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Vol LXIX, No. 2 St. Sebastian’s School November 2015 Father John’s Terrific 25 Years at Sebs By Henry Kapples ‘18 the St. Sebastian’s community by ers laugh. The sometimes corny and leading Chapel for grades 8 – 12. As always funny stories always lighten Every Monday morning in in corporate Chapel, he begins chapel the day for the people who hear the Church at 7:45, we are greeted by by talking to the students and sharing them. His wisdom and knowledge the soothing and wise voice of Father his comments for the day, whether it of so many things allows him to give Arens. Each morning he instructs is about the importance of respecting advice and words of encouragements us and helps us by giving us advice the Chapel or explaining how small to everyone he meets. through his sermons and messages gestures can make a significant dif- When asked to reflect brief- to the community. He always seems ference in others’ lives. Every time, ly on his 25 years of service, Father to find something important to share whatever the subject, he inspires all Arens, as usual, credited many things with all the students and faculty and of us to realize the importance of besides himself for his longevity at he conveys his ideas eloquently. his words and to take them to heart. the school. “It’s all about grace,” he For 25 years, Father Arens He gives us so much wisdom and began. “We’re so lucky to be able to Juniors and seniors listen to one of the Unity speakers, Mat- has been with us and we are truly he wants us to learn from him and do what we do, thanks to God. And blessed to have such an extraordinary thew, talk about gender-based violence and sexual assault help us mold ourselves into are best it’s about gratitude as well, gratitude chaplain at our school. He devotes forms. for one another and for all of our so much of his time to St. Sebastian’s In addition to his vast shared blessings together. And since Sebs Community Grows and he genuinely cares about all the knowledge of the world and of the none of us can do it alone, the team- people at this school. When anyone human heart, one of the most impor- work – all of us working together is sad or upset, he or she can always tant things about him is his love for every day – that becomes crucial.” Through Annual Unity Day be uplifted by Father Arens’ many God and others. We are all inspired Father Arens then added one final helpful sayings. Wherever Father named Matt, who challenged common by his unwavering love to the Lord thing that has sustained him and Arens is, he always has a smile on his misconceptions about those in need. and we all should try to praise and buoyed him throughout his time at St. By Sam Cullen ‘17 and face and therefore makes others hap- And in an inspirational speech, Matt thank God as much as Father Arens Sebastian’s: “Prayer.” pier just by being near him. Count- Stevie Carol ‘17 discussed art as a method to overcome does. He possesses love as well for In that spirit, let us all pray less numbers of students and teachers At St. Sebastian’s, students life’s challenges such as his near- students and fellow teachers that for Father Arens as he begins his 26th have been graced by his presence and faculty have the privilege of a decade out on the streets. are seen through both his words and year of service. It’s very clear that for over two decades, longer than safe, welcoming community in which At the same time, the older actions. And again, the fact that he his love for students, teachers, and any student here has been alive. His to learn and develop as human beings. students in grades eleven and twelve has done this for 25 years is truly the community of St. Sebastian’s for impact on the people of this school This school environment would not be were given information on the issue of astonishing. a quarter century is unprecedented. is immeasurable, and all of us are for- possible, however, without apprecia- gender-based violence and sexual as- Father Arens contains so He really does care and love our ever thankful for Father Arens. tion for the diversity of the students sault on college campuses and beyond. many great qualities that define who school, and I for one cannot imag- Besides being a priest, he and the social awareness of the student Juniors and seniors were briefed on he is, including his humor, wisdom, ine what this school would look is also a religion teacher, a brilliant body. And for this reason, each year such topics as the components of and love. All of the Ole and Lars like without our friend and chaplain painter, and one of the coaches for the school comes together to celebrate a healthy relationship, affirmative jokes at Church are good-natured and Father John. the sailing team along with Ms. diversity, community and the collec- consent, leadership barriers, and most witty, making the students and teach- Rynne. Father Arens also impacts tive conscience of Saint Sebastian’s relevant, bystander intervention. With during the aptly-named Unity Day. co-ed universities and workplaces in Unique to the school, Unity Day is each student’s near-future, discussing held each autumn on a Friday, during these women’s issues better prepared which students and faculty listen to them for their lives beyond St. Sebas- a guest speaker and then engage in tian’s, with these topics being men’s group discussions on issues affecting issues as well. Just as our school’s the school and society at large. This mission statement calls us to “serve year, with a pleasant change to the our neighbor,” St. Sebastian’s men are day’s program, students were given expected to protect women’s rights the opportunity to explore not one, but and this Unity Day better-equipped two critical issues facing society to- our student body to fulfill that moral day: homelessness and gender issues. obligation. On the first topic, Ms. Mi- Following these respective chelle Smith, Executive Director of lectures, all students were divided into Health Care Without Walls and former intimate discussion groups in rooms school faculty member, presented the throughout the school, to reflect on the entire school body with a presentation topics, missions and values discussed Fr. John Arens (left) and Mr. Jim Sullivan (right) are celebrating 25 years of service to on her work in providing healthcare this Unity Day. Each group was led St. Sebastian’s. Make sure that you congratulate them next time you see them. to the homeless women of Greater by student facilitators, a pair of one Boston. Ms. Smith explained to the junior and one senior, who asked their community the urgent need for health- classmates relevant, hard-hitting ques- Honoring Mr. Jim Sullivan’s 25th Year Here care, education, and general advocacy tions about both homeless and gender for the marginally-housed women of issues. As evidenced by the depth of bastian’s by reading an advertisement He described the spiritual Massachusetts. She explained the the classroom discussions, students By Joe Maalouf ‘19 in the Sunday paper. He applied for life at St Sebastian’s as “Phenom- organization’s missions within home- delved further into the subjects and the job and was hired as the head of enal and beyond my description. An less shelters in Boston and Waltham. were exposed to another important Mr. James Sullivan, a the math department, which meant absolute blessing from God.” And then, Ms. Smith explained the facet of overall social awareness. twenty-five year member of the St. that he was supremely qualified and “Mr. Sullivan,” I inquired, founding of the organization by Dr. The day would not be Sebastian’s community, has much to had something serious to offer the “Do people ever ask you why you Roseanna Means, MD. As an internal complete, however, without an alumni say about his time as a teacher at our school. He “never looked back” at are still teaching although you can medicine physician at Mass General, school. He has been furthering his his previous years of teaching, dem- retire?” panel to discuss the preparation our teaching career for the past fifty-one onstrating how much Mr. Sullivan He responded, “I walk Dr. Means was moved by the lack of school provides for each student’s years and is proud to have been able likes the St. Sebastian’s community. into class each day, and open with a care for homeless Bostonians, quite future. Composed of our own Mr. to have spent the last 25 of these as The first words Mr. Sullivan prayer, or a student does. There is literally living right outside the steps Foley, a current religion teacher, and a member of our welcoming brother- said when I asked him how he liked a moment in time when anyone can of the nation’s foremost hospital. Dr. Mr. Terrell Diggs, the newest face to hood. St. Sebastian’s were, “fantastic” and, offer petitions. I teach class and stu- Means then began providing medical our school’s admission department, I did not know Mr. Sul- “It’s like I died and went to heaven.” dents do their homework. Everyone help to the homeless at Rosie’s Place, the two Class of 2009 graduates were livan when I first approached him on When he first came to St. that walks out the door says ‘thank a women’s shelter which provides joined by Mr. Jones of the Class of a Thursday in late October. I was Sebastian’s, he felt welcomed. Mr. you’.” This is a typical day for Mr. food, housing, and other services to 2010 and current Florida State student. unsure what to expect when I sat Sullivan reminisces about this and Sullivan and he adores it. “It doesn’t Bostonians. Health Care Without Answering numerous questions, the down to interview him. I introduced says, “The faculty is giving and get better than that,” he concluded. Walls continues to run their clinic panelists gave general advice on how myself, and Mr. Sullivan’s kind per- always goes the extra mile. No one Mr. Sullivan enjoys educating young at the shelter daily with a team of to approach life during and after Saint sonality showed immediately. looks at the clock. It’s a great atmo- minds in the form of mathematics. volunteer physicians, nurses, and non- Sebastian’s. They touched upon both During the interview, I sphere to be in.” He taught eighth Mr. Sullivan is a very com- medical persons. the topics presented earlier and per- started to get to know Mr. Sullivan grade mathematics, but was able to mitted teacher here at St. Sebastian’s. Most powerful, though, was sonal observations and wisdom look- better, and his amicable nature shined work with seventh graders as well He devotes many hours of his time Ms. Smith’s tying in homeless advo- ing back on their academic careers. forth as he started telling me about through math lab. Now though, he to educating, helping, and making his time at St. Sebastian’s. This kind cacy with our school’s moral theme of Of course, the Unity Day primarily teaches twelfth grade Cal- certain that his students understand the year, mercy. The former faculty concluded with a speech by Headmas- and outgoing personality is a main culus. Mr. Sullivan is clearly a very the material thoroughly. He is now contributor to why his students like member reminded students that the ter Burke, who highlighted the impor- dedicated teacher who thinks highly a part time teacher at St. Sebastian’s homeless should be met with com- tance of our school’s unity to advance him so much. of the St. Sebastian’s community. He and continues to teach his students passion rather than judgment. And the personhood of each individual Before he started his St. says that through his time here at St. with pride. then Ms. Smith challenged society’s within the St. Sebastian’s community. Sebastian’s teaching career, Mr. Sul- Sebastian’s, everyone including but Not only is Mr. Sullivan common view of the homeless adding, And to justifiably eager applause, livan taught mathematics for twenty- not limited to: colleagues, parents, dedicated to teaching, but he is also “the reality is that they need mercy, five years at Wellesley High School. students, and the board, have been serving as the Varsity Golf Coach. In Headmaster Burke offered thanks to Mr. Sullivan said his years teaching very supportive. This is what we his previous years at St. Sebastian’s, they need support, compassion, help, all involved with running Unity Day, at Wellesley High were wonderful. strive for at St. Sebastian’s. he also coached the freshman basket- and direction. It is important for us to including Ms. Smith and the two other He described the kids there Mr. Sullivan joined the ball team and the math team. He has, consider our perception and how we guest speakers, the student facilitators, as “just as good.” Mr. Sullivan school in 1990 with Headmaster in his words, “worn a lot of hats.” can effectively help them and ad- the food services and maintenance grew in his teaching role there. He Burke and Father Arens, who was Mr. Sullivan said that he dress this crisis.” And following this staff, and the man who orchestrated said that things changed over time, part of the entering freshman faculty is planning on continuing his career eloquent keynote address, students it all, our Dean of Students, Mr. though, and Mr. Sullivan, “became that year. He said he didn’t realize it at St. Sebastian’s as long as he is in grades seven through eleven were Sullivan. Without any reservations, inquisitive as for what else was out then, but now he understands that “it able. He wishes to keep educating given the opportunity to reflect on the Unity Day was an informative success, there”. He wanted to return to a was a blessing coming on board with and shaping the young minds of the issue of homelessness with another advancing social awareness within the Catholic environment similar to when them”. Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Burke, and future. As his final remark in our guest speaker. The younger students St. Sebastian’s School community, and he attended Boston College High Father Arens are the three people at interview, he exclaimed, “Where else were addressed on the topic in further of course, further raising expectations School. the school who have been there for would you want to be?” detail by a former homeless man, for next year’s Unity Day. He first discovered St. Se- exactly twenty-five years. NEWS SPORTS

