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 substitutes, 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. going through the entire process of creating Best in Class. theme really guides the yearbook.” Being a part of the yearbook all these each yearbook months in advance (work “It was really great to create something Building from Mr. Healy’s great work, years has been something Mr. Healy has re- on the 2010-2011 yearbook started thirteen worthy of being celebrated,” said Mr. Healy. Mrs. Dickerson has high hopes for the future, ally enjoyed. “I’ve really liked the process months ago), Mr. Healy also enters the Saints Mr. Healy plans to focus more time on and we can all expect some great yearbooks of creating the yearbook and promoting the yearbook in an exposition at the Del Mar Fair counseling and teaching with his newfound in the years to come. Saints experience,” he said. every year. In fact, one of Mr. Healy’s favor- free time. He is also in the process of devel-

➤ Subs On Being a Green Saints Driver Continued from page 1 little the fact. Even Michael Cali ('13) Wallace teach him Honors Philosophy in the whose father is place of Mr. Vignol. a cop, ended up “Honestly, I thought the purpose of subs messing up and was to babysit the class in the teacher’s ab- running a red light sence. I was pleasantly surprised when while he still had Mr. Wallace got into the discussion and started his permit. “I was quoting Aquinas,” said Michael. driving on my This is further proof of the amount of way to a cast party preparation that goes into subbing. Just be- and, because I was cause they do not have to grade papers does looking for the not mean it is an easy job. Even one day of street sign, I ran teaching an unfamiliar class can take a toll on the light.” the sub. 3. Learn how Whether the subs are here for one class a to park. When you week or everyday, they put forth an amazing get out of the car, amount of effort into their work. Though they and you’re about might sometimes go unmentioned, their con- 3 feet away from tributions are not unnoticed. All the subs say the curb, you don’t that they wouldn’t change anything about the look cool. Just system because it gives them an opportunity to try again. I used interact with the students. to have trouble “There isn’t really a sense of competition Joseph Barnes ('13) realizes he parked the wrong way. Not knowing how to drive in reverse, he calls for help. with curb park- because we all respect each other, and there’s . Photo Credit: Jason Mapa ing. Most of the always plenty of work available,” said Coach By Evan Suda ('13) run the stop sign. Alexander White ('11) de- time, I ended up Downey with a laugh. SPORTS AND scribed being followed by a cop car for a quite too far away from the curb. So my dad made Without the subs, Saints would not be the ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR a while because he “may or may not have me practice parking his truck on the curb out- same. The next time you have a sub, remem- One of the perks of being in high school rolled through a stop sign.” And Alex consid- side our house. After a few tries, I was park- ber to give them a warm welcome and thank (apart from endless hours of homework) is ers himself a great driver. Just take a field trip ing like a stunt driver. them for their contributions. getting your driver’s license. And it seems down to the corner of Nutmeg and 32nd and 4. If the speed limit is 65 and your speed- like it has become something of a rite of pas- virtually every car that pulls out of the un- ometer says 90, you’re going too fast. Jerry sage between boyhood and manhood. If you derground parking structure performs the so Provencher ('13) knows all too well about were to take a walk around the neighborhood called “California stop.” It’s almost as though these problems. “I almost got in trouble with surrounding Saints, you would see an over- the stop sign is not even there. the ‘Fuzz’ when I was on the freeway. I was whelming number of dented bumpers, bro- 2. When the light turns yellow, slow down. trying to get to lax practice with my bros so I ken tail-lights and wheels with curb marks Don’t speed up. I realize there is always that was doing about eighty. Then I see this cop on them. You can find parked cars that are far split second when you are close enough to the up ahead and I have to slam on my breaks from parallel to the curb, cars that are far from light as it turns yellow that you could maybe so I’ll slow down. I was so scared. I think I the curb, and