THE SENTINEL Marist High School

Volume 49, Issue 5 4200 west 115th street, chicago, il 60655 MARCH 7, 2013 Church awaits new leader after Pope resigns

with other religions, started by Pope Ryan McManus John XXIII during the Second Vatican Sentinel Council in 1962. “Ecumenical works continued by Benedict XVI, if continued by the next Following the death of Pope John pope, would lead to a more peaceful Paul II in 2005, the College of Cardinals world for us all,” said Marist Brother locked themselves in the Sistine Chapel Rich Greiner. at the Vatican to begin the process of Following the resignation of selecting a new pope. On April 24, Benedict XVI, the College of Cardinals Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany immediately began preparations for the was elevated to the throne of St. Peter, next conclave. Only Cardinals under the taking the name Pope Benedict XVI. age of 80 are permitted to participate, Last month, the Pontiff announced which means that Chicago Archbishop that he would resign on Feb. 28, stating Cardinal , who is 76, will that ill health and advanced age would attend. prevent him from further carrying out his The Cardinals will be required to duties. remain locked in the Sistene Chapel until This is the first time a pope has a new Pope is elected by a two-thirds resigned since 1415, when Pope Gregory majority. Technically, any baptized XII stepped down in order to resolve a Catholic can be elected, but there has conflict that saw three different men not been a non-Cardinal elected in the claiming to be the leader of the Catholic history of the papacy. Church. No one is allowed in or out of the Following the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI on Feb. 28, the College of Pope Benedict XVI resigns from a Sistene Chapel during the conclave, Cardinals are preparing for the next conclave, in which they will elect a papacy focused on a return to traditional and the only means of communication successor. The Pontiff cited advanced age and declining health as factors Church values. He brought back classical with the outside world is through smoke in his decision to step down. attires that had not been worn by popes signals through a chimney. in decades and attempted to reunite the Black smoke signals a failure to reach young Catholics. While Benedict XVI The Chicago Sun-Times quoted Church through an artistic movement. a two-thirds majority following a vote. joined Twitter in order to reach out to the Cardinal George as saying that it is even Perhaps the most familiar change White smoke signals that the Cardinals younger generation, many feel the new possible that an American will be named brought about by Benedict XVI is the are prepared to emerge to introduce the Pope will need to do much more. for the first time. translation of the Mass into a more literal new pope. “If young people feel a connection If the conclave goes smoothly, the translation from the Latin origins. According to many Church observers, with the pope, they will be more inclined Cardinals should make the traditional Benedict XVI also continued the a major criterion for selecting the next to follow his lead,” said religion teacher Latin announcement ‘Habemus Papam’ ecumenism, or attempt to make peace pope will be how well he connects with Mr. Vincent Caramele. (we have a pope) before Holy Week.

College night Spring musical is tonight set to open

Katie Morgan Kate Stapleton Sentinel Sentinel

The RedHawk Theatre Guild is in College night takes place at Marist the final days of rehearsal for the spring this evening from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and is musical “The Wiz,” a modern and open to all students. urbanized retelling of the “The Wizard This year, over 150 colleges from of Oz.” across the nation will be represented Performances are scheduled for at college night, including the schools Mar. 14-16 in the Red and White gym. most chosen by Marist graduates. Tickets, sold only at the door, are $5 for These include five public universities: photo courtesy of Chris Lesher students and children, $8 for adults. State University, the University Mrs. Erin Vail and Mrs. Erin Kelly are of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the co-directors for the show and double cast University of Iowa, Purdue University Pro-Life Club marches in D.C. the major roles. Starring as Dorothy are and the University of Illinois at Chicago. junior Lauren O’Neil and senior Jessica The top private universities attended Kaitlin Kenny Levine. The scarecrow will be played by Marist alumni are Marquette Sentinel by senior John McCabe and freshman University, St. Xavier University, De Ben Barry. Paul University, Loyola University and St. Ambrose University, all five of which Members of the Pro-Life Club, accompanied by teachers Mrs. Coy, “The Wiz” will also be represented. Mr. Lesher and Mr. Piwowarski, left for Washington D.C. on Jan. 23 to March 14, 15 and 16 @7:30 p.m. “College night is always well attended, participate in the national March for Life. In spite of the freezing cold March 16 matinee @ 1:30 p.m. and students learn about majors, temperature, over a half million people participated in this year’s march at Red and White gymnasium scholarship opportunities, visiting days, the National Mall. First established 40 years ago, the annual event allows $5 students//$8 adults and much more,” said senior guidance pro-life supporters to rally against abortion. “It was an amazing experience to meet hundreds of teens from the counselor Mrs. Kim Myers. Senior Elijah Anderson will play the Archdiocese of Chicago who shared the same beliefs and appreciation This night will give students the chance Tin Man, senior Mark Wirtz will play the for life,” said senior Danielle Borisy. “It was a blast and a very memorable to meet admission representatives from Lion and senior Lily Paterno will play experience. I am very glad I went.” the colleges and ask them questions. the Wicked Witch of the West, Evilene. While in Washington, the Pro-Life Club members also visited Arlington These same representatives will be “Being in the show has been fantastic,” National Cemetery, The Holocaust Museum, the Botanical Gardens, reading the students’ applications. Barry said. “It’s great to be able to work the Basilica at Catholic University, and the White House, and toured Meeting the representatives in advance with a bunch of really talented students neighboring Georgetown. can give students a useful contact in and have a good time putting on a show.” The club meets every Tuesday after school in room 102, and always the school they want to attend and help “Audiences will like the show because welcomes new members. This spring they will hold a baby bottle fundraiser make the college application process less The Wiz is unique. It’s upbeat, fun, and at school to collect money for young mothers at local women’s shelters. intimidating. tells a great story,” he said.

