‘10 Apprentice Editors: The Twelve Tribes of Kobol Locker Room Facelift Head Writers: Joe Albanese ‘10, Chris Marino ‘10, Chris Moses ‘10, Mike Sanderson ‘10 (Feature Writer) all of the other athletes have shared as well as two tables, one of which Continued from page 1 his sentiment. This locker room reclines and inclines, depending on CONTRIBUTORS: Joey Kelly ‘10, Will Connolly ‘10, Dillon Eccelsine ‘11, Sam balls across the locker room, never also includes a large whiteboard the need of the player. All of these stations are extremely comfortable Racine ‘11, John Barrack ‘11, Mike Sanderson ‘10, John Kavolius ‘10, Joe even causing a disturbance to their so that the football, basketball and Albanese ‘10, Lou Heck ’11, Will Vietze ‘12, Ryan Kilcullen ‘10, Luke Sullivan teammates. The space is much more lacrosse coaches can draw up plays, and are embroidered with the Ar- comfortable, and is truly appreciated or players can write up motivational rows logo. ‘09, Chris Stadtler ‘12, Scott Neuberger ‘10, Chris Moses ‘10, Peter Cimini by all of the athletes. phrases to help the team. Also, new When asked for his top ‘12, Alex Spear ‘11, Brendan Ecclesine ‘10, Tom Hoff ‘11, John O’Connor ‘11, Another aspect is the expanded showers have been installed. Some reasons for liking the new trainers’ room, Mr. Fitzgerald explained, “I Ryan Bacic ‘11, Andrew DiMatteo ‘11, Brad Walker ‘10, Ricky Mulroy ‘10, Tom locker. Each player has a locker with being the usual open showers, Nunan ‘11, Tom Keefe ‘11, Nick Chappel ‘11, Jared Chase ‘11, Ben Thai ‘12, sufficient space, allowing the players favored by the majority, and others like that it’s a bigger room. We now to store all of their gear there with being individual showers for the have more tables to help the players. Lucas Mykulak ‘11, Will Adams ‘11, Ryan McCarthy ‘10, room to spare. Some players have shyer individuals. Overall, these new Also, we can do more physical ther- even been seen sitting in their locker locker rooms have been a blessing, apy. I also have enough space for (although I failed this test and was not only for the athletes but the an office.” The only downside to this, left with a bruised backside). Each coaches as well. As middle school Mr. Fitz joked, is that players, such of these lockers also has a compart- football coach Mr. Eaton, described, as Conor Dillion’10, are constantly in ment on the bottom, which allows the last coaches’ locker room was the trainers’ room, icing and getting you to store your cleats or other a little too small, but the new one taped. Overall, however, the new Editors Emeritus: Derek Morrison, Tyler Smith, Brian Walker, John Wolfe belongings away, as well as a small is definitely more “spacious.” All room allows for the trainers to work locked section to hold valuables around, the locker rooms have been even more efficiently and help the Faculty Advisor: Mr. Dan Drummond safely. These lockers also allow for enjoyed thoroughly by the whole players recover quickly. more space in the main space of the community. The renovations in the athletic building are fantastic -- there The Walrus is the official student newspaper of St. Sebastian’s School. The Walrus room, as there are no longer bags One of the other major seeks to provide news and entertainment for the St. Sebastian’s community, as well as crowding the floors. changes to the athletic building is is more space, and the quality of the The responses from the the trainers’ room, which has dou- building has increased dramatically. to provide an open forum for students to offer opinions on issues related to world, na- players have been all been positive. bled in size compared to the old one. The players and coaches have all tional, and school affairs. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect opin- seemed to enjoy the new area, and When asking football captain Will Mr. Fitzgerald and Mr. Madore are ions of the faculty advisors or senior editors of The Walrus or of St. Sebastian’s School. Connolly ’10, a future Dartmouth both excited by this, because it gives a special thank you should go out to College English major via text, them the opportunity to work more all of those people who made this Correspondence to The Walrus should be addressed to The Walrus, c/o St. Sebas- he typed back in one of his more extensively because of the commo- possible. Everyone appreciates the tian’s School, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492. Senior Editors and produc- intellectual moments (and I quote), dious space. There are now three work put into this project, especially tion staff reserve the right to reject, edit, or admit any or all submissions. To submit an in time for the fall season. We hope “They’re good.” While the future Ivy large, cushioned chairs used for article, email it to [email protected]. Leaguer may be a man of few words, getting taped, iced and examined, it will last for many future genera- tions of Arrows. October 2009 The Walrus: School News Page 3 New Teacher Mr. Joyce A Big Hit DILLON ECCLESINE ‘11 (Mr. Ryan, having heard the last com- worst questions I have ever been ment, walks by at this very moment. asked. I’m sure during these first few weeks He tells Mr. Joyce that it’s still Mr. you have seen a new teacher walk- Ryan to him.) DE: I appreciate it. Do you have any ing around, who happens to share a closing remarks? room with none other than the leg- DE: That was awkward. What classes end himself, John Eaton. Other than did you take at Sebs? MJ: Google me, and my name will hanging out with Johnny Eats in his come up. I guarantee it. room, Mr. Joyce can often be found MJ: I took Latin for five years and in the weight room, trying to do what Greek for one year. DE: Nice. I’ll definitely go do that… he can (which isn’t much...120 bench max). No, but seriously, he’s pretty (Mr. Nerbonne now walks by and MJ: Ya I try and google myself at strong. The other day he was seen do- comments how Mr. Joyce was an least twice a day. Builds self esteem, ing a pull up with one hand while tex- excellent classics scholar back in the you know what I mean? I get a great ting with the other. Needless to say, day.) sense of accomplishment when my David Leith ’11, with his quick feet name pops up second on the search and forceful biceps, could still take DE: Think you could translate some results. him on the football field. Mr. Joyce Aeneid on the spot for us? Salbert- was kind enough to be interviewed son style…we’ll go with the first DE: Whatever floats your boat. by me on a fine Tuesday afternoon lines. in the lunchroom. After demanding Mr. Joyce then asks nicely if he can a Pepsi and claiming I was the best MJ: Ya sure. “I sing of arms and a leave, thanking me profusely for in- journalist he had ever met (not true), man, who from the shores of Troy terviewing him. I told him that it was he was eager to start his interview. first comes to Italy and Lavinian no problem, but he asked if he could Dr. De Vinck shares words of wisdom with the St. Sebastian’s community Imma tell you, like Mr. Joyce told me: shores, exiled by fate.” be interviewed in the next Walrus as well. I can’t make any promises, Dillon Ecclesine: Thanks for being DE: Solid work right there. But Mr. Al- but hopefully we can hear from him here today, Mr. Joyce. bertson would have taken off a few again soon. points for that tense of venit. Clearly Author De Vinck Shares Mr. Joyce: No problem Dillon, there’s that is the perfect big guy. Anywho, [Editors’ Note: We apologize to Mr. nothing I would rather be doing right do you like teaching? Joyce if Mr. Ecclesine has taken any now. I’ve been anticipating your great liberties with the truth in this inter- journalism for weeks. MJ: That is quite possibly one of the view. We’re glad you’re here!] Lessons with Students DE: I can imagine. But anyway, what year did you graduate from Seb’s? BRENDAN ECCLESINE ‘10 During his speech, Mr. De other mentally challenged boys Vinck referenced his former student and girls, all of whom Mr. De Vinck MJ: I graduated in 2005, and then Author of the acclaimed that called Oliver a “vegetable.” learned about in great detail. After graduated from Columbia in 2009 novel “The Power of the Powerless,” Although taken aback, Mr. De Vinck their parents contacted Mr. De Vicnk, and majored in sociology. Christopher De Vinck joined the St. did not hold a grudge against that he took to the road to hear their Sebastian’s community on Septem- particular student. Yes, Oliver was stories. Mr. De Vinck even traveled DE: You look like an athlete. Did you ber 13 and 14, 2009 to talk about his confined to his bed, but to describe across the country to the shores play any sports while at Sebs? brother Oliver, God, and his Catholic him as a “vegetable” is degrading. of Washington state. While Mr. De faith. On Sunday evening, he spoke Oliver had a tremendous impact on Vinck admits that he has fallen out of MJ: I played a plethora of sports while to parents and faculty. On Monday so many people, and Mr. De Vinck contact with many of these individu- at Sebs. I was on Varsity Football and morning, Mr. De Vinck addressed the came in contact with countless als, their message remains clear: the Lacrosse, and was the captain of each student body during Corporate Cha- others through Oliver. After read- powerless in fact wield great power. sport. pel. As part of the summer reading ing Mr. De Vinck’s article in The Wall Mr. De Vinck shared program, all students in grades seven Street Journal, parents with disabled several memorable quotes that can DE: Did you play any sports at Colum- through twelve were required to read children wrote to Mr. De Vinck to be found under the news section bia? his book. Despite this requirement, share their thanks and praise. They of the school website. Such quotes however, I can attest that I learned also discussed their lives and, as was include, “Trust your inner voice, for MJ: I played on the football team at much more about both him and often the case, their initial struggles it is the whisper of God guiding you Columbia for four years. I was a De- Oliver after listening to his speech. with handicapped children. Over along the way… Trust is the tool to fensive End. (David Leith ’11 plays D- I especially learned more about the time, however, they developed an overcome your fears.” Mr. Nunan’s End with the same ferocity Mr. Joyce publishing of his article as well as the unparalleled love for their children. Western Philosophy classes further did, and has also already received editiorial work that was involved. Their infant sons and daughters analyzed the theme of trust as out- offers from Columbia, Stanford, USC, Mr. De Vinck grew up with a taught them to love, despite the lined in Mr. De Vinck’s book. Mr. De and Miami to play some D-End. How- mentally and physically handicapped apparent limitations. God certainly Vinck preached a clear-cut Christian ever, David is still waiting on an offer younger brother named Oliver. Dur- works miracles. message that definitely inspired from Mass Maritime Academy, which ing his youth, he grew to love God, Mr. De Vinck also shared not only myself, but many others is his first choice). Oliver, and the blessings of life. De- some insight into the editorial pro- as well. Mr. De Vinck’s eagerness to spite the limitations of having a bed- cess. He talked about the constant speak before such a wide array of DE: Sweet. Who was your advisor at ridden brother, Mr. De Vinck seized communication between the various audiences reveals his deep love for Sebs? every opportunity to spend time with newspapers, some of which rejected Oliver. Again, this is just a testament Oliver. Mr. De Vinck’s sister even slept his article. Eventually, The Wall Street to Oliver’s character. MJ: Mr. Ryan. Or should I say “John in the same room as Oliver, which just Journal decided to publish Mr. De We were truly fortunate to Ryan” now that he’s a fellow faculty goes to show how loving the De Vinck Vinck’s article entitled “The Power have had Mr. De Vinck at St. Sebas- member? Mr. Joyce all decked out in his Columbia uniform family truly was. In the process, Mr. of the Powerless.” Prior to arriving tian’s communtiy on two back- De Vinck learned countless lessons at St. Sebastian’s, Mr. De Vinck went to-back occassions. His articulate from him, above all the power to love. through the trouble of photocopy- speaking and willingness to share Although Oliver could neither see nor ing over 400 copies of the original from the depths of his soul are both speak, his angelic presence inspired article to share with the community. commendable. Don’t be afraid to endless others besides Mr. De Vinck. The article’s widespread success share his book with other friends The Top Ched: Super Not surpisingly, President Ronald prompted Mr. De Vinck to further and families outside of the St. Sebas- Reagan was inspired by Oliver’s grace elaborate on his life with Oliver by tian’s community. I’m sure it will have and offered