Seniors Maraud Through the Does Not Appear in Photo: A Sebbo Skating School on Halloween The Prophet with the Pros Page 5 Page 8 Page 2 THE WALRUS November 2015 Drama Dazzles with ‘Don’t Drink the Water’ to remain in the embassy until help and how it is “mixed with totally By Miguel Espinosa ‘16 arrives. in-your-face comedy”. Certainly, QUOTES of Walter’s neurotic and the play’s writing balances the two HEAD WRITER silly personality clashes with the aspects of subtle and “in-your-face” On the nights of November other character’s personalities in the humor. Obviously, there are no times 6th and 7th, members of the Saint embassy. A proud caterer from New when the comedy feels too dry and Sebastian’s community gathered Jersey, he is unafraid to voice his is unable to be understood. However, the MONTH in Ward Hall to watch Don’t Drink opinions. He constantly complains of Allen deserves full credit for not the Water, a play written by Woody the embassy’s quality of life, whether making the comedy feel forced, as “The world is made up of pro- Allen. The showing on November it’s sleeping on cots unfavorable to would be the result of too much “in- 6th marked the conclusion of an his hernia, or eating hares which he your-face” humor. eventful Friday; our student body considers “furry friends.” Even when While a play’s writing may tons, neutrons, fig newtons, congregated that morning for Unity the Sultan of Bashir (Stewart Smith be brilliant, thoughtful execution is Day, and the Varsity Football team ‘17) visits, Walter approaches him, required on the behalf of its per- and morons.” fought valiantly against BB&N in the and condemns the Sultan’s atrocities formers. The actors portrayed their afternoon. Fortunately, no energy was to his face. characters with depth. I asked some lost that evening. Students, families, Meanwhile, Axel develops of the cast members on what aspect -Mr. Palmacchio and faculty convened excitedly to an attraction for the daughter Susan. of their characters resonated with witness the Slings and Arrows Play- He attempts at holding and kissing them. David Korzeniowski liked ers reproduce the Woody Allen work. her, but it leads to miserable failure. Axel’s innocence and good-intentions For the opening, Father Privately, Axel is downtrodden that despite his clumsy handling of Drobney (played by Andrew Elcock he can never accomplish anything. foreign affairs. “I liked playing the “13 on 1? I’d house you guys.” ‘17) stands solely on the stage. He Rioters outside the embassy begin idiot who, in the end, hatches a plan reveals to the audience his six years throwing bombs at the windows, that saves the day”, he told me. Owen of captivity in an American embassy. and the Hollanders are compelled to Finnegan enjoyed Walter’s goofiness, - Mr. Ferguson after being The embassy, where the entirety of escape before anyone is hurt. and loved how he can say whatever’s play occurs, is located in a commu- They steal the clothes of the on his mind. “I wish I could way asked if he could beat up his nist country under Soviet control. Sultan and his wife, both of whom those types of things for my Monday The current period is the Cold War, had drunk themselves unconscious. morning speeches,” said Owen, who and tensions between the United With the help of Father Drobney, is also our Student Council President. Latin 5 class States and the Soviet Union sit on Susan marries Axel in order to gain “But I would probably be banished the brink of nuclear disaster. Because the protection of a dignitary’s wife. from the chapel.” Father Drobney resides in an Ameri- Successfully, all members of the Hol- The set for Don’t Drink can embassy, he is protected from the landers are able to return home. the Water was simple, and the whole clutches of an anti-religious Soviet The Slings and Arrows’ play unfolded in the same room with “What’s this kid’s name government. rendition of Don’t Drink the Water the same furniture. However, the We then meet Ambassador never ceases to capture the audi- Slings and Arrows Players barely had again?” Magee (Sean Harrington ‘16). He ence’s enjoyment. Humor permeates a month to prepare for the perfor- plans to leave the country to con- all scenes, and the audience found mance. Memorizing the lines proved duct business, and he assigns his itself laughing every other minute. to be the most challenging part. In -Michael Mullowney ‘16 incompetent son Axel Magee (David Especially humorous are the antics of addition, conveying Allen’s subtle Korzenowski ‘16) to cover his posi- the constantly-quipping Walter. Con- humor required the lines to be broken about Declan Walsh ‘16 tion while he’s away. Axel is not the sumed by petty issues, he becomes down thoroughly and understood. brightest worker with regards to for- oblivious to acceptable social behav- Practices dragged along, and the eign affairs; he is the first person to ior. In addition to standing up to the jokes no longer seemed funny. Fortu- wrap his lunch using a peace treaty. Sultan of Bashir, Walter confronts the nately, the large amounts laughter by Axel immediately en- Soviet agents that pursue him, and the audience proved the efforts to be “I see checkmate in 4 moves.” counters problems once his father mockingly calls his finger a “flesh- worthy! leaves. A family, being chased by colored .45.” Awkward situations Considering the busy work- Soviet agents, rushes through the dominate the plot as well. Walter, loads that our student body endures, -Every 7th grader who embassy’s door. The family’s father, after being handed a gun by Axel, ac- members of the Slings and Arrows Walter Hollander (Owen Finnegan cidently fires on the Ambassador and Players deserve our appreciation. thinks he’s the next master ‘16), had innocently photographed a his assistant Kilroy (Will Evans ‘17). They put in plenty of work to provide high-security area. The agents accuse Axel even trips and falls on Susan on us entertainment for one weekend. him of being a spy, but Walter keeps a couch. Many sacrifices of time and effort Chess Tourney Approaching: Will asserting that he’s a tourist. His wife “Woody Allen is a genius”, were made for the production of and daughter, Marion (Kate Wahle Owen Finnegan, the actor for Walter Don’t Drink the Water. The Players’ Sonny Huang Three-Peat? ’16) and Susan (Elizabeth Wade ’16), Hollander, tells me. Owen adds that dedication to the performing arts had are also implicated into the mess. The he’s “a big fan of the subtle and dry culminated in a successful job done. last year--a number tied only by the Andrew Elcock ‘17 Hollanders, to avoid arrest, decide comedy” of Don’t Drink the Water, current senior class. Once, long ago, the school However, as promising as would hold its breath as Steve Thom- the other grades look, smart money asy climbed the steps of the podium, is on the senior class to come out and then collectively chuckle as he on top. Actually, exactly one senior: delivered his Harvard Model Con- Sonny Huang. He breezed through gress speech to the student body. But the tournament last year, before win- all great dynasties eventually fade, ning the championship handily. Un- and so too has Mr. Thomasy’s reign less a surprise seventh grader storms been usurped by Mr. Cressotti and his the tournament (my money is on fabled chess tournament speech. PJ Webb ‘cause why not) or Sonny This year followed the makes a huge mental error, then it’s a pattern of the past speeches. Mr. competition mostly for second place. Cressotti mounted the podium As foregone as the overall wielding the chess trophy before tournament may be, it is made up launching into his spiel. He talked for by the relative equality of the mainly about the past issues with playing field for second. Soree and seventh graders essentially hijacking Cole are equally matched, and not the tournament, portraying them as a far behind them are the rest of the The cast and crew members as well as the faculty moderators of Don’t Drink the Water pose for horde chasing him through the streets possibilities for the fourth one seed. a photo upon the conclusion of perhaps the finest comedy performance in recent Sebs history. of Pamplona. He also mentioned A small slip up on either of their parts the elusive “schedule Xavier,” the and an underdog may seize the title Lunchtime Musings: An Analysis of 6th Lunch schedule that moves back every class of runner-up. Personally, I’d wager swoop in for a third serving and a sandwich on his plate, and what he fifteen minutes in the event that cor- on Nolan Prince on account of the quick blur of what resembles Junior did next would change the sandwich porate chapel goes too long (in some By Jake Milbury ‘18 underestimation factor. mumbles back in a French accent, game forever. He took his ham and years previously, the chess speech But, like all great tourna- “I do what I want.” Some may call cheese, crumpled it into a ball form has taken up too much time and trig- and Colin Kehoe ‘18 ments, there are bound to be some Junior a jerk or some choice words, and put it in his blazer pocket. “What gered schedule Xavier.) However, upsets. There are rumors circulating Ah, the infamous sixth but honestly, I’d call him a master are you doing?” I asked. “I’m mak- after the introduction, he got to the that Mr. Cressotti is in cahoots with lunch. “We have no more bread,” one of his craft. He gets in and gets out, ing a Panini, and saving a sandwich meat of the speech: the format would lunch lady said. Now this simple five the St. Sebastian’s Administration, strikes quickly, and shows no mercy. for later,” he replied. Pure genius. be altered this year so that every word expression had me wondering. In contrast to Junior’s admirable The average student would have put and that he has been scoping out grade would have an equal presence I thought and thought and no matter food capabilities, he has trouble with the sandwich in some sort of Ziploc competition from other schools. in the tournament. That is, no longer how hard I thought, I came back to drinks. From my observations, Junior or leftover bread bag, but Thaddeus, He has privately admitted various would the horde of seventh graders the same exact conclusion: “How possesses the opposite of sleight of thinking on his feet, used his blazer “gifted” individuals, for his own Mr. Cressotti so feared overwhelm could we have eaten all the bread?” hand. He comes back to his table pocket. We should all learn from strategic, maniacal purposes. the tournament. This goal would So that day the lunch was with a hand drenched in fruit punch Thad’s innovative habits, because One such prospect, we be accomplished by setting aside lasagna. Rumor had spread from about 56% of the time (I rounded they may prove to be quite helpful conclude, is new ninth-grader Keun an equal amount of slots for each fourth and fifth lunch that the lasagna up). That’s his number in football. down the road. Woo Oh, or “Kevin” as he has grade, as well as auto-entering every was giving kids some troubles, so Coincidence? I think not. The 2015-16 lunch year requested his admirers call him. He right away at fifth period English, member of the sweet sixteen in the Another junior who has has gotten off to a fast start, and all is a total of four cumulative grades with my stomach rumbling and my mastered lunchtime is Thaddeus Ken- students should be keeping their eyes previous tournament. ahead of where he should be in all of mind not set on Catcher in the Rye, nedy. Much like Junior Laura, Thad- open. From the freshmen power- Unfortunately, without his classes, is a member of the elite I decided to rule out the lasagna for deus continually finds himself with ing through books of The Odyssey, overeager middle schoolers with Tremblay advisory, and he wears the day. So, naturally, I moved to some sort of beverage on his clothes; to the juniors finding a new bever- inflated egos to fill up the slots, sweet glasses. Sonny may have some the classics like a turkey, cheese, however, the most interesting part of age on their clothing, 6th lunch has signups have been unexpectedly new competition. and lettuce sandwich, or another fan watching Thaddeus at lunch comes been quite eventful. And all of Sebs slow. Thus, the bracket, from which Another prospect to look favorite: peanut butter and banana at the sandwich station. A couple should be on the lookout because the authors were supposed to make out for is seventh-grader Pat Wade. triple-decker sloppy mess of a sand- of weeks ago I was standing next it’s not every day that you come their predictions, has not been posted No one knows much about him, wich. So as I meandered down to to Thaddeus as he made two ham across something as innovative as the yet. Therefore, the predictions will other than that he is Geoff Wade’s Ward Hall with my lunch buddies, I and cheese sandwiches. He put one “Blazer Sandwich.” be based upon the current signups. brother, but he looks really smart for was satisfied with the thought of my First, the one seeds. In an his age. He is not even signed up meal. After being called up for lunch, The Walrus exclusive interview with Grandmas- for the tournament so far, but we are while making my sandwich, it hits A St. Sebastian’s Publication ter Cressotti himself, he disclosed me: there was not ONE slice of bread sure Cressotti’s better judgment will Senior Editors: Greg DeMatteo ‘16, Owen Finnegan’16, Paul Keady ‘16, David Korzeniowski three of the first seeds. Cole Jarczyk to be found in the servery. recruit the young Wade. ‘16, Jimmy Ryan ‘16 ‘17, Soree Kaba ‘18, and last year’s Now this is not the only So, the outcome of the champion Sonny Huang ‘16 are all occasion. The other day when we Apprentice Editors: You know who you are. tournament may not be so predict- guaranteed a top spot. However, the had “Mojo Mystery Meat” there was Head Writers: Matt Aisenberg’16, Cole Aldrich’16, Miguel Espinosa’16, Matt Karpowicz’16, able. There are various newcomers, fourth first seed is as of yet undeter- a lack of tortillas to put the meat on. John McManmon’16 and some not-so-newcomers who mined. When the name “John Petro” But, along with sixth lunch’s under- Editors Emeritus: Jack Adams’ ‘15, Edgar Escobar ‘15, Ryan Lee ‘15, Angus O”Rourke ‘15, could dethrone the king himself, (the current popular guess) was standable shortages due to hundreds John Ryan ‘15 Sonny Huang. Mr. Cresotti has laid mentioned, Cressotti smiled and said of hungry young men, it has its Faculty Advisor: Mr. Dan Drummond out his master plan for this Tourna- certain perks as well. “Possibly,” so that is one lead. Other TheThe WalrusWalrus isis thethe officialofficial studentstudent newspapernewspaper ofof St.St. Sebastian’sSebastian’s School.School. 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Winter is 15 mph below the speed limit the months out of the year, they’re without a doubt the worst season. At second a flurry hits the pavement. the last things on our minds. But Sebs, there are multiple problems Getting into your icebox of a car in once the temperature dips below 32 that all of us will have to endure, so the morning and finding the right degrees and that first flurry hits the buckle up as I dive into the abyss grip on the steering wheel that is both slopes of their favorite mountain, of winter and feel what working at safe and not freezing is a challenge they emerge from L.L. Bean and their Buzzfeed is like, minus some of the in itself, and the things you have to winter houses (which are a thing ap- unoriginality. deal with on the road are even worse. parently) and declare, “Winter is my 1. Sniffling. During the fall While you can get your Tokyo Drift favorite season”. They embrace the and spring, a classroom full of the on, it’s not nearly as cool when cold, they revel in it, and it’s all very Seniors Pose In Costume Pre-Ward Hall Dodgeball Game. sound of sniffles is typically a joke, a you’re in a Honda and your name unnatural. sort of call and response game. Dur- isn’t Vin Diesel. 