PAGE TWO NEWS MARCH 7, 2013 Peer leaders assist teachers

Clare Jorgensen Junior Morgan Weidman applied to be Sentinel a peer leader for next year. She believes that because she was in some Marcellin This year, an even greater focus has classes, she will understand and work been placed on the five Marist Marks and very well with the students. She picked the importance of service in the Marist English as her top class choice. community. Marist offers many service “Since I have moved up [to the opportunities outside of school, like academic level] because of the help of those done by the senior service students. the peer leaders, I want to give back Opportunities inside the school include to students in the Marcellin program the Peer Leadership program. because I can relate to them,” she said. About 15 years ago, the late Br. Vito Peer leaders earn 60% of their Aresto started the Peer Leadership grade based on their dedication and program. Inspired by the teachings of St. performance in the class. The other Marcellin Champagnat, who emphasized 40% is based on papers assigned at the that all children should be taught equally, seminars they have throughout the year. the program was created for seniors to Mr. Vincent Andiorio currently runs help out in the freshman, sophomore, the peer leadership program and leads and junior Marcellin classes. the seminars. A small group of seniors sit in the class “Our first priority is to get students photo by Clare Jorgensen and assist the teacher by leading small to understand the responsibilities and to groups, providing one-on-one assistance recognize that if [the seniors] are helping Mr. Andiorio leads a seminar for peer leaders in the ARC workroom. to students, or grading papers. the students, they must know the learning When registering for peer leadership, process,” Andiorio said. I am helping students overcome obstacles Freshman Marcellin student Shannon juniors place the classes in which they Senior Jim O’Malley is a peer leader that they face academically,” O’Malley Ferguson appreciates the work of the would like to participate in order of for study. This requires him to watch said. peer leaders in her classes as they helped preference from one to six. The options students as they work and provide help Andiorio believes that taking peer her to adjust to Marist. include math, science, English, social in a variety of subjects. leadership is beneficial for the Christian “They’ve helped me stick to my studies, study, and Spanish and students “[Peer Leadership] taught me patience, formation of the students, and will help studies and understand concepts better,” may not be placed in their first preference. and I get the reward of knowing that as they enter the workplace. Ferguson said.