his thanks to Mr. De Vinck writing a book. Within it, Mr. De the same impact on them as it did Awesome School News in a letter from the White House. Vinck includes several stories about on our community. Arens’ ’ “Ole and Lars” jokes are not one single thing that remains constant the only upside I am speaking of. If in all of our minds. As the students Gentlemen, ladies, students, faculty, we are creative, we can turn what shoved each other around while pack- and amateur meteorologists, let me would otherwise be a melodramatic ing up and walking towards the door, be the first to welcome you to The Friday into a day of Legends and the teacher yelled: “THE BELL MEANS Top Ched, a saucy new section of The Extraordinary Gentlemen that will NOTHING! THE BELL MEANS NOTHING!” Walrus dedicated to the plethora of never be forgotten in our reservoir His shouts, intending to restore order, ridiculous and nonsensical things of high school memories. What fol- reverberated along the hallway, mak- that occur daily here at St. Sebastian’s, lows, dear readers, is not a message ing enough noise, perhaps, to elicit a but sometimes go unnoticed. Sure, of defiance, or a call to arms, but is “Listen to those hooligans ovah there” we have all been setting next to a instead a simple tribute to the Great remark from another teacher. Dillon buddy at the lunch table who makes Innovators of yesteryear, that call us Ecclesine ’11 still remembers the look a completely outlandish remark that to improve our usages of shortened- of his instructor’s face with a twinkle warrants the entire table to point at class schedules. in his eye: “The unbridled rage that I him and say, “Hey man, you can’t say The act of legendary pro- saw from him that day, I don’t think that.” These types of events (keeping portions I allude to is an example of I’ve ever seen from anyone, even in the appropriateness in mind) are Top- unparalleled ingenuity (maybe that’s movies. But the rush…the rush…” And Ched worthy. Of course, these foolish going a bit far) occurring in the class- what a rush it was. This particular in- happenings so intrinsic to the very room of a beloved Humanities teach- structor does deserve credit for having existence of our school will lead to er who will remain nameless. The dealt with this situation in the manner an overall theme; this month’s being day was indeed a shortened class he did. “Making the Best of Shortened-Class schedule, and this 5th period class But see, students, what seems Days”. So, on the behalf of the entire seized opportunity when it knocked like just an uncalled-for act has be- Walrus staff, please enjoy the inaugu- on its teacher’s large wooden door come something remarkable. First, in on that fateful day. The teacher those moments where you’re at a loss Return of the Scrabble Club ral Top Ched. We’ve experienced it a mil- was reviewing a text with his pupils for words and can’t find anything to lion times before. It’s a Friday morn- when all of a sudden the bell rang. say, we now have a way out: students ANDREW DIMATTEO ‘11 ble, which means to grope franti- fun game.” The name also attracts Now we all know that when the bell now pay homage to the events of cally. In its first years of existence, attention because Father Paris is well ing; the first Friday of the month, in The newly reborn Father Paris chapter rings on shortened class days, it that fateful day, by remembering this Scrabble’s production was limited, known around Seb’s. fact. A special Friday, on which it is an of the St. Sebastian’s Scrabble club does not mean that class has ended. legendary reaction. While wander- and the sales were less than ideal. Only juniors and seniors can established tradition here at Seb’s, to resurfaced two weeks ago after a two The students in this particular class, ing the halls, you might hear: “THE But in 1952, sales skyrocketed and join the Scrabble Club, and they of- celebrate First Friday Mass. Are there year hiatus when Mr. Camp left. Mr. however, would beg to differ. Upon BELL MEANS AN INCONSEQUENTIAL soon Brunot’s small factory could no ficially meet every week on Tuesdays downsides to this schedule? Maybe, Campanili was the original founder of the sounding of the bell, rather than AMOUNT!” or “THE BELL/0 = NOTHING!” longer keep up with demand, and after school for around an hour. depending on whom you ask; the the St. Seb’s scrabble club, but when ignoring the sound and continuing And secondly, a lesson in see- he was forced to sell the rights to However, any of the twelve members Mass tends to be long, and at such an he left two years ago, he took his to pursue their studies, the students ing beyond the structure of the Selchow and Righter Company to can come any day after school to get early stage of the day, there is a lot game boards with him. Now it has simply stood up, lifted their bags everyday grind. Am I preaching that produce to game. a game in if they so chose. The club of standing, which can be a tedious been reborn under the leadership of onto their backs, and began to leave we walk out of classes early? Not at It began two weeks ago when is currently only intramural, but they activity at 7:45 am. Also, students Mr. Stanton and the new president, the room. Dillon Eccelsine ’11, a all, but what I do suggest is that we Mr. Stanton and Mr. Dan Burke be- hope to expand to eventually take complain about losing a homeroom Dillon Kerr. witness and participant to this act of find ways to take curveballs in our gan talking about the idea of recre- on other schools around the area period, which they would use to do Originally called Criss-Cross, defiant creativity, paints a beautiful everyday school lives and make them ating the club. Before long and with and host tournaments. There are homework; the same homework they Scrabble was first developed in the portrait of the pandemonium: “Ev- constructive positives. Remember, life permission from Father Paris, they more important things to be gained had 3 days to do, but instead found great depression by an unemployed eryone just started packing up and is not all work all the time. Step back decided to recreate it, with a new from playing Scrabble, then just fun. wreaking teenage havoc on their architect named Alfred Mosher Butts. yelling some of the most random and laugh. In addition, let The Walrus subtitle, “The Father Paris Chapter”. Every week, each member donates respective hometowns more exciting. Butts studied the alphabet and cre- things I’ve ever heard while running staff know about these legendary When asked why he chose Father a dollar or two to the club’s treasury. However, I digress. What we students ated a point system devised to give around the room.” The particulars of moments, grades 7-12, for Top Ched. Paris as the club’s namesake and why Then at the end of every semester, it are blind to is the wealth of advan- points based on the frequency that a the event are somewhat elusive, but Thank you. Scrabble, Mr. Stanton replied, “What will be donated to a local charity of tages hidden deep within the holy letter is used. James Brunot devel- the reaction from the teacher is the else is named after him?” and “It is a the members’ choosing. realms of First Fridays. And no, Father oped the game and renamed it Scrab- Page 4 The Walrus: School News & Entertainment October 2009 College Process Daunts Seniors By NED KINGSLEY ‘10 tell us something about yourself,” simply as a formality before they are most of us simply return a blank accepted—I’m talking, of course, The College Process is like a stare. “Write about something mean- about the recruited athletes. These truck. Just when you start to get on a ingful” or “Tell us who you really are” are the people who can get through roll in high school, junior year begins are both topics completely out of high school and into college “by and things seem to be going fine— the ordinary, and often somewhat basically not trying at all in the class- BAM! A massive 18-wheeler blind- uncomfortable to write. The idea room,” as lax-bro Peter Burke ’10 so sides you and sends you for a loop. is to talk about something—any- aptly noted in his chapel speech. We Perhaps not the greatest analogy, but thing—that you think is important know that this is not the case for our you get my drift. College, while the in your life. For some, who have scholar-athletes at St. Sebastian’s, driving force behind most students’ overcome incredible hardship or suf- but certainly the possibility exists. academic efforts during high school, fered through harsh circumstances, The Class of 2010, with its remark- is easily the most daunting experi- the essay comes easily. For most, able record of athletic achievement ence of a student’s junior and senior however, there is a slightly deeper on the sports fields, boasts a nifty years. level of thinking required—and this list of possible recruited athletes in It all starts with the PSAT in often leads to utter frustration. nearly every sport. So far, we have October, when the naïve, innocent ju- For the most part, procrastination is seen Burke ’10 commit to Bucknell niors are introduced to standardized the enemy of all students applying for lax, James Wyse ’10 to Colby (lax), testing. Little do they know that they to college. Nevertheless, this is the Will Connolly ’10 to Dartmouth (foot- have just begun what will become a trap that most seniors fall victim to. ball), Ryan Hayes ’10 to Stonehill mindless cycle of SATs, ACTs, college The Early Application deadline of (basketball), Christian Venditti ’10 visits, applications, interviews, and November 1st seems so far away at to Georgetown (baseball), Tommy essays that will consume much of the start of senior year, but things O’Regan ’10 to Harvard (hockey), their remaining years of high school. move quickly and the middle of Oc- Dean Ebozue to everywhere (ski- Anyone who has ever experienced tober (about now) sees most people ing), and a whole host of other kids the tedious Saturday morning ordeal rushing to finish essays, send test who are either considering their that is the SAT/ACT can attest to its scores, and find teachers to write options or told me not to put their insanity—for 4 hours, kids sit at a recommendations. Stress builds and name in The Walrus (I know, do you desk taking a 10-part test that plays tensions rise, as people ask you for believe it?). The Walrus staff offers its a part in their future. Most colleges the thirtieth time where you think congratulations and hopes that the unfortunately place far too much em- you’re applying—at this point in the senior slide does not begin too early phasis on these test scores, so many process, it’s not really acceptable to for these young men. students will proceed to repeat this respond with “I still have no idea”. On the other end of the spectrum, weekend ritual, three, four, and even With the Class of 2010 gearing up Chris Moses ’10 has verbally com- five times in hopes of boosting their for long run ahead, the field looks mitted to Wake Forest University. applications in the eyes of admissions very much the same as it has in years In a rolling, binding Early Decision officers. past. Once again, the most popular program, Moses applied at the end At first glance, the general school by far looks to be Boston of his junior year last spring and re- application seems easy enough— Sophomores travel with Mr. Nerbonne to deliver backpacks and school supplies to San Miguel College—more than 2/3 of the class ceived notification last month. With yet for many students it is the most was at the information session a few a smart scholar like Chris, we have challenging process they have ever weeks ago and a good number of no need to worry about a senior gone through. Compiling a report Seb’s students regularly matriculate slide setting in too soon. However, Students Work to Support on the first seventeen or eighteen there. Holy Cross, many of the NES- the more pressing concern is the years of your life is tough enough, but CAC’s, and Wake Forest are also high senior slide that seems to have set sending it to a faceless university that on many people’s list. It’s always hard in for some students who have not will, more than half the time, tell you getting kids to talk about where yet gained college acceptance in any The San Miguel School “Sorry, you just didn’t make the cut” they are applying, perhaps for fear of way, shape, or form. Don’t do it. makes it all the more challenging. It competition, but we’ll see how it all Senior year, with college applications supplies and backpacks. The class the San Miguel School boasted the usually consists of a few parts: basic By CHRIS NADEAU ‘12 turns out down the road. (for most) looming ominously over readily accepted the task and soon new additions of books in the San demographics, extra-curricular lists, There is one group of kids at the all other schoolwork, sports, and On September 8th, more than twenty after purchased the supplies and Miguel Library, which