The Beakon Cardinal Mooney High School 2545 Erie Street Youngstown, Ohio 44507 October 2015 “Over the Edge” Rappelling for a Reason by Gwen Sieman Tude House
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The Beakon Cardinal Mooney High School 2545 Erie Street Youngstown, Ohio 44507 October 2015 “Over the Edge” Rappelling for a Reason By Gwen Sieman tude House. Hundreds watched from the ground as Vennetti lowered himself, but few found themselves hanging from the edge of the Metropolitan that day. Nick Armeni, an Ursuline senior fol- lowed Vennetti, and others who took the plunge were Youngstown State University president Jim Tressel, and the first two to step over the edge were Youngstown May- or John McNally and Warren Mayor Doug Franklin. Tressel was paired with Pam Volosin Ch ch ch ch changes from Poland, Ohio who raised more than By Jelina Le $6,000, and Sister Janet Gardner, the ex- ecutive director of Beatitude House. The school year began with unexpected Tressel said he had rappelled down YSU changes; new students, new teachers, and stadium with the ROTC about 25 years classroom changes. ago. Vennetti had also rappelled before. Mr. Lawrence Bozick, Mrs. Diane Mas- Haley Mitchell, senior, said, with a bit of tro Nard, Dr. Richard Mattiussi, Mrs. Peg- sarcasm, “Watching Frank rappel off of the gy Moore, Mr. Justin Prommersberger, and tallest building in the city definitely made Mrs. Mary Lou Rogers transitioned to new sense, knowing Frank, but he did it for a classrooms to provide room for incoming good cause. students, and prepare for future renova- “It was really cool to be a part of this tions, said Mr. Mark Vollmer. fund raiser,” said Mitchell. The new classrooms include brighter All of the proceeds went to the Beatitude lighting, new windows, a new coat of paint, House on Fifth Avenue. and new flooring. “It was a rush. I would love to do it “Adapting to these changes was bit- Gwen Sieman/The Beakon again,” said Vennetti. tersweet,” said Mastro Nard in room 101. oungstown’s Metropolitan His sister, a sophomore, was proud to “The move was challenging because it Tower towers 224 feet over watch him do such a brave thing to raise meant leaving behind a piece of history I downtown. It is taller than the money for the less fortunate. deeply cherish. I will miss the vast amount Y of space, the view of the courtyard and Mr. Leaning Tower of Piza, Brazil’s Christ “It was really frightening watching the Redeemer, and falls just short of New him,” said Adriana. “It was a really gener- Bozick as a neighbor.” York’s Statue of Liberty, yet Frank Ven- ous thing to do, and it raised a lot of money, Although it was rough, Mastro said she netti, a six foot tall senior, did not hesitate but it was scary when he got stuck. I heard came to like the vibrant colors, and re- to rappel its 18 stories for the “Over the they raised more than $100,000.” search shows brighter classrooms have a Edge” charity event benefitting Beatitude The goal was to raise $125,000, and ear- calming effect on people. House September 25. ly reports exceed that amount. At the other end of the hall is Rogers, Beatitude House serves the community Sister Gardner said, “Our women take now in 109. by providing education, temporary hous- risks every day to face the unknown and “My favorite part of the new classroom ing, and family support to women and change their lives. If they can do that, the is brighter lights and screens built into the children stuck in the cycle of poverty and least we can do is step off the top of an windows,” said Rogers. homelessness. 18-story building to help them. We have 75 Rogers has grown accustomed to her “At the top of the building I felt pure ex- families that need the support of the com- new room, but misses how close she was to citement and adrenaline,” said Vennetti. munity to help transform their lives,” the main office, and the view of the court- Before taking the plunge, Vennetti and The event was sponsored by the DeBar- yard. other participants were required to raise tolo Corporation. over $1000, which was donated to Beati- ~ See “Changes” pg. 2 ~ 2 News The Beakon October 2015 Even Homecoming Changes By Kellyn Jamison be more difficult as some people may wait Traditionally, the Homecoming Dance until the last minute. Kempe said an ad- is held the Saturday of Ursuline week, but vantage to having the dance later is the ex- this year, it was October 3rd, two weeks tra time to plan. before the Ursuline game, so students Cia Lyras, senior, disagreed saying, “I could experience the fun of