9. Christmas music. I can An Explanation of The Senior ing the winter, however, the sniffling 5. Ice. Actually I can see already hear the Santa Hat wearing, is genuine, as many student struggle this as being a positive, because Christmas music lovers running to- with a months-long cold. This snif- seeing someone bite it on a slab of wards me with their family’s favorite Costume Choices fling is basically incurable, as many thin ice is often hilarious -- until it decades-old Christmas CD charging By Jake Loughborough classrooms and you have yourself students decided to treat these sniffles happens to you. The walk over to the for me to contest this one. I’m pretty one great Halloween idea. Havoc with absolutely nothing. Tissues arts building during winter is not for sure my own mother will disown me ‘16 and Brendan Lutch ‘16 throughout the school? Check. Father become the most valuable item in the the fainthearted, as the treacherous once she reads this, but I’m a person FEATURE WRITERS Paris being downright shocked at the ice combined with the chilling wind who thinks that Christmas music has prospect of his library being overrid- school, surpassing Churros and the While at Sebs, the senior coming off the barren plain that is the run its course. I’ve spent eighteen den and quite possibly burnt to the ping pong table in the senior lounge. class has been able to witness previ- ground? Check. And fun while also 2. Darkness. None of us football field make the walk to Mr. years on this earth, and I have heard ous classes dress up for Halloween being borderline dangerous? Check. were raised in the darkness or molded Roger’s English or Art History class every Christmas song hundreds of five times. One class went as a group Here’s one thing about bubble soccer by it, and we saw the light pretty feel like an Arctic expedition. times. When you listen to music of 65 Spidernen, one class ran around we overlooked, though. The bubble much the first day we were born, so 6. Showering. Getting repeatedly, it runs its course, and the in morph suits, and last year’s class for it costs about 160 dollars and the lack of sunlight during winter is out of the shower in the morning is song gets “old” and slightly less en- dressed up in inflatable morph suits. without the bubble we’d just awk- definitely a negative. It’s uncomfort- an absolutely miserable experience joyable, that’s just life. Yet for some And then of course everyone knows wardly being playing soccer through- able to get out of a practice at 4 p.m., during the winter. The tile is freezing reason, Christmas music has cast about the infamous gorilla chasing out the school. So, that idea had to be cold, and the once warm water on some kind of elfin magic over people the banana idea, which will probably walk outside and actually question thrown away. your body drops about thirty degrees and made them think that Christmas go down as the funniest Halloween whether or not you’re in Needham Many rules have been in temperature over the course of music is somehow exempt from this idea in Sebs history. The other senior or Anchorage. Once 9 p.m. rolls added and edited concerning this fun half a second. The anticipation of rule of life. Christmas music is fine, classes dressed up individually, and around, it feels like you should’ve event over the years. For example, although there were some funny been in bed hours ago. The early this misery prolongs showers, as but it gets overplayed. Also, “I Saw after Brendan Dunphy’s nearly cata- ones, the group ideas are usually the darkness definitely plays some mind- one must wait and mentally prepare Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” is by strophic fall down the stairs, almost most amusing. games, and I for one am not a fan. themselves for what is to come. far the most absurd Christmas song. out of a window in the fall of 2011, On Halloween, every table 3. Dress code. In the morn- 7. Unpredictable snow- I don’t know how that’s an actual roller blades were banned forever. of underclassmen at lunch is all ings, you absolutely need to have days. My way of looking at snow- song that someone spent money Many kids long dreamed of the day answering the same question: What a sweater of some kind in order to days is that unless you look outside producing. The only time I will be when they’d be able to carve up the should we dress up as when we’re make it from the lot to the building. and it’s extremely clear that we don’t Team Christmas Music is during the hallways of their beloved high school seniors? It’s something that has so But in the building, it is completely need a snow day, we need a snow Christmas Assembly, or when a song on a sweet pair of blades, but safety much anticipation and buildup that day. My mile drive to school is go- is sung by Mariah Carey. won out. Another rule change that unpredictable in terms of tempera- it’s hard to meet the expectations. In ing to be unaffected in any weather, 10. The fact that it isn’t came into effect this year was that ture. During corporate chapel, you’ll the beginning of the year my lunch but everyone else who needs to hit Spring, Summer, or Fall. Football, we weren’t allowed to wear masks. It probably be sweating bullets midway table threw around some pretty the highway is going to have a prob- the beach, the Red Sox, warmth, not became a safety issue because there through the reading. If you’re in Mr. ridiculous and almost definitely il- was no way to identify who was who Ferguson’s room, you’ll be freez- lem. Sebs has hopefully established being miserable. I could go on. legal ideas. The conversation took a and anybody could be hiding in a ing, as he politely demands someone a post-Super Bowl snow day when I can really only think of sharp turn when Cam Balboni asked costume. Masks also spelt trouble “crack a window” or three. Also, the Pats make it, so when they go for four things that I like about winter: out of the blue, “How much do you because the anonymity they provided the definition of what is and isn’t an one for the thumb this February, you hockey, basketball, a man coming think it costs to rent an ostrich?” You led to major mob mentality. acceptable as a sweater is blurry, so can expect a day off after that. Other down my chimney and giving me may laugh, but renting animals was The no mask rule was a ma- it’s a gamble every time you walk in than that, it’s anybody’s guess. At gifts, and New Year’s Eve. Besides seriously considered for about ten jor blow to the Class of 2016 as the the building, as a teacher calling you least we aren’t like NCDS, which that, winter is just a grace period minutes, until we realized ostriches idea we had agreed upon, following had a cold-day last year, and we can’t between seasons that makes me ap- are pretty mean and 7th graders are out is likely. the model of the gorillas and bananas, have that if we want any respect in preciate summer’s domination of the pretty small. Other unrealistic ideas 4. Driving. Ice on your was bears and salmon. Many kids the ISL. seasons game. were mini go-karts, human-sized windshield, your car looks disgust- had ordered bear costumes already, hamster balls, and paintballing. and the salmon had been decided, but Go-karts would have been problem- after the magazine drive assembly, atic on so many levels. It’s not even Owen Finnegan and David Korzenio- worth going into them. The human wski delivered the devastating news sized hamster balls would’ve been that masks were no longer on the fun except they’re fairly large, and table. They offered an alternative that it would’ve been difficult to fit them gained a lot of popularity: Dodgeball. through doors and hallways. The Against all odds, Mr. Sul- paintballing would have been the livan gave us the okay to run around most fun by far, but since it’s 2015, the school and hum dodge balls at it probably would’ve put Sebs on each other and younger students. the national news, and not in a good Many people at first were opposed way. Then of course someone made to this, but decided ultimately that it the genius idea of riding around in go would be best to all do one costume karts with the paintball guns. Which, idea, rather than have a random col- inconceivable to do in a school or lection of costumes. The alphabet not, should definitely be a thing. You was divided in half between Average might notice that these three things Joes and Globo Gym, and T-shirts aren’t really costumes as much as Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell is well aquainted with all the troubles of a long winter. were ordered. ways we could destroy/break as Some people decided to much things as possible in the lit- walk their own path and go on their tlest amount of time. That’s usually Sebs Halloween Review: A Sophomore’s Perspective own for a costume. Paul Canavan where our conversations would lead. dressed up as Patches O’Houlahan, However, a week before Halloween head coach of the Average Joes, tak- By Marty White ‘18 we realized we actually had to pick ing the idea so far as to have some- out of the movie 300, due to their lack “Maskgate,” because it sounds cool. something to wear and we were run- Halloween, like many other one push him around on a wheelchair of numbers and lack of dodgeballs – I didn’t realize people were jealous ning out of time. words in the English language, has an- while everyone was frenzying around but were eventually driven back into enough of our school that they would Bubble soccer was one of other meaning in Sebs’ speak. For us, it the school. Ryan Parker dressed up Mr. Thomas’s classroom. Their valiant pretend to be students here, but I guess the items mentioned. Each person signifies one of the finest traditions of as Coach Taylor from Friday Night effort did not go unrecognized: one stu- that’s been happening since the dawn wears a plastic bubble around their all time. As every small, easy-to-carry Lights, going all out for the costume. dent took a video. I watched it and it of time and we had to make sure the person and there’s one soccer ball seventh grader now knows, all the se- was pretty funny. I also heard rumors fakers stayed away. and you play a game of soccer. The The Halloween costumes niors dress up on All Hallows’ Eve and that middle school chapel was going to Overall, this year’s Hallow- bubble warps around your torso and were a success, as there were only wreak havoc across the school. This get invaded, but I guess the faculty did een was definitely one for the ages. ends at your neck and just above your two injuries: Ryan Colgan’s sprained year, as Halloween fell on a Saturday, too, as I heard they were waiting out- Though it didn’t last much longer knees. It allows the players to bounce th ankle and a hurt finger to Ryan students dressed up on October 30 . side for the seniors to make sure they than the forty-five minute homeroom off each other which would hap- Macedo. The main event of this day However, this change of schedule did didn’t get in. period, it was one of the most chaotic pen a lot because you’re all running was the dodgeball game in Ward not put a damper on our Halloween after the same small ball. Couple Many more creative ideas I’ve seen, and if there’s one thing I’ve Hall, which was chaotic but also a spirit, and the seniors continued their the amount of players with the fact came of this year’s Halloween events. learned in my three years at Sebs, we great memory for the seniors. age-old tradition of anarchy. With the help of a mini basketball hoop like our chaos. The dodgeballs were a that we’d be playing in hallways and This year, the seniors chose and some dodgeballs, many seniors be- really cool added dimension to the an- to dress up as characters from the 2004 gan running around the school, dunk- archy. Try navigating the halls of Sebs movie Dodgeball: A True Underdog ing on random students. However, this with a ton of colorful balls flying ev- Story. Half the class chose to dress up idea was also apparently somewhat erywhere. I know from experience that as the movie’s protagonists: the Aver- dangerous, as senior Ryan Colgan in- it’s not exactly easy. Also, the idea of age Joes. The other half dressed up as jured himself after a dunk. Though it taking a classic movie (Again, haven’t the antagonists: the Globo-Gyms, while backfired, it certainly was an interest- seen it, but heard it’s great) and turning a few more dressed as referees. Though ing concept. Nice thinking, guys. it into the inspiration for the most infa- I must admit I’ve never actually seen Another cool idea was just mous day of the Sebs calendar was an the movie, I can say from reading the the one involving using balls in gener- innovative one. Whereas in past years Wikipedia page that the plot sounds al. Everyone knows that at an all-boys the costumes have just been kind of pretty interesting, and the seniors did a school, spherical objects to pass back random (Ahem, the inflatable suits of fine job portraying the movie. and forth are one of the most coveted 2014), this one at least had some sig- Some highlights of the day natural resources. Combine that with a nificance. The seniors brought one of included two separate dodgeball wars, desire to hit your friends with things, the greatest sports rivalries in history one breaking out in the middle of class and you get the idea to just run around (It takes third in my opinion, as well meeting. Seniors leapt over tables in the school, throwing balls at each other. as Wikipedia’s, with number one being Ward Hall where dodgeballs came from On any other day of the year this would Red Sox/Yankees and number two be- every direction. Some juniors who were not have flown, but it’s Halloween at ing Sebs/Belmont Hill) to life. bystanders to the incident described it Sebs. Anything goes. So, another year goes by and as a chaotic scene. There seemed to be The idea of using balls for the Sebs escapes #Halloween2k15 (That’s absolutely no order, with kids throwing Halloween festivities is a pretty good a thing now, I made it up) alive. It will dodgeballs at their teammates. Even one. The chaos you get when about 40 be interesting to see how the juniors Dwight Goodman of GloboGym and Peter La Fleur of Average the referees got their hands on some foam balls are flying around the room top this one for next year. One can only Joe’s pose for the movie poster of Dodgeball: A True Underdog balls, joining the battle themselves. The offered a great replacement for the hope that future Halloweens are as second encounter was between the se- masks from years past. Masks were not fun and chaos-filled as this year’s. We Story. For those who didn’t know or are perhaps blind, the niors and a sophomore chemistry class. allowed this year because of the dis- should also hope that more dodgeball seniors used this movie as inspiration for their Halloween cos- The two groups charged at each other, covery that random kids who didn’t go related movies come out in the not too tumes, resulting in mass chaos, two lost dodgeballs, 25 terrfied meeting in the middle of the science to Sebs would conceal their faces and distant future, because that was an awe- 7th graders, the transformation of Ward Hall into a gymna- building hallway. The sophomores put go to the school just to join the party, some idea. Don’t worry; the Wikipedia sium, and a David and Goliath story truer than the Bible itself. up a good fight – similar to something a controversy I am officially dubbing article said something about a sequel. Page 4 THE WALRUS November 2015 Casey’s Cinematic Corner John Behman ‘16 Travels to Pebble Beach, Interacts With The “Beasts of No Nation” Stars, Remains Undefeated par, the victim of a lot of birdie putts John Behman ‘16 that just weren’t dropping. Casey Kelly ‘16 FEATURE away from his family, and becomes effect, for it makes the viewer look A couple weeks ago, I was Ice had me by two strokes, but I felt a child-soldier by force. When he at the characters as people and not invited by the Pebble Beach Golf my luck was changing as we finished WRITER becomes a child-soldier, his inno- just some role played by a Holly- Academy to play the famous Pebble the front nine. At the ninth I rattled Netflix, a very popular TV cence is corrupted and his morals wood celebrity. Many of the scenes Beach Links Course in California as one off the flagstick for eagle to tie it and movie streaming service, has are compromised by force. The army also make great use of the beautiful a reward for achieving a perfect 8-0 up with Ice. Kevin wasn’t far behind ventured to make its first movie, he joins is led by a few men and African landscape and the complete record in JV golf last year. The first as he had just made birdie, putting him Beasts of No Nation, and it was powered by a group of young boys destruction in the remote villages night there in the resort, I ran into one one stroke back from both of us. Right fantastic. A few years ago Netflix was turned soldiers. As you watch Agu’s