were pur- awards/honors, and the essay. school for whom the college process extra-curricular activities, is certainly members of the St. Sebastian’s class delivered the stuffed backpacks to chased by the funds raised by the St. The infamous college essay never is one of the easiest experiences of very busy. Hopefully we’ll all make it of 2012 gathered together in an effort the students of San Miguel. Sebastian’s student body as a whole. fails to throw nearly everyone for a their lives. It requires no more than through in one way or another and to support the San Miguel school of After the Class of 2008 graduated, Shortly after the tour of the library, tailspin. When colleges say that “the showing up at a couple of camps, the long, arduous process will come Providence, Rhode Island. For the the Class of 2012 took on the annual St. Sebastian’s students sat down essay is your chance to tell us why talking to some coaches, and then to an end. For the Class of 2011, your second consecutive year, the Class project and once again planned to and talked with the San Miguel you should be accepted, and it should filling out a semi-serious application struggles are just beginning. of 2012 performed a project that deliver the backbacks. Thanks to students. provided San Miguel School students the masterful organizational skills Danny Conley, one of the with backpacks stuffed with a mul- of Mrs. Angellico and other Class of members of the class of 2012 who titude of useful school supplies that 2012 parents, enough supplies were made the delivery, recalled, “They JV Football Off to Hot Start San Miguel students might not be purchased for sixty-four backpacks. were so eager just to talk about the Also, through the generosity of most ordinay things: movies, sports, able to buy otherwise. ing hits, and before the end of the the school has high expectations for many cash donations totaling about school. We actually have a lot in By JOHN DONOVAN ‘12 The San Miguel School, second quarter Thayer was forced this promising group of stallions. The five hundred dollars, fleeces, which common.” founded in 1993, is a day school Dark clouds rolled across the sky as JV to take a timeout because they had coach, Mr. Stratton says, “I expect a are part of the school’s winter dress The goal of the exercise located in one of the poorer neigh- football trotted onto the field. Crisp, lost two players to injury (out of the good year from this talented group. I code, were purchased for every boy was to have the San Miguel students borhoods of Providence that serves cool air enveloped the barren field thirteen) and another had a bloody am sure they will be able to compete in the school. In addition, this year just interact with the Seb’s students a majority of underprivileged boys and empty hill. Lining up on the goal nose. After several minutes the with all the teams on the schedule. some of the San Miguel students will and to learn more about them, just in grades five through eight. St. line for stretches, the team was silent. Thayer offense reluctantly stumbled And I hope for an undefeated sea- be visiting our school for homecom- like Seb’s students learned more Sebastian’s first came in contact with Like a drill sergeant, Coach Stratton back onto the field in fear of the Ar- son.” Taking a different view on the ing, and money has also been raised about the San Miguel students. this school in the fall of 2006, when yelled out names for roll call. Every- rows, and braced themselves for the JV season Coach Burke says, “We (re- to send a few San Miguel Students “I couldn’t believe that some of the Mr. Nerbonne was able to see the one was present. JV is a team where spine-snapping blows. At halftime ferring to the coaches) expect much to Washington, D.C. students were so open with mere San Miguel school from the inside everyone plays; no one wants to miss the score was 27-0; however, it was the same from JV as we do from the Once the backpacks were strangers that they would tell us while he evaluated the school for an opportunity. Around the curb decided during the second quarter Varsity, which is tough, aggressive stuffed, eight members of the class about problems at home, or some accreditation. Even after accrediting came a rickety yellow school bus. As that the true spirit-crushing score play. And that it is not necessarily went with Mr. Nerbonne to present of the things that bother them in the school, Mr. Nerbonne was drawn it lurched to a stop, the rusty brakes would longer be shown on the about winning or losing, but about the San Miguel students with their everyday life,” said Peter Cimini, who to the school’s mission, which stresses screeching against the metal discs, board. playing hard and putting forth the new backpacks. With donuts and also visited the San Miguel School, spiritual life, service, and personal re- the thirteen members of Thayer’s JV Coming into the second half ener- best effort.” juice at hand, the St. Sebastian’s “The talk helped me realize that not sponsibility in a caring learning atmo- squad hopped off the bus. Watching gized, the Arrows had a new goal: to On October 7th, 2009, JV suffered representation was greeted by the everyone has the opportunities that sphere where academics are rigorous, them float through their stretches, avoid all penalties. In the first half, their first loss to BC High, a very sixth grade boys of the San Miguel we have. Those back packs mean so expectations are high, and individual the Arrows smiled, and the phrase, Thayer made several advancements capable JV squad. At the end of the School, who held the doors and much more to them than they do talents are nurtured. Mr. Nerbonne “Forgive them Lord, for they know up the field because of fundamental first half, the Arrows were down welcomed the St. Seb’s group. The to us.” could see how San Miguel’s mission not whom they play” popped into our mistakes such as off-sides, face- 14-0, and the outcome of the game young students raced back and Right before the St. Sebas- directly relates to the mission of St. heads. Oblivious to what was com- masks, and holding. Fortunately, the was looking grim. However, after forth between the mini-bus and the tian’s group began to depart from Sebastian’s, namely to love god, work ing, Thayer merrily continued their Arrows overcame these mistakes an inspiring half-time speech, the school, delivering the stuffed back San Miguel, one of the sixth grade hard, and take care of one another. warm-up. and didn’t allow Thayer to cross players hopped onto the field rear- packs which were draped over their boys stood up and spoke for his In 2007, Mr. Nerbonne Losing the toss, Thayer was forced the 50 yard-line in the second half. ing to win. After stopping the BC bodies. whole class: “Thank you for the back- contacted the families of the class of to kick off and begin the game. The Turn over after turn over the Arrows High offense on all of their drives After finally settling down packs and for being our brothers. We 2008, asking them to provide the San ball soared into the air and plopped “marched downfield, scoring on and shutting down their interior run, in the school, the sixth graders of love you guys!” Miguel students with better school into Sam Washburne’s open arms. every offensive drive,” said Joe “Milk the Arrows scored for the first time. Crack. Crack. Crack. The sound of Duds” Dudley while summarizing the However, a poor call made by the good blocks rang out across the field. game. The final score of the game referee on a crucial play cost the JV Mr. Beilin Joins Community Sam cut up across the field, breaking remains unknown, since most lost its momentum, and the final score tackles left and right, the players fall- count after 40-0, but it can be as- was 14-6. Despite the loss, everyone ing down before him as if bowing to a sumed that there were at most two worked hard and played well during tian’s community, Mr. Beilin has been By JARED CHASE ‘11 fellow coach Mr. Lynch as the one god. One boy in particular was hit so more scores. Discussing the reasons the second half. quick to make friends with other fac- “who runs the show” and describes hard on the play, that after he got up, for the win, Mitchell “Red Cross” Finally, fans are one of the most im- ulty members. “Everyone has been Recently, Mr. Evan R. Beilin his other fellow coach Mr. Wilbur as which took awhile, he stumbled off Emerson added, “Our line was obvi- portant aspects of football. However, really nice; I’m really friendly with joined Mrs. Madsen, Dr. Martin, Mr. the “disciplinary” one, has deemed the field dizzy and sore. Sam scored, ously stronger and our team was the JV games don’t seem to draw the just about everyone here.” He has Moore, and Mrs. Schwimmer as a himself a “balance of both coaches.” and the Arrows went into the lead. overall faster and more skilled than large Varsity crowd. Everyone should even attended “some out-of-school valuable new component of the St. He nevertheless believes that he is Within a minute, our defense was on they were.” come to these games to cheer on fel- functions with other teachers. I’ve Sebastian’s Spanish Department. the least intense of all of them. the field shutting down their running Because of this magnificent vic- low Arrows. Stop at every game on a been to two of the varsity football With him comes not only years of and passing games. All the members tory, which Tommy Kenney later Wednesday or Friday, and cheer on games; the one under the lights was Spanish study, but also experience St. Sebastian’s is Mr. Beilin’s of the D-Line delivered bone-crush- described as “a beating for the ages,” whoever is playing. GO ARROWS! on the gridiron. Mr. Beilin, a na- “first teaching job as well as his first a lot of fun.” tive of Hamilton, Massachusetts, real job”. He thinks his opportunity located on the north shore, attended to begin his career at St. Sebastian’s When asked about his Hamilton-Wenham Regional Senior is a “great start” for his professional thoughts on St. Sebastian’s being all Celebrity Look-A-Like High School. He later continued his career. Despite the big change from boys, Mr. Beilin avoided the nega- studies at Vermont’s Middlebury Col- life as a college student to life in the tives and commented on camara- lege. While at Middlebury, Mr. Beilin real world, Mr. Beilin has found the derie. While a lack of girls may drive excelled in his studies in Spanish transition pretty easy. “I really love students crazy, Mr. Beilin believes along with those in European History. teaching, I’m learning a lot, espe- the absence of girls helps facilitate During his four years at Middlebury, cially about myself and about how the purpose of the school. “Girls are he was a mainstay at the tight end kids work, and I’m learning just how good, but they can be a distraction position for the Panthers. He also much each student’s learning style for guys, especially in the classroom, dabbled in tennis, playing one season can differ.” From the rural confines and the purpose of the school is to for the Middlebury Tennis Team dur- of Vermont to the clustered streets develop students and to allow them ing his sophomore year. He recently of Boston, Mr. Beilin has remained to grow as students. graduated in May. happy. “I love Boston; it’s a great place to be. I’m living with 3 buddies While there are certainly other Mr. Beilin is a great role model from college, one of whom went to distractions, the distraction of girls for the many student athletes at St. Middlebury with me”. And perhaps in the classroom is missing so it al- Sebastian’s. The self-proclaimed the best part is “the commute is lows the guys to focus more on their “counterweight” of the freshman foot- great; it’s only 20 minutes.” studies.” Well said, Mr. Beilin, and ball team has made a big impact on welcome to St. Sebastian’s School. the players. Mr. Beilin, who describes Despite being new to the St. Sebas- Mr. Cressotti Charlie Callanan October 2009 The Walrus: School News Page 5 NEW: The St. Sebastian’s Seb’s welcomes Ms. DiBlasi By LOU HECK ‘11 Student Poll Walking around the halls in the past month, you may have noticed someone that is most definitely not a St. Sebastian’s student. And no, it isn’t that seventh grader you called seniority on in the lunch line who turned out to be Sean Albertson, but someone very different. There’s a new teacher here at Seb’s, the likes of which have not been seen since the infamous Ms. Kathleen Johnston. And, while not a Harvard hockey vet- eran, Ms. Michelle DiBlasi fits the bill as a recent college grad taking a spot in the Seb’s science department. Ms. DiBlasi decided to come to teach at St. Sebastian’s this year because “the faculty is down to earth and the kids seem respectful and hard work- ing.” At this point in the interview, I could not help but feel that Ms. DiBlasi was perhaps terribly naïve. However, she did teach for a year at the Brookwood School in Man- chester-by-the-Sea, “a warm, child- centered community,” according to their website. She was a lifeguard at Winchester Country Club, an Organic Chemistry tutor, and a swim coach. * 81.43% of the student population voted. The 8th grade votes could not, alas, be included. She is by all means qualified for her jobs -- she holds a Bachelor of Arts from Holy Cross, a school worshiped Ms. DiBlasi was a member of the Holy Cross student body. by the previously-mentioned Mr. The McCann Era Begins Albertson. She also holds a Master On to the interview! “I want to go to medical school in of Education degree from Lesley “Have you gotten to know any of the the future.” NICK CHAPPEL ‘11 University. Although she majored in other teachers yet?” “Will you be coming to Homecom- This week I had the chance to sit English, Ms. DiBlasi uses her Pre-Med “I’ve gotten to know Ms. Madsen ing? Going all out to support the down with new Varsity Hockey Coach and EMT training to safely conduct pretty well.” team?” and US History teacher, Mr. McCann, a “hands-on” Science class, teaching “Wow. Is that it? Top five –go!” “Oh yeah, I’ll definitely be going to and ask him a couple questions. Mr. a few groups of rowdy and mistrust- “Well, Mr. Beilin, Mr. Joyce, Mr. Pal- the game.” McCann lives in Needham with his ful middle schoolers. But one does maccio, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Moore, “What are your favorite movies, wife and three kids; however, he wonder. From what ashes does this and I’ve gotten to know Mr. Thomas bands, and TV shows?” is not originally from this neck of phoenix rise? pretty well.” “For movies, ‘Stepbrothers’ and ‘D2: the woods. Mr. McCann grew up in Ms. DiBlasi, born a solid “Are you comfortable with the stu- The Mighty Ducks.’ As for TV, ‘Grey’s Toronto, Canada. He started playing mix of Irish and Italian, grew up in dents here so far? Any awkwardness Anatomy’ and ‘Family Guy.’ And I hockey at a young age, and contin- the town of Winchester. (yes, for as a new teacher?” really like country music, like Darius ued playing through high school, those wishing to be enlightened, “No, I really like it. I don’t know if I Rucker.” college, and eventually at the profes- she knows K Csaps.) She attended could switch back to co-ed.” “Oh sick! Any T Swift?” sional level. Winchester High School, certainly a “If you could change one thing, “Oh yeah, I love her. And Rascal Mr. McCann first attended De La Salle fine institution, where she was the what would it be?” Flatts, too.” College and afterwards attended captain of varsity cheerleading and “I would love to have my own lab “What was your favorite subject in Harvard University, playing hockey participated in the swim team. While and classroom.” school?” and majoring in history. Capping off there she earned admission to that “How was your first experience “Bio.” a strong career at Harvard University school in the city of seven hills -- not teaching at Sebs? Do you like it? “Do you think Pluto is a planet?” in which he scored 22 goals during Rome, not Cincinnati, but Worcester. “I was nervous, but it got better with “I don’t know one way or the other.” his senior year, Mr. McCann played She enjoys going to her brother’s time. It was good, in reflection, and seven years of professional hockey BB&N hockey games, skydiving, ski- I was having a lot of fun by the time So there you have it. For anyone with three different organizations: the ing, swimming, spending time with I got to my eighth grade class. It’s wondering about Ms. DiBlasi, I hope Phoenix Coyotes, Florida Panthers, her teacup Chihuahua, and saving been very good.” this article has quenched your thirst. and the Atlanta Thrashers. He was the people’s lives with her EMT skills. She “Do you plan on coaching any sports She is truly a gifted and able teacher first overall pick in the 1994 Supple- has traveled “to St. Martin, New York, or proctoring any clubs?” and I can say with conviction that mental Draft, which is for collegiate and the moon. (nbd.)” I could go on “I’ll be working with the Rube Gold- everyone believes she is a great ad- players not yet eligible to enter the all day about this interesting person; berg club.” dition to the school. NHL entry draft. as she says, “I’ve done a lot in my life.” “What are your long term goals?” After his professional career, Mr. Mc- Cann went back to coach at Harvard. He coached the Harvard hockey team The Devil and Baseball for seven years, and although it was This limited-edition card is available for purchase on Ebay one of the most time- consuming By TOM KEEFE ‘11 total of 30 kids showed up, 8 of them newspaper reporters, featuring radio jobs, it was very rewarding. “People from Seb’s to play hockey at Harvard. to work with students, he replied girls from Montrose and Newton anchor Sean “Backyard Baseball” think about coaching and say, ‘Hey, They were coached by Mr. McCann, saying that he believes the best way Imagine this. You are chillin’ in the Country Day School. Including the Frazzette ’12. An intense trial to un- you go to the rink for a couple hours, and they, acting as true St. Sebas- to teach is to teach the way you find library, working on some dreary alge- thirteen kids that form the pit band, cover the truth of Joe Boyd may be coach and go home,’ but they don’t tian’s men, impressed him. While you best relate to the students. In bra problems, thinking, “Aw, man, this the number of Sebs gentlemen taking place involving commissioner realize the time that is put into it. As a recruiting at the Seb’s rink, he got to history class, he makes it clear to us is mad boring. What’s even the point involved adds up to an extraordinary Bobby Wright and General Manager coach, you travel all over the country.” know some familiar faces. Head- that he wants to treat us as young of this word problem?” (To quote Nick commitment from the school. Alex Morin. Or Mark Lane may be Mr. McCann told me that about 60% master Burke is one man who stuck adults in order to best prepare us for Chappel ’11, “It’s funny because these After sports practices doing a mambo with the highly at- of the coaching job is spent recruit- out to Mr. McCann, and made him college. He makes the class fun and cars even KNOW we’re doing veloci- conclude for the day, many students tractive Lola. On the other hand, the ing. “You spend so much time on the want to come here even more. Mr. interesting, and he was definitely a ties problems about them”). Sud- and teachers pass by the drama cast may be up to lively antics, such phone with kids you’re recruiting, McCann has never coached at the great addition to the History Depart- denly, out of the blue, Lucifer himself room to their cars in the parking lot as Parcour tournaments, origami inviting them in, having dinner with high school level and looks forward ment. appears out of nowhere and says, and see the room lit up with many modeling, a game of “legends”, bar- them, with their parents. As a coach to it, and the hockey team should Mr. McCann also works in “Sup bra, you wanna give up your kids performing scenes and causing rel rides down Alumni Hall, or races you do this with each kid.” feel very lucky to have a man like Mr. admissions, and if you don’t see him former life, come play for the Wash- a ruckus. Who are they and what to the Hockey Rink vending machine Right after Harvard, he came here to McCann in command. walking around the hallways, stop ington Nationals, and lead them to exactly are they doing? Well, any for snacks before Mr. Rogers notices. Seb’s. Harvard is a big part of why Mr. On a personal note, this by in the Admissions Building and the World Series?” Chances are, unless number of things could be taking All in all, it is a great time for those McCann is at St. Sebastian's. While reporter is lucky to have Mr. McCann say hello. Make a good first impres- you are old chums with the Devil, you place. John Barrack ’11, the devil, involved. recruiting at Harvard, he began to get as my Honors US History teacher this sion of yourself because if you don’t, would be pretty shocked. may be encouraging Lou Heck ’11, For those seeking a to know St. Sebastian’s pretty well. year, his first year of teaching. When who knows, his first impression of What would you do? Would old Joe Boyd, to give up his wife and plethora of musical crowd plea- Noah Welch, Doug Rogers, and Nick asked about his teaching experience, you may be that kid who got leveled you let the Devil turn you into a stud home to become a baseball player. sures, it is highly encouraged that and Mike Coskren were all recruited and what he feels is the best way on the ice during tryouts. pro-baseball player at the cost of your family and friends? Paul Lee ’11, the optimistic baseball you whip out the school calendar, That is essentially the manager Van Buren, may be encour- taking note of the Drama Club stud- Debate Wants the Medals scenario posed in “Damn Yankees”, St. aging his downhearted baseball muffins on the cover, and mark up Sebastian’s Fall Musical. Directed by players (Zach “Chancellor”, “Zeus”, November 6th and 7th as “St Sebs, SEAN FRAZZETTE ‘12 team looks to be even better this Although debate appears the stellar Mr. Rogers, Mr. Grohman, “The Flash”, Chambers, Will Supple, “Damn Yankees”, 2009 NO REGRETS”, year. On Sunday, October 18th, the to lack the ferocity and intensity and Ms. Carroll, the performance will Patrick Rivard, Jay Daukas, Cameron or something of that nature. But, With the football and soccer seasons season will begin at St. Paul’s School. of most sports, the competition be the first musical performed at the “Dino” Kelly, Jack “Sid” Goldman) to without fail, there must be standing off to good starts, one non-athletic Led by a strong group of seniors, is still as strong as anywhere else. school in over four years. So far, audi- “have heart”, a major music number. room only crowds at this incredible team might be forgotten about such as Joe Albanese, Ryan McCar- Competitiveness is a necessity to tions and rehearsal have fared well. Tom Keefe ’11, the transformed performance. It’s truly great, and you completely—debate. Despite the thy, Brendan Ecclesine, and Ned and be a good debater, Mr. Nerbonne This year’s drama club is well-stocked, young Joe Boyd, may be dodg- deserve a treat. So come and sup- lack of excitement and flare, debate Max Kingsley, this year’s team looks enforced while explaining the dif- with record numbers at auditions. A ing the hordes of crazed fans and port, you’ll thank us later. is a great team that teaches students to be talented. When asked what his ferent traits of a debater. Due to just as much, if not more, than many expectations are for the upcoming the high competition levels, many sports. Mr. Nerbonne, the head of year, Mr. Nerbonne replied em- people believe debate is a stressful the debate team since its inaugural phatically, “Our goal is to home the activity that requires an overload of season in 1990, explains, “You will hardware. We want to win.” research and practice. Although at need in your career the skills debate St. Paul’s competition is the times excessive work will be neces- teaches you—clear thinking, verbal first of many debates for this year’s sary and practice always does make and writing skills, [and you] have to squad. This first debate is one of two perfect, debate is a fun, organized be a good listener.” Although debate different forms of competitions in way to do what most teenagers love teaches and hones these skills better which we will compete. St. Paul’s to do—argue. However, in this case, than many other clubs, Mr. Nerbonne is a prepared debate in which the one is not arguing with a parent or states that consistency is always a team receives the topic beforehand a friend, but against a peer, or as Mr. problem. Due to the length of the and the format focuses on cross- Nerbonne puts it, “The brightest kids season (October through May), some examination. The other style is an from the best schools.” While some debaters stop competing by the end extemporaneous debate, in which prep schools have tryouts for their of the season. Even with limited con- no preparation is used and the debate teams, here at St. Sebastian’s sistency, the debate team is a great format follows that of the English the debate is free to all who wish to option for anybody interested. Parliament. In both styles of debate, learn the great art. “Whether you win After being approached last a six category scoring system is used or you lose, it’s a great experience,” season, Mr. Nerbonne stated, “Last for scoring. The categories, delivery, says Mr. Nerbonne, so anyone who year’s season was good. It brought a organization, logic, evidence, refuta- needs an after school club, or just lot of participation and we brought tion, and analysis, are then based on wishes to try something new, debate home some awards, both novice either a thirty or one hundred point team may be just the club for you. and advanced.” After competing in scale. multiple tournaments last year, the Tom Keefe ‘11 and Paul Lee ‘11 do some hilarious work on the stage, as always Page 6 The Walrus: School News October 2009 Senior/7th Grade POINT - COUNTERPOINT: Breakfast Wows

