Conference with Joe Little Commitment Is Required

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Vol LXVIII No. 1 St. Sebastian’s School October 2014 Proof of Heaven: Dr. Alexander Asks Community If Heaven Exists By Sam Cullen ‘17 and lost sisters did not help. The doctor scientific information when he spoke asserted that his journey in his coma of his miraculous recovery. His state- Andrew Elcock ‘17 helped him overcome his psychologi- ment that reason and faith are nearly After reading Proof of cal hang-ups that had plagued him for impossible to reconcile (though he Heaven by Dr. Eben Alexander this years; after waking up he was healed. does concede that he has managed summer for the all-school read, St. However, Alexander went on to say, to do it, through his work) also went Sebastian’s was pleased to welcome his work was not done. Years later, as directly opposite the message our the author himself to explain fur- he was going back over old pictures, school holds dear: that truth can be ther his miraculous journey around he came across one of his birth fam- pursued by faith and reason, both the blurred lines of this life and the ily that a case-worker at the adoption playing an equal part. Furthermore, next. During his address, Dr. Al- center he had been adopted from had his adamant defense of his experience exander narrated his time in a sort sent him. He said that at moment, he and harsh comments on the secular of other-world, where the internal knew he truly had been to heaven: world of science seemed at times rath- blended with the external. He began his long-lost dead sister had been his er aggressive. Justifiably, many sci- in what he termed the “Earthworm’s- heavenly tour guide. At this point, the entists doubt Alexander’s experience, eye view,” in which he had little to doctor began to wrap up the speech. and it appeared as though Dr. Alex- no consciousness, and no corporeal And closed the talk by explaining to ander was too condemning towards Dr. Eben Alexander with Mr. Burke and Fr. Arens after his speech form. He said the experience there the school that his experience in no these skeptics. And while we aren’t was deeply visceral, with a deep way contradicted Christian theology: too sure about the supposed religious metallic sound echoing through an Om represented the Holy Trinity, revival Alexander said would come infinite plane of bubbling darkness. and the place he had visited had been about through his research and other New Clubs in a New Year At the time, Dr. Alexander had no heaven. near-death experiences, his book has knowledge of his past life or what Before continuing, it might caused quite a stir in a wide range By Jack Kerwin ‘18 class.” Although a great amount of Spanish is learned in class, speak- was happening--he merely experi- be useful to illustrate Dr. Alexander’s of both scientific, religious and liter- It’s a new school year, and ing and communicating is a vital enced it passively, with all examina- neurosurgical career. He was adopted ary fields. Indeed, some of the fac- there’s no shortage of new ideas at skill that is often overlooked in the tion coming later. After what seemed by a North-Carolinian neurosurgeon ulty took issue, although few openly. St. Sebastian’s School. As the New forty-five minute class period.- Of like an eternity to him, he at last rose and grew up in his shadow. And after For example, when one teacher was Year has begun to get into the swing ten times, when students learn a out of the muck and into something attending Phillips Exeter Academy, asked his opinion of Dr. Alexander’s of things, announcements have been language, they are learning the lan- beautiful, something most people Alexander went on to study chemis- speech, he merely laughed and said, made following Corporate Chapel guage with the hope that they will would associate with heaven. Dr. try at UNC. Following Duke Medi- “No comment,” demonstrating Alex- announcing new clubs being started be able to communicate with fluent Alexander stated that the world was cal School, he worked for years at ander’s reputation with some in the by fellow students. Both a Fishing Spanish speakers. While some stu- more wonderful than anything he Brigham and Women’s Hospital and school. Indeed, we found it challeng- club and a Spanish club have been dents may accelerate in vocabulary had seen before: butterflies swarmed taught neuroscience at Harvard Medi- ing to find a teacher willing to give an started, and so far both clubs have memorization or grammar, the most the skies, a stunning woman accom- cal School. However, he was accused interview on the assembly, although been received quite well. important skill to have is to be able to panied him as a guide--a woman, of medical malpractice by a patient whether it’s a case of “If you don’t When asked what moti- communicate while speaking in the the doctor said, he had felt an odd and settled out of court. Years later, have anything good to say, don’t say vated the founding of the fishing language. The club is very laid back connection to--and the landscape his employment at B&W’s was ter- anything at all,” or a mere lack of in- club, co-founder Geoff Wade stated, and relaxed. Students of all grade stretched lush and verdant before minated for undisclosed reasons and terest is hard to tell. “Charlie Gordon, Jack Duffy, and I levels may join, even if they have him. Then, everything changed. A the doctor moved onto UMass Medi- In closing, the conclusions were all in the fishing club when we never been to a meeting before. The glowing, massive, glorious orb of cal Center, where he practiced until one draws from the assembly are were in middle school, and wanted club meets Tuesday and Thursday light appeared, which Dr. Alexander he was investigated again for mal- one’s own: Dr. Alexander’s history, to resurrect it.” Although the fishing afternoons and although it’s a slight immediately associated with God. practice. The investigation came to presentation and experience all wide- club doesn’t have a complete sched- greater commitment than the fish- However, the sheer ineffability of the nothing, but Alexander resigned and ly vary, and thus whether he is a man ule yet, they plan on meeting at least ing club, the extra practice and time orb’s wonder meant that mere words floated from job to job before finally to be believed is impossible to judge once a month, and participating in speaking Spanish will drastically could not express it, and the good he left for Virginia. There he prac- merely from facts about his life or a various tournaments throughout the benefit student’s Spanish. Upon ar- doctor was forced to name it Om, ticed for a period of a few years until recapitulation of his experience. And school year. Geoff Wade said “in the riving at the meetings, a student will after the sound that accompanied it. he lost his three surgical privileges to despite our skeptical response to Dr. next couple months, we plan to go choose a topic to discuss, and from Upon encountering it, Dr. Alexander practice for falsifying records on an Alexander’s prediction of a “religious on an ice fishing trip.” Aside from there students will discuss this top- was left full of questions, but he said operation. Clearly, the good doctor is revival” and the conflict between faith one ice fishing trip, the club is hop- ic or often debate about a subject. that the orb answered with a core qualified and medically well-versed, and reason, his book has a feel-good, ing to make a few other trips in the With discussions ranging from the message that struck the doctor like but there is also a shadow over his ca- hopeful nature to it, which makes this spring, and get in as much fishing Ray Rice situation, to discussions nothing had yet: “You are loved.” reer. read a memorable one (not to mention as possible. Using canoes and small about St. Sebastian’s, there’s always It was on this topic that Dr. Alexan- With his background in the numerous accolades and endorse- boats accessible to students, Geoff a new topic that will interest all der focused for the rest of the speech, mind, the presentation took on a dif- ments it has garnered). Whether or Wade stated that the club is planning members. With the attempt to create reiterating how it had affected his life ferent light. The doctor presented not he truly went to heaven is up for to run their own tournaments as well. something unique, Matt intends for and his interpersonal relationships. little new background, never straying debate; however, the doctor is a man The club is currently in its starting this club not to be an extension of He had been struggling for years be- far from the facts established in his who can be learned from and admired, stages, but details are quickly being the Spanish classroom but rather, a fore the coma with his adoption and books, and acting cautiously even in even if only for his self-assuredness in figured out and the club should be up welcoming environment, powered his birth family: he felt unwanted, the Q&A section. Moreover, while face of criticism from medical profes- and running by the end of October. mainly by students, where students and the fact that his birth family did his presentation was rousing, Dr. Al- sionals, theologians, and, yes, news- Welcoming students from all grade can widen their Spanish speaking not want to meet him on the account exander never approached “proof” of paper reporters. levels, the fishing club is appropriate abilities in a welcoming, relaxed en- of the recent death of one of his long- heaven, and rarely offered relevant for those who aren’t ready to make vironment. a large commitment, but strive to be Being an active member more active in the community. of the St. Sebastian’s community Striving to start a club is something that students should where students could actively prac- strive for and attempt to achieve dai- tice their Spanish speaking, Matt ly. Joining various clubs is an easy Guarino recently founded the Span- way to fulfill this hope and in return, ish club. Coming to the realization Conference with Joe little commitment is required. Al- that much of the time spent in Span- lowing students from grades seven was pretty much made for the job. JK: Well, besides making Seb’s ish class is spent working on gram- By Tyler Wiik ‘15 through twelve to participate, both TW: Really? coed, one of the things I wanted to do mar, vocabulary, and reading, Matt the fishing and the Spanish clubs HEAD WRITER JK: Yeah. It’s been my calling coming in was to get more social event Guarino decided that he’d start a club are accessible, entertaining, and In the spring of 2014, the for a long time now. Actually, though, kind of things for the little guys, like that “focused only on speaking, and beneficial activities available to all heart of election season, Joe Kerwin I’ve known I was going to run for a the actual middle school kids, because ignored the grammar that we learn in students in the community. rose to the podium to the playing of while because I’ve got a thing where, I feel like since we don’t host dances fanfare and the exploding of confetti if I have an opportunity to stretch my- for them they could use something poppers. From that moment on, there self and it’s going to cause me a lot like that. So, we scheduled a skating was no looking back. He edged out of discomfort and put other people’s night (I believe that’s still a thing), Owen Finnegan just enough to se- opinions of me on the line, I force my- and we’re working on a bunch of new cure the top spot, putting Owen in self to do it. Wait that’s not funny, so ideas for Student Council. Hopefully, the secondary vice-president role. don’t put that in there. we can get something going for Hal- Nonetheless, this duo leading the stu- TW: Was there a previous president loween; we’re going to try to do some dent government of St. Seb’s settled who made you want to run? sort of competitions—arm wrestling their hostility and looked ahead to JK: Cole Eden made me feel like competitions, pie-eating, or I liked the their upcoming presidencies. With I could do it. bad shirt-tie combo idea—and there’s months and an entire summer’s worth TW: Is there anything you want to one thing that should be coming up of preparation, Joe entered the 2014- do to change the school? soon that I can’t really tell you about. 2015 school year with high hopes and JK: Well I’m not just trying to TW: Alright, any last words for the expectations: change the school; I’m trying to student body? change the world, actually. You JK: Just that I know I’m the presi- TW: Why do you think you won the know, just further the pursuit of truth dent now so I’m really important and election? through faith and reason and make the stuff, but I remember what it feels like JK: Because I’m the best. I’m just world a better place for all the little to be one of the normal people. So, better than everybody else. I’m fun- people. don’t feel intimidated by my beauty, nier, better looking, just more quali- TW: Little people? whether it’s physical or mental. I used JK: Pretty much everyone but me. to be just like one of you. fied for the position. I mean the others Joe says that Joe thanks you for your vote. were good, but it’s hard to compete TW: Is there anything new coming because I’m kind of unbelievable. I up that you’re trying to do? NEWS SPORTS

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Fall Dance: Finally Some Girls By Tom Hovsepian ‘17 how to do it. When that would fail an QUOTES of anonymous freshman student said the and Steve Karol ‘17 “nay nay” would be a good backup. Despite the poor music choice and the According to a student army of grandmas storming Ward Hall council insider the dance was a “huge on September 19th, the St. Sebastian’s success” and when asked why, he said the MONTH Fall Dance went off without a hitch. “People showed up! Including girls!” The atmosphere was a mix of a nurs- The student council insider also was ing home and Star Wars fan conven- informed that the water bottles were tion, and everything in between. As “shaped weirdly” but we do not “I’d kill him... one round.” the disco ball started spinning on this know if these water bottles affected cool, fall evening, many St. Sebas- the opinions of the dance-goers. De- -Mr. Ferguson, on how long tian’s students filtered in, along with spite the loss of Austin “The Fawx” a few groups of eccentric Newton Lewis as our dance DJ, the music he would last in a fight against Country Day girls. But it was not un- choice was passable but nothing spe- til 7:45 when the dance started heat- cial. The dance reached a sincere low Floyd Mayweather, Jr. ing up. As the football team stormed point when the DJ played “Let It Go” the dance floor, the atmosphere be- from Frozen. Not only did every tone came electric and the real dancing deaf girl in the room scream the lyr- began. The wide range of people in ics to the song, but so did every male. attendance included 9th through 12th It’s safe to say, the body count went “Kenny, the closest one to dam- graders from Seb’s, Montrose, NCDS, down after that. But the fun did not. Dana Hall, and from a few rogue town As people slowly started clearing out, nation leads us in prayer.” schools that were invited by students that meant more space on the floor that wanted their town “squad” there for people to take the floor, but since - Mr. Lynch as well. Many of the dance moves it was mostly nervous freshmen left were very conventional moves that at the dance, no one decided to steal one would expect at a high school the show, but the floor was still-semi dance. For example, the “dougie” covered with who was left. Overall “Over the years, I have only had a was a bit too prevalent and a bit too the dance was a good way to start the year. embarrassing for many dance-goers Don’t worry, younger kids. Most who honestly did need a lesson on few adulations for males, includ- upperclassman don’t look like this.