caused by the armies and militias that of my close friends, Matthew Mc- when I thought I was getting things known simply for having the movies training, you begin to realize the false storm through. The true beauty of the Conaughey, at their restaurant. After going, however, I ran out water on and television produced by other sense of manhood gained by the boys film cannot really be understood until chatting for a little while about the the tenth hole and there was no water companies, but in the past few years through their partaking in the war. one sees the movie. idea of a “Sahara” sequel, we ran into dispensers around so I couldn’t refill they have been changing the game Eventually, Agu is “fully trained” and The movie as a whole was Ricco Ross, who invited us back to his with hit television shows like House begins fighting. When the fighting very good, and I would give it a by bottle. At the 12th hole, a par 3, I place for a night of poker. After play- of Cards, Bloodline, and Narcos. A begins one is able to see the true hor- 4.5 out of 5 heads. The shots taken saw that they had a small shed with a few weeks ago, however, they made rors of war. Many of the “soldiers” during the fighting scenes were ing Texas Hold’em for a couple hours, dispenser inside, so I went over to the another bold leap into the entertain- in the same army as Agu only fight moving and allowed the experience the three of us went all in. I thought I shed and refilled my water bottle. ment industry and made their first while high on drugs. One can also see to become a lot more meaningful to was going to win it with a four pair, Right after I refilled my movie. Luckily, this leap was a wise the crippling emotional effects that the home viewer. Another fantastic but McConaughey ended up having a water bottle, I put it down in the shed move, due to the quality of the film. war has on the young men, and how part of the movie is that it is stream- straight flush and won. “All right, all because I had to use the facilities, The film follows a boy, they are manipulated into believing ing on Netflix, so you can watch it right, all right!” he intoned. as they say, but when I was at the Agu, who is growing up in an African that everything they do for the army anytime in the comfort of your own Next morning I was invited fairway of the next hole I realized that country plagued by warfare. In the is just. Overall, the movie gives a home. There is one downside to the out by the Pebble Beach Golf Acad- I had forgotten my water bottle back beginning of the movie one gets great portrayal of what happens when movie, which is how graphic the emy to give a speech to the students in the shed. Suddenly I felt a strong an insight into what Agu’s life is an innocent young boy is forced into violence can be. The movie por- about my journey and how I got to surge of frustration followed by deep like, and they are able to observe becoming a soldier and given respon- trays a lot of horrifying scenes that where I am now in my golf career and depression. My mind was in complete his upbeat youthfulness. One is sibilities that are even difficult for a although may seem aggressive, they what it takes to go undefeated through disarray and my body was dehydrated, able to watch him and his friends grown man to take on. do bring a sense of unseen truth into an entire season. After the speech and falling apart from the intense heat. My make up schemes to get money, like In addition to the gripping how terrifying war can be. Overall, if the award ceremony, I got a call from game was slipping. trying to sell an “imagination tv.” story, the way in which the movie you have the time and have a Netflix my long time friend Kenny Loggins, I bogeyed two out of the next After a series of unfortunate events, was filmed is phenomenal. Using account, this movie is highly recom- who needed back-up vocals on a new four holes to fall three shots behind however, he ends up all on his own unknown actors has a more powerful mended. soundtrack he was making for Top Ice and two behind Kevin. Unable to Gun 2, so I swung by the studio and move past the lost bottle, I had lost all we laid down a couple takes together. hope. I was down four strokes to Ice After that, I headed off to and three to Kevin with only two holes Pebble Beach for the main event. left, so I had to resort to to the trick up When I got to the course, I was paired my sleeve that I use when I’m down in with celebrity actors Kevin Nealon and a match – deadly poison. I pulled out a Ice Cube for my round. I do transcen- bottle of cyanide I always keep in my dental meditation with Kevin every bag for such dire circumstances and Saturday, so it was good to get out and slipped some into Kevin and Ice’s wa- play a round with him. It was also ter bottles. They both went down right great hitting the links with Ice because around the 18th tee box, giving me the I had only seen him a couple times automatic win. I finished the round since working with him on the set with a below average 68, yet remained of “Friday”. It was clear skies and a with my record still unblemished. fine day for golf. The conditions were Hope I can get back to Pebble some- perfect and the course was incredible. time, as it clearly was an extraordinary After a couple of holes, I was at even experience…at least for me. Banner 18? C’s Preview Cole Adrich ‘16 start, as he surprised many by bringing Patriots are 8-0 and Rolling a young Celtics team to the playoffs last HEAD WRITER year. With a calm demeanor and a very By Robert Lemone ‘16 ably one of the best units in the league. the receiving back role. And Legarrette The Cleveland Cavaliers organized approach to the game, Brad The linebacking core of Jamie Collins, Blount, at 6’0” 250 pounds, comple- FEATURE WRITER have LeBron James. The Golden State Stevens, like Bill Belichick, is known Dont’a Hightower, and Jerod Mayo ments Lewis perfectly. Blount is a Warriors have Stephen Curry. The for using statistics and studying his op- The Patriots are looking is an All-Star team. Rob Ninkovich power back that has come up useful Oklahoma Thunder have Kevin Du- ponents meticulously. He is also known tough yet again. It’s the midpoint in and Chandler Jones are also playing on short conversions. I am concerned rant. But the Boston Celtics have their as a coach who focuses on defense, and the schedule, and it’s very reason- well with 10.5 sacks combined. I am about the offensive line though. Nate coach, and his name is Brad Stevens. a team oriented approach to the game. able to consider the possibility of an also so far impressed with Dominique Solder, the left tackle, is out for the In July of 2013, the Celtics signed The Celtics don’t have any undefeated year, especially with this Easley a second year player and rookie year with a torn bicep, and three rook- Brad Stevens to a 6 year contract with bona fide stars on the team, but they soft schedule. The rest of the year the Malcolm Brown who have filled in ies are starting, filling in for different the goal of building a talented team have a lot of young and talented play- Patriots face the Redskins, Giants, nicely for the departed Vince Wilfork, positions every week. Again, I am and bringing another championship to ers. They certainly have some of the Bills, Broncos, Eagles, Texans, Titans, who I would imagine is not particu- surprised that Belichick didn’t add a Boston. ingredients that Brad Stevens needs to Jets, and Dolphins. With the excep- larly enjoying his time with the less player along the line. I heard rumors After seeing the success that make his team competitive. They have tion of the Broncos, all of these teams than mediocre Texans. Overall the Pats of a Logan Mankins reunion, but that the New England Patriots have had three quick point guards: Isiah Thomas, Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley. They are mediocre at best. We should all defense is solid; however, the Corner- didn’t work out. However, some play- under Bill Belichick, is it possible also have a shooting guard with good be very excited about this Broncos back position needs work. ers such as Marcus Cannon and Brian to argue with the strategy of hiring potential in Evan Turner. For forwards, game, both teams most likely will be With the exception of the Stork are expected to return in the a talented coach? When the Celtics undefeated going into it, and we will hired him, Brad Stevens was arguably they have some talented players with offensive line, I feel good about this upcoming weeks. Jae Crowder, Amir Johnson, and Jared finally see if this Patriots team is truly offense that ranks first in points per With all of this said, are they the real the finest college coach in the nation. worthy of all this praise or if they are Stevens built Butler University into Sullinger. At the position of center, game with 35.3 and second in passing deal? How about another Super Bowl Kelly Olynyk and Tyler Zeller both see just feeding off of an easy schedule. yards with 329.3. Firstly, Brady is appearance? I think this team is spe- a basketball powerhouse and reached the fabled NCAA Final Four in both a lot of playing time. Thus, they have I truly believe the Pats are playing the best he has in his career at cial. Brady is out to prove something, 2010 and 2011. To accomplish these plenty of talent but probably need a worth all of this praise. Although they 38, such a baffling thought that defines and so far it does not seem as if any- feats, Stevens and his teams had to couple more key players to become a have some issues along their offensive the quarterback position. Through one can stop him. Therefore, I would stronger contender. While they search line and secondary that absolutely conquer stronger basketball programs seven games Brady has 20 touchdown not be surprised if they went unde- with superior athletes. All basketball for these key players, the Celtics have a need to be worked out, I have faith in passes and only one interception, that feated, but do we really want them to? great coach, who will work to improve what Bill Belichick is doing. I would experts agree that it was the coaching wasn’t even his fault, a pass that Edel- I think it would serve them well if they of Brad Stevens that was the key dif- the current team. have thought that they would have man bobbled due to his broken finger dealt with some adversity. After all, ference maker at Butler University, so I think the Celtics will be fun made a deal at the deadline to bring in in the Indy game. At this rate he would don’t you remember that abysmal start why are the Celtics any different? to watch and interesting to follow over another cornerback. I heard rumors of be expected to record 45 touchdowns to last year’s Super Bowl run? I think The big question for the the next few years. We will see if this Jason McCourty, which would have and only two interceptions, a feat that it is necessary for a team to face a loss Celtics is: can Brad Stevens use effective young coach with a few more meant brothers would be playing in would most likely give him the MVP or at the very least play from behind his coaching ability to make them players and some time to mold them the same secondary, but that didn’t award. Other than a few uncharac- in a game every once in a while. The a championship contender? It will can create a championship team. I be- work out. The Patriots corner posi- teristic drops, Edelman is playing Pats, however, do have a favorable undoubtedly be hard as coaching in lieve he can do it, but we should all be tion only has four players, all which, unbelievably well as Brady’s favorite schedule, and I mean very favorable, the NBA is much more difficult than patient, because these things take a lot with the exception of Logan Ryan, target. Amendola has picked up his but I don’t believe if they go undefeat- in college, but Stevens is off to a good of time for any coach, even if you are are un-drafted free agents from Ten- production with 26 receptions and two ed that it is because of their schedule. one of the best in the league. nessee, West Alabama, and Northern touchdowns. Lafell is just returning, so I think they have a very talented team Illinois. Considering the lack of rota- I wouldn’t be surprised if he becomes that will do great things come January tion and the inexperience, I am a little more involved in the game plan. And and also, we hope, in February. I think concerned. All in all, I do trust Bill. Gronkowski is a monster, playing like they are the real deal and I wish they Although it might not make sense, you the superstar that he is. He has seven had a harder schedule so that this was just have to understand that he knows of Brady’s 20 touchdown passes. I also more evident. Most importantly they what he is doing. Other than the like the running back situation. Dion are winning and as long as Brady is corners, the safeties, Devin McCourty Lewis was an underrated addition. the quarterback and Belicheck is the and Patrick Chung, are playing well. The 5’8” back, before his injury, had coach, there really shouldn’t be too The front seven of the Pats is argu- effectively replaced Shane Vareen in much to worry about. Kid to Know: Michael Lee, Grade 7 Prez Will Phelan ‘17 and though],” says he. They are loosely based on Germany’s four- similar because they aren’t that year economic reform plan of Thomas Wasynczuk ‘17 different. He is approaching 1936. He said, “[In the first year, Mike ”El Chapo” Lee is the his presidency in ways that no we will have breakfast available newest sleeper pick in the fantasy student, teacher, or small busi- in school every week. The third class president waivers. Weighing ness owner has ever dreamed of. year is the Sabbath of six year Marcus Smart and Brad Stevens discuss upcoming 82-0 season This mentality is best represented plans so we will do school as in at anywhere between 40 and 450 he’s 18, he will have four teardrop chutzpah will make him a serious by his ability to think of witty usual.]” He wouldn’t tell us the pounds and boasting a vertical of tattoos: “[One for every time I contender in elections to come. responses to terrible questions. other four years because then, “[120 inches]”, the seventh grade escape capture]”. Bold predictions. Final opinions on this novice When David Korzeniowski asked, and I paraphrase, “[Somebody supreme leader has been making Even bolder was his response to leader: he has a long way to go “How does it feel to be worse else might steal the plan. You changes all around the school. He our philosophical question: Would before he’s Christian Kelly, but he than your brother at everything?” don’t just tell people your full said in an interview that he has a you rather sleep on 100 duck-sized has more than enough potential. he responded “I don’t know, plan. I’m not an idiot.]” grand Six Year Plan to reform stu- horses or a horse-sized duck? Keep an eye out for a younger you should ask Noah Hanifin’s El Chapo doesn’t mess dent life. Well, probably. There’s an obvious choice here, just Ryan Lee in the hallways and brother.” El Chapo: 1, Young around. He plays Hockey and He is essentially the seventh use your head. Against all odds, watch that student live la vida loca. Hanifin: Undetermined. Lacrosse on a 7th grade varsity grade president version of Pope Lee chose to sleep on 100 horse- As El Chapo always says, “Clear We asked him about his level. He says that by the time Francis, but not really “[Kinda sized ducks. His Reagan- like eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.” famous Six Year Plan which was November 2015 THE WALRUS Page 5 THANKSGIVING SPECIAL: IN PRAISE OF OUR CLASSMATES By: ALL SENIOR EDITORS COLGAN - We are thankful for KEADY - We are thankful for