‘10 gave an informative speech The Phones We Carry By CHIP CABOT ‘10 about the San Miguel warmth drive. The 2009 annual senior-seventh The San Miguel warmth drive is a grade breakfast delivered. I was great way to give back to those less iPhone 3G S Blackberry hungry, and I could smell the bacon fortunate than us who are in desper- application is that it doesn’t just as I was walking up from my car. ate need of warm clothes for the By CHRIS STADTLER ‘12 have limited and condensed internet EDMUND MURPHY ‘11 or more purchase is in jeopardy. Once everybody had arrived we impending winter. It doesn’t need iPhone 3GS the “best all-around pages; it gives you the real internet In today’s world, we are con- Because of the sturdy frame of the were separated into groups of 3 or to cost anything, just bring in lightly smartphone available” - Gizmodo one might see on their laptop or stantly surrounded by new technol- Storm and the thicker screen (you four seniors at a table with about the used jackets, hats, gloves or maybe desktop computer, unlike its major ogy. Every day, it seems, there is in- actually have to press down to click a same amount of 7th graders. Raffi, a scarf. Besides, it’s not like you’re iPhone 3GS “vaults a year ahead” of competitor, BlackBerry. Sophomore novation in television, transportation, key), the phone will survive multiple Joe and the rest of the kitchen staff going to wear it, are you? its smartphone rivals – The New York Sean Frazzette even said about his and communication. As consumers, falls without a scratch. Trust me, made eggs, pancakes and home fries. The morning was an overall success, Times BlackBerry’s internet that it “lags how do we see beyond the sleek de- Papa Murph drops his Storm on the A great way to start the morning is and I am definitely going to push The debate of iPhone versus constantly” and that “the internet signs and loquacious advertisements, daily, and the thing is an absolute always with free breakfast. el jefe, Brad Walker, to have more BlackBerry has raged on since the connection is awful.” and get down to the essential ques- warrior. To our initial surprise, the seventh school breakfasts like this one in the first introduction of the iPhone to the As one can expect from a tion: What is the best fit for me? To Lastly, let’s talk consumer- graders were not shy about striking days to come. Just talking to the world. Since then, many potential frustrated BlackBerry owner, that is do so, we must be educated buyers, friendliness. The iPhone concept is up conversations, and many had seventh graders reminded me what rivals to the iPhone have risen, but not all he had to say. He called the and my friends, I am here to educate. completely one dimension. Apple some interesting things to share. At it was like to be low on the totem in reality there has only been one in music and video player “useless,” When looking at the Blackberry vs. and AT&T collaborate to make the my table, the conversations mostly pole here at Sebs, and how impor- these past two years: the BlackBerry. and mentioned that he had no idea IPhone, Verizon vs. AT&T rivalries, we iPhone, and that’s it. One phone, one revolved around colleges, and where tant it is for the older guys to take For the typical student it is difficult to how to use it. He couldn’t even add see two seemingly equal consumer touch screen concept, the same old the seventh graders thought we an interest. And it also reminded answer the question of which phone the songs or videos he enjoyed. The camps; for every 2 people with an iPod/phone, the same high prices. should go. I was a little surprised that me that I should probably brush up would be the best for them. First, one iPhone, on the other hand, contains IPhone, you are very likely to find an- The Blackberry hits you with a little they seemed to know more about on the colleges I’m looking at; it’s must assess the candidates. one of the most pivotal and recog- other 2 who own a Blackberry. But it’s diversity. The Curve, the Bold, the various colleges than I did. embarrassing to be schooled by a The iPhone 3G S and the BlackBerry nizable devices of the decade in time to talk advantage-disadvantage, Storm, the World Edition; Verizon Wrapping up the morning, 12-year-old. Storm and Bold are the major staples the iPod for all your media. Nearly and how the Blackberry leaves the gives you a sample of everything Jake O’Malley ‘10 and Charley Allen of both brands. The iPhone is a break- everyone at St. Sebastians has iTunes IPhone in the dust. considered “good” in a phone. The through touch screen device with (the way one puts songs on their First and foremost, let’s look touch screen is found in the Storm, internet, iPod, and phone capabilities, computer), while a rare few under- at cost. Buying the 8 GB IPhone 3G the internet-surfing Bold gives you while the BlackBerry Bold has a key- stand how to even use the media ($199) at first look, seems reasonably the sleekness of an iPhone for those board, phone and internet, while the player on the BlackBerry. Also the affordable. However, we must look at who lack the touch screen savvy, BlackBerry Storm has a touch screen, BlackBerry Storm and Bold only has all the costs behind it. If you are an a camera with outstanding clarity, calling capabilities, and internet. a GB of space, while the iPhone 3G original iPhone owner, your contract and a QWERTY keyboard providing However, one cannot just summarize S has a full 16 GB. One GB of space is up, if your AT&T plan is $99/month the user with the best, quickest, and these phones with a simple descrip- is only 250 songs or half a movie! 16 or more and you haven’t gotten a easiest texting emailing and gaming tion. All three phones must be further GB can hold 4,000 of your favorite new phone in 12 months, or if your capabilities in the business (not to analyzed based on their individual songs or 16 hours of your favorite AT&T plan is $69/month or more and mention, on standby mode, the Bold abilities to call, browse the web, use movies and T.V. Shows that one can you haven’t gotten a phone in over 21 won’t run out of battery for 13 days). applications, their touch screens or download right from their phone or months, the iPhone will run you $217 Don’t forget that all Black- lack of that, media players, camera, on their own computer. ($18 activation fee). Not too bad, berry’s carry the BBM capability picture texting, and many more The most popular feature right? Hold on. If you are switching (BlackBerry messaging). It’s a hybrid features. of the iPhone, that has made it and to AT&T from another wireless carrier, of text-messaging and instant mes- The first and foremost the iPod touch two of the favorite the 3G costs $235 ($36 activation). saging built into the text messaging function of the smart-phones is their products in memory, is the applica- Don’t forget that if you aren’t eligible plan of the BlackBerry. This provides ability to call. While BlackBerry’s are tions. The applications that can be for the original $199 upgrade, the for quick exchanges between com- available on most plans, the iPhone is purchased from the App Store range phone costs $399. If you would like municants, and is a cheaper way only available on AT&T. An only AT&T from Madden NFL 10 to Photogene, a prepaid 2 year contract with your to text. The iPhone still has its one plan can be viewed as a major issue which allows you to edit your photos phone, you will pay $599. If you are phone, its one concept. There’s no to the iPhone, however, it is really a and make them your own unique a 16 GB type of person (holds more diversity to be found in a single 3G S Peirce Daly ‘10 and Ryan Hayes ‘10 filling a plateful of delicious breakfast positive. Since the iPhone is only on creations. Maybe you want to check memory for applications, iTunes Smartphone. Verizon and Blackberry one plan, it allows Apple devices to your wall on Facebook, play a game songs, etc) you will be paying $100 have constructed a lineup includ- be manufactured to work specifi- of Tetris or even pull out a light more in each class. Oh, and for each ing every type of phone: QWERTY cally with AT&T. Therefore it can work saber. It doesn’t matter because with class, data plans can run from $30 keyboard, standard keyboard, touch The Reality of seamlessly with the service’s mobile 75,000 options for applications to month PLUS the voice plan, and then, screen, regular screen…the list goes internet and cell phone towers, while download, most of which are free, add on text messaging rates (un- on. These different types of phones the BlackBerry cannot offer such a you can do anything. The BlackBerry limited texting, $20/month). BlackBerry provides are what makes partnership with one individual cell on the other hand barely can crack As you can see, the pricing it a superior brand to the iPhone, phone service. All three phones also 2,000 apps. for the iPhone is not only confusing, not to mention cost, design, and the H1N1 Virus offer 3G calling, which allows them but wildly expensive, especially for function. So when we’re looking for The applications for the can alter its genetic makeup slightly By JOHN O’CONNOR ‘10 to receive calls in a wider range of iPhone work great with the touch those switching from Verizon or other phones this upcoming year, let’s not over time, bypass the immunity you places around the world. AT&T has, screen too. The touch screen with ac- wireless carriers. The closest compari- be lured in by those “Hey, look, the All throughout the 2008-2009 flu built up, and infect the same people also, taken the initiative to expand celerometer allows one to play a rac- son in likeness of design and function iPhone is so easy, listen to this song season last winter, you heard on the the next flu season. This is the case their cell phone services with ag- ing game using the phone as a steer- is the Blackberry Storm, as it has a that no one’s ever heard by an an- news all about hundreds of people for both the seasonal flu and H1N1, gressive advertising campaigns and ing wheel, while holding down your touch screen and 3G speed, much like noying indie-pop-rock band while a dying every day from a deadly mod- which is why you may hear H1N1 be- they announced on Monday that it thumb to hit the gas. It, also, works the iPhone. An essential difference, hand-model touches the screen and ern day black plague called swine flu. ing called 2009 H1N1 because it will has entered into an agreement to like magic for typing quick emails or though, is core price. For AT&T cus- shows us how an iPhone can help I even did a Spanish current events probably be back in 2010. purchase a 700MHz-range spectrum texts and with a little practice comes tomers, as I mentioned, the iPhone us navigate to TGI Friday’s” commer- project about how this curious virus For those folks who are still license from the Delaware-based like second nature. Overall, a touch costs $199.99. For Verizon users, the cials, and concentrate on getting the was affecting the population of uneasy about the H1N1 virus, a vac- Aloha Partners. The license will cost screen keyboard works just as well Blackberry Storm, which has expand- bang for your buck with the Black- Mexico. The truth of the matter is that cine is due to be released to the pub- AT&T two and a half billion dollars, on an iPhone as a physical keyboard able memory (which the iPhone does Berry. swine flu, or H1N1 as it is more prop- lic sometime in the fall. The Center and will cover 196 million people in on the BlackBerry, due to how not) and all the other key functions erly termed, is not going to wipe out for Disease Control and Prevention 281 markets. Once completed, the responsive the keyboard really is. the iPhone has, is $49.99. End of story. a third of the world population as did suggests that everyone between additional frequencies should allow BlackBerry’s attempt at such a screen Design is also a very key asset to con- the bubonic plague in Europe; in fact, the ages of 6 months and 25 years AT&T to offer its cell phone custom- has failed miserably in their creation sider. Looking at the iPhone, we can it is no more deadly than the seasonal gets vaccinated against 2009 H1N1. ers, including iPhone users, better of the Storm. The screen is difficult to see that it’s sleek and conveniently flu that goes around every year. This vaccination should prevent the coverage, especially in more congest- press and doesn’t respond well to an sized. However, the touch screen Swine flu was all the rage patient from getting the virus in the ed markets. easy tap, often a violent slam on the has been known to be somewhat last winter and spring. Media produc- 2009-2010 flu season, but will not Browsing the web is also key pad is needed. second-rate. Sure, the Storm is a