Hollywood dreams come true for alum Chris Denham, ‘98 Katelyn Van Buskirk but as you enter the workforce, you discover that no one wants to hire an Marist alum Sentinel illiterate, tardy slacker who can’t tuck in Chris Denham, his shirt. pictured here with Marist alum Christopher Denham, director ‘98, has a enjoyed successful acting What made you want to pursue acting? Martin Scorsese, career, including roles in the films played a supporting “Charlie Wilson’s War” and “Shutter My dad did a lot of community theater Island.” Denham also won a Screen with the Beverly Theater Guild and the role in “Argo,” this Actors’ Guild Award this year for his now defunct Showcase Theater in Blue year’s Oscar choice role in the Academy Award winning film Island. I tagged along and started for Best Picture. “Argo,” directed by Ben Affleck. playing small roles. I remember taking it photo courtesy of Chris Denham In addition to film, Denham has very seriously, even as a little kid. At one worked in television, with supporting point, I wanted to lose 10 pounds to play roles on “Law and Order: SVU,” “Person Tiny Tim. I was very Method. What is the best and worst part about roles in the film] he made us stay in the of Interest,” and “Deception.” acting professionally? house on the set for two weeks without Denham shared his experiences in a What was life like at Marist in the cellphones or Internet, and we had to recent online interview with the Sentinel. ‘90s? The best part is working with new wear period clothing. It was crazy being people all the time. It never gets old. cut off from the world for that long. How did Marist help you prepare for a I went before they let girls in, so I The worst part is the 5 a.m. call times. Fortunately my wife was cool with it. career in acting? probably had an easier time paying Everyone thinks actors wake up at noon, attention. Marist was great because but we always start at the crack of dawn. Who would you most like to work Marist gave me a great academic they encouraged students to pursue their with? skill-set that prepared me for college and passion, even if you weren’t playing What was it like working with Ben professional life, as well as a great sense sports. Mrs. Cox and the drama/ Affleck on “Argo?” John C. Reilly is probably my favorite of discipline. Wearing a uniform every speech department really pushed me to actor. Despite our Marist/Brother Rice day, being punctual, being respectful-all take acting seriously. They let me take He’s a great collaborator and a really rivalry (Reilly went to Rice), I would love those things that seem stupid at the time, chances. smart guy. [To prepare the actors for our to work with the guy. PAGE THREE FEATURE MARCH 7, 2013 A day in the life of Representative Kelly Burke Jenna Doherty Serving as an Illinois State Sentinel The first discussion focused on same- Representative, Kelly Burke has been sex legislation. Two female partners in office since 2011 serving the 36th came in to testify, arguing their right district. to marry and citing the unfairness of Growing up, Burke was surrounded opportunities denied to them that straight by campaigns for friends and family. Her couples enjoy. For example, they cannot job consisted of putting up posters and benefit from each other’s health insurance handing out buttons, work that never had provided by their employers. In order to her sold into the entering the political be able to access these benefits a couple world for a profession. needs to be legally married, and a civil Burke’s political journey started union, legal in Illinois, does not provide in 2003 when she was elected to the for this. Evergreen Park Library Board. An avid A Lutheran pastor also spoke in favor patron of the library with her children, of legalizing same-sex marriage in her concern had always run high for Illinois. She said that she would like to programming and for the upkeep of the be able to marry her friends who are gay building. After hearing about a vacancy and that, even though she is a pastor, she on the board, Burke took matters into her still believes that these people should be own hands and knew she could get the married. job done and help turn the place around. Later, a woman spoke about gambling Burke’s motivation to run for public video games and how they should be office has always stemmed from a banned from bars and restaurants that concern for the safety of the people in are close to schools and churches. She her community. argued that gaming can lead to personal Burke describes the Evergreen Park financial ruin and is a bad influence for Library as a “cultural center” now, better photos courtesy of Barb Lowe children. equipped with technology, a place Both bills were approved by the where organizations can meet and the Morgan Weidman, Representative Burke and Jenna Doherty on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives. committee and moved on to the Illinois community can gather. . Senate. “I thought I did a good job, and if anything bigger came up, I would like to go in becoming fiscally responsible I give it a try,” Burke said. think the work that I and everybody else When the previous state representative on this budget committee has done in the announced he was retiring Burke decided last two years has really helped the state. she would run. Phone companies are occasionally “I really enjoy public policy and allowed to charge “phantom charges” to thinking through problems and trying to bills where certain scammers are allowed find solutions, so I think it was a good fit to take your information and say that you for my personality,” Burke said. authorized them to put on a third party On Feb. 5, junior Morgan Weidman charge. Although the charges are small, and I travelled to Springfield for the day nobody ever notices, but it happens to to shadow Representative Burke. millions and millions of people every Prior to going to Springfield, I met year. with Burke to learn more about her and We worked with the Attorney what her job is like. General’s office and filed a bill to stop these phone companies from putting on What is the hardest or most challenging third-party charges. We expected a huge part of your job? fight from phone companies but were able to negotiate a bill. Less than a week You disappoint people all the time. In later the two biggest phones companies in this budget climate, money is tight and the United States voluntarily suspended needs are increasing, but that doesn’t the practice everywhere nationwide. mean the need for money slows down either. Figuring out how to manage more What are some things that you regret Representative Burke explains House procedures. things with less money comes with great doing or wish you could do over? difficulty as does telling people no. A week after this interview, Weidman On Feb. 14, the Illinois Senate passed Early on, when I first entered office, and I went to Springfield, going first to the same-sex marriage bill, 34-21. What is the most rewarding part of your I think I would have approached certain Burke’s office. Her secretary then took The bill is currently under job? bills differently. If I had known what I us to the Capitol building where we consideration by the Illinois House of know now back then, maybe I would received a credentials to serve on the Representatives. When you can help people and pass have been more successful. floor of the House of Representatives If this law is passed in the House and legislation that helps people or when you as honorary pages in the 98th General signed by the Governor, who has signaled are able to help people work through a What would you say to young teenagers Assembly. his support, Illinois will be the 10th state, problem and get them to a solution, it is a who are hoping to enter the political Pages serve when the House or Senate in addition to the District of Columbia, to really rewarding experience. I also learn world and run for office? is in session and cater to the needs of legalize same-sex marriage. something new everyday, whether it’s the elected officials when asked. If a At the end of the day, I was able to through a conversation with somebody When you go to school, you don’t have representative pushes a button, a page learn a lot about our political world and or something I read that day. There is to study or major in political science, but runs over and gets whatever they ask for, was able to get an inside view of how photo courtesy of Chris Denham an opportunity to really expand your learn to be a good communicator and whether if it was a drink, a snack, or a things work and operate in the Illinois horizons with this job. learn to write and read. Get involved note that needed to be passed to another House and Senate. locally, whether it’s through school or in member. My respect has grown for the What are things that you are most proud your neighborhood and volunteer your After serving on the floor for about 20 politicians who make up our state’s laws of that you have done while in office? time. Try out student governments and minutes, Weidman and I took a tour of and regulations. political clubs where you will be able the Capitol building. Burke’s journey provides inspiration I am a member of the budget committee to meet people with the same interests, In the Senate chamber, Burke for all, especially young women who are and I believe I came into office at a and those relationships will later come introduced us to Senator Bill thinking of entering politics. Clearly, if good time, when people really started to full circle. Try to get an internship in Cunningham, and he was able to show all politicians followed Burke’s example, dissect our budget and look at every little government. You don’t get paid a lot but us how the process of going over bills in Illinois would be a better state. thing that our money was going towards. you learn a ton. the Senate worked. Before she was elected, Burke’s life Even though we still have a long way Cunningham and Burke then joined was just like everyone else’s, which to go in becoming fiscally responsible I Do you have any plans to run for higher us as we sat in on a Senate committee shows that with a little hard work and think the work that I and everybody else office in the future? meeting to hear testimony on proposed dedication, we can achieve anything we on this budget committee has done in the legislation, including video gambling put our minds to. last two years has really helped the state. No! I think my kids would kill me! and same-sex marriage. PAGE FOUR EDITORIALS MARCH 7, 2013 The What the pope gave up for Lent