ing Larry Bird, Mo Vaughn, Dosto- vanilla ice cream, you will undergo an Advice for New Students out-of-body experience. There is just evsky, St. Paul, and David Foster about your homework or the not-so- nothing else like it. By Ben Fachetti ‘16 and exciting chess matches. New students must also Wallace... and this article has two Casey Kelly ‘16 The most problematic time know how to deal with upperclass- for new students occurs at lunch. The men. Older students may seem like If you’re a new student at St. Sebas- red trays can be heavy, but there is no a vicious and outlandish species, but of them.” tian’s, there a several tips that will be- need to walk around hugging them in reality they were all like you at come essential to you as you traverse like a running-back. No one is going to one point. I know what you’re think- -Mr. Lynch, on an article writ- through Seb’s. The following tips will knock your food down, but just make ing, “How is it possible to be so cool, act as suggested guidelines for your sure not to drop it. You will be wel- smart, and athletic?” It’s not that ten by David Foster Wallace about time at Seb’s, specifically the begin- comed with uproar and a hearty round simple. First you have to traverse the ning years. First off, arrive to Seb’s of applause. Trust me, this will be the beginning of Seb’s, getting a hang of Dostoevsky early if possible: this will allow you most embarrassing point of your year, the ideal culture at this perfect insti- to get forgotten or future homework and your classmates will never let you tution. This, however, does not mean done. Visiting Seb’s early also gives forget it. Also, never get an ice cream that once you hit the eighth grade you time to visit teachers to get help cone before you’ve actually eaten you become “the man.” Becoming on homework or prepare for upcom- your meal. Everyone knows proper an upperclassmen doesn’t really hap- “What, you guys haven’t eaten ing quizzes. The time before school meal etiquette, in which dessert fol- pen until about sophomore or junior is usually spent in Ward Hall or the lows the actual meal. Don’t disrespect year, until then don’t try to convince three live goldfish before?” library, however there are several meal etiquette. And remember, when your friends they can use seniority... things you should not do during this you decide on a chicken patty day, for because they can’t. Although your time. For example many kids play - Mr. Tremblay some peculiar reason, to fill up a tiny journey to becoming an upperclass- chess, which there is nothing wrong bowl of pasta, you lost your spot in man is just starting, don’t be afraid with, but the whole library doesn’t line. The rest of the line will not wait of all of them. For example, if an up- want to hear who won. Every morning for you to put a pinch of parmesan perclassman has the locker above you sitting within twenty feet of the chess cheese on your pasta or to sprinkle don’t wait five minutes to get to your “Mr. Nerbonne definitely has had tables results in one hearing a high- basil onto the noodles. No one wants locker simply say, “Excuse me.” Al- pitched voice screaming that Billy to hear a seventh-grader complain though it isn’t guaranteed, they most some work done.” beat Tommy. Every other student also about how some senior cut them, we likely won’t bite you. Here at Seb’s doesn’t want to hear how you were, just want to receive our food and sit you can feel a sense of respect, but not - Mr. Ferguson, pointing in “absolutely swamped with like thirty back down. And now we arrive at the equality, between the upper and lower minutes of pre-algebra,” when, in re- main topic of this article: churros. You classmen. ality, your homework isn’t as difficult the area of his face new seventh-graders have not experi- All in all, Seb’s is a great as you think. Coming in early can be enced the adrenaline rush or the pain high school. As long as you’re not too advantageous, but if you do so the of churros day. You may grab your loud or too quiet you should be just whole library does not want to hear buddy’s dessert on a regular day, but fine, for the majority of kids are re- when Izzy puts out churros, don’t you ally nice. Just make sure you try JV What Lurks By the Tennis Courts? ever get someone else’s. It’s every Hockey, JV Soccer, and JV Lacrosse man for himself out in that jungle, and later in your Seb’s career. For some By Jake Loughborough ter how hard the ever-persuasive I’m not going to lie, it will be painful. weird reason you aren’t required to Peter Mullin begs them. When ‘16 and Brendan Lutch You may come out of that mob with a play these sports, but they are some of asked about the construction site, few gashes here and there, but when the most fun teams you can be on. As ‘16 Mr. Kittler simply walked away you sink your teeth into a delicious long as you’re at Seb’s, don’t stress The tennis courts of without answering the question, cinnamon sprinkled churro doused in out too much, but do your work and Seb’s: a hidden gem of the school. which is the same immediate try to have a good time. Most people could go through six reaction he had when I asked years here without stepping foot him about another tunnel suppos- on them, or even looking at them edly under the school. After some beyond a passing glance. This heavy interrogation however, Mr. year, however, the sudden appear- Kittler told me that if I keep the ance of an unexplained construc- entry point of the original tunnel a tion site has given these forgotten secret, he would take me there af- courts the attention of a large ter I graduate. Clearly, Mr. Kittler part of the school community. All is way into tunnels, and getting throughout the halls, there seem information from him requires to be some murmurs about this persistence. project. Everyone, seventh graders Our theory is that Seb’s is through teachers, have their own changing from an all-boys Catho- What is being built over there? speculations as to the end goal of lic school to a camp for juvenile the whole development. delinquents, who have committed The Walrus bare-knuckle boxer in the mean Construction work- some sort of crime. As part of their A St. Sebastian’s Publication streets of Ireland. Admitting to his ers have been around that area punishment, each student is to dig Senior Editors: Jack Adams ‘15, Edgar Escobar ‘15, Ryan Lee ‘15, 2012-2013 Latin 3 Honors class, since the start of school. Orange a hole five feet deep and five feet Angus O’Rourke ‘15, John Ryan ‘15 the marathon-runner, turned Latin netting marks the perimeter of wide every day. Mr. Nerbonne teacher thinks it’s strange that this Apprentice Editors: The Early Morning Club the area. There are a few piles of tells the kids they dig the holes to school “doesn’t have any good dirt and one long deep well with learn discipline and hard work. Head/Feature Writers: Chirs Haley ‘15, Tyler Wiik ‘15, Billy McCarthy hallway fights like Watertown wood covering its surface. One of However, the real reason is he’s ‘15, Pat McGowan ‘15, CJ Santosuosso ‘15, Jimmy Mitchell ‘15, Danny High did.” He then proceeded the more popular theories going looking for the prequel to the Beam ‘15, Anthony Canavan ‘15, Kenny Vallace ‘15, Ryan McGuirk ‘15, to say that these fights served as around is that St. Sebastian’s own Aeneid called Troianum Bellum Mac Morris ‘15 entertainment for the students. The CONTRIBUTORS: Sam Cullen ‘17, Andrew Elcock ‘17, Jimmy Ryan ‘16, Paul Mr. Kittler is digging a series (Trojan War, for the lay person) theory that seems most realistic Keady ‘16, Miguel Espinosa ‘16, John McManmon ‘16, Stuart Smith ‘17, Sam of underground tunnels that go that was lost many years ago. I asked a few faculty members is that these holes are entrances Gordon ‘17, Matt Aisenberg ‘16, Cole Aldrich ‘16, Greg DeMatteo ‘16, John from the academic building to the Kapples ‘16, Steve Karol ‘17, Tom Hovsepian ‘17, Ben Fachetti ‘16, Casey Kelly what they thought of my theory. to an underground fighting ring. athletic side. Whether this tunnel ‘16, Johnny McCarthy ‘17, Peter Murphy ‘17, Tom Wasynczuk ‘17, David Ko- When I asked Mr. Ferguson if this is comprised of a slide, a cart to First, I asked Mr. Digan who said, rzeniowski ‘16, Patrick Dufour ‘18, Jack McCool ‘16, Jackson Mannix ‘16, Jake was true, he replied something to ride in, or just solid ground to be “That sounds a lot like the plot of Loughborough ‘16, Brendan Lutch ‘16, Jack Kerwin ‘18, Matt Blue ‘15, Owen Holes.” Mr. Thomasy said, “I’m the extent of, “I can’t talk about crossed on foot, all signs point to Finnegan ‘16, Matt Barron ‘16, Matt Karpowicz ‘16, Seve Mustone ‘15 not sure what you’re talking about, it,” which just so happens to be Mr. Kittler. The hope is that there Editors Emeritus: John Bartlett ‘14, Dan Fulham ‘14, Jack “Super Awesome” Goldman, it’s been a camp for juvenile the number one rule of fight club. will be a simple roller coaster that Christian Kelly ‘14, Will Kenney ‘14 The mounds would be used by quickly transports students across delinquents for the past 40 years.” Faculty Advisor: Mr. Dan Drummond the fighters and the spectators, the street; however, that is less Mr. Wu just laughed and mumbled The Walrus is the official student newspaper of St. Sebastian’s whereas the wooden cover with likely. On this plot of dirt there something along the lines of, “sec- School. The Walrus seeks to provide news and entertainment for the St. Se- the tire on top would be used by are as many high mounds as there ond tree house is coming in nice.” bastian’s community, as well as to provide an open forum for students to the master himself, Mr. Ferguson. are science labs. For Mr. Kittler, Mike Mackintire came up with offer opinions on issues related to world, national, and school affairs. The Whatever your thoughts are per- opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect opinions of the fac- and all the other science teach- his own theory. He thinks that Mr. taining to the suspicious worksite, ulty advisors or senior editors of The Walrus or of St. Sebastian’s School. ers, access to these tunnels can be Nerbonne is looking for a buried there’s really only one thing we Correspondence to The Walrus should be addressed to The Walrus, reached simply by pushing the big, treasure to pay for the Nerbonne study and his new Rolex. know with absolute certainty: c/o St. Sebastian’s School, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492. red button that can be found in Senior Editors and production staff reserve the right to reject, edit, or admit It’s a widespread rumor Seb’s will never be the same after every lab, but none of the teachers any or all submissions. To submit an article, visit the Walrus page, found on this construction is finished. are ever willing to press it, no mat- (which might or might not be the student portal of our beautiful school website. true) that Mr. Ferguson was a October 2014 THE WALRUS Page 3 New Faculty Faces for 2014-15 ship roles while as a basketball pro- A: I teach Spanish. I coach Cross just kidding, that’s from The Sound Country and I’ll be involved with gram director in Bethesda, Maryland, Mr. Beaule of Music. In all seriousness, my fa- and even created his own basketball baseball come springtime. I hope to vorite book is The Giver and favorite Mr. Piacenza take all my skills I learned at Union league! movie is The Dark Knight, which An- Considering his work in to help the baseball team, as well as to thony Canavan mentioned in his cha- assist the Cross Country squad. Major League Baseball, one could pel speech. However, even though argue that our new math teacher he talked about Cross Country in that was “living the dream”. His favor- Q: What do you think of Sebs so far? speech, naming Coach Ryan and vari- A: It’s been great. The students are ite books are about baseball, and he ous team members, he uncharitably claims to watch “34 games