bit ers showed on the news pictures of prevent against future mutations of a crucial part of any smartphone If these revolutionary of a bigger, chunkier phone, but with citizens walking through the streets the disease or the regular seasonal device. Both phones have taken large features aren’t enough, the iPhone this sacrifice comes durability. The of Mexico City wearing facemasks. flu. steps to make the internet a major continues to improve with com- touch screen is extremely accurate They had daily reports of hundreds In our school everyone part of their identity. However, in real- plimentary updates for the iPhone and touch-sensitive, while the iPhone of people dying in Mexico from the came back from the summer ity one phone stands out as the top that most recently involved the long is known for its poor screen sensitiv- virus. To the average citizen of the healthy, and then, only a week into dog in such a category: the iPhone. awaited picture messaging. Not ity, meaning you might need to press US being fed this information, H1N1 the year, Mrs. Lynch had to deal with The iPhone is an internet device to mention the arrival of the new a “key” multiple times before getting looked like a regular pandemic. Such cold and flu outbreaks. The reason unlike any other. Each iPhone plan iPhone this summer, that brought a response. However, we see great a conclusion, however, is not even for this, as she describes, is that includes unlimited internet and email, the ability to shoot video. The innovation with the Blackberry Storm remotely the case. H1N1 has the everyone is packed in one building allowing for money to not restrict BlackBerry’s latest update made the in its touch screen, because when exact same symptoms of seasonal for most of the day and disease is one from the world wide web. The browser a little better, added a bit of you touch the screen, it clicks, as if influenza: runny nose, cough, chills, spread far more easily. A factor in touch screen also contributes to why memory and failed to make any sig- you were pressing an actual key. This sore throat, fatigue, fever, aching, and the spread of disease is also higher the iPhone is at the pinnacle of hand nificant difference. The iPhone con- makes for great feel and accuracy; sometimes vomiting and diarrhea. levels of stress accompanying the held device’s internet access. It allows tinues to improve itself and corrects you’ll only need to press once to get It is also spread the same way, and return to school. Kids are getting less one to do everything from play a flaws through avid updating that a reaction out of the Storm. iPhone lasts the same amount of time. The sleep because of late nights doing game to read and navigate an article make the iPhone the best phone on screens are notorious for cracking reason for all the hype was that it was homework or writing Walrus articles, on stsebs.org. Yet possibly the most the market. As Sean Frazzette put it, easily; one drop, and you’re $199.99 a brand-new virus and as such, most and their bodies are just in a weaker crucial aspect of the iPhone’s safari “I’d much rather have an iPhone.” people had never been exposed to it state, their immune systems are not and therefore had not built any im- able to function well enough to fight munity to it. The virus is also infecting off disease and they get sick. As Mrs. mostly people younger than 25 years Lynch has expressed in everyone’s of age because many people over 25 class meetings the surest way to have already been exposed to a strain fend off the cold, flu or H1N1 is to of the flu. WASH YOUR HANDS, and not only For all those folks who are after you use the bathroom. You not familiar with how a virus works, I should be washing your hands or will attempt to recall what I learned using Purell after blowing your nose about them in freshman biology. A or sneezing, or really any chance you virus not quite a living organism, but get. Covering your mouth with your it does have genetic makeup and can sleeve is also an important way to reproduce. Basically, a virus enters a prevent the spread of disease. cell in the body where it reproduces Although the H1N1 virus and its copies go out and make more has gotten a lot of news coverage copies until the whole person is over the last year, it really is essen- infected, and that is how you get tially the same as the seasonal flu sick. The sick person can then infect almost everyone in America has had someone else through a sneeze, at some point in their lifetime. The cough, handshake, or any other form symptoms, duration, and severity of physical contact. Once a person are exactly the same, just with a recovers from the flu, they can never different name. Prevention methods get that particular strain of flu again include vaccination, hand washing, because they have built up and im- and covering mouth with a sleeve munity to it. However, the flu virus when sneezing and coughing. October 2009 The Walrus: Sports Page 7 CELL PHONE CRACKDOWN Mr. Dan Burke: Our New By CHRIS MOSES ‘10 If there’s one thing that the ar- Assistant Dean of Students rows have noticed new this year on campus, it is not the facelift of By TOM NUNAN ‘11 make it run better. I help Mr. Sullivan about being the Assistant Dean of the athletic building, nor the new with his very busy schedule and take Students? fountain drinks in Ward Hall, but the On a recent Friday afternoon, I had some of his responsibilities. infamous crackdown on the usage the opportunity to talk to newly ap- DB: What I’ve enjoyed is that it has of cell phones during school hours. pointed Assistant Dean of Students TN: How has this position affected officially set aside time for me to Previously, the stipulations on cell Mr. Dan Burke. Mr. Burke, in addition your teaching and coaching sched- do what I have loved to do since I phones were reasonable. Your cell to being the Assistant Dean of Stu- ule? started teaching here, which is to phone was simply confiscated for a dents, is a member of the English de- connect with students and try to school day. However, the rules have partment, a coach of Varsity Football, DB: It has not affected anything find ways for them to be happier in changed, and the texting addicts and a coach of Third Hockey. During during the times in the classroom all aspects of their lives at St. Sebas- out there are in for a rude awaken- our conversation, we discussed his or on the field, but it has meant that tian’s. ing. new position and his plans for making the rest of my time during the day is After conversing with Mr. Dan “D” St. Sebastian’s an even more prodi- busier and more hectic, leaving less TN: Being an alumnus, you have a time for grading during the day. special insight into the School. Has Burke, the rules are the following: All grades have been affected by gious educational institution. Our catch this rookie mistake. Old texting the School changed at all between 1st offense- cell phone is taken to these new castigations. Connor entire conversation follows below. methods simply will not work any- TN: What are you hoping to accom- now and when you were a student Mr. Sullivan’s office for the day. 2nd Dillon, Peter Burke, and John Tran, more. Students must either think of plish in this position? Any specific here? offense- the phone is taken over- members of the senior class, have Tom Nunan: For those who are new to new deceptive ways to text or stop goals for the school? DB: The overall mission and purpose night. 3rd offense- the cell phone is been prominent offenders of the the School, tell us a little about your- texting during school all together. of the School has never changed. taken for the week. If you are foolish cell phone crackdown; they have self and your work at St. Sebastian’s. The latter is clearly encouraged and DB: In general, my main goal is for However, it has grown in the num- enough to use your cell phone on quickly earned the notorious enforced. students to realize that I’m a person ber and depth of offerings for the a Friday, your phone will be taken reputation of being text addicts, Mr. Dan Burke: I’m in my eighth year Although every faculty member they can approach with any ques- student body. The strength of the for the entire weekend on a 2nd of- though they refute this claim (Just of teaching at St. Sebastian’s, and has been enforcing these new laws, tions or suggestions about ways academic experience and the variety fense. Yes, these new punishments kidding, JT). Faculty members that combined with my six years as a a few have become recognized as their experience at this School could of extracurricular programs are at an are harsh, but they should also be have tagged students like these student means that I’ve spent almost eagle-eyed cell phone snatchers. be better. Specifically, I want to see all-time high. effective. Already I have noticed as the texters to look out for. half of my life learning what St. Sebas- Some of these teachers include but students taking pride in the School fewer cell phones out during school Don’t let yourself become one of tian’s is all about, the type of students are not limited to, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. D. and in their roles within the School; TN: What advice do you have for stu- hours, and students discovering them. who are attracted to St. Sebastian’s, Burke, Mr. Eaton, Mrs. Atwood, and to see students taking initiative and dents wishing to stay in Mr. Sullivan’s sneakier ways to hide their phones. The answer is simple; students and the great quality of the men who Mr. Drummond. So, for those of you showing leadership in making the and your good graces? The cell phone crackdown has reso- must stop using cell phones dur- graduate from here. who are attempting to break your School a better place; and to see DB: It is rather easy to stay in our nated throughout the entire school. ing the school day or they will nonsense habit, you better be sure students fully participating in all that good graces by following the rea- Now all faculty members have face the consequences. TN: What duties does your job as As- to avoid these faculty members at the School has to offer. I hope to sonable, manageable rules of this become more cognizant of students Many students have sistant Dean of Students require? all costs, for nothing gets by them. have nobody in the 2:30 Club (au- School. The student who shows up trying to get away with using their come to the conclusion that Although the consequences seem thor’s note: this club is an imaginary with his collar buttoned, shirt tucked cell phones during school hours. their old secretive texting habits DB: I am in charge of the work duty severe, Seb’s is enforcing the crack- organization whose members do not in, wearing a sport coat, and ready Already, hundreds of phones have just prove futile against our program. I am overseeing class down on cell phones to eliminate belong to any other clubs or teams to be kind and respectful to every been confiscated for a 1st offense faculty, who has developed a meetings for grades nine through any distractions and temptations at St. Sebastian’s), so that every stu- student, faculty, and staff member, and even a few 2nd offenses this keen Spider-Man-like sense for twelve, and I am generally in charge in school to use a phone. So far it dent is fully participating. and every physical space on this year. Luckily, St. Sebastian’s students cell phones. The old tricks of the of student life. I’m looking at extra- seems as though the measures our campus, is what Mr. Sullivan, the have so far been intelligent enough trade just won’t suffice anymore. curricular activities, how a student’s faculty have taken are working. The TN: So far, what have you enjoyed entire faculty, and I all expect. to avoid a 3rd offense. Imagine not For example, a quick drop of the day is run, and if there are any ways to having your cell phone for a week? I student body has now been warned, hands under the table or desk is and forewarned means forearmed. am sure many of us cannot. a red flag. Teachers will be sure to TV Report: Cross-Country Maintains The Cleveland Show Pace Despite Early Losses By WILL ADAMS ‘11 almost everyone also ran a life-time Cross Country team, and Belmont PR, too. Mulroy, who had contracted Hill always has fast runners. The By PETER CIMINI ‘12 They decide to move out of Quahog, Cleveland’s neighbors consist of the The 2009 Cross Country sea- a cold early in the week, once again Arrows’ best chance at victory was Rhode Island, and move to Califor- redneck Lester, a family of bears and son has been filled with new things led the team with a second place fin- against Brooks. Mulroy led the team There are new faces this year on Fox nia to pursue Cleveland’s dream of many other characters that resem- for the Arrows: a new assistant coach, ish overall and a time of 16:52, only with a fourth place finish overall. Ad- Sundays at 8:30 pm eastern time. No being a major league scout. It turns ble the neighbors of