sentinel Born in Germany 85 years ago, He has also reaffirmed the Church’s has stressed the importance of youth Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became position on denying women the participation, but that has not been Pope Benedict XVI on Apr. 24, 2005, opportunity to become priests. enough. following the death of Pope John Paul II. Pope Benedict XVI has also found Among former Catholics, 56% cite On Feb. 11, the Pontiff cited declining himself in the middle of scandal during the Church’s stance on homosexuality physical and mental strength among the his time at the Vatican. and 48% blame the prohibition on birth reasons for his decision to retire. These In 2010, the Church was dealing with control as their reasons for leaving. are sound and justified reasons, leaving numerous allegations of child abuse by It is evident that a more open-minded many Catholics hoping for a more priests, and reports surfaced that the pope Church could succeed at attracting young progressive successor. did not properly discipline guilty priests adults. A leader more in touch with Pope Benedict XVI has attempted he supervised while he was Cardinal. today’s society could prove extremely to involve himself in a number of An even greater controversy surfaced helpful. Young people are begging to be progressive movements during his in 2012 when several private letters listened to. A pope who listens is likely relatively short time on the throne of between Vatican officials were leaked to to enjoy a successful legacy. St. Peter. Dubbed “the Green Pope,” the public. The next pope will also have to he has encouraged efforts to attack the The letters revealed a clutter of reestablish order at the Vatican. If environmental problems faced by the corruption among members of the members of the Holy See are unable to world and has promoted the idea of Church hierarchy, exhibiting a broken live lives of virtue and righteousness, Clare Jorgensen “going green.” community filled with cliques, power- the people of the world will rightfully editor in chief As an advocate for a global economy struggles and greediness. challenge the Vatican’s moral authority. that keeps in mind the common good, While Pope Benedict XVI was not A pope willing to do what it takes to Morgan Weidman he has argued for universal health care. himself accused or found guilty of create an establishment of admirable and Benedict has also expressed his support wrongdoing, the leaked letters showed trustworthy members should have little Managing Editor for immigrants in the United States and his inability to influence the culture of problem reaffirming Catholics’ faith in their welfare. the Holy See (the Church government). and loyalty to the Church. Despite his involvement in such One can see potential for the next pope God willing, the Church will have a liberal and cutting-edge movements, to succeed where Benedict seemingly new leader by Holy Week. Shannon Allen Benedict is widely considered one of the failed-regaining the trust of Catholics If he is strong-willed, open-minded most conservative popes. and being able to relate to the youth of Emma Carruth and virtuous, Catholics may very well, He has spoken out against same-sex the world once again. at long last see the light at the end of the Zack Cody marriage, proclaiming that efforts to Young people are very important to the tunnel. Jenna Doherty pass marriage quality legislation poses future of the Church. With membership Caitlin Falsey “serious harm to peace and justice.” declining each year, Pope Benedict XVI Cyrus Hahn Kaitlin Kenny Kevin Maloney Students first, athletes second Ryan McManus Marist offers 28 sports programs for in class. Also, numerous studies have Junior tennis player Courtney Foggie Katie Morgan students to join. Students who choose shown that students who play musical said, “Working with your team, or other Taylor Novak to participate in sports face the challenge instruments are smarter and learn more people in sports and taking the same Kevin O’Shea of balancing the amount of time that easily, because music is the only activity classes with you is a good way to keep they dedicated to their teams and to their that develops every type of learning.” Kayley Rayl grades up. It’s okay to need help, so academics. According to Jing Wang, the Director don’t be afraid to go looking for it” jimmy smith For example, Keelah Washington, a of Institutional Research at California No matter what sport or what classes Katelyn Stapleton junior honors student and a member of State University, participation in a student takes, we need to remember the girls’ lacrosse team reports that she extracurricular programs helps students that the main focus at Marist is academic gets about eight hours of homework each persist in school and encourages them to achievement. As girls’ soccer coach Ms. night. Her lacrosse practices are about strive for graduation. Jen Germino said, “You are a student two hours a day and take a toll on her first, then an athlete.” homework, but she does not use that as There are multiple resources provided Brother Patrick an excuse. here to make it easier for students to soar Macnamara, F.m.S. Many student athletes agree that “It’s okay to need help, academically. The Academic Resource President and publisher playing a sport affects their academics, so don’t be afraid to go Center (ARC) is open every day after but whether the effect is positive or school for studying. Students can negative depends on the student. looking for it.” Mr. Larry Tucker also get tutoring here at school. Many Liam Gibbs, a junior who plays in the Principal teachers come early and stay late to work Marist High School Band and competes with students. with the math team said, “ Being on the If players are struggling with Mr. John J. Gonczy, CJE It is the student’s responsibility to use math team gives me good practice and academics, they need to get help right every opportunity for what it is worth. faculty adviser allows me to learn tricks to help me away.