Ke- dents and seniors. He also brings a lot the funniest we know. Pat is sneakily Although we, the Class of Ryan’s ability to put his head down ady’s leadership, intellect, and, most to the table academically, especially in one of the smartest kids in the grade, 2016, like to joke around, we feel that and work through any situation. Few of all, his humility. He is one of the AP Lit. and conversations with him on the JV our grade has portrayed only a part people can juggle basketball, cross- most underrated leaders and brightest MCLAUGHLIN - We are thankful Soccer bus have helped open my eyes of who we are as people. While we country, AP classes, and being a great students, but you will never hear him for Sully’s reserved yet unparalleled to a lot of issues. For this, we thank like to laugh and have fun with one friend at the same time, but somehow saying that. Without him, our grade personality. Although it can be hard you, Pat. another, we are also serious learn- Ryan pulls it all off. would not be the same. to break his shell, once you get to PIERSIAK - We are thankful for ers and leaders in the St. Sebastian’s DEMATTEO- We are thankful for his KELLEHER - We are thankful for know him he’s an awesome person Dean’s intellect and perseverance. He community. In this article, you will not hard working attitude and humility. his love of animals. We are thankful and friend who loves his school and is a smart kid who asks a lot of ques- find any atetmpts at humor or irony. Greg is always able to give you a for his love of hockey and for how country with sincere passion. tions in an effort to learn and make his Instead, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, hand whenever you need it and he al- he has proven that hard work pays MCMANMON - We are thankful for classmates better. you will find why we, the senior edi- ways encourages you to do your best. off. Although not the most talkative, John’s intensity, competitive nature, POTVIN - We are thankful for Chris’ tors and the Class of 2016, are thank- DRISCOLL- We are thankful for he is a fine person and friend who and his humor. He always pushes us fun personality as well as his smarts. ful for each and every person in our Driscoll’s energy and spirit, whether leads his peers by example. to do our best, while making sure that He’s a quiet yet funny kid, and he is grade. Enjoy your holiday, everyone. it is in the Robotics room or out on KELLY- We are thankful for Casey’s the mood in the room is upbeat and always more than willing to lend a AISENBERG- We are thankful for the the lacrosse field, and his ability to constant humor and his ability to joke that people are enjoying their time at hand to other students in any area they constant laughter and humor Matt can cheer you up despite all the difficul- around with anyone at Sebs, even school. may need help in. incorporate into any situation. ties of Senior year. teachers. We are thankful for his abil- MULDOWNEY - We are thankful for RAGNONI - We are thankful for AKUKWE- We are thankful for ELDRIDGE- We are thankful for ity to talk openly about movies and Muldowney’s friendliness and his Pa- Jack’s enthusiasm and hard work. Nathan’s smile, which never fails to Matt’s willingness to serve both in- video games at any given time. triots knowledge. He’s a great person He is often one of the first students brighten the room. We thank Nathan side the Sebs community and beyond. KORZENIOWSKI- We are thankful to talk to on Monday morning about in Ward Hall every morning. His for his courage and determination and Matt balances a tough schedule with for David’s outgoing and upbeat per- the Pats most recent game, and you hard work is a huge contribution to for his outstanding chapel speech on an openness and eagerness to lend sonality. David kills it whether he is know you’ll be talking heart to heart the football team, for which we are his parents as well. others a hand. in the classroom, on the stage, or just with another die hard fan. extremely grateful. CAM ALDRICH- We are thankful ESPINOSA- We are thankful for in the hallway, somehow possessing MULLIN - We are thankful for Peter’s ROZEWSKI - We are thankful for for his friendship. “Drich” is always Miguel’s desire to better himself, amazing talents in every one of his energy and sense of humor. You will Mike’s curious nature. Many times, available to talk or hang out, and which reflects his deep intellectual many pursuits. never see Peter tired (at least he never in debates with Mike, he will ask us even when he suffered an injury, he’s knowledge he has developed at Sebs. LEMONE - We are thankful for shows it), and he is always able to questions that make us think more remained positive and uplifting. FACHETTI- We are thankful for Robert’s calming presence, GQ style, make any situation a funny one. deeply about the issue at hand, making COLE ALDRICH- We are thankful for Ben’s Jameis Winston imperson- and fine-tuned golf skills. MULLOWNEY - We are thankful for us better students and people. Cole’s ability to balance humor and ations, talents on the football field, LOCURTO- We are thankful for Mullowney’s personality. There is no RYAN - We are thankful for Jimmy’s intellectual conversation, especially in and positive outlook he brings to Christian’s ability to deal with a other kid in the grade like him. His drive and assistance. He is one of the Mr. Lynch’s AP Literature class. Few every situation. Ben can take a joke wicked long ride, day in and day out, energy and conviction on even the academic leaders in our group, and he people can be smart and funny the way and make you laugh, and is overall and still bring such life and depth of most ordinary of issue is refreshing, is always more than willing to share Cole can be. an awesome kid to have in the Class knowledge to the table. funny, and sure to make your day a his knowledge with others who need BALBONI - We are thankful for of 2016. LOUGHBOROUGH- We are thank- better one. help. Cam’s laid-back attitude. A conversa- CAM FINNEGAN - We are thankful ful that one of the very few remaining NILLES - We are thankful for John’s SLAYNE - We are thankful for Will’s tion with Cam is a great way to ease for Cam’s jovial nature and leader- fluent Latin speakers on this planet is spirit and leadership. He’s a genuinely humor and contribution to the baseball your stress levels, but at the same ship both in the classroom and on the in our very own Class of 2016. You nice and outgoing person who has team. He is a six year survivor and has time, he will always encourage you to field. won’t hear it from him, but he will your best wishes at heart. He’s always been a loyal brother since day one. try your hardest in the classroom or on OWEN FINNEGAN - We are thank- always help you with a translation someone to talk to about anything, and Going through Sebs with him has been the field. ful for all the ways that Owen has whenever you need it. he sets a great example for his class- an awesome experience. BARRON - We are thankful for his lead this school and the incredible LUTCH - We are thankful for his mates and for younger students. SOTO - We are thankful for Alejo’s ability to be a good sport. You know impact he has had. Most importantly, constant humor and upbeat manner NOONAN - We are thankful for leadership in the classroom, on the you can always joke around with Bar- we are thankful for his humorous and that rubs off on everyone he encoun- Liam’s sense of humor and drive. soccer field, and on the golf course. He ron and have a good time when he is uplifting corporate chapel addresses ters. Lutch has also come in clutch Despite being injured for the soccer made varsity freshman year for soccer around. that wake us up on Monday mornings for the football team this year which season, he was an influential captain, and seventh grade for golf. His time BEHMAN - We are thankful for John- and help us get the week going. we are of course grateful for. Lutch attending all of the games and making and growth in these sports is com- ny’s many gifts in humor, music, and FUENTES - We are thankful for is the perfect example that if you put his teammates better. ing to full fruition now, as he is a two intelligence. Few people can talk about Maynel’s love of baseball and dedi- your head down and work towards a OKWEREKWU - We are thankful for sport captain. football for hours on end and jam on cation to the game and the Sebs team. goal, you will absolutely chieve it. Nnamdi’s charisma and contributions TOPULOS- We are thankful for Nicos the guitar in the way Johnny can. Beyond that, we are thankful for the MACEDO- We are thankful for Ry- to the school. He is always full of en- because, well, he’s Nicos. All the BOLAND - We are thankful for passion Maynel shows in all of his an’s hard work, whether he is coming ergy and life and has been a fantastic quirks and idiosyncrasies that make up Kevin’s ability to be a leader. Kevin endeavors. in early or staying late or helping out leader in MPA. Nicos, from his natural humor to his works his tail off in football, lacrosse, HARRINGTON - We are thankful his classmates. Ryan is always crank- O’NEIL - We are thankful for Nick’s political knowledge to his hard work, and student council, and you can bet for Sean’s calm and joyful demeanor ing it out in the classroom and on the sense of humor and his ability to chal- make him an outstanding kid to have that he will make you work your tail and for how he has shown us that one field, yet he never seems to lose spirit lenge our Patriots. Being a Steelers in the Class of 2016. off as well no matter what. person’s passion for something can or energy. fan, he and Mr. Wilbur put together TURNBULL - We are thankful for BRACH- We are thankful for Weston’s make us all happy. MACKINTIRE - We are thankful for convincing arguments against the Pats CJ’s personality and ability to talk gift of knowledge. Whenever you need HUANG - We are thankful for all of Mike’s cheerfulness and leadership, that make us think deeper about the endlessly about the Celtics. He always help with an English paper, Weston’s his vast knowledge, chess acumen, as well as being the self-proclaimed issue. has an optimistic outlook on the up- there to edit and make suggestions. math help, and supreme example of “Class Dad.” He is always smiling, O’SHEA - We are thankful for Aus- coming C’s season, and he’ll be able to BRUGGER - We are thankful for his hard work every day. making people laugh, and setting tin’s ENTHUSIASM!! He is always convince just about anyone that they’ll positive nature. Even on the toughest JONES - We are thankful for Erik’s a wonderful example for his class- energetic and bringing out the best in make the Finals. He’s a great person to days, you know Brugger will always quiet yet dedicated work. Although mates, especially on the ice. kids. His memorable phrases make have a conversation with about this or have a smile on his face and will cheer he isn’t the most boisterous kid in the MAHONEY - We are thankful for peoples’ days better. Few people are anything. you up. grade, he is always willing to carry Frankie’s ability to cheer kids up. If as strong of a leader as Austin, and WALSH - Although he came to Sebs CALABRO - We are thankful for out a conversation or help you out anyone is having a bad day, one short he makes even the hardest tasks seem sophomore year, it feels as though Doug’s cheerful outlook on life. The with anything. conversation with Frankie is bound to easy as long as you have a smile on Declan has been here for much, much only people who aren’t friends with KAPPLES - We are thankful for flip your whole attitude. your face. longer. His humor and positive attitude Doug are the ones who haven’t met Kapples’ wise thoughts and opin- MCAULIFFE - We are thankful for PARKER -We are thankful for have been a fantastic addition to the him yet. We’ve never had a conversa- ions and his love for skiing, not to Paul’s hard work, and also for his Parker’s originality. On Halloween, he Class of 2016. Thanks for being a tion with “Niner” that didn’t brighten mention the passion he shows in the prowess on the ping pong table. Any- came in with an individual costume, great friend, Deco. our day and make us smile. classroom, particularly in Lit and one can look to Paul for an example dressed as Coach Taylor from Friday WOLFSBERG - Aaron has worked CANAVAN - Although Paul is one of Gov class. of a determined, driven students, Night Lights. It sent the class into through injuries, a long drive, and the funniest kids in the grade, he is KARPOWICZ - We are thankful for and he can beat anyone in ping pong hysterics. For this and other instances other difficulties for six full years. He also one of the hardest workers and Karp’s ability to talk with you about (except Weston). like it, we thank you, Ryan. has been a role model for working best brothers as well. We are thankful anything that may be on your mind. MCCOOL - We are thankful for PETERS - We are thankful for Pat- through proverbial bumps in the road, for Paul lending us a hand in phys- He is a caring leader and friend, espe- Jack’s leadership and intellect. rick’s quiet yet friendly personality. He and we thank him for showing us what ics, Latin, or Calculus at a moment’s cially on the basketball court. Good Although not the most verbal, he sets is a fun person to talk to and is one of facing adversity with honor looks like. notice whenever we need it. luck this season, Matt. a fine example for both younger stu- Michael Conforto. However, in the ready for this very moment. Accord- luck for the Royals continued when 8th inning, the Mets handed the ing to first base coach Rusty Kuntz, they won the game on an Eric Hosmer Royals the lead. With runners on first the Royals knew that New York’s first KC Wins: World Series Recap sacrifice fly. The game was tied for the and second after two costly walks, baseman Lucas Duda was a subpar longest World Series game ever. team in the National League, and their Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy fielder. They also knew that due to his In Game 2, Johnny Cueto was the By Michael Hartman playoff run began against the Los Ange- botched an easy ground ball by Eric back injury earlier in the season, Da- starting pitcher for Kansas City. The les Dodgers. The Mets edged out L.A. Hosmer, allowing the Royals to tie vid Wright’s throws would be weaker ‘17, Jake O’Neil ‘17 Royals had traded for him earlier in the in the 5 game series. The Mets made the game and earn 2 more runs, giv- than usual. Using all of this informa- Coming into their matchup with season, and Cueto proved his worth quick work of the Cubs, sweeping them ing Kansas City a 5-3 lead that they tion, Hosmer made the bold decision the Mets, Kansas City hadn’t won in Game 2 of the World Series. Cueto in the NLCS. With both teams red hot would hold for the remainder of the to break for home. Just as the Royals a World Series since 1985. Disap- pitched the entire game for Kansas City, on the offensive side, the 2015 World game. Kansas City now led 3-1 in the predicted, Duda’s throw was wide left, pointed after a 4-3 World Series allowing 1 run and only 2 hits. Mets Series was setting up to be a tight, high series, and it was not looking good and Hosmer scored to tie the game and loss in 2014, the Royals came back, starter and 2014 Rookie of the Year scoring shootout. for the Mets. send it into extra innings. Then, in the finishing at the top of the AL Central Jacob deGrom didn’t have the same In Game 1, the Royals jumped on The Mets came into Game 5 12th inning, the Royals sealed their with a 95-67 record, the 4th best success. the Mets’ ace, Matt Harvey. On the first hoping to get at least one more win World Series win by scoring 5 runs, overall record in the MLB. In the Game 3 saw the series brought pitch of the bottom of the first inning, in front of their home crowd. Curtis which proved insurmountable for New playoffs, Kansas City entered at the back to New York, and the Mets made Alcides Escobar of the Royals smashed Granderson seemed especially ready, York. The Royals won the game 7-2, #1 seed, and began their postseason sure to make their raucous fan base a high fly ball into the left centerfield going yard on KC’s Edinson Volquez and finally received a well deserved run against the Houston Astros. The home happy. After taking the lead off gap. Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes on only the third pitch of the game, World Series trophy. Royals took all five games, but they of a Curtis Granderson home run in missed the ball, and Escobar was able putting them Mets up early. In the So there you have it, the beat the Astros. KC then moved on the third inning, the Mets never looked to grab the first inside park home run in sixth inning, Granderson scored the Kansas City Royals are your 2015 to face the Blue Jays, the #2 team back, winning 9-3. Noah Syndergaard a World Series since 1929. But Esco- second run for New York on a sacri- World Series Champions, and Salva- in the American League. In another pitched a gem for the Mets, and David bar’s incredible feat was overshadowed fice fly. The Mets had another early dor Perez their World Series M.V.P. high scoring series, the Royals were Wright drove in 4 runs to drag the Mets by the fact that Royals starter Edinson lead, and held it until the 9th inning. Mr. Thomasy will have to wait at able to take down the Blue Jays. back into the series. Volquez pitched the game without Hosmer hit a line drive, allowing least another year to celebrate a World This took them to the World Series After a home win for the Mets, knowing that his father had died earlier Lorenzo Cain to score and bring Series win for the Mets. But the few for the second year in a row, where it seemed as if this series could go 7 in the day. The team rallied around the Royals to within one run. Then, people who actually live in Kansas they hoped to bounce back from last games, as the Mets used their dedicated Volquez and came back against a Mets catcher Salvador Perez stepped up to City can rejoice, as can. At the end year’s devastating loss. The Mets, fans as motivation for their Game 3 win bullpen that had been among the best in the plate. He hit a weak ground ball of another long baseball season, the whose last World Series victory was and were ready to do the same in Game the MLB all year. Alex Gordon of the to third baseman David Wright, who only question remaining is whether the in 1986. Their subpar record was 4. The first seven innings indicated the Royals homered to tie the game in the gave Hosmer a look and threw to Royals can follow in the footsteps of enough to crown them winners of same, as the Mets led the Royals 3-2 9th, and in the 14th inning the strange first base. Somehow, the Royals were Drake and go Back to Back. the NL East. The Mets were the #3 after two solo home runs by left fielder Halloween cos- Favorite Thanks- 1st Quarter in 1 ______or Treat Favorite Sebs tume this year giving food word lunch Aidan Mulvey Glowed in the Turkey Long Trick They’re all good Dark THE Philip Tresca Didn’t have one Turkey Good Trick Chicken Patties Stepan Kapre- Didn’t have one Turkey New Trick Chicken Patties ilian RARE Dana Tate Elephant Fried Turkey Grind Ball is Life Jambalaya Mike Connolly Basketball Stuffing Devastating Trick Cookies Player Matt Karpowicz Mr. T Gravy Missile A Head Full of Pulled Pork QUESTIONNAIRE Ghosts Ms. Uhlman Wendy from Pumpkin Pie Smashing- Prank Pulled Pork Peter Pan Pumpkins Page 6 THE WALRUS November 2015 POINT / COUNTERPOINT

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Peter Murphy ‘18 V. Matt Wolpe ‘18 and Patrick Dufour ‘18 who is either half-deaf, Halloween night is the one time of completely deaf, or just not the year when all people can transform them- including the patriotism and thanks we owe Give thanks—not action pass on 1st and 10. Rather listening to you at all. Yes, selves into anything they want. Walking down our country, but what’s more important than just for Thanksgiving, but for absentmindedly, Sanchez forgets you’ve already been informed the streets of every town in America, people having a blast on Halloween night. the fact that Halloween has the play call in its entirety and that I do not miss my brother dress in terrifying to hilarious costumes. Al- Halloween is not only a great time finally concluded, and your acts similar to a deer in the head- at college, and that I do not though it is frowned upon to be trick or treat- of year only because of Halloween night; Hal- little brother and sister will lights of Mr. Eric Ludwig’s red sleep in his bedroom because ing at an advanced age, there is no written rule loween also brings great Halloween Disney stop arguing on behalf of its Ford F 150 driving down Route actually, believe it or not, I against it, which lets anyone enjoy the special movies, horror films and haunted houses. relevance. Do not fret, dear 128. Sanchez quickly pivots on have my own bedroom. And night of Halloween. Most have been able Being apart of this entertainment is a fun way reader, for we are not here to his right foot, and he bolts toward finally, we all love that to experience the excitement involved with to unify people in shared fear or excitement. bash Halloween. No. We are the line of scrimmage, hoping distant relative who decides gathering hundreds of pieces of candy from People of all ages can be entertained on Hal- here to inform you that Thanks- not to lose too many yards on to bring his or her children to strangers and the disappointment of receiving loween and there are thousands of forms of giving is superior, and then bash the play. However, the result is the festivities. Really? You the occasional box of raisins sometimes given entertainment have a range of intensity that Halloween. Founded by God’s the single most embarrassing, can’t tell that nobody wants out by Owen Finnegan. However, the occa- can satisfy people who enjoy the fear devel- people, the Pilgrims, Thanksgiv- most humiliating, most igno- your two year old child who sional healthy snack can always cancel out the oped from gore, the unexpected and paranor- ing was the first truly American minious moment in the history constantly recites the entire unhealthy binge of eating all of your candy in mal experiences. I had the opportunity to go holiday. On the other hand, Hal- of organized athletics. Sanchez Frozen soundtrack for two one sitting. Thus, we should treat Halloween through a professionally made haunted house loween is an international holi- proceeds to nail Brandon Moore hours, and then passes out on as the one day of the year when anyone can a few years back and I witnessed many people day, which dates back to over in the backside, then bobble the a nearby sofa. However, these relax and become anything he or she wants to breaking down before going into the haunted two-thousand years ago. The an- ball several times, and eventu- events are also what make be. For this reason, Halloween holds a special house; personally, I have never been as scared swer to this argument is staring ally lose it completely. Why am Thanksgiving classic. These place in my heart above all other holidays in my life once I was inside the house. But you directly in the face, rather I explaining this? Well, it’s quite are the moments you remem- (besides Christmas and Black Friday), and since I am now older, I can upgrade to a more bluntly, in fact. Halloween simple, actually. When was the ber vividly, and they always especially Thanksgiving. extreme haunted house in which they can make represents many nations, while last time you saw an NFL game leave you looking forward to Halloween reigns supreme in my contact with me and push me around, creating Thanksgiving is pure ‘Merica in on Halloween without constantly the following festivities in the heart because the individuality it has over all the ultimate experience of fear. every sense. A holiday in which being interrupted by costumed years to come. Conversely, other major holidays in the year. On this day The entertainment that can be expe- we completely gorge ourselves infants banging away at your Halloween provides nearly no you don’t have to deal with family members rienced with Halloween is incomparable when on the plumpest turkeys avail- doorbell with pillowcases of memories at all. You probably in turtlenecks and cardigans, but rather friends held up against Thanksgiving, not to mention able, Thanksgiving provides candy? When was the last time won’t recall that you gave in unique costumes. Although seeing family is the excitement that Halloween can provide for cascading rivers of thick gravy you saw a little kid dressed in a that two year-old skeleton a fun, I’d rather be organizing pounds of candy children across the country. Kids prepare for running through large mountains costume that wasn’t a ghost, a Twix bar, and you dished out than creating small talk with my fifth aunt. Halloween months before it actually happens – of buttery mashed potatoes. The skeleton, a hippy, or some athlete a Snickers to that five year-old Friends can gather and mingle and create trou- some decorations start appearing in late August only way to complete such an in- who was retired before they were in a tuxedo t-shirt. These mo- st ble through out the night of the 31 . Children -- and anxiously wait for some of the greatest credible feast is with a generous even conceived? On Thanksgiv- ments are just not memorable who have been fortunate enough to be able to time of their childhoods. Memories that can be slab of your favorite pie, with an ing, the finest celebration in the in the slightest bit. So, when participate in trick-or-treating know the excite- had on Halloween night can last with children equally generous helping of ice history of the Milky Way Galaxy, it comes to creating memories ment involved with getting both candy and an for the rest of their lives. Thanksgiving may cream on top. Since the origin we can just park it on the couch and overall joy, Thanksgiving occasional scare. I can guarantee, however, have more cultural meaning than Halloween, of the holiday was to be thankful and watch semi-barbaric humans wears the “victor’s crown of that a child will not be nearly as exhilarated but the excitement getting ready to experience for what we have, Thanksgiving duel with one another in an at- gold” once again. to have a Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiv- Halloween is far more entertaining and memo- now celebrates everything we tempt to get into the opposing Much like Odysseus ing may have some important aspects to it rable than Thanksgiving day. are thankful for, besides incred- team’s end zone. How can that and Telemachus slaughtered ibly large amounts of food, such go wrong? So, when it comes to the suitors, Thanksgiving as football (mainly Tony Romo entertainment value, Thanksgiv- has completely emasculated The College Process: Sooo Much Fun interceptions) and peculiar inter- ing is tops and it isn’t even close. Halloween in every single actions with relatives. Evidently, Thanksgiv- category imaginable. At this devil’s offspring that is the tion so difficult is that it is very By Paul Canavan ‘16 The history of Thanks- ing is a splendid time to hang moment, Thanksgiving, in the Common App. The Common hard to see the computer screen giving is all well and grand, but around with friends and family For seniors, Novem- words of one Donald Trump, App is an online application when tears are streaming down the most crucial moment in the that you may not see otherwise. ber 5th marks the end of the seems to be “leading all of the that allows you to fill out the your face. Once you learn to look history of the United States of Typically, Thanksgiving whips school year. The early applica- polls.” Contrarily, Halloween same application for every through the waterfall of your America occurred on this very up some of the most memo- tions for college have been resembles more of a Rick school except the ones that have internal sorrows, the application day: the butt fumble. Everyone, rable quotes and moments of the turned in and it is now time Santorum figure. It is techni- supplemental essays (which isn’t that bad. including grandmothers, who are year. For example, we all have for the senior slide. Long days cally in the argument, but in almost all of them have.) In After sending in my unable to comprehend anything that one relative who thinks he filled with ping pong and Xbox actuality, it has not the slight- addition to the essays lurk the applications, it really hit me that about football, was in tears at the is eating at Bobby Flay’s Mesa await the seniors in the lounge est chance to win. So, as you monotonous, pointless, and I wouldn’t be attending Sebs next mere sight of Sanchez getting Grill in downtown NYC. Cool while everyone else slaves consume that first bite of posi- seemingly endless background year. This thought raised a couple absolutely bodied by his offen- it, buddy. That’s store-bought away at their school work for tively delectable turkey this questions that you are asked of important questions. How sive guard’s hind-quarters. For cranberry sauce that took about another seven months. You poor year, just ask yourself: would to fill out. After filling out the would I explain to someone what those who cannot recall, Mark five minutes to prepare, so no, kids. This slide, however, does I rather be having cheap store- education levels of my siblings, “Za” means? For someone outside Sanchez did not remember that “sir”, it’s actually not supposed not come easily, as every senior bought candy right now? parents and mother’s brother’s of Sebs this may be a difficult Rex Ryan had called for a play to taste “authentic.” Plus, we has had to go through the grind friend’s roommate’s dog term to grasp even though anyone all have that one pseudo-relative that is the college process. In walker’s ex-boyfriend, they had that goes here can understand its addition to the already tough the audacity to charge me $75 meaning and use it properly in a transition will be a hundred tion process is one that takes overcome for many people. senior fall is the task of find- for an application. I have a le- sentence. It would be best to hold times easier with at least one a lot of time and should take a This one goes out to the juniors: ing and applying to colleges. gitimate fear that the Common onto that one for at least the first of my classmates by my side. long time because it is impor- as soon as August 1st rolls This includes visits out of state App people are going to steal few weeks. College is a daunting task in my tant in shaping our futures. around, start the application. to see various campuses and my identity because they know What are girls? This is near future and if I had a choice What we do for the rest of our You’ll be thanking yourself on interviewing with admissions just about everything about me. something that I think the boys I’d reapply to St. Sebastian’s lives depends on where we go November 1st and will be much reps. The meat of the process The Common App is helpful, have an issue with seeing that we Class of 2022. This makes me to college and what we study more satisfied with the prod- involves actually filling out the however, because it allows have never spotted one in the last think about the colleges I have there. Making the wrong choice uct you have sent to colleges. application, which takes way Sebs students to learn about 4-6 years. We’ll cross that bridge applied to and how strange my or not being one hundred Thank me later. too long to do. On average, and apply to some of the more when we get to it. experience would be if I were percent sure of the school you Overall, the applica- each senior spent about three obscure colleges out there, such Does my new Dean of to leave all of Sebs behind. This want to attend is not something tion was not too hard of a task hundred hours working on their as Boston College and Holy Students even own a Rolex? It’s prospect does not seem too that I wish anyone to experi- to complete but in the moment application. This statistic even Cross. Without this website I all about reputation here. appealing, which is why I’m ence. With the right amount it feels like life or death. The factors in my own time of fif- would have never learned about Will any Sebs guys be having second thoughts about of effort put into the applica- key is to not get too stressed out teen minutes so somebody had these schools, and I believe that attending the school that I go to? applying to BC. ( I’ll stop with tion there is not much worry by the work load and to break it to bring that average way up. I’m the only student to apply This is maybe the most important this joke because it has already to be had from Sebs students. up into small parts. If you try to By the time you all to both of them this year. What question of all mostly because been beaten to death). Procrastination, however, will do it all at once, you will surely reach high school, you will makes writing out the applica- of Question 1. 