the Griffin’s in a new captain, seven new runners, two seconds behind the winner. Lat- ams – who wiped out taking a turn longer does “King of the Hill” own out that Cleveland is good friends “Family Guy”. and a new home course. In addition er on he claimed, “I probably would on the mud-covered course – fin- this coveted 8:30 pm timeslot, as the with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Although the show is always good to these changes, the team also lost have smoked that kid if I hadn’t been ished next for the Arrows, followed Family Guy spin-off “The Cleveland Joe Torre and was a great baseball for a couple of laughs, it is highly four of its top six runners – one of so sick.” Adams followed with a fifth by O’Connor and Murphy. Spencer Show” airs during this time. Created player during his childhood. So, unoriginal. It has many similar whom left behind a Varsity Letter in place finish overall and a time of finished next and Sullivan wrapped by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Henry, and they depart from their friends from characters to Family Guy. Rallo is Cross Country for Junior Varsity Soc- 17:45. O’Connor was next followed up the Arrows Varsity runners. In the Richard Appel, the show features the Family Guy and start the trip to basically Stewie Griffin, and Cleve- cer (don’t see the logic there) – and by Murhpy and DeMatteo. Sullivan end, Brooks edged out the Arrows by “Family Guy” favorite, Cleveland and California. land Jr. is the fat kid who can’t do six seniors from last season’s team. finished next and Bono and Racine a score of 26-29. In the Junior Varsity his son Cleveland Jr. But on the way, Cleveland and his anything, Chris Griffin. Although it And so, despite having only two wrapped up the race for the Arrows. race, Lynch, running his first race of The first ever episode opens as a son stop in Cleveland’s hometown, doesn’t rely on flashbacks as much seniors to lead the squad this year, Once the scores had been tallied, the season, finished first for the Ar- usual “Family Guy” show would; Peter, Stoolbend, Virginia. While there, as “Family Guy” does, it relies heavily the team has set out with a younger the Arrows had gone 1-2, beating rows followed by Cortese, Wolfe, and Cleveland, Quagmire, and Joe sitting Cleveland meets his old love from on political jokes and mocking ce- lineup of runners, eager to improve Rivers but falling to Thayer by a slim Racine. at the drunken bar talking. As the high school, Donna, and eventually lebrities, the same way that “Family on last season’s tenth place finish at margin. The second home meet of conversation progresses, Cleveland marries her. Donna already has two Guy” does. Also, it relies on the crazy I.S.L. Championships. During the next week of the year was run against Lawrence notifies that he has lost the custody kids from another marriage. A teen- antics of Rallo acting and talking as The team opened the practice, Cortese came back to prac- Academy (they have not been above battle with his divorced wife Loretta. age daughter named Roberta and a though he is much older than he is, season with a 19-36 (the lowest score tice having suffered a case of ten- fifteenth in the league for twenty Originally, Cleveland and Loretta get five year old son named Rallo. These just like Stewie. wins in Cross Country) victory over donitis the week before. Also senior years). Needless to say, the Arrows divorced in season 5 of “Family Guy”, two kids prove to be nuisances to Other than that, the show is reason- Lexington Christian on the new home Kevin Lynch ’10 began practicing came away with an easy victory on but the writers picked up the conflict Cleveland and originally don’t like ably funny. It doesn’t meet the course at Caryl Park in Dover. Captain again having been recovering from their modified home course. Mulroy again. So, Cleveland has lost custody him. Cleveland, later, decides to stay standards that “Family Guy” and Ricky Mulroy ’10 led the entire race a knee injury during the previous led the team with an official course of his house, and now is the legal in Virginia and not go to California “The Simpsons” have set for comedic and finished with a time of 17:45. weeks of practices. Wolfe, however, record of 18:12. Adams was next, guardian of his chubby son Cleveland because his real dream is to raise a cartoons on Fox, but it is definitely Unfortunately, he did not follow the was sick early in the week, and John- followed by O’Connor and Murphy, Jr. family with Donna. worth watching to laugh at some marked course, and, therefore, could son suffered a knee injury. On Tues- who won an exciting sprint finish not be awarded with the course re- day of that week, the team ran out to against a Lawrence runner. Spencer cord. Temporarily, the course record “The Tower” and did hill repeats. Mr. came across fifth; Sullivan was next, was given to Will Adams ’11 who Jenkins said before the practice, “At and Cortese, Lynch, Wolfe, and Bono finished the race second overall. This my old school there was a mountain also ran strong races. Many thanks to record had to be taken away as well on campus that we would run up, Mr. McArthur who gave stellar hand because the course was changed af- and there was an apple orchard on signals showing which paths to take. ter being deemed too short by Head top where General Lee used to stand Now more than half-way Coach Mr. Jenkins. Also in that race, during the Civil War and look out through the season, the Arrows Andrew DeMatteo ’11 finished third over his troops, and doing that hill stand with a 3-5 record, but during overall after an exciting sprint finish workout at my old school was like the next three races, they have a with the top runner from Lexington a right of passage for the guys who chance to pick up three more wins. Christian. Terry O’Connor ‘12 finished ran.” He was hoping that, during the The team has come together during next followed closely by Sean Sullivan workout, people on the team would the past month, and the runners ’11 and Tom Murphy ’11. Robbie find something inside themselves help each other through hard prac- Spencer ’11 finished seventh on the that they did not know they had in tices and races. Next Friday, there team, and Quandel Johnson ’12 was them. During that workout, some is another home race at Caryl Park. then followed by Kevin Wolfe ’12, members of the team – Racine, The team looks to hold on to their Nick Cortese ’11, Andrew Bono ’12, Spencer, and Bono, especially – did undefeated record at home. Also, and Sam Racine ’11. After the race, indeed find something deeper inside football and soccer have games the Assistant Coach Mr. Moore confided, themselves, and Mr. Jenkins was next day, so people have no excuse “You know you guys, today is my fired up. for not being there to cheer on the birthday and this morning I asked for The next was at Belmont runners. This is the Cross Country two things: a win in this race and ten Hill against St. Paul’s School, Brooks Team’s Homecoming. The race starts million dollars. I’m half way there and School, and Belmont Hill School. The at 5:45 and is against St. George’s there still plenty of time left in the coach of St. Paul’s – one of the infa- School. The members of the team day.” mous “legends of the world” referred work just as hard as any other Varsity Over the next week and a to at last year’s Fall Athletic Awards team and deserve some support half the team continued training, and – always puts together a beast of a from their classmates. many days were spent learning the By DAVID RUFFOLO ‘10 match-up will be an epic provide that X-factor to push course at Caryl Park. On one trip back Come cheer on your fellow battle that could vault St. them over the edge and help to St. Sebastian’s, however, the back Arrows on Saturday, Octo- Sebastian’s to a premiere them emerge victorious. tire of the mini-bus struck a curb and spot atop the ISL. After There will be deli- a loud pop followed by a flow of air ber 17th as we take on our was heard; the mini-bus had suffered archrivals Belmont Hill! The both teams had disap- cious food, the latest and a flat tire. In a few days the bus was opening kickoff starts at pointing losses to Belmont must-have Seb’s apparel, back to working conditions and off- 10:30 a.m. and we expect Hill last year at their Home- and exciting, well-played campus practices continued. coming, both teams will games….what more could The second race of the everybody in Arrow Nation season took place at Thayer Academy, to be there in full spirit. look to get revenge this you ask for? So go buy your and Rivers School and BB&N were in Both the soccer team and time around at our Home- Homecoming t-shirt and get the race also. The Thayer course is football team are off to great coming. out there on October 17th mostly on streets around the area, Each team will be calling to cheer on your Arrows to and it is fairly easy. Everyone ran a starts to their seasons. season Personal Record (PR), and Ricky Mulroy & Kevin Lynch, senior leaders of the XC team This Homecoming upon Arrow Nation to convincing victories. ARROWS SPORTS

Vol LXIII, No. 1 St. Sebastian’s School October 2009

hard by a Bulldog defender, hard enough to draw a foul and thus a V. Soccer Kicks Off penalty kick. Kerr was called on to take the kick, and put a beautiful liner in the bottom left corner to give the Arrows a 1-nil lead. With Best Start Ever a solid crowd on the sidelines (not By ALEX SPEAR ‘11 tackle, and goes hard to every loose just parents), the Arrows came out ball. Kevin Dillon ’12 has put in flying to start the second half, but a The St. Sebastian’s Arrows Varsity Soc- some great minutes as an outside grinded-out goal that resulted from cer Team has kicked off their season midfielder, making some nice moves havoc in front of the net gave Nobles on the right foot, attaining a record and moving the ball well, along with a goal and a tie game fairly early in of three wins, zero losses, and one tie teammates and fellow midfielders the second half. For the rest of the (3-0-2). After two weeks of hard work Steve Matulis ’10, Tommy Allen ’12, game, the play was up and down, and relentless practice under the hot and Matt Angelico ’12 (who also both sides possessing well. Both sun and above the steaming turf in plays striker). Clearly, the Arrows are teams had their chances, but none the first two weeks of September, the well-stacked at the midfield position, of the chances could find the twine Arrows were ready to exit the “pre- and throughout this unit, they have and thus the result was a 1-1 tie. Bill Connolly ‘10 paving the way for Peter Burke ‘10 to run for a big gain season” phase of the 2009 season and speed and players who can control The Arrows defense played a solid start up their regular season. I know the pace of play and contribute game. Four days later, the Arrows that all the readers out there are just heavily to both the offensive and de- hosted the Rivers Red Wings and dying to hear about who has scored fensive units. Moving to the defense- established an early lead off a Chris Football Looks Tough the most goals in all the games and, only their touchdown. Senior Jake men, the defensive unit has been cut Dillon goal. Dillon took a short cross pounded the Bulldogs down the of course, the games themselves, but JAMES CONNOLLY ‘11 O’Malley and the Arrows offense re- short due to leg injuries from Senior from a midfielder, settled, and from field with the bruising combina- since this article is the first on The In early September, the sponded with a brutal aerial assault Chris Moses, Junior Ryan Bacic, and about twenty-five to thirty yards tion of senior Christian Venditti at Arrows Varsity Soccer, introducing the Arrows football team began their that ended with a classic Strachan- Junior Tim Stoddard (who also plays out, hit a stunning, hooking ball fullback and Mike Ewing, who ended players first may be a bit helpful. pre-season practice for the 2009 to-O’Malley touchdown pass. Peter midfield). “C-Mo” has been battling into the top right corner of the net. the day with over one hundred rush- The Arrows have a 2-4-4 for- season. After a tremendous 6-2 Burke then knocked in his extra a leg injury since mid-September Although Rivers found the net three ing yards, at tailback. The dynamic mation, and for all those readers out season last year and the loss of nine point kick, putting the Arrows up while Bacic and Stoddard have just times throughout the game, the duo obliterated the Nobles defense there that don’t know the difference starters, questions arose as to whom 7-6. For the remainder of the half, healed and are revving back up for match revolved around a relentless and put the Arrows safely in the lead from the midline to the touchline, would fill the shoes that were left by the Arrows defense valiantly fought game action. The coaching staff Arrow attack that featured seven by the end of the third quarter. Dur- this means that