at a time” good kids and hard workers. The fac- neglected to mention yours truly. ulty is very helpful and supportive. on his MLB.TV subscription. Unsur- The culture of the school feels similar prisingly, he doesn’t know anyone Q: Who are your sports favorites? else that consumes more baseball than to my own experience in high school. A: I love to watch baseball, my fa- I can truly feel the community here. he. One area of particular interest in- vorite team being the Atlanta Braves. cludes sabermetrics, the advanced And I can see that that’s something Otherwise I root for the Falcons in this school values. study of baseball statistics, patterns, football. For basketball I watch Leb- By Miguel Espinosa ‘16 and tendencies (It’s what you saw ron on whatever team he’s on now, so Q: Where would you be if you weren’t on Moneyball). Truly we have been the Cavaliers. I’m not a big hockey With the beginning of the bestowed with a baseball guru within By Paul Keady ‘16 at Sebs? fan though. A: Where would I want to be? I’d school year underway, our halls fill our midst. Outside the diamond, Mr. and Jimmy Ryan ‘16 want to be an executive for a major with new faces, student or faculty. Piacenza is an active man, and enjoys Q: Where were you 10 years ago and Curiosity springs with each person the outdoors and loves to work out. Every year there is a crowd league baseball team. Where I’d more where do you see yourself 10 years likely be is working in a legislative of- unencountered from before, and even His exposure to education of new faces at Seb’s. Most of those from now? learning the smallest bit of informa- within his family is as ubiquitous as faces belong to seventh graders, some fice immigration center. I wrote my A: Wow, 10 years ago I was in Con- college thesis on immigration and tion like a name is enough to quench his love for baseball. Along with his to other students, and the remaining necticut sitting in a middle school such an interest. parents, two of his sisters and one of ones belong to new faculty mem- was heading in that direction before I classroom. In 10 years? I really have turned towards teaching. Mr. Piacenza is the new- his brothers are also teachers. Mr. Pia- bers. We sat down with one of the NOOOO idea. Hopefully still here, est addition to the math department’s cenza looks to work with high school- new teachers, Mr. Beaule. First we but if not, maybe I’ll be the president roster, and he’s also a baseball enthu- ers, through mathematics and sports. established the correct pronuncia- Q: Why/How did you come to Seb’s? of these great United States. A: I’ve always loved Spanish. People siast. I managed to catch up with our Upon asking him “Why become a tion of “Beaule” (it’s “Bo-lay,” which recent acquisition, and interview him math teacher?”, he answered that it rhymes with “olé!”). Apparently in kept telling me I should be a teacher, Q: If you could have any superpower but I never really listened. Then I was for this month’s edition of The Wal- was his favorite subject in school, and the past he has gotten some strange what would it be? rus. that he enjoys having structured solu- pronunciations, ranging from the un- looking for a job out of college and A: Invisibility. Sometimes you just there was an opening here. I recog- Mr. Piacenza’s roots trace tions. derstandable “Boo-lay” to the shock- don’t want to be seen. back to Watertown, Connecticut, Thanks to his connections ing “Byool” (rhymes with “rule”). nized the great spirit of this school, and luckily I got to stay. where he attended the Taft School. with Mr. Hinman and Mr. Craven, Then after finding out he would re- Q: Would you rather fight 1 horse- Although he was a day student, both he was able to take advantage of our ally love to have Henry’s Corner give sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses, Q: What are some of your goals? his parents were teachers, and he had school’s opening. Attracted by our a rousing chant of “Beaule, Beaule, and why? lived on campus. There, he crossed reputable athletics and academics, Beaule, Beaule!” we asked him a few A: My main priority is for the kids A: Why are you asking me this ridicu- to learn Spanish and appreciate it as paths with Mr. Hinman, Taft’s athletic Mr. Piacenza surely could contrib- questions. lous question? I know I’m not sup- director at the time, and would later ute his deep experience in both ar- much as I have, while continuing to posed to fight Mr. Wilbur, but ducks learn about it myself. I hope to im- become his mentee. He enrolled at eas. So far, he’s felt welcome in our Q: Where are you from and where did and horses? I guess I’ll fight the Davidson College in North Carolina always inclusive community, and is you go to school? prove the Spanish department in any horse-sized duck. way I can. I hope to bring my knowl- after high school to pursue sociology. especially grateful for the helpful A: I spent the first 9 years of my life He would later become friends with faculty in his transition. Mr. Piacenza in Georgia, and then I moved to Con- edge of athletics to the baseball and Quickly we assured Mr. Beaule he Cross Country teams as much I can. Mr. Craven, who was also attending is teaching Algebra I and Geometry, necticut. As a kid, I actually worked would not actually have to fight any- the school. and plans to coach JV Basketball with on a tobacco plantation. I also at- thing. Then we thanked him for his Prior to coming to St. Sebas- Mr. Tremblay this winter. Of course, tended Northwestern Catholic High Q: What are some of your favorite time and took our leave. Look for Mr. things? tian’s, Mr. Piacenza worked in a vari- he’ll be coaching baseball this spring. School and Union College where I Beaule around the third floor with his ety of fields pertaining to sports. He I strongly suggest chatting with Mr. pitched on the baseball team. A: Raindrops on roses and whiskers fellow Spanish teachers or around Ca- on kittens, bright copper kettles and worked for the Washington Nationals Piacenza if you’re a big baseball fa- ryl Park with the Cross Country team. baseball organization in their depart- natic yourself. Q: What sports/clubs are you a part of warm woolen mittens, brown paper Just make sure you don’t call him packages tied up with strings. No, ment of advanced scouting; his job in- You can find him in Mr. Cra- at Sebs? “Mister Byool.” cluded watching games and scouting ven’s classroom, and he’ll definitely the opposition. If an opposing player on the case, and brought back juicy extracurriculars, kids, surprisingly have some interesting insights, espe- was called up to the majors, it would cially with all empirical sabermetric Mrs. Joyce tidbits of information for our breth- enough, don’t want to leave school be Mr. Piacenza’s duty to report his evidence. If not, do take the time to ren to satisfy their hunger knowledge when they come in. They just want to findings to upper management. Mr. say hello. with. feel better, then get back to class so Piacenza also played various leader- First, we inquired about they don’t get behind. Mrs. Joyce’s first impressions of the great establishment of Seb’s. When Q: So what about Ebola? Do you think Faculty’s Luscious Hair responses were given, we received it’s a threat to America? Are we safe? a positive reinforcement of how the A: I don’t think it’s a threat to Amer- By Pat McGowan ‘15 people have and others don’t, but Mr. Lynch’s hair is unbelievable. So subtle school is welcoming to newcomers. ica. At the hospital I worked at last, HEAD WRITER yet so gripping- you just can tell he’s a we had crazy equipment and protocol The fall is that time of year confident and humble guy just from the Q: How do you like Sebs so far? to face a patient with Ebola. I really when people literally “let their hair soft flip of his hair in the front. Person- A: So far so good. It’s a big change down” from being too lazy to cut it dur- ally, I’m a big believer in the short hair By Sam Gordon ‘17 and don’t see it spreading in a place so ad- with a slight lift at the front of the hair; from hospitals, and the issues are gen- vanced as America. ing the summer, and hockey season is Stuart Smith ‘17 fast upon us, so St. Sebastian’s takes it’s a very overrated hairdo that I don’t erally less intense. this long hair approach to a whole new see too much of anymore. Q: Finally, what do you think Sebs level. When the new school year begins, Mr. Ferguson- For as long as I can As all students of remember, Mr. Ferguson had short hair Q: You worked at a hospital? How could approve upon? the first week is a time for new students St.Sebastian’s know, we have lost to show off what sort of crazy hairstyles with, maybe, a slight spike on the top, does it compare to here? A: Nothing that I can think of, really. but as of last year that all changed. Mr. on of the great pillars of the medi- they have built up over the summer. 7th A: Yes, I worked as a nurse at Beth Is- Washing your hands is big, though. graders come in with fresh, short hair Ferguson strolled into my Latin 5AS cal branch of our school’s faculty, rael Deaconess, and before that I was with their ties perfectly placed to their class last year with a killer slick back. Mrs. Lutch. However, risen from the A lot of the slick back’s I see nowadays a travelling vagrant nurse in NYC. Our new nurse is a true gift; belt buckle because, well, it’s their first ashes of her brilliant legacy, a new su- few days at the school and their parents are greased up like a frying pan, but not I worked in a transplant facility, so with her years of experience at hospi- the one Mr. Ferguson has. His hair is per power has entered the fray. Mrs. want them to look as appealing to the things here really just don’t compare tals, she is prepared for most anything school as possible. On the opposite end combed back just below his ears, per- Joyce has taken the mantle of our new to there. It’s a nice contrast, I think. here. Remember: Wash your hands. of the spectrum, the upperclassmen of fect length, and is parted a little off to school nurse, and we all have high the school come rolling in first day al- the side. Not many people are able to hopes for her as she embarks on the ready late with all sorts of long, crazy pull off good slick backs, but when you Q: Off the bat, what do you notice to see a good one you know it. epic quest to bring health to all of hairstyles that they have been growing be the true killers here? out since school got out last June. Even Throughout my extended our fellow arrow brethren. With this A: Stress is a big one. Nausea, head- some of the teachers seem to be rocking tenure at St. Seb’s I have seen some of the most ridiculous haircuts ever- like regime change in our well-being de- aches, and colds are frequent too. But new doo’s each fall that have the stu- partment, we couldn’t help but be dents doing double-takes as they pass stuff you won’t even find at a carni- stress is the overwhelming favorite, them in the hallways. Simply put, St. val- but that sense of depravity seems curious as to what Mrs. Joyce’s views with so many kids here wanting to get Sebastian’s is full of crazy hairdos dur- to have left the school. Some of the on St. Sebastian’s were, as well as her good grades, especially compared to ing the fall and I am going to show you crazy hairstyles that I can remember are thoughts on life in general. Ace report the best of the best. like when Connor Strachan grew out other schools. Between the work and his hair the entire summer so he could Sam Gordon and Stewart Smith went One of the best parts of be- ing on the football team is the haircuts become Packers Linebacker Clay Mat- Jimmy Elcock with Jamie that they give to the new players on the thews, and he eventually turned it into Lynn Spears team after they make it through a gruel- cornrows for the New England Cham- The Jimmy Elcock Experience ing couple weeks of doubles. When the