even cars that are actually ON just make it through the intersection before it might have peed little.” Andrew White, being TOP the curb. And hey, if you’re especially flashes red. Most of the time, however, you’re that he is still learning, says that he often finds lucky, you might even narrowly avoid be- not lucky enough to get that exact second. himself slowing down whenever he goes to ing hit by a car. New drivers are everywhere New drivers struggle with this the most. I make a lane change on the freeway. So just to Mr. Wallace refused to be an impaled at Saints. Here are a couple of tips that have still have times where the light changes and be safe, I recommend that whatever the speed olive head, so we'll dignify him with his developed from accidents or near accidents I think to myself, “You should have stopped, limit is, follow it. image here. from students around Saints. Evan. You just ran a red light.” Andrew White These four very basic tips should help 1. When the sign says stop, just stop. It ('13), having only received his permit recent- with the some of the most common problems “ I love being a part of the Saints com- really isn’t that hard. It’s simple really. Even ly, has also had a similar experience. He re- with new drivers. So to you all you new and munity and I have always felt extremely if there are no cars around you, there is still peated the incident by simple saying “I ran a up-coming drivers out there, congratulations welcomed and at home here. I hope to always that slight chance that something will red light once.” Luckily though, he knows he on your new found freedom, but please use happen or a super stealth cop will see you did wrong and admits it without trying to be- it wisely and try to keep others out of danger. see you all soon! ” May-June 2011 CAMPUS LIFE Page 3 Saintsman of the Issue: Paul Williams By Esteban Blanco ('14)* Esteban Blanco: So, you’d describe yourself SPECIAL CORRESPONDANT as an egotist; is that correct? Because I’m With the overnight experiment (dubbed writing that down... operation “frosh slosh”) behind me, I have been promoted to Senior Paul Williams Paul Williams: No, I feel like I’m down to Correspondent. I wanted to get into his earth. head—live his life a while. I tracked down his every move, from his daily trips to EB: Oh, so it’s all about how you feel, how the hair-care emporium to his late nights you’re down to earth. Let me guess, that moonlighting with a Randy Newman tribute earth revolves around... band at the local Super8 motel lobby. For a month, we were like cat-and-mouse, PW: Why did I agree to do this… mongoose-and-cobra. He was the Seinfeld to (Awkward pause) my Newman. This gave me the keen introspection into EB: Moving on, you’re known for being a the mind of Paul Williams, and I intend to jack-of-all-trades of sorts, for instance, you tell-all in what follows, with Paul's take on play trombone in the regular and jazz band, the subject. you’re a frequent lead in the school plays, you were an editor on this newspaper, and Esteban Blanco: So who is Paul Williams— you’re pretty strong academically. Which of what makes him tick? Some people say it’s the these was your biggest mistake? hair, others accuse that there’s a man behind the curtain that no one sees. Who’s the man, PW: I’d say they were all fairly equal… Paul? EB: Equal mistakes? Because my answer Paul Williams: I’m really just a normal would be newspaper, I mean, they work person, there’s no man. us to the bone, they yell at us and send us threatening emails every day, and we can’t Esteban Blanco: Well, there must be a man, even unionize. I swear, in another three years you know, those voices in your head that tell I’m gettin’ out of this place. Are you feelin’ me you to do things that you really know you here? shouldn’t and you can’t get rid of them and you tell them to stop but they don’t go away. PW: I’m not feeling you, I mean, I had a Who’s the man Paul?! great experience on newspaper for the last four years, and I felt the sum of all of our Paul Williams: You know, I really don’t work, despite all the consternation… know what you’re talking about. I’m just a regular guy—sure I have some talents: music, EB: Despite all the what? drama, writing, comedy—but underneath it all I’m just your average Saintsman. PW: Despite all the consternation. * Not a pseudonym for Michael Ebeling. EB: Well, the meetings are pretty long, I SEE Paul Williams, pg. 8 The Movies We Watch in Class Chaplain's

