The Unsung Heroes: an Ode to the Subs
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the ugustiniAn “Tolle Lege” IssueA 6 May-June 2011 Saint Augustine High School The Unsung Heroes: In This Issue New Yearbook Boss.....Pg. 2 An Ode to the Subs Saintsman of Issue.....Pg. 3 By Jason Mapa ('13) New Saints Drivers...Pg. 3 EDITOR-IN-CHEIF Classroom Movies....Pg. 3 Normally, the newspaper would dedicate Chaplain's Corner......Pg. 3 an article to the “Teacher Feature.” However, this issue we wanted to give tribute to the un- College Map.............Pg. 4-5 sung heroes who, in the absence of teachers, swoop in to save the day. These irreplace- Spring Sports................Pg. 6 able individuals are the shoulders on which the teachers lean for support. If you haven’t Viewpoints........................Pg. 7 guessed already, we are referring to the sub- stitutes, or according to Mr. Curiel, “visiting Letters to the Editor...Pg. 8 teachers.” However, even though they have done much for the school, their job lies hidden Senior Superlatives...Pg. 8 in the shadows. Today, we are going to bring to light the enormous amount of work these individuals put forth and commemorate their service to the school. Though some students may not realize it, there are at least two substitute teachers on campus at any moment and at times even more. Called as often as 2-3 times a week, they have a distinct presence on campus. One Artistic conceptualization can often see them walking to their assigned and creation by Jason Mapa about the students themselves. In fact, many class or talking to another teacher during their ('13) and Alex Larson ('13) seem to have fond memories of teaching and lunch break. If you’re lucky, you might even receive, the subs especially appreciate it when The mark of a good sub is one who ar- are appreciative of the opportunities Saints be acknowledged by your first name if you students take the initiative to introduce them- rives to class, having already prepared for the gives its students. happen to know them. selves and chat. day’s lesson. As evidenced by their testimo- “It may seem simple, but as I used to teach “I’ve subbed so often that I can name “I love listening to the students’ banter nies, Saints has a surplus of outstanding subs. at a public school, I love the fact that we can about 2/3 of the students and would be able to and the “wisdom” that comes forth from their Even when they are tired, they still manage pray before every class,” said Mr. Curiel. recognize almost all if I saw them at the gro- mouth,” Br. Barney said. I often find myself to maintain a positive attitude and provide a Having been here for numerous years, Coach cery store,” Mr. Wallace said. biting my tongue to keep from laughing.” fresh perspective on the material. Certain subs Downey also recognizes the value of a Saints Recognition does not necessarily indicate Though the subs very much enjoy friend- have been required to teach consecutive class- education. “I know them, and they know me. fondness of the students, but the subs assure ly conversations with their pupils, their main es, such as Brother Barney. According to him, I even learn from them sometimes,” he said me that they do care for every one of them. priority is the education of the students. “It was a great opportunity to flex my muscles smiling. “I can’t ever remember being annoyed. I “Whenever I have to sub, I make sure to and experience true teaching. My only com- Students have also had fond memo- love teaching and the interactions I make with familiarize myself with the current lesson. It is plaint was that I had to watch a lobotomiza- ries of their “sub experience.” Michael the students,” said Mr. Curiel. important to continue the current momentum tion video three times.” Ebeling (’11) had the pleasure of having Mr. In addition to the warm welcomes they of the class,” said Mr. Wallace. However, no subs have any complaints SEE Subs, pg. 2 Saints Changes 2012 Curriculum Volleyball Claims CIF Title By Joe McCabe ('13) By Jason Mapa ('13) the net. Admittedly, it was not the most Marin ('11) received the Sportsmanship STAFF WRITER EDITOR-IN-CHEIF exciting ending, but the response from the Award as Coach Hecht tried not to cry. The Pass, set… Smash! Repeat. crowd was incredible. As parented rocked team started to chant in victory and their What do War, the Holocaust, the Using this formula, the Saints the stands, a group of students rushed the cries of, “No one is better than us!” were Arthurian Legend, Mythology, Science Fic- Varsity Volleyball team were victorious