pionship game- I think once the kids the opportunity of playing a self-de- clippers get brought out, so does the ar- on King saw him they knew there was By Jackson Mannix ‘16 and the mornings”, going on to call Jimmy tistic talent that hides deep in each St. no shot. Another example of a kid ex- “just a terrific person.” Mr. Cornish signed instrument, made out of PVC pressing himself through his own hair pipe, with the Blue Man Group, and Sebastian student, except now they get Jack McCool ‘16 remembered Jimmy as “called upon to to express it with various shapes and is Alex Walsh (RIP). In his senior year Jimmy’s love for music flourished. Alex let his hair grow past his shoulders When we think of distin- do a lot of things” as he played at the patterns in the heads of their teammates Fine Arts Assembly, SADD benefit He also began to play the piano much for the whole school to see. Usually at for baseball season…or because he was guished St. Sebastian’s alumni, we more seriously in his tenth year. When the end of the our inaugural corporate afraid of scissors, but either way I want, probably think of great athletes who concerts, and Admissions Receptions, no I need, some kids in this school to in addition to being a member of the he was 13, Jimmy took up the drums. chapel the football team captains make have walked through the hallowed Throughout his middle school and an announcement and have all of the bring those crazy hairstyles back. I want halls of the Birmingham Academic Jazz and Rock bands. Father Arens new players stand up to show the whole to see some more crazy kids like Sean compared Jimmy to recent graduate high school years, Jimmy took classes Building, such as retired NHL for- at the New England Conservatory of school what they now look like. After Harrington who rocked a Mohawk for ward Mike Grier ’93, Tampa Bay and extremely talented violist Kenny they’re done modeling their new doo’s the first month of school pretty much Chen ’13. Neither of them ever turned Music in Boston, studying transcrip- because he played on Varsity B soccer, Lightning forward Brian Boyle ’03, tion, theory, aural skills, composition the church erupts with applause and down an opportunity to display their many laughs. Once those poor souls are but that’s beside the point. Or Justin Lee former Nashville Predators defense- and arranging. After graduating from who will be bringing out the Patrick man Noah Welch ’00, University of musical talents. In addition to his mu- done with school that day they can head sical enterprises, Jimmy also wrote Sebs in 2008, Jimmy went on to at- over and have what’s left of their hair Kane mullet after senior pictures BE- Minnesota men’s basketball coach tend Loyola University New Orleans, shaved off so they can look like they just CAUSE IT LOOKS AWESOME and he Richard Pitino ’00, Houston Astros for the St. Sebastian’s Journal, was wants to prove to himself and the rest of a member of SADD, and wrestled at where he studied Music Industries escaped from prison rather than appear- prospect Matt Duffy ’07, San Jose under Emmy-winning producer John ing like they just had their hair cut by a the school community that he can pull it Sharks prospect Danny O’Regan ’12, the varsity level. He took two service blind man. off. Just you wait guys. trips to New Orleans, and helped tutor Snyder. Jimmy’s college studies led or future NFL linebacker Blake Gal- him to an internship at New Voice Some of the hairstyles though Now, I know every kid in the school lagher ’17. We might also recognize local autistic students. Jimmy was an that go under the radar throughout the notices when some kid pulls out all the active participant in the community, Entertainment in Nashville, who pro- stops and gets themselves a haircut for famous alumni who are not athletes, duces country artists such as Jason school are those of the faculty members described by Mr. Nerbonne as “very at St. Seb’s. A lot of the teachers here a formal event that is coming up soon. such as Emmy-nominated Mad Men Aldean and Thompson Square. Jimmy Yes, prom, semi, senior pictures are the actor John Slattery ’79, or the leading generous with his talent”. Mr. Ner- have good senses of style- shoes, jacket, bonne later went on to say, “When continues to assist at New Voice. pants, and, even, hair. Below I have out- usual ones, but what about other events voice when it comes to Boston College Jimmy currently resides in Nashville, lined the teachers currently at St. Sebas- that aren’t so “formal” such as Home- Hockey in the Greater Boston area: you talked to Jimmy, he treated you coming or playoffs for the hockey team? like the most important person in the Tennessee. He is the lead drummer tian’s with the best hair styles: esteemed journalist Mike Mullowney Mr. Connolly- This young, tan, and I loved it when I saw Matt Rocco and YB world, which is very unique for a and bandleader for former “Zoey ‘16. However, one field in which we 101” actress Jamie-Lynn Spears, the handsome newlywed constantly brings Austin O’Shea putting their school pride young kid. He had the maturity to ask in front of their own pride when they seem to lack prominent alumni is the younger sister of Brittany Spears, the heat with his good taste in style with field of music. Jimmy Elcock ’08, son you about your own life, and he genu- his flashy clothes, but his hair is the x- got Mohawks for Homecoming- that’s who is launching her solo career in the what I’m talking about! Now most of of the current Chairman of the Board inely cared.” It is the unspoken hope factor. Whether it is long or relatively of many who come and leave Seb’s country music industry. As bandlead- short, it usually looks the same: dark, you reading this might ask, “Well, Pat, of Trustees Mr. James Elcock, is at- what crazy hairstyles have you given to tempting to change that. that they will leave a positive mark on er, Jimmy has more responsibili- curly, and awesome. Slightly combed the school to be remembered by. Jim- and pushed back, but with the per- Sebs?” Well, let me start off by saying At a very young age Jimmy ties than simply playing the drums. fect off-centered part. When his hair is that my parents told me they’d disown was part of the St. Sebastian’s com- my clearly left behind a legacy worth A bandleader must have a variety of remembering. “I could not have spent perfectly on point, then he will have a me if I came home with a Mohawk, but munity due to his family’s strong ties skills. He must be a director and a slight wave covering half his forehead- the last 6 years any better. Thank you, I often break out the long hair at the start with Seb’s. In his yearbook essay, he performer all at once. Jimmy knows, but, for the record, this isn’t any Justin thank you, thank you God,” he wrote Bieber 7th grade skinny jeans and skater of the school year and again the spring. I reminisces on attending Homecom- though, that he must work as hard as ing with his father at the age of 5, in his senior yearbook. shoes wave. It is clear that Mr. Connolly know it’s not crazy, but I just go with the noting that he could not wait for the Along with St. Sebastian’s, the oth- ever to ultimately fulfill his dreams as either applies perfect ratio of shampoo flow (ha! Hair puns) unless it’s too long day when he himself would become a er thing that Jimmy has loved his a musician. In his senior yearbook, to conditioner every morning or is just then I chop it off and start from scratch. whole life is music. The first line of Jimmy and his classmates created a simply blessed with heavenly hair that All I am trying to say is don’t be afraid Seb’s student. we all want. During his time at Seb’s, Jimmy’s biography on his official forecast for every member of the class to express who you are. If you want to website reads, “For Jimmy Elcock, Mr. Lynch- Every day I walk into my Jimmy was active in the community in of ’08. The Jimmy’s forecast was wear your hair in a pony-tail, DO IT. Be music isn’t an occupation; it’s a life- AP Lit class with Mr. Lynch and what’s several different ways. Father Arens one of the first things that I notice? His yourself. St. Seb’s is a place where we style.” Jimmy’s interest in music “Dave Matthews Band opens for the won’t judge each other for what we look quipped, “Jimmy donated a lot of his Jimmy Elcock Experience.” Jimmy hair. Mr. Lynch never fails to look sharp time and his talent to the community,” was sparked at the age of four, when each and every day of school. Maybe like- Ok, yeah, the football haircuts are funny, but we all already knew that. remembering the times when Jimmy he began playing his grandmother’s works everyday to make his class- it’s just one of those things that certain “faithfully served Mass with [him] in blues piano. When he was 10, he had mates’ right. Page 4 THE WALRUS October 2014 Movie Reviews with the Mac Attack Gone Girl

SPOILERS AHEAD—READ AT of Missouri (where the film takes the plot seems to be largely reliant YOUR OWN RISK! place, besides New York) with death. on monologues (which are actually Thankfully, Gone Girl was Oh, and all this is on account of the excerpts from Amy’s diary) to drive worth both the cash and effort it took fact that Amy caught Nick kissing itself forward, something I see as to see it, which is good, because it another girl. Now Nick isn’t the good a weakness as it prevents the plot took a lot more of both than I was guy, but he isn’t his wife, which is from developing organically. On the anticipating to expend to do so. saying something. For example, her subject of acting, let us start with Paige, Tozz, and I first attempted to implicating Nick in her “murder” Ben: Affleck’s character seems to see Gone Girl the first Saturday it is not really exactly her first time. know exactly what to say when even was in theaters—the key word being The viewer is introduced to a few of though in the first half of the film he “attempted.” To sort of summarize Amy’s ex-boyfriends, all of which is in the dark as far as what is going Gotham tells the origin of Batman without focusing on Bruce that mess of a night, we started at have been convicted of some crime on and in the second half playing a the Showcase Cinema de Lux in or another. For example, she had one frantic game of catch-up. That be- Dedham and ended up at a Five convicted of raping her for seeming ing said, Affleck turns out the best Gotham Guys in Randolph where I almost “distant”; does that clue you in to performance among the leads despite choked to death on a kids’ grilled what kind of girl Nick made the mis- the shortcomings of the script. Pike’s cheese as a result of a very, very take of marrying? Anyways, one of performance, on the other hand, I The Batman Origin Story mediocre mariachi band joke. As those much-maligned ex-boyfriends found to be unbelievable and hardly By Matt Blue ‘15 ent young man who has some sort of is played by a Neil Patrick Harris you might have guessed, we did not human and while “hardly human” is Have you ever wanted to physical debilitation that causes him see Gone Girl that night on account who makes the tragic mistake of kind of what her character demands, know how Bruce Wayne became the to walk “like a Penguin”. Whenever of the fact that everywhere we went thinking that a heterosexual relation- I do believe there could have been powerful, indestructible figure he another character brings up this harsh it was sold out. I suppose I thought ship might be worth a try for him. As more done on Pike’s part to make the comparison, he becomes visibly a result, he gets his throat slit with a was in the Batman trilogy? Or how that theaters would reserves seats for character seem a little bit more real- angry and warns them that he doesn’t box cutter and his memory slandered the Joker became such a deranged I, the film critic of a reputable and istic. The supporting cast turned out like to be called penguin. Oswald