By David Lloyd ('12) ones are the most popular? In the Spanish de- there are a slew of other films, documentaries, Corner STAFF WRITER partment, Destinos dominates the classroom, and clips shown in Saints’ religion, English, By Fr. Bob Gavotto, O.S.A the dramatic tale of Raquel Rodriguez’s search and science classes, as well as my personal fa- CORRESPONDANT There are a lot of things that one for Rosario, the lost love of Don Fernando, and vorite, Jesus Christ Superstar, in Guitar Perfor- can expect when walking into a classroom at her trip around the Spanish-speaking world. A mance with the Maestro. Saints: the quiz you forgot to study for, kids very close second comes from Mr.Sipper’s AP But is all the time that we spend watching Marvel at Yourself waiting around for class to start, or maybe World class with Red Dawn, a Cold War era the Romans conquer everyone in World His- even the smiling face and rockin’ music of Mr. film about a pack of hardy young American tory or is learning about the miracle of life in Do you want to be viewed as selfish, Haggerty. The best of all, however, is when the teenagers resisting the occupation of Soviet health well spent? The consensus seems to be lazy, and hedonistic? Well, unfortunately, lights are off and the screen is down, because and Nicaraguan (how?) forces in Colorado. yes. those who take time for leisure are more then it can only be time for one thing: a movie, Aside from being totally manly and having “Movies are another way to learn the mate- often than not viewed as such. They waste or, in other words, two hours of napping and Charlie Sheen, Red Dawn boasts the almighty rial covered in class,” says Alex Swider (‘12). their time; they should be working! nothingness. Movies, however, can be a tricky Carnage Counter, a glorious platinum box at “Yeah,” agrees Bryan Tarantino As a matter of fact, enjoying leisure beast, because there’s a big difference between the bottom of the screen that keeps an annotat- (’12),”they’re a good visual representation pursuits is as important for our mental watching Red Dawn in AP World History and ed and organized record of all acts of winning of what we’re studying instead of just a ton and spiritual health as the ability to work some documentary about the life of plants in and awesomeness for the ease of students tak- well. Do you know that psychologists rec- bio. ing notes. Aside from these two heavy hitters, SEE Saints Cinema, pg. 8 ommend that we set aside daily or almost Over the course of my daily a few hours during which we can years at Saints, it seems that relax and enjoy ourselves? They describe some classes are more liberal leisure time as unobligated time which can with the projector than oth- be spent anyway one wishes. ers, and this seems to be the St. Augustine in his masterful work, case not only with individual The City of God, makes a distinction be- teachers but different sub- tween “otium” – holy leisure, and “nego- jects as well. On the whole, tium” - busyness, work, and he makes a history classes tend to show claim for both. Leisure time can be spent more videos and movies for alone or with another, thinking, reading, a number of reasons: there’s listening to or playing music, writing, more material available on walking, painting, praying (if this is not the subjects covered, movies too much work!), but not sleeping (not a tend to help support class- leisure time activity!). work, and who doesn’t like This summertime is a good time to to hear the awesome voice practice, to build up the habit of taking lei- of the History Channel nar- sure time, while still making sure we get to rator? Having taken my fair Mass on Sundays and take those daily ten share of history courses, I minutes of quiet prayer with God. Each can definitely back this up, as and every day! Here, again, St. Augustine I’ve probably watched more gives a great insight: “Men go to gape at clips, videos, and movies in mountain peaks, at the boundless tides of AP World and APUSH (A.P. the sea, the broad sweep of rivers, the en- U.S. History) than in every circling ocean and the motions of the stars; other class combined. and yet they leave themselves unnoticed; This said, what are some they do not marvel at themselves.” (Con- of these fine feature films fessions, X,8,15) shown in Saints classrooms The movie Red Dawn captures Cold War sentiment during the 1980's—and Charlie Sheen across the campus and which (middle) carrying a rifle! Oh, the horror!Photo (and Photoshop) credit: Jason Mapa Have a great summer! Page 4 COLLEGE MAP May-June 2011 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2011!