court to embrace the elated team. Reilly tion and Fantasy, and Christianity have to do SEE CIF Volleyball, pg. 6 against Francis Parker in the with each other? These diverse topics will all CIF Finals for Divison IV. be English classes available at Saints next year. At first, the Saints were Each will be offered as single semester courses off to a rocky start, losing the and are senior exclusive. first set to Parker. However, Yes, you heard that correctly. You may the players lit their inner fires now take English as an elective. Better yet, if and took the next set. Building you take two of these classes, you will fulfill upon that momentum, Saints your English 4 requirement. However, even if took the subsequent set. As the you choose to take AP English as a senior you third set began, the crowd was can still take one or even two of these classes. now at fever pitch. Saints was Ms. MacVay created the War and Holocaust now twenty-five points away courses and will take a new approach to the from the first CIF Champions material through film and literature. Mean- banner in seven years. As the while, “Mythology,” “Science Fiction and game progressed, the game Fantasy,” and “The Arthurian Legend” will be became even more heated. Yel- taught by Mr. Weber. Finally, Mr. Coffey will low cards were given, along be teaching “Modern Catholic Literature.” with many shouts of encour- I know what you’re thinking: “A class agement. Finally, the Saints based on watching movies?” Yes, you actu- was at 24, one away from the ally get to take a class where watching mov- CIF title. A perfect pass, an ies counts as English. “War Through Film and on-target set… and the hit was Literature” will only cover modern war, which blocked. However, the other SEE New English Courses, pg. 8 team was called for touching Kevin Dixon ('11) spikes one across the net against Santa Fe Christian. Page 2 CAMPUS LIFE May-June 2011 Saints Yearbook Gains New Moderator oping a year-long Digital Photography By Michael Infantine ('12) class that will be available within the next STAFF WRITER couple of years. After learning that the yearbook mod- Whether you just aced your AP tests, erator position was available, Mrs. Dicker- you have no idea how you’re going to pass son was eager to volunteer. your finals, or you’re already checked out “I worked on my own yearbook my for summer break, one thing all Saintsmen senior year of high school, and I had a share at the end of the year is the yearbook. blast,” she said. But even with this most stable end-of-the- Having only worked on her yearbook year ritual, there is going to be some change. in high school, one possible challenge she After ten years of serving as the yearbook sees looking forward is her lack of experi- moderator, Mr. Healy is stepping down and ence. passing the torch to Mrs. Dickerson. “I don’t want to let the boys down,” Mr. Healy first became interested in Mrs. Dickerson said. working on the yearbook while he was a With this in mind, however, Mrs. student. He recalls a classmate of his, Steve Dickerson is very excited for her new po- Jones, who was involved with it. sition. “He always had a camera, and I was “I’m looking forward to working with envious that he would always get out of the boys. They’re very excited and enthu- class and had special access to all kinds of siastic.” things,” said Mr. Healy. Mrs. Dickerson already has plans for Once he became a teacher at Saints, Mr. the yearbook going forward. Healy was looking for a way to get to know “I want to make sure everyone is rep- students outside of his office. When the po- resented, and I especially want to make sition of yearbook moderator opened up, it sure the Seniors are seen a lot since it’s the was a perfect fit. yearbook they’ll graduate with.” Before teaching at Saints, Mr. Healy Mrs. Dickerson is already planning next year's yearbook. Photo credit: Jason Mapa Although we are a long ways off from spent twenty years in broadcasting with the next year’s yearbook, planning by Mrs. Dick- last ten at Channel 10 News, putting togeth- Over the years, Mr. Healy has contrib- ite memories of his yearbook experience oc- erson and her crew begins right away. er visuals for news segments. This experi- uted many ideas to the yearbook program. In curred a few years ago when the Saints year- “First we have to contact the photogra- ence transferred over very well, as creating a addition to taking thousands of pictures and book with the theme “Saints Illustrated” won pher and figure out the theme,” she said, “The yearbook involves a similar process.