is a well-respected periodical, and my by accusations of kidnapping and psychopathic criminal mastermind? a strong performance though; Margo loner, and, because of this, he devotes colleagues, but I suppose now that it rape; again, all thanks to Amy. It was Or how numerous other famous Bat- Dunne (played by Carrie Coon) nearly all of his time to making Fish goes without saying that I supposed at about this point in the Gone Girl man villains you grew up despising was the best-acted character in the happy, which is not always easy. wrong. We learned our lesson though that I had to look up a plot summary like Poison Ivy, the Riddler and the film, in my opinion, chiefly because However, as crime rates increase in and bought tickets for a showing at of the film because I couldn’t handle Penguin, acquired their shared goal to she was the most real and relatable. Gotham and he experiences more and the AMC Braintree for the following the suspense anymore. I will not tell Madea’s, errr, Tyler Perry’s portrayal destroy Gotham? If you answered yes more mayhem, Oswald becomes a Saturday. In addition to this, in order you the ending so that you might still of Ben/Nick’s all-star lawyer was an- to any of these questions, you should radical figure and decides that he may to avoid the prior weekend’s debacle, have something to see if you haven’t other strong supporting performance tune into Fox on Mondays at eight want to take matters into his own we added Pablo to our ranks and I, seen Gone Girl yet but plan on doing as was Kim Dicken’s Detective to watch the highly acclaimed new so as to make the most of the night, so, but I will say that I have never Rhonda Boney, which reminded me thriller series Gotham. The show tells hands. He becomes friendly with two smuggled Qdoba and chipwiches been so angry with fictional charac- of in Francis McDormand’s Marge the fascinating stories of Gotham that cops in the Major Crimes Unit of the into the theater. Fortunately, the ters as I have when Gone Girl ended. Gunderson in the Coen Brothers’ you never knew about. The Wayne GCPD named Montoya and Allen. second attempt to see Gone Girl was Paige offered an apt description of Fargo. The character that I loved to Family murders, the wild investiga- They are always trying to get Gordon the film when he said: “Yeahhh, I’m a success. hate the most was Patrick Fugit’s tion that follows, and the upbringing and Bullock into trouble, but to no not so sure about this whole marriage So on the actual review part Officer Jim Gilpin who acted as both of Gotham’s most notorious crimi- avail. Oswald starts to give them of this review: I liked Gone Girl, a thing, guys.” The ending was rat- Detective Boney’s sidekick and the nals. valuable information and the results lot. In spite of a few shortcomings on tling, to say the least, so rattling, in ultimate third wheel/wet blanket. The The pilot episode wastes prove consequential. its part, it was easily one of the most fact, that I listened to pre-Red Taylor thing that most surprised me about Sarah Essen (played by Swift exclusively on my way home no time getting right into the thick of entertaining movies that I have seen Gone Girl was the humor (albeit Zabryna Guevara) is the Commis- to calm myself. I realize now that things. We are brought into the dark so far this year. Even though it was a dark humor), which added a certain sioner of the GCPD. She is focused this particular music selection was and dilapidated streets of Gotham, long movie—with a running time of degree of levity in a film that might on handling situations with little or 149 minutes (two hours and twenty- less about endeavoring to emotion- and a young Selina Kyle is mysteri- otherwise collapse under the gravity no public awareness, for she doesn’t nine minutes for those of you who ally sedate myself and more about ously meandering through flea mar- of the pyscho-spouse drama. want to instill more fear in them. She do not care to do the math)—I never a subconscious longing for those kets, pick-pocketing wealthy business Having said this all, the reiterates to Gordon and Bullock that thought that the film was dragging at simpler times (i.e., my life prior to men and merchants. She wanders into movie is entertaining, among the they must keep the press out of major any one point. Gone Girl) when the worst a pyscho- most entertaining I’ve seen so far a suspicious side street and becomes investigations. She is constantly To sort of summarize the girlfriend could do to you was make this year (which isn’t exactly saying the unfortunate lone witness of the solving problems between Gordon film, Gone Girl was directed by a chart-topping single. Gone Girl a lot but that’s another article for Wayne family murder. We are then and Bullock, who initially don’t get David Fincher (Se7en, Fight Club, showed me just how naïve I’ve been. another day), and for this reason I introduced to our favorite British Zodiac, The Social Network) and is, Anyways, I digress. recommend Gone Girl. As I men- butler, Alfred Pennyworth (who is along very well, and she is a very in fact, an adaptation of the popular Though Gone Girl was tioned before, I left the theater unfortunately not played by Michael important figure in the storyline. novel of the same name. Ben Af- thrilling, it wasn’t perfect by any genuinely angry at characters I was Caine). From then on, we are brought Essen has a crucial relationship with fleck plays the role of Nick Dunne means, although the thrills man- pulling for and characters I hated. back and forth between the inves- Gotham City Mayor Aubrey James, aged to compensate for the film’s who, for about half the film, the The film’s ability to elicit such emo- tigation, the whereabouts of Selina who, similar to Essen, wants to solve deficiencies in the moment. For viewer is led to believe murdered his tion (opposed to apathy) is a strength Kyle and the overall corruptness of difficult situations in the simplest own wife, Amy Dunne (played by example, the film is stylized to a that it manages it exercise in spite of Gotham. and most efficient means possible, Rosamund Pike). That is, until the fault. The cinematography and the the over stylized cinematography and The show focuses mainly without informing the press of every viewer finds out that Amy actually script, was too perfect, that is, the script and the artificiality of some of single move. Gordon doesn’t im- film was rendered artificial by -be on a young detective named Jim faked her own death in such a way so the characters. In conclusion, I give mediately like James, for he believes that Nick might be convicted of her ing too well done at times, overly Gordon (who, as we all know, later David Fincher’s Gone Girl 7.5 out of becomes Commissioner Gordon) and he doesn’t care about the people of murder and be penalized by the state done, one might say. For example, 10 Macs. his wily veteran of a partner Harvey Gotham; rather, he only cares for the Bullock. Gordon is played by Ben rich and the mob. Surprisingly, Bruce McKenzie, who is known for his Wayne is not a major character but he roles in TV shows such as The OC does play an important role that will and Southland. Bullock is played by definitely be of more significance Donal Logue, who is known for his later on. He is clearly shaken up by role as Sean Finnerty in the sitcom his parent’s murder, but detective Grounded for Life, which ran from Gordon assures him that the killer 2001-2005. Gordon is a rookie on will be brought to justice and Bruce the cop scene, but he takes his job looks to Gordon as a role model. very seriously. He often comes home Alfred even invites Gordon to the to his beautiful fiancée Barbara Wayne estate to have “tea time” with (played by Erin Richards) and is Bruce. He discovers that Bruce has very stressed. They show obvious been harming himself physically to affection for one another but drama “conquer fear” and has refused meals Ben Affleck has to prove to the world he didn’t kill his wife, played by Rosamund Pike at work begins to cause difficulties in order to study up on the case of there. Taxing the peasants is not cool. between the two. Gordon seems to be his parents. There are some figures Putting this scam behind us, we sat one of the only good cops in Gotham like an innocent young girl named A Trip to the Past down to enjoy some waffle fries with as many of them, including Bullock, Ivy and an intelligent coroner in the By Matt Barron ‘16 and Tongue Schwimmer” talked our way cheese and chili. Much to AJ Jreige’s are lazy and most likely partnered Police Department named Edward out of the conundrum, and we were dismay, his melted cheese attracted a with the mob, which is headed up by who loves to tell riddles who have Owen Finnegan ‘16 permitted to enter the magical world horde of bees. One of these bees was Carmine Falcone. Falcone asserts his rarely appeared onscreen but have us The stage was set: as the of King Richard’s Faire. a bit too ambitious and flew straight authority early on in the series and raising our eyebrows as to their fu- bus rolled into the dusty, barren Upon first inspection, the faire into the melted cheese. Despite our runs into some trouble with another ture endeavors. They are suspicious, wasteland of the mysterious Carver, was a bit of a shell shock. A mul- best efforts, the bee suffered a slow, power-seeking figure, the seduc- especially considering Poison Ivy is cheesy death, much to the dismay of Massachusetts, the International Club titude of strange sights greeted us tive Fish Mooney, who is played a well-known Batman villain and so the club members. members began singing the Game as we crossed the cheap plywood by Jada Pinkett-Smith. Mooney is a is the Riddler, but who knows, maybe Once finished with our bee-rid- of Thrones theme song at the top of gates: a dwarf (who did not appreci- female crime boss in charge of the we’re all just judging too quickly. ate the Tyrion Lannister references), den fries, the club began to explore their lungs. Why the international theatre district, where Bruce and Now, one might expect that club chose to go to King Richard’s a marching band complete with the rest of the massive faire. We a show about Gotham City has to subsequently made our way towards Martha Wayne are killed. Mooney Faire, a not-so-international event, bagpipes and Renaissance danc- have action and it sure does. Thrill- a show performed by a man known is a significant recurring figure, who was a mystery. However, the bigger ers, a sword shop selling genuine ing chases, kidnappings of homeless to the Renaissance fair community as has a history with Bullock and they mystery was the cast of characters at swords marked “made in China”, and kids, gun battles, hostage negotia- most impressively a man dressed in “Danger Dave”. Danger Dave turned consider each other friends, which the faire. Only minutes after show- tions, torture and intense interroga- uncomfortably tight leather casually out to be one of the most entertain- comes in handy when any crimes are ing up, the club was greeted by a tions are sure to keep every viewer on pulling at his eye sockets with metal ing spectacles witnessed by the committed on Mooney’s turf. She has large man decked in full Renaissance the edge of their seat for the duration garb, who threateningly drew his hooks. Despite all of these fantastic International Club. An acrobat, Dave a reputation of being brutally tough, of the show. There is also no shortage plastic sword and growled at us as sights, the club was famished from entertained us all with his impressive sharing drinks with someone one of witty dialogue and suspenseful an iParty price tag dangled from his our long journey to the fabled west- flame-torch juggling. Not only did moment and having them killed the music, which further improve the en- shaft. Clearly, the club was in for an ern Massachusetts, and we desired his skills