What losing really means The Sentinel is the official student publication of Marist High School, Chicago, published monthly Many athletes dream of one day August through May by the students of Marist High There are life lessons to be learned Those who see the positive in losing School. The opinions expressed in the Sentinel winning the championship game, by from losing that are worth much more and resolve to do whatever they can are those of the author and not necessarily those making that last shot, pass, jump, or than winning a state championship. to keep from losing again are the real of the Sentinel staff or Marist High School, unless leap to seal the team’s spot on top of that Nobody likes to lose, but there always winners. otherwise noted. podium holding the first place trophy has to be a loser. As an open forum, the Sentinel welcomes and high above their heads. encourages letters to the editor and guest editorials. Both athletes and non-athletes alike Letters to the editor should be 250 words or less and Unfortunately, it is not easy to realize can learn a great deal from losing. must be signed by the author. Guest editorials are that dream. People really learn what kind of limited to 500 words and must also be signed by Think of junior Ashton Millender, who people they are when they lose. Some “You will face many defeats the author. scored the game winning basket from learn or relearn the concepts of hard work in your life, but don’t let The Sentinel reserves the right to deny a letter midcourt with only fractions of a second publication if it is morally or ethically offensive, and determination after a loss because contains unsubstantiated claims or personal attacks. left in the game, giving Marian Catholic they do not ever want to experience the yourself be defeated.” The Sentinel also reserves the right to edit letters the sectional win over the RedHawks. feeling of losing again. --Maya Angelou and guest editorials for space or clarity. Letters may Some top class athletes, such as Losing is tough. But a loss can be be sent to the Sentinel Editorial Board, 4200 W. Charles Barkley, Dan Marino, Warren positive. It can wake up a team and 115th Street, Chicago, IL 60655 or may be dropped Moon, and Barry Sanders, never won a off in room 121. Letters must be received by the teach them that they cannot go through first school day of the calendar month if they are to championship, even though years later the motions. They need to go 110% all be considered for publication in that month’s issue. they find themselves in the Hall of Fame. the time to reach their goals on and off Everyone wants to win, but someone In the event the Sentinel makes an error, a The 2013 RedHawk cheerleaders fall the field. always has to lose. Losing ultimately correction or retraction will be published in the into this category. The squad had their Losing does not have to be humiliating teaches individuals to become the best following issue. eyes on the state championship, but fell The Sentinel is published by Regional Publishing, if the loser uses the loss to his or her men and women possible, both on and 12247 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL. 60463. short of their dream by .07 of a point. advantage, to refocus and to improve. off the court.

MARCH 7, 2013 PAGE FIVE opinions MARCH 7, 2013 Nice tan! (Is it worth risking skin cancer?)

Sara Pyznarski Sentinel

Every year, more than 1 million “There are just too many people people in the United States are who suffer from cancer caused by the diagnosed with skin cancer. Despite terrible effects of tanning beds,” said that fact, hundreds of thousands Chicago Alderman Debra Silverstein. of people continue to visit nearby Chicago was the first U.S. city tanning salons. to ban minors from indoor tanning In July 2009, the International salons. California, New Jersey and Agency for Research on Cancer Vermont are among states that have (IARC), a working group of the banned indoor tanning for minors. World Health Organization, added “Melanoma incidents have been ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the type increasing for the last 30 years, given off by tanning beds and lamps, the most rapid increases occurring New Jersey “Tan Mom” Patricia Krentcil, shown before to the list of the most dangerous among young, white women, the and after numerous visits to a tanning salon, was not forms of cancer-causing radiation. most common users of indoor indicted by a grand jury in February after allegedly bringing IARC research shows that tanning tanning beds,” said IARC president her 5 year old daughter to a tanning booth. Krentcil denied is especially hazardous to young Dr. Daniel M. Siegel. the allegations,www.shoptheshootrings.org and she plans to continue tanning. people. Those who use sun beds “Prohibiting minors’ [from] indoor before age 30 increase their lifetime tanning stops this behavior before it Research shows that tanning is especially dangerous to risk of melanoma, the deadliest form becomes a habit that continues into those under the age of 30, increasing the risk of developing of skin cancer, up to 75%. adulthood,” Siegel said. melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Going up in the world by Cyrus Hahn

Students first, athletes second

Tattoos and piercings: misunderstood forms of self-expression

Tori Bryja Sentinel

Do you ever look at someone’s Everyone should take the time to piercings or tattoos and wonder why ask about the stories behind people’s society judges them before knowing body art. the story behind them? The meaning behind my tattoo Tattoos and piercings are forms of has to do with my parents’ divorce, body art that are also misunderstood which I took very hard. Eventually, I forms of self-expression. learned to accept it and live free. My People express themselves tattoo is a reminder not to sweat the differently. Some choose to do it small stuff, to live life one day at a through piercings and tattoos. These time and enjoy every second. photo by Jessie Rescigno can also be stress relievers. When I Body art is beautiful. I have seven get a new piercing, it takes my mind piercings and one tattoo. They are Nearly 50 percent of Americans between the ages of 21 and off other things. a part of me and give me a chance 32 have at least one tattoo or a piercing other than in an ear, Plus, body art catches people’s to tell my story. Consider others and according to a 2006 study by the University of Chicago and attention, and who doesn’t like being their body art-maybe they want to Northwestern University. the center of attention? share their story, too. PAGE SIX NEWS MARCH 7, 2013 Katie Salmon Faculty members at work: then and now Sentinel