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Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey Adolfo Gonzalez-Rubio Alvaro Holguin Gabriel Moreno Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo Tobias Valdez Page 6 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT May-June 2011 Saints Spring Sports Are Super Stellar By Robert Baughman ('13) Medina ('11) followed by an equally great STAFF WRITER pitching lineup led by Taylor Ahearn, Nick Ruppert, and Michael Coyne. If the team Every year when spring rolls goes into the CIF games strong they will have around, chaos strikes the Saints campus. Se- a good shot at the championship title. niors prepare to graduate, both teachers and The swim team took the competi- students are cram for finals, while extracurric- tion to a new level this year, by shatter- ular activities remain in full swing, especially ing school records and sending a stellar sports. In fact, more than half of the students lineup to CIF and City Finals. Coached at Saints participate in one of the seven spring by Mr. Manley and captained by Brian sports. That’s right, Saints has teams for a Maloy ('11), the Saints swim team placed 4th whopping 7 spring sports as opposed to only at City Finals and 6th at CIF finals. Saints fin- two sports during the fall. It isn’t just the wide ished up the season with a record of 7 wins variety of sports that makes the athletic pro- and 2 losses, 3 all-city times, and a new school gram at Saints great, it’s the fact that Saintsmen record in the 200 IM by Mario Sutka ('12). can excel in any or all of the sports they play Swimmers Cole Christy ('12), Derek Snyder in one way or another. In fact, Saintsmen have ('11), Brian Maloy, and Mario Sutka won all- done so well in recent years that the school has city in the 400 freestyle relay, and Maloy won attained a championship banner every year all-city in the 50 freestyle. The team put spe- since 1995. cial emphasis on building “athletes of charac- Baseball performed exceptionally well ter” this season, which calls back to the core Shot putters Eddie Medrano ('12) and Gaviin Quigley ('13). this season. Coached by the former pro base- values of “Unitas, Veritas, and Caritas” that because both team matches and individual players and Mr. Ranney are still working for a CIF ball player Mr. Craig da Luz, they earned the the school was founded upon. matches are played for league and CIF. championship. Coach Ranney observed, “We’re title, Eastern League Champs. They currently Saints has had a strong golf team for The team is led by Chris Derr ('11), Jose behind and need to make up ground if we’re going hold a great record of 20 wins and 8 losses many years now with multiple CIF and league Favela ('12), and golfing prodigy Wally to win. It’s possible but our players have to step it and a league record of 10 wins and 2 losses. championships and even a state champion- Gonzalez ('11). Coach Ranney noted that up a notch.” Saints baseball is looking to take their success ship banner. The golf team is coached by Mr. the Saints team is a very strong one, and “This year was a rebuilding year for even farther with their upcoming CIF games. Ranney, and it finished up the year with a for- many of its players would be starters on al- Saints,” said tennis coach Mr. Isaak. The team They have a great pitching lineup led by Evan midable record of 17 wins, 3 losses, and one most any other team in the county. The golf lost six of their seniors this year, and the team is Crower ('11), Kiko Garcia ('14), and Kiki tie. Golf is unlike other sports in its structure team is currently 3rd in CIF Division II and a very young one. The squad ended up 6th in CIF is playing in a very strong league. Both the division III and ended the season with a record of 8 wins and 13 losses. In tennis, how- Visit DriversEd.com and enter discount* code CAHS3 ever, the record does not do the team justice. Mr. Isaak said, “If I wanted, during the online payment process. I could’ve scheduled easy games for SEE Sping Sports, pg. 8 ➤ CIF Volleyball Continued from page 1 ever, their improvement did not occur over night. Daily practices and workout regiments built the discipline necessary to win the CIF title. In addition, Coach Hecht constantly drilled his motto into his players. If one were to go into the gym and watch the practice, you would see Coach yelling, “Believe in yourselves and one another!” while the team ran. The purpose of Saints athletics, according to Mr. Hecht, is not only to develop outstanding players, but to develop disciplined young men who are capable in perform- ing in a high-stress environment. 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Saints would not have been able to achieve a record of 24 wins and 9 losses without the constant backing of the Saints community. This year’s team was exceptional, captain by four experienced players who never failed to lead their team by example. Saints will lose numerous players as the seniors graduate, but their success will always be commemorated by the banner hanging in the gym. As younger players step up, Coach Hecht looks forward with towards another great season for Saints vol-