leave us in awe, but also he next, which makes her a complex and interesting excursion. some food. displayed what may have been his unpredictable character who is to be tertainment component. Overall, the Mrs. Schwimmer rallied the Once we arrived, we realized greatest trait: humor. While tossing both respected and feared. Another show has received positive reviews troops, giving out maps, tickets, the food vendors were more cunning up six flaming torches, Danger Dave recurring character is a quirky servant and any fans of the Batman trilogy, or and instructions to keep ourselves than previously thought. In order to kept the audience hanging on his of Mooney’s, named Oswald Cobble- primetime entertainment in general, safe in this hostile world. We then purchase our nourishment for the day, every word as he used an immense pot. Cobblepot is an awkward, obedi- should definitely check it out. stormed the gates of the faire much we were forced to purchase tickets, arsenal of jokes to fuel the crowd’s like the army of Stannis Baratheon which would subsequently be traded enthusiasm. stormed Casterly Rock at the Battle for food. This turned out to be one of Before the bus began its of Blackwater. However, our siege the most eventful 30 minutes of our long departure from Carver, and was halted when the ticket master entire young lives. We discovered back to civilization, the club visited gazed in disgust at our tickets. “Thine that food must be purchased with the Faire’s armory. Here the visitors tickets hath been expired” he said, food tickets, not cash. Food tickets could try their hand at wielding medi- neck beard jiggling. Shocked, we were only sold in increments of five eval weapons, including throwing looked at our tickets, noticing that tickets for five dollars. Every food knives, axes, and ninja stars. 5 dollars they were only valid September 27, item ended up being either six or later we examined the results of our 29, 30, and October 1st, 2nd, and twelve dollars, which left each stu- throws. Reasonably satisfied with the outcome, we made our way back to 3rd. The date was September 28th. dent with leftover meal tickets. Total King Richard’s Faire: the Renaissance’s Comic-Con We were crushed. Luckily, “Silver cheap shot by King Richard right the buses, pleased and happy to have joined the trip. October 2014 THE WALRUS Page 5 Chapel Speech Predictions By Billy McCarthy ‘15 draws a connection between him and Mr. Schell. Noah D’Angelo – Celebrates the Ryan McGuirk – Speaks about best years of his life: his time at Fes- his dog. Or golf. Maybe his dog plays senden. golf. Matt Daniel – Finally apologizes Jimmy Mitchell – Discusses life to Mr. Stefan Cressotti for the infa- on the wagon. Admits to liking Tom mous collision at home plate. Brady. Cedric Depestre – Confesses Mac Morris – Channels his inner that he no longer wears Puma apparel. Julian Matra and instructs the student Cartoons with Jimmy All Nike, all the time. body, “Find you niche!” James DeSisto – Discusses the Kevin Murray – Dives into his severity of his nut allergy. No nuts, family heritage. Wears a pilgrim hat. no problem. Seve Mustone – Whips out his Matt Doherty – Talks about to these guys, but really? Brady ended camera mid-speech to capture the hockey. Or concussions. Or hockey. Best QB: Peyton or Brady? up throwing for 24 touchdowns in moment. Maybe even wears a Go- Will D’Orsi – Explains how his er, although Manning has a few more 2006, and then things changed. He Pro. By Jimmy Mitchell ‘15 road to New Haven actually started turnovers than Brady that are costly had Randy Moss, Wes Welker, soon Mike O’Connor – Talks about his when he was a toddler. and CJ Santosuosso ‘15 in some games, Peyton has a higher Gronk and Hernandez (are we aloud cape house. Jack Duffy – Makes fun of Danny postseason passer rating than Brady at to mention his name?). Brady threw Peter Olson – Gets real philo- FEATURE WRITERS Higgins. 88.6 compared to his 87.2. Brady has 26 more touchdowns in 2007 than he sophical real fast. The Peyton Argument Edgar Escobar – Says some- also played with a better defense than did in 2006. And went on streaks of Edosa Onaiwu – Tells everyone For the last fifteen years or so, Tom thing about an owl and an angry fa- Peyton for many years. The Patriots throwing for 28, 36, 39, and 34 touch- when the next MPA meeting is. Brady and Peyton Manning have com- ther. Pure poetry. had legendary players such as Tedy downs from 2009 to 2012, winning Angus O’Rourke – In his best peted at high levels and established Peter Fantozzi – Recites his fa- Bruschi, Mike Vrabel, Richard Sey- two MVP’s (one was a unanimous Ray Bourque voice, talks about his themselves as the greatest quarter- vorite passages from the Bible. mour, Rodney Harrison, and Asante decision) along the way. One has relationship with Chipotle. backs of our generation. Both players John Flatley – Writes out a Samuel to name a few who kept the to wonder how Brady’s stats would Tommy Pace – Realizes that Seb’s have thrived upon entering the NFL speech, but speaks off the cuff any- Patriots in the game and made it easier look if he had such a receiving core is in dire need of more Chief Keefe and are considered among the greatest way. for Brady to win. Brady has also been as Manning has had his entire career. song analysis. Gives the people what quarterbacks of all time. Both quar- Vaughn Gendron – Talks about the beneficiary of the tuck rule and a And on the flip side you can’t help but they want. terbacks have captured several MVP his senior slide and how it started clutch kicker to allow him to claim a ask how would Manning’s stats look Cam Quirk – Admits that he does, awards, successful winning seasons, sophomore year. few Super Bowls. There’s no denying if he were throwing up balls to Kyle in fact, live on a farm. and the ultimate glory of winning the Charlie Gordon – Tells a story Brady earned his 3 Super Bowls, but Brady instead of Julius Thomas? Bobby Reardon – Talks about Super Bowl. Brady and Manning are of great betrayal and even greater Peyton Manning had no where near Manning is called the great- pitching and throws a 90 mph fastball similar in all facets of the game, both success – an ode to his right boot. the defense that Brady had, forcing est regular season quarterback of all into the audience. Thomasy catches on and off the field. Many of their sta- Matt Guarino – Talks about his Peyton to do it himself. Football is a time and has rightfully deserved this it. tistics are close to each other and they concussion. Or his bad back. Or his team sport and a single player, even title, but when it comes playoff time, Tyson Reed – Writes about cap- have both faces of the League through bad hip. Or his bad elbow. Or his bad one as great as Peyton Manning, can’t Peyton Manning is known for lay- taining the football team. Or captain- endorsements and jersey sales. Al- knees. win on his own. Therefore, looking at ing an egg. Tom Brady, on the other ing the wrestling team. Or captaining though both are legendary, the debate Chris Haley – Compares and the individual statistics, Peyton Man- hand, has garnered the most playoff the lacrosse team. has continued to determine who’s bet- contrasts Pavel Datsyuk with himself. ning is a better quarterback than Tom wins in the history of the NFL. Brady Christian Reenstierna – ter. Even though the debate is close Noah Hanifin* – Rides into the Brady. has thrown for 6,424 yards, for 43 Condemns Mr. Wu for giving him the for many, there’s no doubt in my mind church on a stallion and rereads his touchdowns and 22 picks; he is 18-8 nickname of “Christian Re.” who is the better quarterback. freshman writing piece about navy The Brady Argument all time in the playoffs, making it to 5 Matt Rocco – Forgets football Across the board, Peyton seals. The Brady-Manning debate Super Bowls, in which he is 3 and 2. season is over and talks about bulking Manning has put up better offensive Mark Heffernan – Speaks at will be one of the greatest rivalries Peyton Manning on the other hand has up for Souza. numbers overall than Tom Brady. As supersonic speed. Students wonder in the history of sports. Both men garnered 6,589 yards for 37 touch- John Rourke – Addressing all of of the start of the 2014 season, Peyton whether he is Mark Heffernan or are truly once in a lifetime players, downs and 24 interceptions, and his the “guyers” in the audience, recounts Manning has a better career quarter- Eminem in “Rap God.” but when comparing and asking who playoff record is 11-12. He has made his favorite moments at “Yebbos.” back passer rating at 97.2 compared Pablo Hernandez – Insists that is the best, you have to go with Tom it to 3 super bowls, in which he is 1 John Ryan – Calls Father Arens to to Brady’s 95.7, ranking 10th all time his father, Aaron, is actually innocent. Brady as your choice. and 2. People argue that the classic the altar mid-speech. Is ordained on while Brady sits at 12th. Peyton ranks Danny Higgins – Confesses that Let’s look at the head to head stats playoff argument is old and unimport- the spot. 2nd all time in touchdown passes with he misses Cam Askew. first. Manning has played in 244 ant, and this is blatantly false. People Paige Sanderson – Delivers the 491 and 2nd all time in passing yards James Hunt – Programs his games and thrown 8,610 passes with also argue that Brady won because sequel to his speech about the art of with 64,964. Brady, meanwhile, falls speech into his calculator and reads it a 65.5 completion percentage, for a of his defense. This too is false. John awkwardness: “How to be awkward behind again as he is 5th all time with that way. total of 66,257 yards. Of those 8,610 Madden said in 2001 to take a knee, at a college interview.” 359 touchdown passes and 7th all time Tyler Jackson – Expresses his attempts, 503 have been for touch- and what did Brady do? March them C.J. Santosuosso – Sings the with 49,149 passing yards. Manning love for the state of Georgia. downs, and 222 have been intercep- right into field goal territory. In 2003, line, “Open the eyes of my heart, also holds the single-season record A.J. Jreige – Rattles off as many tions, he has a career passer rating of after a defensive battle of a first half, Lord!” until his five minutes of fame for most touchdown passes which he terrorist jokes as he can in five min- 97.4. Tom Brady has played in 198 the second half of the Super Bowl expires. broke in 2013 with 55, 5 more than utes. games in which he has thrown 6,758 became a shootout between Jake Del- Peter Scotten – Skips his Brady’s previous record in 2007. Pey- Joe Kerwin – Plays a song on the passes with a 63.4 completion per- homme and Tom Brady. In 2004, Tom speech to get an iced coffee from ton Manning even beats Tom Brady guitar. Finishes with a Nixon-like centage rating for 50,232 yards. Of Brady too put his team in position to Dunkin Donuts. off the field statistically, as Manning double peace sign to rally his sup- his 6,758 passes, 365 have been for win the game. To say New England Doyle Silvia – Writes about his has earned $207 million in endorse- porters. touchdowns, and 136 have been inter- won solely on their defense, well that mom and how much he loves her. ments, the most in NFL history, while Travis Lampron – Reveals that cepted. He has a career passer rating is unfair. Brady won 2 Super Bowl Will Supple – Talks about swim- Brady has made $134 million, rank- he’s actually a 40 year old man. of 95.5. Looking at the numbers, it ap- MVP awards for the five Super Bowls ming. Claims that Lynchie has, in ing 3rd. Most importantly, Peyton has Justin Lee – Shows up late. Loses pears Peyton must be the better quar- he played in. And that should send a fact, sunk. won 4 MVP awards while Brady has senior privileges again. terback, right? Wrong. Peyton Man- message to the Brady haters. And for James Sylvia – Skips his speech only accumulated 2. In every