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Mr. Tremblay, our Paul Tremblay, esteemed mathematics teacher award-winning author November 2015 THE WALRUS Page 7 Beyond 1191 Greendale Ave. 2016 Election ~One Year Away By Matt Karpowicz the moderators for their aggressive Donald was kept at bay, and he was line of questioning towards all of the not featured any more in the debate ‘16 HEAD WRITER candidates, not just himself, saying than any other candidate. Those who that it was a fine example of why wanted to hear about the issues were On October 28th, the “the American people don’t trust the left disappointed as well. It is quite Republican Party candidates met at media,” which was received by a apparent that 10 candidates on the the University of Colorado for their standing ovation and thunderous ap- stage at this point in the race are far third nationally televised debate. This plause. While we’re on the topic, the too many. Because of the crowded- debate was broadcasted by CNBC, and moderating was one of the headlines ness, the candidates are forced to moderated by Becky Quick, John Har- of this debate. They did a terrible job compete for sound bites to be played wood, and Carl Quintanilla. Despite Cruz announces DeMatteo ‘18 as running mate for 2016 election of trying to lead the debate and police back the next day or clever one-liners clashing with Game 2 of the World the discussion. It felt as if they were to be retweeted on Twitter. Series, much of America still turned an 11th candidate on the stage, issu- My second loser was Ben its eyes to Boulder in anticipation of Sebs’ Soph Meets Ted Cruz ing attacks on the other participants. Carson. He had stolen some of the another 120 minutes of Donald Trump that Tom Brady has been framed; by Every question was prefaced with so headlines during the week as he By Henry DeMatteo ‘18 chirps—not exactly the most glowing Hillary Clinton! Why else do you many scathing comments and harsh had taken a slight lead over Donald The Republican primary has been review of the American people. think she has deleted her emails? criticisms that it seemed as if none Trump in the Iowa polls, which is the a wild race. From the rise of Donald On September 30th, CNBC D: What is your favorite song? of the candidates had a fair chance first stop on the campaign. He failed Trump to the fall of Jeb Bush, no one announced that the requirements to be C: I grew up listening to “The Gam- to answer the question and leave a to capitalize on this momentum, as could have predicted where this race a part of the main debate would be to bler” by Kenny Rogers. positive impression on the American he appeared to be unable to do the was headed. Many people expected register at least an average of 2.5% in D: What is your favorite movie? people watching at home. As political simple math his tax plan required Donald Trump’s fire to die out, but this the 6 major polls. This field featured him to do and was a minor character C: The Princess Bride. analyst and my dad Ken Karpowicz has yet to happen. In fact, more politi- D: Who is your favorite superhero? the 10 out of the 11 participants from throughout the night. He failed to asked, “Is there even a system to cal outsiders, such as Ben Carson and C: Spider-Man. the last debate. Now that Scott Walker catapult his name into discussion determine who gets to talk?” The Carly Fiorina, have risen in the polls. D: Who is your pick to win the Super had dropped out of the race, the about him being considered for the moderators did a terrible job sharing During this race only a few politicians Bowl? candidates were Donald Trump, Ben the spotlight and failed to get ev- Presidency. have remained relevant in the race. C: The Houston Texans, I know Carson, Marco Rubio, Carly Fiorina, Throughout this race, Ted eryone involved, which should have My final loser was Hillary they’ve never won yet, but I’m count- Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee, Cruz, a Texas senator, has remained been a point of emphasis heading into Clinton and the Democratic Party. ing on them to win this year. Chris Christie, John Kasich, and Rand solid in the polls, has had a strong this debate, especially after former Since the last Walrus was published D: What is the single worst thing about Paul. debate performance, and has raised candidate Scott Walker announced there has, in fact, been a Democratic the Obama Administration? One of the issues leading up enough money to run an efficient cam- that he felt the lack of airtime he debate, but Senator Bernie Sanders’ C: The worst thing about the Obama to the debate was the format of the de- paign. Cruz is well known for his part had in the first two debates led to his decision not to prepare in any way Administration, in my opinion, is its bate. After the last debate had run over in the government shutdown and his rapid decline in the polls and even- shape or form appear to have guar- assault on the Constitution. three hours in length, Donald Trump conservative political stance. Though tual dropping out. Bush, whose lack anteed Secretary Clinton’s bid for A few minutes after the inter- and Ben Carson jointly announced that her party’s nomination, as she holds many establishment Republicans dis- view, everyone went upstairs to where of campaign success so far had made like him, Cruz is still third or fourth they would both be boycotting this a 31 point lead in the national polls the press was allowed and Sen. Cruz him another headline heading into in most polls. Cruz had the best few debate if it was longer than two hours. over her opponent from Vermont. All spoke to everyone who was there. this debate, was dead last in airtime, lines of the debate, where he called out CNBC considered their demands and night she and her party were subject There, Cruz talked about his plan to with only 6 minutes and 8 seconds on the moderators for their biased ques- agreed. While I could sit here and rat- reform America’s tax system and the camera. to attacks about the way things have tions they were asking the candidates. tle lots of interesting recap about Rand immigration problem. If you want to My last winner was Chris- been run during the last 8 years, as Cruz united the all of candidates Paul’s tax plan (surprisingly solid), learn more about Cruz’s tax plan, read tie. All three of his debate perfor- well as the country’s future outlook against a common enemy, the main- or how Donald Trump plans to get about it on his website. mances should have earned him more with another left-winger in the White stream media, which resulted in a lot Mexico to pay for the wall he wants Ted Cruz’s campaign, for the buzz and an improved poll numbers, House. It surely pleased many in the less insults than the last two debates. to build to keep Mexicans out (let me most part, has been one that has flown he still hovers around 3%. Everything St. Sebastian’s community watching After he called out the moderators for know when you find out), I will do my at home. under the radar. He has not had the that comes out of his mouth is sen- their questions, they attacked the can- media attention that Donald Trump best to summarize the debate in three The next Republican debate sible and sincere, and he seems ready didates a lot less and focused a little has had and his poll numbers have not paragraphs or less. will be held December 15th and the to inherit the Oval Office. It appears, more on “the substantive issues people been quite as high as Trump’s. These I thought the debate featured next Democratic debate will be held however, that concerns about his care about.” facts, however, should not rule Cruz three winners. Rubio was the star of th weight and his role in a fiasco involv- November 14 . I encourage the entire A few weeks ago Sen. Cruz out. Not posing an immediate threat the show, showing off his prepared- left the early primary states, New ing major highways in New Jersey school to watch and find an interest to Trump will most likely keep Cruz ness by deflecting questions about Hampshire and Iowa, to come to Bos- closing will prevent him from ever in this race and politics as a whole, out of Trump’s path of destruction, his finance issues and turning the ton where I was able to meet him and being a contender for the nomination. but especially to the senior class and leaving Trump to focus on the likes of tables on Governor Bush by taking a ask him a few questions, which except My three losers for the the more veteran members of the Marco Rubio and Ben Carson. Cruz, question about his spotty Senate at- for one were irrelevant to his cam- debate were as follows. First, the junior class who will find themselves especially after Wednesday’s debate, tendance record during his campaign nd paign. Because during the first part of American people. There are two of age on November 2 , 2016. Hav- has gained more traction. Should into a point about the bias that exists the rally, the press wasn’t allowed in, I types of viewer for this year’s ing the freedom to vote and exercise Trump’s candidacy die out, there is a between the mainstream media and the was able to get a minute to speak with debates. The viewer who tunes in our democracy—something those solid chance that his votes could end conservative media. Cruz was a close before us, as well as many of our Sen. Cruz. Here is what the interview up going to Cruz. Going forward, Ted to hear smart and talented politi- went like: second, coming across as less radical contemporaries around the world Cruz will be an especially exciting cians talk about the issues, and the DeMatteo: Is Tom Brady innocent or during this third round of debating, have given their lives for—is one of candidate in the future. After all, one viewer who wants to hear Donald guilty? and also less preachy. The highlight the greatest things about our country, cannot count out someone reputed to Trump embarrass people. Except for Cruz: I’m not above a little pandering of his night was when he attacked be one of the smartest people to go a quick attack on Senator Kasich, and it would be a shame if that went while I’m in New England. I believe to waste. On to Iowa. through Harvard Law School.

as another act of ruthless terrorism. “junior varsity” organization. Now, the Republican Party some favor over the The other way to view the claim is that White House might be forced into yet Democratic Party for appearing as the Who’s To Blame for the ISIS had no affiliation with the crash another exhaustive review of its goals right political party to stop being “soft at all and is simply trying to claim and strategies in the regions due to this on terrorism.” Russian Plane Crash? credit for being responsible for what is recent development. Not only will this have a bomb. Aviation Analyst Richard being called one of the most signifi- If ISIS is responsible for the an effect on the next steps taken by By Jack Ragnoni ‘16 Quest said, “It’s this split second, and cant terrorist attacks since 9/11. crash than we may start to see politi- Obama, but a confirmed attack by ISIS FEATURE WRITER it’s a millisecond, where you hear an However, the possibility that cal changes at home. One major area would place tremendous political pres- Last Saturday, Metrojet explosion of some description,” he ISIS is behind the plane crash raises where we can see this change is in the sure on President Vladimir Putin. Just Flight 9268 crashed in Egypt’s Sinai said. “And you see all the parameters the idea of potentially devastating at- upcoming presidential election. After weeks earlier, Putin started his military Peninsula after breaking apart in (on the recorders) go haywire before tacks on Americans in the future. The his reluctant decisions to deploy troops intervention against ISIS by launching midair, killing the 224 people on the power is completely lost.” With notion that ISIS may be moving be- back into Iraq after ending that war as missile strikes at ISIS targets. If ISIS board. The flight departed from St. the knowledge that the flight was in yond their concentrated attacks in Iraq well as using air strikes to target ISIS, or another group has already been able Petersburg, Russia and was en route fact brought down by a bomb, the and Syria in order to build a caliphate Obama decided last week to send in to make Russian civilians pay a heavy to a vacation resort in Pakistan. major question that arises is who was shows that they could be focused on 50 Special Operations forces to help price, Putin may be forced to reevalu- Days of confusion about the responsible for this attack? inspiring more attacks against the U.S-backed rebels in Syria, a group ate how he precedes in the regions of cause of the crash ensued, with possi- An audio message on western world. If another Islamist that was supposed to have our support Iraq and Syria. th bilities of an equipment malfunction, Wednesday, November 4 from group has acquired the motivation and a long time ago. Now Republican In the meantime, it will be pilot error, or some sort of explosion. ISIS’s Sinai branch adamantly in- the capacity to attack civilian airliners, candidates, after arguing that allowing extremely interesting and important to European investigators, after examin- sisted that it brought down the flight. a future target could be U.S. airlines. ISIS to grow will result in an increased find out who was responsible for the ing the black boxes of the plane (the There are two ways to respond to this Early on, Obama ridiculed willingness and capacity to extend attack on the flight. If it was ISIS, it devices that record the voices in the claim. The first way is to believe the the idea that ISIS would evolve into their attacks on the U.S. and western will solidify their weight in the world cockpit and the flight data) have now statement made, acknowledging that the same kind of global threat as al targets, are supported by this recent of terrorism. If not ISIS, then we may found conclusive evidence that it was ISIS did in fact bring down the plane Qaeda, once referring to the group as a attack. The attack may now give the find another group rise onto the scene.