Want a fast, easy way to fundraise for your class? Earn a 25% commission and save your friends 15% off drivers ed. Visit www.DriversEd.com/Associate-Programs. leyball and encourages all Saints- *Discount for online drivers ed class only. H_BW_8.5x11_F5 © 2009 DriversEd.com men to support the team. May-June 2011 VIEWPOINTS Page 7 Trouble at the Courts By Neil Rens ('12) of charter schools, they are still public schools. THE AUGUSTINIAN CAMPUS LIFE EDITOR Therefore, CIF (California Interscholastic Fed- eration) and the school district are required to Mr. Vladimir Bachynsky For over sixty years, the Saints provide athletic facilities if a school requires Moderator tennis team has been challenged on them. With the growing number of charter Neil Rens Alec Payne the court by teams from the toughest league schools, the Frontier League needs their own Campus Life Editor Managing Editor in Southern California. Now, a group of infant courts on which to compete. On May 16, Jason Mapa charter schools challenges the teams right to the Balboa Tennis Club held a board meet- Editor-in-Chief play. Over the past years, a group of charter ing where they discussed high school use of schools have organized the Frontier League. the courts. After fervent presentations from Evan Suda Thomas Davies This coalition of new teams wants to utilize Coaches Ruben, Stevenson, and Isaak, as Sports & Entertainment Editor Viewpoints Editor the Balboa Tennis Club as their home field well as a presentation by Andrew Vazquez, where they can play all of their matches. Yet, the board decided to urge the Frontier League Saints has played there for over sixty years and to find other courts. Meanwhile, brand new OLP for over fifty. In fact, Saints was already courts lie unused at high schools like Lincoln. at Morley Field when the Balboa Tennis Club The board comprises a group of twelve indi- took over the courts in 1966. The Frontier viduals who preside over the courts. One of League seeks to share the courts with Saints them is the Gompers tennis team coach, who so that both teams can reap the benefits of the belongs to the Frontier League. If the Frontier pristine and numerous courts at Morley Field. League was to usurp Saints and gain the rights However, the club has over two thousand to playing at Morley, the team would have no members and only twenty-seven courts. The convenient place to play, if any at all. Most facilities can only accommodate one team, so high schools use their courts and locations like one party must leave Morley. Barnes are already fully booked. Unlike the On Tuesday May 20, Saints met the High public high schools, CIF and the district have Tech High tennis team at Morley Field for the no obligation to provide Saints with courts, opening playoff in the CIF Championship. making it essential that Saints remains at Mor- With over fifty fans in attendance, Saints van- ley. quished the fledgling High Tech High team Aside from daily practices during the 14-4. For some perspective, the Saints varsity Spring, the Saints team partakes in a variety squad has a record of seven wins and twelve of team building exercises year-round. During losses. Meanwhile, High Tech’s league record intercession, Saints hosted two teaching days is 12-0. Within the Frontier League, High Tech where they invited inter-city schools including High is undefeated and the Saints team easily St. Patrick’s and Holy Family to an afternoon defeated them. Not only has Saints played at at Morley. Athletes from both JV and Varsity Morley significantly longer, but they represent ran drills and games, teaching the kids some a stronger, more established program that is of the fundamentals of tennis. In addition to more competitive with top tennis teams like reaching out to the community, Saints coaches Cathedral and La Jolla. Seniors John Eebling (forefront) and Jake Gilbert ready for battle at the nets. Although the Frontier League is a group SEE Tennis, pg. 8 Pokemon: Animal Cruelty? A Better Way ever was. Pokémon, in the mind of many to Celebrate teenagers, is no longer just a weird game that only “those weird kids that like anime” play. Bin Laden's Portions of the Saints campus have come to foster the incessantly repeating, tinny 8-bit Demise music, but why? By Nathan Penick ('12) Its resurgence is due in part to what I STAFF WRITER think is a “mid-adolescence crisis”. Most of us are just on the verge of having to be- On May 2nd, 11:35 EDT, President come mature adults in college (like that’ll Obama confirmed the circulating rumors: happen), so we revert back to our nostalgic after 10 years on the run, Osama Bin Lad- roots. Also, Pokémon is just an awesomely en is finally dead. Throngs of people in the addictive game that has an incredible replay Capitol and on Ground Zero broke out into value. It’s like a watered-down version of celebration. Cries of “we got him” rang World of Warcraft, and was most people’s out as people waved flags and shouted into first