impor- Ryan Lee – Breaks a bone mid- ning in his career has had a long list the record, if not for two defensive because it’s IHOP Monday. tant offensive statistic, Manning is su- speech. of successful receivers: Marvin Har- blunders, Tom Brady may have 5 Kenny Vallace – Talks about perior to Brady. Mario Lepore – Talks about surf- rison, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, rings, instead of 3. Notre Dame, even if he has enrolled The main argument for ing. Wears a wetsuit under his blazer. Demariyus Thomas, Eric Decker, Finally, the head to head elsewhere. those who think Tom Brady is better Shawn Lynch – Finally reveals Julius Thomas, Wes Welker (whom matchups. Brady has won 10 of the Geoff Wade – Serves the student than Peyton Manning is postseason the tales of Camp Burgess to the stu- he stole from Tom Brady, who made 15 matchups he has played against body a fresh batch of impersonations. success. Brady has a playoff record dent body. Welker who he is today), and Emman- Peyton Manning. As Manning’s sup- Closes with an inspired rendition of of 18-8 with 3 Super Bowl rings; Conor Masterson – Says hi uel Sanders. Thanks to that supporting porting cast keeps getting stronger, “Ave Maria.” meanwhile, Manning is just 11-12 and smiles. Nothing more. cast, Manning has 5 MVP’s. Mean- Brady’s is undoubtedly getting weak- Michael Wadsworth – Gives in the playoffs with just one Super Tyson Mattox – Tells how and while Tom Brady, before 2007, had er and weaker. But nobody has been his speech, then asks, “Thank you sir, Bowl victory. Many claim that Peyton why his Seb’s experience has been to throw to the likes of Troy Brown, able to do more with less than Tom may I have another?” doesn’t have the clutch gene or the “mad chill yo.” David Givens, David Patten, Charles Brady, and that is why he is the supe- Scott Westvold – Apologizes ability to win in the playoffs. Howev- Gabe Maxwell – Gets all patri- Johnson, Deion Branch; no disrespect rior quarterback of the two. to every individual in the audience. otic and praises the men and women Tyler Wiik – Connor Wiik ap- in the military. pears to redeliver his senior speech. Bill McCarthy – Apologizes for Canavan Says: Start Your Doomsday Prepping Nobody realizes that it’s not Tyler. these predictions. Chris Wolpe – Discusses his bat- meat is any kind of wild animal that 1:7000. I really don’t know. Pat McGowan – Says that PQ By Anthony Canavan ‘15 tle with in-grown toe-nails. Admits is hunted for food in Africa. It is be- Basically, the world needs and CQ are better than IQ. Everyone FEATURE WRITER lieved that people handling the car- to give aid to the countries of Guinea, that he is losing Well boys, it looks like it’s going to casses of infected animals contracted Liberia, and Nigeria who are severely THE be a virus-based zombie apocalypse. the disease by having some of the limited in the availability to quaran- Your best chance at survival is defi- blood or bodily fluids from the animal tine patients to stop the spread of the nitely going to be full radiation suits. enter their blood stream. The animals disease. The U.N. is urging countries RARE QUESTION- Never can tell who has Ebola. are thought to have contracted the dis- to send medical aid and personnel to Ebola, whose scientific ease from fruit bats which are carriers help counter the spread of the disease. name is Ebola virus disease (EVD), is of the disease. 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Autumn Fall It’s that time of year again. ses and put behind mine. If that isn’t a blow to your confidence, I don’t know to shorten words in our very collo- Seb’s students are back to spending V. Johnny McCarthy ‘17, 90% of their time on campus. Foot- what is. Here, a trustworthy website David Korzeniowski ‘16 quial and formal language. Many ball, soccer, cross-country, and play confirmed the fact that the autumnal Peter Murphy ‘17, and languages have spawned from the equinox is the correct term and offi- “American” language such as the practices are in full swing. Outside, Tom Wasynczuk ‘17 the heat of summer fades. The leaves cially starts the season of autumn. son between summer and winter. You Bostonian, “Jersian”, Ebonics, all Latin based languages, Arabic, and on the trees change from green to or- Next up to support my argu- wouldn’t dare. You’d ask for an auto- Thought the annals of many other low-key tongues. This ange, yellow, and red. The seventh ment is William Shakespeare. I turned graph or a picture or something. American history, one question has has also started a controversy in graders are giddy, counting down to the trusty website shakespeare. Now let’s take a look at the plagued man more than the rest: Fall yippy.com (freshmen with Mr. Drum- word itself. Autumn first of all has an or Autumn. As self-acclaimed lin- which a question has been asked; the days to Halloween. Everything should Americans return to clas- around us proves that it’s not summer mond for English write that down) to “mn” at the end of it. That’s just cool. guists, my writing clique and I have find all the instances where he used There’s no other way of explaining it, bickered and brawled on the topic sic English? No. That’s stupid. We anymore, nor is it winter yet. It’s au- would never. tumn, not fall. the word. Although “autumn” is only but there’s also no denying that letter until the year 2013. When we saw used a total of nine times in all of his combination is just straight up cool. the article in the midst of crowds The history of Fall rises We have all had the autumn from ancient stories in medieval work as opposed to the 360 times the Anyone who disagrees please contact fighting over it, we saw our chance vs. fall debate before. If not, we’ve Japan that have been passed down word “fall” is used, my argument still me, and we can have this debate face to finally settle the argument. Thom- had debates similar to it. For example, from generation to generation. The whether that thing next to the bath- stands. When referring to that season to face. What does fall have at the end as always thought Autumn sounded melodious. After a brief interview word Fall comes from Norris myth room on each floor is called a “water between summer and winter, he uses of it? Double l’s. That’s weak. That’s with one of our fellow classmates, and their deity Julius Octavian Fal- fountain” or a “bubbler”. Or whether “autumn”. When he uses “fall”, it’s really weak. Furthermore, the word Dana Tate Jr., we were able to con- staff Czar Zuh II. His name brought the action of borrowing someone’s to indicate the collapse of a character, “autumn” starts with a diphthong in clude a logical and intellectual rea- on many followers, for he was the drink without putting lips to the edge not the season. The most well known “au”. Everyone loves diphthongs. son as to why Fall is a better title for first to use the roman numerals as of the bottle is called a “sky” or a “wa- playwright in all of human history Mr. Albertson and all the students in a suffix indicating generations- be knew his stuff. He knew better than to his IV AP classes love diphthongs. the season. terfall”. The list of these debates goes Dana said he liked Fall be- fore. Oddly enough, he wasn’t even on and on. However, I firmly believe stoop down to the level of those who Mr. Cressotti last year, when reading the second Julius Octavian Falstaff wrongly call autumn “fall”. through a passage of Eutropius in his cause it is “the season of football, that the “autumn” vs. “fall” dilemma the season of Halloween, the season Czar Zuh, but the third. At this point Many other famous writ- III H class, proclaimed on day, “My trumps all of the others, and, just like of…” and promptly ran out of rea- in history, however, the intricacies ers, like Shakespeare, also used the goodness! I love diphthongs!” That’s in all debates, there’s only one right sons why ‘Fall’ was better. However of roman numerals had not been term “autumn” and rightfully so. For an actual quote; I’m not making that answer. many Americans believe that Au- worked out, for there was no Ro- example, Albert Camus, the winner up. Does fall start with a diphthong? I’m going to start by proving tumn is also the season for football man civilization. J. O. F. C. Z. II of the 1957 Nobel Prize for Litera- the correctness of the term “autumn” Nope, just “fa”. Once again, weak. which greater fuels the fire of this liked to drop leaves on unsuspecting ture, in a short quote said, “Autumn so well that hopefully when I’m fin- In conclusion, “autumn” eternal war of language. After real- passers-by, hence Fall. The Norris is a second spring when every leaf is ished I won’t need to insult the term sounds better and more poetic. While izing that we were talking about the people had no idea what was hap- “fall” nearly as much. I have to pre- a flower.” In addition, J.K. Rowling “fall” is the more colloquial term, we words themselves, not the seasons, pening around them, but because the leaves were red, yet chilly, they serve the dignity of the opposition as in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hal- at St. Sebastian’s should rise above he said “Fall, because Autumn is for called it “That Good Lean” which best as I can. lows writes, “Autumn seemed to ar- the language of ordinary folk. We Belmont Hill students/communists” means Cold Fire. Every year we have two rive suddenly that year, and the morn- must use the best, most poetic words An interview with Jona- This little tidbit of history equinoxes: one in September and one ing of the first September was crisp whenever possible. Furthermore, than Pace also took place as here has made you smarter: I believe that in March. On the equinox in Septem- and golden as an apple.” Clearly, the when a guy says, “fall”, we don’t even referred to ‘autumn’ being a “sexier best of writers and the best of authors know what he means. Is he trying to and more elegant name.” I think we Fall is proven to be a better and more ber, we officially flip the page from admirable term amongst Arrows and summer to autumn. Also, the length agree that “autumn” is the term to use. talk about the season, or is he trying to can all agree on the elegance of the They see it as more poetic than a more tell us that his brother just took a spill word Autumn in comparison with most English speaking cultures. Fall of day and night is equal at twelve is a word that brings this season of abrupt and harsh-sounding “fall”. on the kitchen floor and is currently its fellow competitor Fall. hours. After looking up “Septem- orange, reds, and yellows to heart. Shakespeare, Albert Camus, and J.K. unconscious? We can’t afford this am- Throughout American cul- ber equinox” on Google, I quickly It is a word that not only represents clicked the first link that came up (the Rowling. That’s a legitimate group if biguity. The word “fall” should have ture we have constantly changed words and symbols from =) to a a couple of cold bitter months, but first link is always the most reliable) I’ve ever seen one. Suspend all disbe- just one meaning, and it shouldn’t smiley face emoji or from hard- rather a gift that has been granted to and was educated about the equinox. lief for a second and imagine William be “the season between summer and worker to “hardo”. It is in our nature New England and Japan. It said, “The equinox in September Shakespeare, Albert Camus, and J.K. winter.” “Autumn” is one and only is also known as the autumnal (fall) Rowling all in a room together. I don’t word that should be used to describe need to be there. Now imagine your- this season. Shakespeare agreed. Ca- equinox”. To the supports of the term am SICK and tired of hearing what a To finish, here are some suggestions self trying to tell them that they’re all mus agreed. J.K. Rowling agrees. “fall”: yikes. Your whole argument good team the Soviets have. SCREW for costumes if you still haven’t