safety of the pilots. Operating military controls, seeking out bad guys. Yet, What Should We Do with Drones? aircraft can be a very dangerous task. the thing that has not changed with established before I take my stance on outweigh the negatives in terms of It requires elite pilots and oftentimes the use of drones is that there remain By Jack McLaughlin ‘16 the issue is that according to a 2013 practicality. With that being said, duty things can go wrong or malfunction. lives that could potentially be ended. survey, 61% of Americans supported and responsibility dictate that they By using drones, it almost entirely If that individual is a clear threat, FEATURE WRITER the use of drones in the Middle East. should be used with caution. eliminates this possibility. A pilot then it makes some sense;, however, A constant issue that has What was surprising was that the The first point of emphasis could be in an operating a drone flying the responsibility should not be taken been debated both in the US and results were even regarding political that is stressed in the media is that over the Middle East from the McCull- lightly. While drones eliminate physi- internationally is the use of drones in affiliation. The results were 69% of there is often collateral damage that och room. While this is not to say that cal harm, they do not get rid of the warfare. Some of the questions raised Republicans, 60% of Independents, creates dissension towards the US by the task of flying these should be taken emotional weight on the pilots. In a are whether it is ethical, whether they and 59% of Democrats supported the civilians in the Middle East. In the lightly, it eliminates the risk of losing study from the US Air Force’s School are actually effective in terms of the drone use. Given the many moral and past, there have been instances where a valuable American life. On another of Aerospace Medicine, they found parties that they target, and whether political stances on the issue, this is a civilian was mistaken for a terrorist. note, the cost is something that should that drone pilots often have difficulty there are too many innocent civilians remarkably close. While this is undoubtedly devastating be taken into account as well. With a after flying drones from a control room killed for drones to be in continued While there are certain issues for a community and a severe mistake, large debt hanging over the US gov- all day and watching terrorists’ every use. that come along with using drones, the amount of collateral damage that ernment, budget cuts are often taken move and later returning to family Some facts that should be I would say that the positives far comes with traditional ground weap- out of defense. Drones prove to be the life that evening. It is a tough contrast ons is far greater than with drones. For perfect solution because they are far for pilots to become adjusted to, and instance, in WWII, before drones were less expensive than jets or helicopters, it is an issue that should be taken into used, over 50% of total deaths in the yet are almost equally effective. They consideration. war were innocent civilians. In com- can provide both surveillance and Even though there are ques- parison, drones have been reported to protection to troops on the ground and tions, drones simply seem to make kill less than 10% of bystanders. With can determine if a location is safe. sense. They lessen civilian deaths, recent improvements in technology, It might seem that there is protect American soldiers, and are this number will only continue to de- almost no downside to using drones. cost effective. Additionally, they are crease as the US becomes more skilled However, in my opinion, the US incredibly effective. It is a tremendous and advanced in their drone use. should use them with caution. Not for new technology that should be treated Additionally, with the recent improve- practical reasons, but rather for moral with care. It is said that morality can ments, drone pilots are able to track an reasons. With zero risk of losing hu- lag ten years behind our technology, so individual for several hours unnoticed, man life, using drones can seem like a that should be taken into account. The monitoring their activity and making quick fix to a problem, but we should US military should not entirely switch sure that the pilots have zeroed in on be careful that they do not diminish to strictly drone warfare, but it is the suspected individual. the gravity of war. It can almost seem something that has profound potential The next point that should like a video game where a pilot sits and is an exciting new technology on This is not the kind of drone we’re talking about... *facepalm* be taken into consideration is the in a room with a joystick and other the defense front. ARROWS Sports Vol LXIX, No. 2 St. Sebastian’s School November 2015 Arrows Fall Seasons In Review Hanifin Takes Ice as a Pro By Jimmy McCabe ‘17 and man Bryce Gallagher, sophomore his magic touch has turned Kyle James Orscheln ‘17 Brendan McKenzie, and senior Jake McCarthy’s beard red. Even though Loughborough have all made a big this team is filled with young guys, The 2015 Varsity football impact in helping beat the opposition. the seniors on this team are some squad has proven that a Saint Sebas- Inexperienced players have stepped of the toughest leaders and players tian’s football team doesn’t rebuild, it in constantly all season filling in on the field in every game. When reloads. After graduating the win- for injured players and have held asked who were the best leaders on ningest class in history, many doubts their own. This is a true testament to the team, and who has taught him stirred in the minds of fans. However, the depth and future of the football the most, Michael Hartman ‘17 told game by game the team proved they program. It seems the varsity’s hard- us, “I’d say Liam Noonan influences can hang with the big boys of the nosed style of play has trickled down people the most as the real captain, or new age ISL. Star first-year quarter- to the JV team also. The Red Dogs maybe Sorree [Kaba] because he just back Tommy Seidl and receiver Jack have performed admirably in the few screams louder than everyone else. Frisoli, both juniors, are poised to con- games they’ve been afforded. Red- But obviously [Matt] Eldridge is a tinue their game-changing play. Once shirt-sophomore Brian Craven has huge leader out there. I’ve learned so dubbed as having “the build of a JV led a potent rushing attack. Freshman much from him about soccer and life. linebacker,” Frisoli has transformed QB Billy Seidl and his favorite target, I’m gonna miss these men next year, his game and taken it to another junior Mitch Heffernan, have put up and I’m not sure how to deal with the level, leading the team in catches and Madden-like numbers in the passing lack of Eldridge in my life.” Clearly, Noah Hanifin, once a St. Sebastians student, warms up for receiving yards. The tri-captains of game. Will Allen has made his mark the senior goalkeeper helps hold this Austin O’Shea, Mike “Doug” Calabro, as the best JV kicker in the league. team together. His save percentage the Carolina Hurricanes. He was their 1st pick, 5th overall. and Blake Gallagher have provided His continuous hard work in practice this fall has been somewhere around plus three rating in five games, helping great leadership on and off the field has pushed the other three kickers to 98%, and if the ISL kept stats, this By Thomas the team to be competitive. During his for this year’s team. When asked be the best that they can be. would likely be a record. Sebs has successful rookie season at the heights, about them, junior middle linebacker In a season that began had some of the most dynamic scor- Hovsepian ‘17 he tallied up twenty-three points in the Mike Connolly noted, “We have great with so many questions, the football ers in the league this fall in the Kaba St. Sebastian’s has been a thirty-seven games. Along with the captains that have really made the team has proven to the school and brothers. Both Adama ‘17 and Sorree hot bed for hockey talent for a long twenty-three points, Hanifin put up a team this year feel like family. From the league that they are going to be ‘18 have consistently found the back time now. It has produced many plus/minus of plus twelve. He helped the freshman to seniors we possess tough to bring down for a long time. of the net, and are among the top in players who go on to compete at the lead the team to the NCAA tourna- collegiate and professional level. The a great group of kids that have made The fact that key players are injured the league in scoring. Even with all ment, where the team fell short in latest St. Sebastian student to make the camaraderie amazing, which has has only shown off the young talent the scoring done from the starters, the the first round. However, with many it to the professional ranks is Noah multi-point games and going on a hot shown on the field and in the Gatorade yearning for its chance to be stars Arrows have found some sparkplugs Hanifin. streak in hockey east play, (18 points parties in the locker room.” someday. Standing at a record of 4-2, coming off the bench. Juniors Vito Hanifin is a lefty shot, of- in 22 Hockey East games) it is safe to Led by special teams ace Pat- the Arrows are looking to reach their Palombella and Pete Rowe have rick Reed, Saint Sebastian’s boasts one fensive defensemen and was part of say he had a successful season. Also, third NEPSAC bowl game in the past both come off the bench when the the class of 2015. After playing three of the finest return units this league he was unanimously named to the four years, quite an impressive feat if Arrows need a boost, and they have years of varsity hockey here (8th-10th has ever seen. If trash talking could be Hockey East all-rookie team and was accomplished. been simply electric. Vito has scored grade), where he racked up seventy- also named a division I, New England measured quantitatively, Reed would This season’s Sebs Varsity some of the best looking goals for four points (17 goals, 57 assists), All-Star. surely be a league record holder. Cap- soccer team has been an organiza- Sebs, and is one of the best dressed Hanifin left St. Seb’s and moved to Following the season, Hanifin tain Blake Gallagher is on his way to tion filled with youth, diversity, players. Rowe has the speed, quick- Ann Arbor, Michigan. He began to was ranked the number three pro pros- setting other records as well. Coming speed, numbers, leprechauns, and ness and agility of player like Lionel play for the United States Develop- pect for the NHL’s draft this past sum- back from injury against Milton Acad- skill. The team consists of eleven Messi, and hosts one of the best plus/ mental program of the USHL. This mer, only behind Connor McDavid and emy, Gallagher was hitting the opposi- juniors, five sophomores, and four minus numbers in the country at the program is in place to develop the top Jack Eichel. Hanifin attended the draft tion so hard that he literally knocked freshman, so the future is bright for moment. But how can we ever forget young hockey prospects and ready in Sunrise, Florida with his family a kid’s front teeth out. The junior these boys. This year’s season has the managers of this team, Trevor them for future hockey endeavors. and multiple classmates from his time fullback and linebacker’s tally of three been a rebuilding year, but a rather Yandow and Mario Oliva. Trevor and During the 2013-14 season for the at St. Seb’s. After picks one through knocked out teeth has smashed the successful one. In the offseason, Mario hydrate this team to victory United States Development Team, he four were forwards, (McDavid, Echel, previous record, held by Coach Souza the front office decided to clear out every single day, and help out the racked up 20 points in 31 games (6 Strome, and Marner) Hanifin was the (don’t ask how). Many onlookers of the coaching staff, and hired a new coaches during games. The team is goals/14 assists). During the 2014 first defensemen selected in the 2015 the team from within the Sebs com- head coach, Mr. Redpath. Coming grateful to have such great managers, season Hanifin was able to represent NHL draft with the fifth overall pick munity have taken notice of the team’s onto a team that only had three wins and have thrived off the energy of the United States on an international by the Carolina Hurricanes. performance this season. When asked last year, Coach Redpath has helped Yandow and Oliva. The Arrows are level, competing in the Under-17 After attending the prospects tournament, where he captained Team about what it has been like to be a fan, this team improve drastically, and currently riding a two game win- camp early in the summer, Hanifin had USA and was called up as an under- Thomas Wasynczuk ‘17 so eloquently this year they have a total of four ning streak, and look to close off the to make the decision whether to go age player to play in the Under-18 back to Boston College or to forgo his stated, “Yeah.” wins (three if you’re counting ISL season with a few more Ws. Look for World Junior Championship. He collegiate career to have an early start Out of the many highlights of games). Coach is not only turning these boys out there in the remainder scored 3 points (1 goal/2 assists) in 6 pursuing his professional career. After this team, one standout is the amount the program around, but also turning of the season, and watch for a run for of youth getting playing time in big games at the U-17 tournament and 5 looking over the decision with his these boys’ lives around. He has the title next year. points (1 goal/4 assists) in 7 games at moments. Young guns like fresh- family and his advisory group, which transformed boys into men, and with Cross country looks to the World Junior Championship. includes the legendary Bobby Orr, finish their season off on a high After hopping in the fast Hanifin decided to sign his profession- note with an impressive showing lane for high school and speeding al contract. This didn’t mean he would at ISLs. We honestly didn’t know up his studies, he graduated from be with ‘Canes off the bat, however, much about this team until now, but it high school a year early. The next as he would have to earn a spot on the turns out these long distance runners fall he enrolled at Boston College to roster. After a good start to camp, he have strong talent across the board. continue his academic and hockey was informed that the club was keep- Star runner Kevin Moore had some future. As a 17 year old at Boston ing him though the rest of the camp. input on the team when interviewed. College, he was the second youngest With continued improvement along “Well we’ve struggled with injuries, player in the history of the program. with his high play, Hanifin made the especially in the second half of the Although he was underage, Hanifin regular season roster at eighteen years season. But the younger guys have was on the second defensive pairing. old, and he has had two assists through stepped up and done well. We’ve had Also, as an offensive-defenseman, he the team’s first dozen games. It has some close losses to good teams like played on the power play frequently. been a good start to the youngster’s BH, Brooks, and Govs. But some Hanifin had a very successful season, career. Now into the league become positives are that we did well in a playing in thirty-seven of the team’s more accustom to the NHL style his race against St. Georges, Thayer, and thirty-eight games. The only game he play will start to pick up. missed was while he was playing in LA, where we beat them all.” Players Hanifin clearly has been a the U-20 World Junior Championship, to watch out for: all of the Ryan Fam- top-end talent his whole life. Now he once again as an underage player. can start fulfilling his dream by playing The football team is one of the many fall teams that had a great sea- ily. Congrats on a fine season, XC! There he compiled two assists with a in the NHL. Best of luck, Noah! son. Thanks to all the teams for their hard work and dedication. performed exceptionally, and we got the ski team’s first NEPSAC title in a Ski Team Three-Peat Impending?long time. By Matt Aisenberg ‘16 coaches Ms. Rynne and Ms. Ulhman The next year, the team and senior captains Richard Arms finally seemed to get on the map. HEAD WRITER ‘14 and Henry Finnegan ‘14. As At the pre-season sign-up a lot of With the season only a few mentioned above, the team often students joined, and the team grew weeks away, the ski team is on a mis- stays under the radar, and this was to around 15 members, which was sion to win a third consecutive NEP- even truer a few years ago because great to see. A lot of new and young SAC Championship. Even though the we did not have as many kids on the students added to the talent that was team often gets overlooked because on the team from the year before. The team. But that did not matter at all Last year’s ski team poses after winning back to back titles. of the hockey and basketball teams, because we were determined to make season was already looking like it it continues to keep pushing towards our mark on the school. As a small was going to be a good one, and we of the year again for NEPSAC’s. The Despite moving up a class in the greatness. In past two years, the team group of kids we definitely had a all had high expectations. During the team was excited and did not fall short league, the team is going to accept the has been an absolute powerhouse, good time, but we always practiced season, the veterans could just see of the high expectations, winning a challenge and, hopefully, through the and no end is in sight, as some of the hard. As the season went on, we were how much the team had improved second consecutive NEPSAC champi- hard work and dedication of everyone best guys on the team are underclass- improving, beating many teams in from the previous year with all the onship. on the team, bring home another title. men. the ISL. By the time the season was old and new talent combined. The This year, the team is in a The three-peat has never been done It all started two years ago over, and it was time for NEPSAC’s team consistently beat teams in the wonderful position to do the unthink- before, but the ski team looks like the with a group of about 8 kids led by the team was ready to go. The team ISL that we never beaten before. able and win a third championship. team to make history by winning a Finally, it was once again the time third consecutive championship. Cross Country: Varsity Soccer: @ Belmont Hill L 1-3 @ Lawrence W 18-37 Results Thayer W 20-35 v. Middlesex L 1-2 St. George’s W 25-31 Football: v. St. Mark’s L 2-6 @Milton L 15-48 @ Governor’s L 35-38 @ St. George’s W 1-0 @ Brooks L 27-28 v. Milton W 36-33 v. St. Paul’s W 2-0 @ Middlesex L 16-47 Roxbury Latin L 17-45 v. BB&N L 42-47 @ Groton W 3-1 BB&N L 25-30