there are two strikers, last year’s graduating class. Within a back against the BB&N assault, suc- cannot wait to have these three guys total goals. A 7-3 Arrow win was the ing the fourth quarter, junior tailback four midfielders, and four defense- couple days, however, it became ap- cessfully neutralizing their passing back and the defensive unit is only result. That following Saturday, the Charles Conigliaro rushed for a sixth men. And, of course, there is the parent that the hard work put in over game. However, they struggled to stronger with them. In the center of Red and Black traveled to Cambridge and final touchdown for the Arrows. goalkeeper that plays behind the ten the summer by the returning players contain the Knights tailback who the defense, Captains Nick Jacoby to battle BB&N in a highly-anticipat- The defense, too, maintained their field players. Up front, Junior Dillon along with a talented sophomore made several long runs and helped ’10 and Pierce Daly ’10 have done ed match. For the opening minutes, dominance and finished the game Kerr and Freshman George Price have class proved to be more than enough BB&N bring the score up to 20-7 by an excellent job thus far into the BB&N carried the play and imposed a with a shut out. The game ended played most of the season’s min- to fill the holes left behind from last the half. season, communicating well and heavy attack, but the Arrow defense with a decisive score of 41-0, as utes. Kerr provides the Arrows with year. And so, the 2009 football season Despite being down at the seeing the whole field throughout and keeper Tom Gregg countered the Arrows properly welcomed the tremendous footwork and “soccer was under way. half, the Arrows refused to give up. the whole game. Although neither the attack, keeping the Arrows in Bulldogs into the upper division of IQ,” dishing off nice passes while also As the pre-season progressed, They focused on stopping the BB&N of these two captains has found the game. The opposition found the the ISL. “having a strike” and finding the net the team prepared to compete in running game and kept hammering the net yet, they have both had net halfway through the first half of The next game, however, just about every game. “Dill” scored four scrimmages prior to the season the Knights defense from the air. some beautiful chances and set play. Up until about ten minutes left would not be nearly as easy as the his first goal against Lexington Chris- opener against Nobles. St. Marks, The Arrows successfully stopped the their teammates up for chances in the second half, this match was a previous. Following their win over tian in the season opener, and had a Lawrence Academy, and Tabor were Knights on several occasions, giving moreover. On the right side of the flat-out battle. Both teams desired Nobles, the Arrows would face great penalty kick goal against Nobles three of the teams that would face off the offense a chance to even up defense, David Ruffolo has done a a victory—BB&N trying to preserve off against former ISL champions a week later. Playing to his side, Price against the Arrows in early Septem- the score. Junior quarterback Brian great job of clearing away loose balls theirs, the Arrows doing everything BB&N at Bentley. Prior to their always seems to be in the right place ber; however rain cut the Roxbury Strachan ‘11 connected to receivers and making some nice tackles. Ruff they could to tie the game. Although game against St. Sebs, BB&N battled at the right time. “Jorge” netted his Latin scrimmage short. During the Jordan Perry ‘11, Charley Allen ‘10, also hits a bunch of nice crosses into the conditions were wet and fast due Belmont Hill and won 33-14 against first career varsity goal (and the first Lawrence Academy game, the Ar- and Jake O’Malley ‘10 for several big the 18-yard box every game. On the to the rainy conditions, both teams the Sextants. It was a game of op- goal of the season for the team col- rows showed the Spartans that three gains. Strachan himself scored on other side of the pitch, Junior Alex were locked in and made some great posites: St. Sebastian’s long storied lectively) against Lexington Christian, hundred pound linemen and fancy another outside run from inside the Spear has been doing a good job passes. Then the game shifted to tradition of success on the football and scored a brilliant goal at BB&N away jerseys don’t make a good Knights’ red-zone. This, however, at the left-back position, making the Arrows’ side. Chipping away, the field against BB&N’s recent domina- to tie the game with just under eight football team. Seb’s played hard was not enough as BB&N sealed the some nice tackles. Sophomore Chris Arrows finally got a lucky bounce. tion of the league. The Arrows knew minutes to play. Charlie Callanan ’11 and aggressively, taking it to their Arrows’ fate with a late fourth-quar- Nadeau has put in some outstand- Off of a rebound, George Price struck that the winner of their next game and Andy Wadsworth ’10 have also opponents on every down. When ter interception. Although losing to ing minutes in the back, playing a bouncing ball—near the top of the could be in control of the league. seen time as strikers, and Charlie had Tabor came, a week before the home the Knights 35-21, the Arrows never strong and always making tackles 18-yard box—right over the oppos- After a week of intense prepa- a fantastic finish against Rivers while opener, they too felt the full force of had a second of letup throughout at any position in the back. Behind ing net minder, and the Arrows had ration, the Arrows faced off against Wadsworth, with his versatility, also the Arrows. I sat down with Coach the game and the strong support the defense, Senior Goalkeeper a tie at one. Price scored with about the Knights on a Friday night in early plays some midfield. Andy has made Burke at one point and asked him from the bleachers helped the team Tom Gregg has played outstanding eight minutes left in the game, and October. As with the week before, some nice plays both up front and about his thoughts on the past few stay focused until the very end. thus far into the season. The most caused the Arrows to become an the Arrows hit hard early and kept at the midfield spot, as he made a scrimmages. He said, “The coaching The Arrows now look to their important job of a goalkeeper is to even fierier squad that would kill for up the intensity throughout. The bunch of great passes in the game staff was pleased with the level of future games against Milton Acad- communicate constantly, and Gregg a winning goal. The Arrows had two defense battled the Knights down against Governor’s Academy. Playing physical play during the scrimmages”. emy on October 10th, Homecoming never seizes to talk, which is a huge or three more threatening chances the field, however were unable to behind these strikers, there has been Coach Burke then added, “The goal against Belmont Hill on October help for the defense. Tom has made to win the game, but the final whis- prevent them from scoring on the a solid rotation of midfielders, all of during the preseason was to assert 17th, and Middlesex on October some spectacular saves already this tle was blown with a one to one tie. opening drive. However, the Arrows them reliable in game situations. ourselves physically as a though team 21st. They plan to continue playing year, but none better than his save This was a great match. That follow- defense stopped a Knights two- Starting at left-midfield, Chris Dillon who played consistently aggressive hard and hope to make it to a long- against Nobles in which he punched ing Wednesday, the Arrows took the point conversion, holding them to ’10 has provided the Arrows with a lot football”. And they most certainly did. awaited bowl game in November. out a ball headed for the top left journey to Byfield, Massachusetts of speed and an abundance of goals. The week leading up to the corner in a heated 1-1 tie. Freshman to battle Governor’s Academy. The Chris scored two against Lexington Nobles game was primarily spent Goalkeeper Ben Piersiak has seen Arrows controlled the play the whole Christian, a beauty against Rivers, learning how to defend against their Varsity some time in the net, playing a solid game, and midfielders Stanton and and two against Governor’s Academy. offense since the Arrows had not half against Lexington Christian. Hayes had great games. Chris Dillon Moving toward the middle of the faced the Bulldogs in many years. Managers Joe Albanese ’10 and Tom found the net twice within no more field, Junior Zane Stanton has made The practices were rigorous, but the Smail ’10 have been a huge help to than two minutes in the first half, Results himself a huge presence in all of the Arrows were determined to win their the team so far—many thanks to and a Zane Stanton goal late in the games so far. Zane gets to all the balls home opener, a feat that had not those two guys. second half sealed a third victory for in the air, especially off goal kicks, and been accomplished in several years. Varsity Football: Alright, so you all know the Arrows. this gives the Arrows the advantage At the week’s end, the team was who the players are now…let’s talk Coaches Lynch and Schell of possession which only leads to ready to take on their long-time rivals about the games. In the season preach at every practice that, collec- Nobles W 41-0 good things…goals! Zane scored a from Dedham. opener, the Arrows destroyed Lex- tively, the team “needs to be better nice goal against Governor’s Acad- Around mid-day on Saturday ington Christian by a score of 6-2. than we were yesterday.” The team BB&N L 35-21 emy. Playing right behind Stanton as September 26th, the Arrows played Price opened up the scoring early will take this philosophy into this a defensive midfielder, Senior Captain their first regular season game in the game, and then there was no Saturday’s game at Milton Acad- Ryan Hayes similarly uses his height against Nobles. The Bulldogs won the Milton W 6-0 stopping the Arrow attack from then emy, and of course for the season. as an advantage to get up and win coin toss, putting the Arrows’ defense on, as the Arrows went up four-nil On Wednesday, October 14th, the those “50/50” balls in the air. Although to work early on. The Nobles offensive after the half, and tallying three Arrows will host Brooks for a 3:15 Varsity Soccer: Hayes plays a more defensive position series, however only lasted two plays. more before the final whistle. A week match, and the team hopes to see a on the pitch, he finds opportunities Captain Max Kingsley forced and later, the Arrows opened up their good fan-base similar to the previ- LCA W 6-2 to jump into the offensive play and recovered a fumble on the Nobles season at home against the Nobles ous home games this year. And, of score some goals. Hayes scored two twenty-yard line, giving the offense Bulldogs and their fast strikers. The course, get excited for Homecoming against L.C.A and two against Rivers. their first possession. Despite being Nobles T 1-1 two sides battled back-and-forth for on Saturday, October 18th against On the right side of the mid-field, inside the Bulldog’s red-zone, the ninety minutes, and both keepers Belmont Hill. Come out and support Nick Creegan ’11 consistently brings Arrows were unable to score as the played very good games. Just before the team; the games are a lot of fun Rivers W 7-3 speed and toughness to the field, and defense stopped them on an attempt the half, though, Creegan ’11 made to watch. As of now, the Arrows have scored a hard-earned goal against at fourth down. Yet again, the Arrows a sharp cut into the top right corner a 4-0-2 record, and look to build on a Rivers. “Creegs” is never afraid of a defense was put onto the field, which, BB&N T 1-1 of the 18-yard box, and was tackled fantastic start to the 2009 season. as with the previous series, resulted in a turn over on downs. During the Governor’s W 3-1 offensive drive, senior captain Mike Ewing pounded the Nobles defense, Milton W 2-0 moving the Arrows back inside the red-zone. Quarterback Brian Strachan finished off the drive with an outside run that resulted in a touchdown. On a third down attempt during the Cross Country: second quarter, wide receiver Charley Allen made a highlight reel, one LCA W 19-37 handed catch to keep the drive alive for the Arrows, later resulting in a touchdown. As the game progressed, Thayer L 36-24 the defense continuously pounded the Bulldogs, completely shutting BB&N L 39-22 down their running game, and the offense continued their dominance Rivers W 22-33 with two more touchdowns before the end of the half The second half began with the Belmont Hill L 43-18 Arrows bringing out their offense. This time, however, they exercised St. Paul’s L 43-18 their run game more than their pass- Stalwart goalie Tom Gregg ‘10 punts a ball back into Nobles territory during their match ing. Out of an I-formation, the Arrows