Most high school students find fortunate to work with a good group of When asked if she had any advice for dignity in all work, whether you are the themselves at a time in their lives when kids. However, she would have to work students in search of a job, Sullivan said CEO or the guy who pulls the weeds in they have to decide whether or not to seek late on some school nights, so she had that students should “dress nicely when the parking lot. The best way to advance employment or continue their education. to juggle homework with her after school they collect applications and for their to the next rung on the ladder is to be Having a job when they are young job responsibilities. But Gardner always interview, be on time and behave in a outstanding on the lowest rung and be can teach students valuable lessons and remembered what was important. professional manner.” patient.” provide some much desired spending “I want kids to always remember Mr. John Gonczy, journalism and All three faculty members recalled money. that school should always come first,” English teacher, got his first job after the positive and negative aspects of It can also cut into study time and make Gardner said. “I never advised my kids graduating high school at the “now working during their teen years. Time it challenging to balance doing well in to go into the food industry.” extinct” Saxon Paint and Wallpaper store management proves a key factor because school, participating in extracurriculars Science teacher Mrs. Kelly in Oak Lawn. As a stock boy, Gonczy homework still has to get done and tests and working. Sullivan teaches students at Marist the moved hundreds of gallons of paint from need to be passed. Many Marist faculty members faced fundamentals of biology and physics. the stockroom to the shelves. Few would deny that extra spending the same challenge when they were She started earning money at the age of Although his job paid minimum wage, money is helpful, especially with younger. 11 by babysitting. On the day she turned he was grateful for the money. expenses like cell phones and the rising Mrs. Sue Gardner, school nurse, works 16, she was hired at SportMart (now “The best part of my job was getting cost of gasoline, car insurance, and diligently each day to help students and Sports Authority) where she would help paid,” Gonczy said. “The worse part everything else it seems. faculty members when they are not shoppers, restock racks and work the was my first assignment-getting rid of A first job can teach teenagers feeling well. When she was 15, Gardner entrance of the store. the weeds in the parking lot. This was in accountability and the value of a dollar. took her first job at McDonalds. When At the same time, Sullivan participated the days before Roundup, so I had to do There is no right or wrong answer when she wasn’t busy taking orders or making on her school’s cross country track team. it all by hand.” it comes to working a job while still in French fries, Gardner would scrub floors “A great thing about working at Sport For students seeking a job, Gonczy school. It is a personal choice and one or wash dishes. She never had free time Mart was that they were flexible with advises approaching any position with that our three faculty members were able on the job. my schedule. I could work and still zeal, keeping in mind that this job will be to manage well. “My boss would always tell us if you participate in cross country.” the first of many they will have. Bringing a sense of curiosity and had time to lean, you had time to clean,” Sullivan admitted that working at “Someone once told me that we enthusiasm to an entry level position will Gardner said. SportMart did have a down side. The should strive to leave a place better than put the teenage worker on the right path Like most jobs, working at McDonalds store in which she worked had two we found it,” Gonczy said. “Don’t ever to finding happiness and success in the had its ups and downs. Gardner was entrances. One was incredibly “boring.” feel that a job is beneath you. There is work world.

Congratulations Mr. Tucker on being named to the NCAA Division II Viral video shakes gym 40th Anniversary Tristan Mayer Sentinel Tribute team! Students gathered in the Red and White Gym after school on Fri., Feb. 22 to do the Harlem Shake, the dance popularized on Internet videos across the nation, to raise money for the Relay for Life cancer organization. The We are proud of you! Harlem Shake begins with one person dancing alone for 15 seconds, followed by a large group dancing as the music intensifies. A video of the Marist version was uploaded to YouTube and features students in costumes ranging from Winnie the Pooh to the popular video game Minecraft. The Harlem Shake originated in Harlem, New York in 1981, although the dance became popular this year after the rap artist G. Dep featured it in his music video for “Let’s Get It.” Two of these hockey players are not like the others

Megan Karas Her all-girls travel team goes all over Sentinel the country and to Canada, and they recently beat the #1 ranked team in the Being one of the two girls on the country, Shattuck-St. Mary. Marist hockey team is not always easy, She dedicates most of her free time but sophomore Daniela Dellorto loves to hockey, spending four to five days a the game more than anything. week at the rink. She looks forward to Dellorto has been playing hockey playing on the Marist varsity team next since she was three. In addition to year. playing on the Marist JV team, she is a Freshman Kaleigh Slisz also looks member of an all-girls team called the forward to moving up to varsity. Fury that plays out of Arctic Ice Arena in Slisz, like Dellorto, has played hockey Orland Park. since she was 3, inspired by her older She admits that it can be difficult brother, Dan, currently a senior forward playing with the boys because they do the Marist hockey team. In addition to not go easy on her just because she is a playing on the Marist JV team, Slisz also girl. plays for the Chicago Fury. “If anything, they go harder, but they “I’d really like to play college hockey photo courtesy of Daniela Dellorto do get really protective of me when the at the University of Minnesota,” Slisz other team is playing rough,” Dellorto said. “I’d also like to coach a little after Hockey players Kaleigh Slisz (l) and Daniela Dellorto said. high school.” PAGE SEVEN SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES MARCH 7, 2013

RedHawk Cheerleaders 2013 state runners-up Difference between 1st, 2nd place in state is .7 point Emma Carruth Preliminary rounds for all four divisions began Feb. 1. Marist came in Sentinel first place with a score of 91.52, knocking Sandburg from the first place spot by .24 After placing third at sectionals on Jan. of a point. 26, the RedHawk varsity cheerleaders “It was our ultimate goal to be the advanced to Bloomington to compete best at state and being ranked first in the IHSA Competitive Cheer State in prelims was unreal,” said senior Finals. Brenna O’Connor. “Sandburg has been The competition took place at U.S. a competitor throughout the season and Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, IL it was a rewarding accomplishment to on Feb. 1st and 2nd. State champions defeat last year’s champions.” were crowned in four divisions – After their preliminary round win, the small, medium, large and coed. Marist RedHawks went into Saturday’s finals competed in the large class. round with nine other teams, many of After placing third last year behind which they competed against in last Sandburg and Lockport Township, the year’s finals. squad returned with a first place trophy At the end of the day, Marist ended in mind. up placing second with a score of 93.02, “After making the podium last year only .7 of a point behind state champions ,we knew this year we had to work even Providence Catholic High School. harder because they weren’t going to just Varsity loses four seniors next year: photo by Kristen Gaynor hand it to us,” said senior Ashley Duffin. Ashley Duffin, Brenna O’Connor, It was up to us whether or not we were Rachel Morris and Annie Zielinski, but The RedHawk cheerleaders hoist their state runner-up trophy going to hit the routine or not, and what next year’s returning members hope to at the IHSA state finals on Feb. 2 better time to do it than at state.” bring home a first place trophy. Boxers ‘bout ready for ring Kevin O’Shea Sentinel