introduction to role-playing games. the dark sky. News of Bin Laden’s death The player also feels a personal connection has inspired renewed waves of patrio- to their Pokémon because the player can tism—anyone driving east on the I-8 prob- raise, evolve, and work through tough situa- ably has noticed the three Barona Casino tions with them (great substitutes for real life billboards which read “USA, USA, and friends). USA.” Pokémon may seem like it is geared to- Tales of Navy SEALs swooping into wards the children of America, but it is ac- the notorious terrorist’s compound abound- tually the opposite in Japan. While it is true ed, causing many Americans to celebrate. that the anime is for younger audiences, the Although it is all well and good to feel Alec Payne ('12) 10-year-old who is sent out into the wild to do games are marketed to an older audience in relieved and victorious, is reveling in Bin MANAGING EDITOR the work of a professor who enjoys enslaving Japan. There is a “cuteness” culture factor for Laden’s death an appropriate response? A Pokémon. Ironically, this world renowned Japanese products that many Americans mis- feeling of animosity towards Bin Laden In the 60s, it was the Barbie professor only owns 3 Pokémon, while in the interpret to mean that the product is for chil- is understandable. After all, the anger of doll; For the 70s, it was GI Joe; For the 80s, it course of a week, you can obtain all different dren. This phenomenon may also be contrib- Americans has been stewing for ten years. was the Rubik’s cube. Every decade has had species. The Pokémon he captures (in small uting to the seeming rise in teens and young Despite this, it seems to me that our time its own popular games, and for the 1990s and capsules called PokéBalls) are essentially adults “childishly” playing Pokémon. To the would be better spent honoring those who 2000s, it was Pokémon. Usually played on mutant versions of real animals. He beats gamers, playing Pokémon is not restricted to died as a result of this harbinger of terror. the Gameboy, Pokémon was probably the up his selected few animals in order to make being just an adolescent activity, yet to others We should recognize how far we’ve most widespread game for those who grew them tougher and imprisons all of the other it seems that way. come since that fateful day in September. up in the 90s. The Gameboy adaptation of ones in a box. Your character goes on to crush Pokémaniacs have become increasingly Terrorism is not a man, a religion, or even Pokémon was all the rage for kids in the the dreams of his rival, an orphan, break into widespread over the last decade, except now an ideology. Terrorism is a method of 1990s and early 2000s. Many a first grader secret crime boss headquarters, and destroy they have matured and many are in or getting control—a form of manipulation that sub- traded and battled with the cards or tuned in the hopes of every hapless adult on his way ready to go to college. Sure, many people verts its targets on a mental level. Fear, every Saturday for a new episode of the an- to becoming the best trainer in the world—all play these somewhat juvenile games for the or terror, is the means by which this sys- ime. Now, these kids have grown up and are in about a week or so of play time. Consid- nostalgia, but the games really are a ton of tem of coercion affects its ends. In that teenagers, yet Pokémon is still going strong. ering that some parents ban Harry Potter for fun, no matter how subtly malicious the sto- sense, we have dealt a significant blow to Although Pokémon’s popularity dwindled in witchcraft, I’m surprised that Pokémon isn’t ryline is. So don’t be ashamed, Poké-addicts; terrorism’s hold over us. The demise of the middle of the last decade, the latest re- illegal for its representation of animal cruelty go “catch ‘em all!” Just make sure you don’t Bin Laden has given Americans courage lease of the new games (Pokémon Black and and slavery. try to Weedle more money out of your par- and a sense of accomplishment. Yet de- White) has once again sparked that nostalgic In truth, this game is widely portrayed as ents if you’re Seaking Pokémon merchandise spite the fact that we have come a long joy that many high school students remem- being very childish. However, Pokémon has because they won’t be able to relate to your way, we need to realize how far we still ber. stayed with the current generation of teen- generation’s obsession with this long-lasting have to go. Osama Bin Laden’s death is For the uninitiated, the games are about a agers and currently is as popular today as it fad. SEE American Heroes, pg. 8 Page 8 ET CETERA May-June 2011