each event sep- think it is good to have them split. We can arately, and make each more significant. focus on Homecoming all week and have Kalliope Spirtos/The Beakon “We wanted the focus of Ursuline week time to get ready. During Ursuline week, Jarrett Herberger, Tommy Decesare and to be on the game because it gets over- we can spend more time decorating the Johnnie Mikos bask in the warm sunlight shadowed by the dance,” said Mrs. Janet school and enjoying the fun of Ursuline from the new windows. Cadman. “Doing the crowning of king week.” and queen at the game instead of the dance Jake Fonderlin, sophomore, wasn’t con- makes it more special. It took too much cerned, “I don’t care Homecoming was Changes time to have everyone announced and the moved, I’m not that interested.” continued from pg. 1 crowning to take place at the dance.” Along with changes to the Homecoming Prommersberger, now in 204, said hav- More family members can attend the Dance, Cadman and Hughes also added a ing his room switched from junior hall to crowning at the game. In the past, the fam- new dance for the school year, which will sophomore hall made it easier for “students ily of the Homecoming court came to the be more casual than the formal Homecom- to arrive on time. dance to see the crowning. ing, Sweethearts, and Prom. “Although I did not get to choose my “It was difficult for parents to see and Upcoming dances: room, I am happy to have a freshly painted take pictures, but if it is at the game more Sadies - date to be determined in No- classroom. The atmosphere has a positive family is able to be present,” said Mrs. vember, based on football playoffs - Ca- effect on my students.” Tina Hughes. sual. This dance is typically attended wear- Mattiussi specifically asked for room Cadman and Hughes said having the ing matching shirt with a date or group of 151 when he heard Mrs. Wright would re- game and the dance the same week as Ur- friends. tire, and he moved in June. suline Week is too much and students fo- Sweethearts - February 6th- Formal, “My room is the coolest in the build- cus on the upcoming dance instead of the girls ask guys. ing. Mrs. Wright was always cold, but I festivities. Junior/Senior Prom- May 6th- Formal. love it,” said Mattisussi. “I also love being However, not all student agree the “I would like to go to Sadies as a group, in the same hall as Mr. Rinehart and Mrs. change is a good idea. it could be a lot of fun to get matching out- Kenner.” “ We are sad they are not together. It fits and just have fun with your friends,” lessened the excitement. Having the dance said senior Julie Cook. to look forward to after the game continues Cadman and Hughes are considering a fun weekend,” said senior Jaime Kempe. having the dances in the gym instead of the There was some concern that, because cafeteria, although acoustics could be an is- the dance is so early, planning dates would sue and make the music hard to hear. Kalliope Spirtos/The Beakon Students chat in the newly-painted, freshly-floored sophomore hallway. October 2015 The Beakon Feature 3 Want to go to a dance? By Scott McHenry said Lizzie Matthews, senior. things would go back to the With the school year in full These ‘proposals’ range any- way it used to be,” said Bizon. swing, one thing everyone has where from a small treat and a So the big question remains, had on their mind is dances. clever line to singing to a girl or how does one ask another? The The problem is: how does one getting the recipient pulled over answer is quite simple, most of ask in order to get that signifi- by the police. the time, one just needs to take cant other to say yes? The traditional way of ask- into account interests and hob- “I wanted to do something ing someone to a dance was a bies. funny, but putting this much big deal handled with class and Using your friends and their thought into asking is ridicu- not a public event. friends as sounding boards is lous,” said senior Vincenzo An- Some consider this new pro- also a great way to decide how gelilli. cess forced and unoriginal as to ask that special someone. Many people now ask in ex- most people now ask dates in If one looks for a more cre- treme, and sometimes absurd, extravagant ways, and even say ative approach, one may try ways. People like to see which asking in a big way is cliché be- thinking outside of the box. proposal is either the best or the cause everyone does it. Matthews was a victim of funniest. “The new way of asking is one such approach. The social norm for students forced and becoming cliché.