With practices beginning on Wed., “I want to better myself and inspire Feb. 28, the 2013 Marist boxing season the fighters around me through my own is underway. hard work,” Johnson said. Head coach Mr. Steve Davidson Considering the intensity of this contact holds practices in the wrestling room sport, some might wonder why anyone on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays would enjoy, let alone sign on for, and Fridays, and the club (non-IHSA boxing. sponsored) sport is open to any male “I box because it is one of the hardest student. sports physically and mentally,” Johnson The RedHawks boxers will hold their said. “We put in long hours of training, Academic team preps for state series first bouts at Bourbon Street on Fri., running and conditioning.” March 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 and Johnson hopes to put his training and Kevin Maloney include food and drinks. experience in the ring to help prepare Sentinel “We have a lot of good boxers returning himself for a career in the Marine Corps. from last year,” Coach Davidson said, Marist boxers will also participate in The RedHawk Varsity Academic Team finished the South Catholic “and I hope to see the same dedication the annual Fight Night later this spring League conference with an overall record of 7-2. They are currently from them this year. at De La Salle. preparing for the IHSA Scholastic Bowl Series. Marist hosted the One of the returning boxers, senior “Because next year is the tenth IHSA Regional on March 4, where the team attempted to win its Tyler Johnson, looks forward to growing anniversary of Marist boxing, we will 11th Regional Championship (results were unavailable at press as an athlete and helping his team this host fight night here in 2014,” said time). Marist will also be a host for the IHSA Sectionals on Sat., season. sophomore boxer Keegan McInerney. March 9 at 10 a.m. Regional champ Marist Poms makes historic trip to state math team headed Katie Morgan for state Sentinel Shannon Allen Sentinel For the first time in team history, the Marist Poms advanced from sectionals The Marist math team won regionals on Jan. 19 at Andrew High School, on Feb. 23 at Chicago State University placing 3rd. and will advance to the state finals on Although the team did not place at May 4 at the University of Illinois- state, held Jan. 25-26 at the U.S.A. Urbana. Coliseum in Bloomington, IL, head The team also finished the season in coach Ms. Krista Placas is pleased with first place in the Catholic league. the girls’ progress. The 41 students on the team going to “The team has exceeded my state are coached by Mr. Jeff Nicholson expectations,” Placas said. “We’ve and Mr. Owen Glennon. picked up a lot of younger students this “This is one of the strongest teams year and the team is working harder than we’ve had over the past few years,” ever.” Nicholson said. The team will compete in the Illinois photo by Krista Placas Senior team captain Chris Shroba said, Drill Team Association state finals on “We are feeling confident and excited Sat., March 16 at the University of The 2013 Marist Poms team advanced to state for the first time about state and looking forward to Hockey players Kaleigh Slisz (l) and Daniela Dellorto Illinois-Urbana. this year after placing 3rd at sectionals on Jan. 19. victory.”

PAGE EIGHT SPORTS MARCH 7, 2013 Girls on track 10 wrestlers qualify, for winning season Howell wins state Kayley Rayl Caitlin Falsey Sentinel Sentinel