adriel from Lord of the Rings, Mr. Weber says of the class, “History became legend. Legend became myth.” There are even rumors that Letters to classic works of cinema will be watched such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Also taught will be a class on Science Fiction and the Editor Fantasy. This class will cover how the genre There were two Saintsmen who each told developed and evolved and how it portrays us they would write a letter to the editor re- the human condition. The mythology class is garding our last issue, and here they are: of particular interest to Mr. Weber, who says that, “Students do not get enough mythology and that this class will help them in their college literature classes.” Mr. Coffey’s class will cover Modern Catholic Literature. Students will examine authors from the 20th century onwards and several of their works. Mr. Coffey says that this class will be very interesting because Catholic authors have a distinct style of writing. Throughout the world, Catholics have often been seen as outcasts due to their differing We at The Augustinian thank you for your beliefs or status as immigrants. Many of these letters. There is an ancient Latin saying that books recount the struggles of Catholics. Mr. goes Qui tacet consentire videtur (He who Coffey enjoys Catholic Literature not because is silent seems to consent). St. Thomas More Catholics wrote it, but rather because they con- Mr. Weber demonstrates what will happen to students who fail his upcoming used the old Roman axiom to defend himself tain Catholic ideas such as the outsiders’ view, Arthurian Legend class. Photo Credit: Jason Mapa when he was accused of opposing King Henry Sacramental imagery, and Christ-like figures. VIII's Act of Supremacy. Therefore, since you ➤ New English Classes Although the books do not require knowl- pared to make ethical decisions.” Through the have not written anything, we assume that you Continued from page 6 edge of Catholicism, Catholics find much class, students will realize that war is a natu- approve of the articles in our esteemed news- more meaning in the books. If you are wor- comprises World War I to the present. Unlike ral reaction and that there is always an option paper. We thank you, and we agree that The ried that this will be like other religion classes other history classes that examine causes and besides violence. With Ms. MacVay’s passion Augustinian delivers quality articles and anly- and fear a heavy emphasis on philosophy and effects, Ms. MacVay’s focuses on the perspec- for these topics and the unique approach to his- sis. And if you were to ask us whether we think theology, Mr. Coffey assures that the class is, tives of different people like soldiers, those on tory, these classes promise to be interesting and those who promise us letters to the editor but “Completely literature and will use theology the home front, and authors who were corre- enticing. then don't deliver are a tad flaky, well...we'll and philosophy to discuss the books, but the spondents during the wars. In addition to the While the other classes examine history, just remain silent on the matter. class on war, she will offer one on the Holo- Mr. Weber’s courses seek an understanding of books will be primarily discussed as works of mythology and the Arthurian Legend. The my- art.” Mr. Coffey has a unique insight into this caust as seen through literature. Ms. MacVay ➤ says, “The death of the Holocaust victims is thology course will cover a myriad of myths literature from his classes at the University of Saints Cinema important but in this class the focus will be on ranging from Norse to Ancient Middle Eastern Fordham. Continued from page 3 the unsung heroes and all the people that as- to Native American. This class also details the Most of these classes will be available next of book work.” This is true. What’s better? sisted those afflicted by the Holocaust.” For influence of mythology on culture, myth, and year. However, Ms. MacVay says that it is pos- Talking about the struggles of immigrants, or example, there were Danish Fishermen that language. For those of you that have had the sible that her classes will not be available in watching El Norte and witnessing their hard- rescued around 7,000 people. This topic is pleasure of taking Honors English with Mr. the coming year because students had already ships first hand (ok, make-believe first-hand)? of interest to Ms. MacVay as she is a Fellow Weber, the class on Arthurian Legend will ex- organized their schedules. Hopefully the stu- Through the visual medium, we are able to put with the Holocaust Museum and she wants to pand on the material learned during the early dents who wish to take this class will be able words to faces and arguments to almost real pass on the untold stories. She hopes that un- part of this course. The new class will teach to plan their schedule and take it in two years. situations; they allow us to see persecution, fair treatment of others will not happen again who the historical Arthur was, how the legend For all lovers of literature, this is a fantastic and debate, warfare, and current events in three di- in times of crisis. The class aims to “Teach the developed, and how the Arthurian Legend is unique opportunity that is not appreciated by mensions, not just the black and white on the leaders of tomorrow so that they will be pre- present in all kinds of literature. Quoting Gal- many other schools. page.

➤ ➤ Spring Sports Paul Williams would you respond to these claims? Continued from page 6 Senior Superlatives Continued from page 3 PW: I don’t know of anyone who’s actually usually use the bathroom before though. said that. I actually won the Director’s award the whole year, but what’s the point of that?” (Editor's picks) (Awkward Pause) from Mr. Bernens. For example, during their season, the Saints So, I heard your favorite actor is Gary Busey, tennis team played a hyped-up game against The Senior that is most likely to... could you please exponentiate on this? EB: So you’re a good director in the undefeated High Tech High (14-0). Saints performances. went in and, to the opponent’s astonishment, PW: Actually, my favorite actor, well one crushed them with a final score of 14-4. The Become a stand-up of my favorites is Dick Van Dyke, and I had PW: No, I’ve been the lead in everything team was led this year by Luis Miranda ('13) comic: the pleasure of meeting him actually at a from Oklahoma to Bye Bye Birdie and who, “played well and didn’t give up.” This Brody Leonard production of Mary Poppins. supporting roles for Charlie Brown and was a young team, and Coach Isaak hopes to Hairspray. take what they have learned this year and use it EB: Well that’s mildly interesting, you know, I next year. met the lead from JAG a few years ago. Well, EB: But the director’s award should be for St. Augustine High School has a long and I’m not sure it was him and I really just saw the best…never mind…is there anything cherished tradition of not only succeeding in Become a teacher him in the crowd but he was there, I gave him you’d like to add about yourself that people sports but also succeeding on the basis of the at Saints: a little head nod. don’t know? school’s core values. This year was a great one Julian Garcia (Awkward Pause) for spring sports and kept in the winning tradi- What’s your favorite TV show? PW: Well I’d just like to say that I— tion established 90 years ago. ➤ PW: I’m a big 30 Rock guy, and I expect big EB: Sorry, we’re out of time. Tennis Become President of things for this new series, Community, but Continued from page 1 the United States: my favorite show right now has to be Curb offer free lessons to anyone at Saints playing Michael Ebeling Your Enthusiasm with the comedy of Larry Paul’s a truly interesting fellow. Not only or aspiring to play on the team. Coaches Ru- David. can he tell you who starred in a movie from ben and Marcos Carriedos went to college on 1947 that only the actors in it remember, but tennis scholarships and Marcos played with EB: Yeah, have you ever seen the show, he can also sing, act, and play a multitude of Arthur Ash. Now, the two volunteer their time Glee? It’s a fairly high concept dramatic instruments from the banjo to the trombone. five days a week throughout the year to help Become a soap tragedy about high school life. His impersonations are also many, from the improve the Saints team. Their dedication opera star: well known Chief to Robert De Niro and the lends credence to the long, proud history of Paul Williams PW: I’m not a fan, sorry. ever-present Gary Busey. But underneath it Saints tennis. all he’s also a nice guy, someone who’ll cheer The tennis team demonstrates Saints val- EB: Some critics, if I could quote a few you up. So, chances are someday you’ll see ues both on and off the court. Their average dozen, have called your acting career: “Less that hair that’s eternally evaded dress codes on GPA (for Varsity) is the highest in the league at Become a member legitimate than a Schwarzenegger kid. How the silver screen. 3.95 and in four of the past six years, the team of a traveling has included either the salutatorian or valedic- Russian circus torian. Unfortunately, the Frontier League’s (with bear): ➤ plans threaten the existence of the Saints ten- M.J. McKinley American Heroes opportunity to remember those who have nis program. Without the courts at Morley, Continued from page 7 served, those who have fought, and those Saints would have no place to play locally, and indeed a significant milestone, but it is who have died. We thank those who have possibly no courts at all. As the team finishes Become James Bond's not the end. We should celebrate the he- given the ultimate sacrifice. And let us another strong season, they must focus on archnemesis: roes, not the villains, and honor those who remember those who in this hour are in the possibilities for next year. Make sure you Jorge Garcia have been affected by the global war on the fight and keep our enemies awake at come out and support the team next year, or (projected appearance terror. We should take this victory as an night. there might not be a team in the future. in 30 years)