On March 2, the girls’ track team The varsity wrestling team advanced competed at Lincoln-Way North High 10 wrestlers to the IHSA individual state School with an outstanding performances championships on Feb. 14, including by Courtney Foggie, who set a new Nick Gasbarro, Peter Andreotti, Ethan school record in hurdle jumping, and Benoit, Tommy Howell, Mark Duda, Julie Yaeger and Maddie Kelly in the 800 David Kasper, Alex Benoit, Mario meter run. Leveille, Matt Sears and Jacada Hull, Strong performances included Aliana tying the record for the most state McCarthy in the high jump, Alexis Pitts wrestling qualifiers in Marist history. winning the 200 meter run, Julia Linares In the end, Howell (220) emerged as a in long jump, Ann Marie Leonard and state champion. Caitlin Harkins, who each won their 2 “The IHSA tournament is one of mile race, and Maeve McDermott and the toughest in the country,” said head Lauren Quigley in the triple jump. coach Mr. Brendan Heffernan. “Tommy The team opened its season on Feb. Varsity hockey season ends is a great kid and a fantastic student, 12 at Lincoln-Way East, with impressive everything I remind our wrestlers to showings by Molly Fahy in the 400 Taylor Novak strive for. Be a great person, do things meter run, Pitts in the 55 meter dash, the right way, work hard and eventually Foggie in hurdles and McDermott in the Sentinel good things will happen.” high jump. Howell credits Coach Heffernan with Head coach Mr. Richard Karnia is helping him win. assisted by Mr. Patrick Quinn this year. The RedHawk varsity hockey team “It felt good to keep our tradition of “If not for Coach Heff pushing me “Track has given me a family and I finished its season with an overall record winning over Brother Rice alive,” said to stick with wrestling and to be the have made so many friends and have a of 17-26-3, with a 4-2 loss to Fenwick senior varsity co-captain Danny Loizzo. best I could be, this never would have lot of good memories,” said senior runner on Feb. 14 in the Kennedy Cup playoffs “We hope that it continues for many happened,” Howell said. Katelyn Van Buskirk. “As a team, it’s and a tough 10-2 loss to Stevenson in the years to come.” Earlier, Howell also won regionals our goal to make it to state this year.” state playoffs on Feb. 23. In spite of the late season losses, the and sectionals in his weight category. The team will travel to Charleston to This season included big wins against team takes pride in their determination Other sectional wins included compete in the 30th annual Charleston Notre Dame (5-1) and neighborhood throughout the season and the sense of Gasbarro, Andreotti and Ethan Benoit. High School indoor meet on March 9, rival Brother Rice (8-1). unity among the players. Duda, Leveille and Hull were regional followed by meets at Glenbrook South The RedHawks also defeated Rice “We all came together and played champions in their respective weight on March 18 and Mount Assisi Academy 2-0 in the Winter Classic on Feb. 19 for some of the best hockey we played all categories. on March 23. the fourth year in a row. season,” Loizzo said. boys’ basketball March madness bracketology girls’ basketball Wolverines, Parker from the McManager Half court shot put end to season stops girls at Ryan McManus Jimmy Smith Sentinel sectionals Sentinel It is March, and that usually means have been busted by the likes of Lehigh Zach Cody The RedHawks varsity basketball team a stereotypical column in the sports or Northern Iowa. advanced to the regional championship section about the popularity of filling The easiest way to pick a champion is Sentinel hosted by Mount Carmel on March out March Madness brackets. This year, eliminate the pretenders. It is especially 1, falling to #1 ranked player in the however, the Sentinel decided to help difficult this year with all of the changes After demolishing Saint Viator 76-39 nation, Jabari Parker, and the Simeon out all the bracketologists out there in the top 5 from week to week. in their last regular season game, the Wolverines, 66-31. with some tips to making a bracket sure The first conference to eliminate RedHawk girls’ varsity basketball team Earlier in the season, on Feb. 23, the to win any bracket pool. is the Big East. A strong showing started its playoff run strong with a 75-42 RedHawks lost a regular season game to Any bracketologists worth their in March would go a long way in victory over Thornwood on Feb. 14. Simeon, 69-43. weight in college basketball knowledge getting teams to join the Big East. But, Advancing to the regional The regional loss put the RedHawks’ knows to pick a 12 seed over a 5 seed. they consistently disappoint in the championship the next day, the season record at 16-12. That is nothing special but, what many tournament, unless they have a team RedHawks enjoyed a second victory On Feb. 26, the team enjoyed a may not know is whatever part of the that goes on an immaculate run in the against Lincoln-Way North, 71-55 thrilling overtime win in the regional bracket the 12 seed wins, the 13 seed Big East Tournament. Next came the first round of sectionals semifinal game against Hyde Park. has also won in the past 6 NCAA The next conferences to take out and a rematch against neighborhood rival With 4.2 seconds left in overtime, basketball tournaments. are the SEC and Big 12. They usually Mother McAuley. Looking to avenge RedHawks senior point guard LJ But, now it is time to decide which gather the most talented players in their 79-67 loss in the regular season, the McIntosh drove to the basket to make the lower seeds to pick. Obviously picking the country and have plenty of teams RedHawks proved victorious, handing game winning shot against 6’6” defender the big name schools that barely made in the tournament. But, they rely too the Mighty Macs a 65-51 sectional loss. Tory Mason, giving the RedHawks a 62- the tournament is the way to go. Wrong! heavily on offense and athleticism and Leah Bolton had 19 points with 16 60 win. The key to finding the “Cinderella” not nearly enough on defense, causing rebounds while JeTaun Rouse had 17 On Feb. 1, the RedHawks won their of the tournament is picking a mid- early exits in March. points. conference game against Nazareth major school that won their conference The two major conferences left are The RedHawks next advanced to Academy, 68-62, giving the team tournament. the Big Ten and ACC. These are home to face Marian Catholic for the sectional momentum for their Senior Night 55-52 Playing to the old phrase “Good the most competitive basketball games championship. With both teams victory over Tinley Park on Feb. 5. teams beat good players,” the mid- in the country, with any team in the battling, the score of the game flipped Losses to Marian Catholic, Seton major conference champions usually conference able to beat each other from continously, but in the end, Marist lost a Academy and followed, have mostly seniors that have grown week to week. This gives a tournament hard fought, 54-52 battle on a half-court but did not faze the RedHawks as they together and have trust in their type feel to the regular season, giving miracle shot by Marian Catholic’s Junior kept focusing and practicing. teammates. them preparation for March. Ashton Millender in the final seconds of The team’s last regular season win The whole story about “Cinderella” At the end of the day, look for the game. came against is cute, but eventually their clocks strike Akron as a sleeper, and expect deep Marian Catholic went on to win state. on Feb. 20, 62-37. midnight. So it is time to deliberate on runs by Miami (Fl.) and Indiana. But “[Playing ball at Marist] was an “We never got down about our losses,” who should be the one, the champion ultimately, March Madness is supposed experience I will never forget,” Rouse said senior guard Lexus Williams. “We of the bracket. This choice can make to be a time for everyone to have fun said. “The accomplishments I achieved came back to practice ready to work hard or break the entire bracket; many and enjoy the great games. It is just a lot have helped me to mature and grow into and compete.” brackets more enjoyable with a better bracket. a player with integrity, spirit, and heart.”