de- wrong and they mislabeled the sea- With that, I’ll leave you. Have a great was just thrown in between parenthe- ‘EM!” cided what you’ll dress up as this Hal- autumn, ladies and gents. Matt Blue plans to dress up as award loween: winning Hollywood director Christo- Sumo Wrestler in a fat suit. Halloween Is Right Around the Corner pher Nolan. In random spots around Ghillie Suit By Chris Haley ‘15 campus, a film crew will be shooting A girl… (strangely, a Seb’s with gladiators to take place. Further- Mr. Kittler and Mr. Thomas will dress as he, in his best suit, shouts at his favorite…) HEAD WRITER more, with togas in full force, the day up as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman crew. Mr. Burke. With Halloween just around couldn’t fail to succeed. respectively. The Chem lab will have Seve Mustone plans to dress up as Have a great Halloween the corner, everyone around Seb’s is Another possibility for a several suspicious visitors throughout professional mountain biker and 2014 everybody. Just remember, if you’re asking the same question: what will costume theme is NSA spies. Seniors the day who will leave carrying paper Red Bull Rampage Champion Andreu planning on trick-or-treating as a high the senior class dress up as for Hal- will patrol the libraries with suspi- bags. Also, the two science teachers Lacondeguy. Seve will ride through school student, definitely don’t do loween? How long will they get away cious facial expressions and will will have suspicious rolls of one hun- the halls mountain biking through that. with the ransacking of St. Seb’s hall- sneakily peek over younger students’ dred-dollar bills scattered around their Seb’s, boasting of his recent victory at ways before Mr. Sullivan sends them shoulders while they use the library desks. Red Bull. So, if you’re walking up the back to class with tears running down computers or their cell phones. Upon Mr. Drummond plans to stairs, keep your head up for a moun- their cheeks, still clothed in their seeing any computer games being dress up as William Shakespeare. He tain bike heading down the slope. scrappy, cheap superhero suits? Well, played, or if any student even glances will roam the halls reciting Richard’s Keep your head up. here are the answers. at an advertisement for a Democratic opening monologue in Shakespeare’s So, as you can see, some interesting Due to its classified, top- Gubernatorial candidate, the student Richard III. Also, he will marry a fa- costume ideas have been forming. It secret status, the true plan for senior will be apprehended, and held in de- mous actress for the day, and will con- should be interesting to see what the costumes cannot be revealed at this tainment at the Tower of Seb’s for the ceal his Catholic faith for fear of per- seniors decide to dress up as ;). How- time, but here are some possibilities if remainder of the day for questioning. secution by Queen Elizabeth. He will ever, before we end, I’d like to share you’d like to guess (one of them may Dressing up as pirates is also also initiate a secret wool-brogging with you guys what I plan to dress up be right …wink). another option. Seniors with hook lab in his room (@DrummondShake- as for Halloween. This year, I plan to Rumors have spread of the hands and pirate accents will break speareClass: RT if you get it). dress up as a writer of comedy. In this seniors dressing up as Roman Sena- into classrooms and rob each class of Doyle Silvia and Danny obvious guise, I might actually write tors. With Mr. Albertson as Julius any apparent treasure, which may be Beam will go as a tag team this year, an article that is actually funny! In- Caesar, there will be an assassination lying around. They will also attempt as characters from the film Miracle. stead of rushing to finish it because of reenactment in Ward Hall during one to kidnap a teacher and bring him/her The two will walk down the hallways, a Chemistry take-home test (thanks @ of the lunches. Just think of the fun. back to Somalia. However, they wont asking each other, “Coxy, why’d you Mr.Thomas), I maybe will be able to get far before the Navy SEALS end want to play college hockey?” Danny Which one of these Pompous, cocky Roman senators, generate some true humor to please are the Seniors walking the halls, organizing games, their plan early. will, prior to a test in one of his classes, my audience. It has been confirmed that recite Herb Brooks’ famous speech: “I dressing up as? Celebrity Look-Alike

Hamilton Porter Johnny Beam ‘20 (Catcher from Sandlot) October 2014 THE WALRUS Page 7 American Sports NCAAF Playoff System: Is it Right? By Ryan McGuirk ‘15 and championship game since 1998. directors. Although they aren’t al- Kenny Vallace ‘15 The new college football playoff lowed to vote when it comes time marks a terrific change for college to vote for their school, they still FEATURE WRITERS football that was a long time com- shouldn’t be involved on the panel This new college football ing, and was the move that should as they may have an influence on This year, many players have been charged with domestic season marks the changing of an have been made all along. the voting process. violence, including Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens era. No longer is each team’s fate The new playoff system Also, the amount of teams in the “hands” of a computer, but will provide great excitement as it should change. There should be 8 rather now the NCAA has decided enables teams with many different teams involved in the playoff sys- NFL’s Early Problems to get real people involved! A four- resumes to have a shot at making the tem. This would allow more bor- situation, even after the new punish- championship game. When Boise derline teams to make the playoffs By Danny Beam ‘15 team playoff is set to take place this ments were released. Amidst contro- State ran the table in 2007 and com- and supply more entertainment to January, with the semi finals fall- FEATURE WRITER versy, Goodell said, “Our personal pleted their run with a Fiesta Bowl the fans having the chance to have ing on New Year’s Day at the Rose conduct policy has long made clear win over perennial powerhouse more upsets. These 8 teams should Throughout the young NFL Bowl in Pasadena, CA, and the season, headlines have flooded in that domestic violence and sexual Superdome in New Orleans, LA. Oklahoma, many people were upset consist of the winner of the 5 power centering around domestic violence assault are unacceptable. We clearly The championship game is slated that the undefeated team didn’t get conferences with 3 wild card teams. among NFL players. The issue came must do a better job of addressing for January 12th at AT&T stadium, a shot at winning the championship. Analysts have been arguing that one to a forefront following a case involv- these incidents in the NFL.” While the home of the Dallas Cowboys, on Last year, when Auburn defeated of the 5 power conferences will be ing Baltimore Ravens running back commissioner has made some strides that same annoying Monday night Alabama in the Iron bowl at the end left out of the playoffs; this system towards eliminating such issues, the that we all despise. The four teams of the season, leaving previously allows all 5 to be involved along Ray Rice. Footage was released in punishments don’t justify his words. will be chosen for the playoff by a undefeated Alabama with one loss with teams who aren’t in one of the which Rice appeared to punch his If such actions are “unacceptable”, selection committee compromised as the result of a fluky short field 5 conferences who deserve a spot. wife in the face and proceed to drag shouldn’t a player receive more than of fifteen members—one coach, goal returned for a touchdown, Another idea would be for only the her unconscious body out of an el- two student-athletes, three admin- there were also fans who thought championship game to be held a evator. While such an offense seems a six game suspension for a first of- istrators, four journalists and five Alabama should have been given neutral site, because the home game horrible and unthinkable, the NFL fense? A player is literally beating his sitting directors of athletics. The a shot to compete for the title. The atmosphere would supply a slight originally punished Rice with miss- wife, or child, and doesn’t even miss most prominent figures on this com- new college playoff system enables advantage for a one seed verse an ing two games. The punishment was half the season. While the lifetime ban mittee are former secretary of state, the impressive undefeated mid-ma- eight seed, and fans would get more almost unsubstantial given the 16 seems warranted for a second offense, Condoleezza Rice, and Joe Haden, jor to compete side by side with ex- excited for home games. Giving game season. Outrage erupted given I think a first offense should result in at the athletic director for USC who cellent one loss teams from one of teams home games gives students Rice’s seemingly inconsequential least a season long suspension. Play- was in the news this fall for com- the five powerful conferences. Last an easier chance to get to the games punishment and the NFL soon imple- ers definitely make mistakes as does ing onto the field and arguing with year, when Georgia lost week one to and support their teams. When the mented a new punishment for any in- any human. While domestic violence a referee during the USC vs. Stan- Clemson, their season was consid- game is at a neutral site, only busi- cidents involving physical force, not is one of the worst mistakes, a season ford game (Glad to see that guy is ered over, now they could still be in ness meetings occur at the games. just violence. The NFL decided on a long ban following a first offense not the hunt with two losses. Also, the final game should not the one who’s deciding who the six game ban for a first offense and only gives an athlete a chance to re- The playoff system is a be on a Monday night. The game best teams in the country are). This a life time ban for a second offense. form and repent, but also allows him work in progress. It is a step in the should be Saturday night at 8:00 committee will start releasing their Roger Goodell, the NFL commis- to return to the game. One mistake right direction, but it still needs which is when all prime time games own top 25 rankings starting at the sioner, admitted in an interview that shouldn’t result in a lifetime ban. A end of the October, taking the place work. The panel shouldn’t consist happen during the season. second mistake is inexcusable. Also, a of sitting college employees. For “[he] didn’t get it right.” While the of the BCS standings that had been six game suspension doesn’t seem just example, there are 5 current athletic NFL has taken a stance against such in charge of deciding the national behavior, individual teams so far have when Cleveland Browns receiver Josh implemented the harshest penalties Gordon was suspended for the entire without the NFL’s requirement. The season for marijuana possession. Pa- Ravens suspended Rice indefinitely, triots cornerback Brandon Browner realizing that a two game suspension was suspended for the first four games wasn’t nearly enough for such a grave of the season for violating the league’s offense. The Carolina Panthers defen- substance abuse policy, as he took sive end Greg Hardy has been sus- performance enhancing drugs. While pended indefinitely by his own team, there is no room for drugs in the NFL, even though his offense was commit- taking a few pills or smoking mari- ted in July, before the new punish- juana seems insignificant compared to ment system was implemented. Under physically wounding a wife or child. the new rules, Hardy would not have The NFL, however, suspended Gor- warranted punishment from the NFL, don for an entire season, while the for the rules stipulate that each player player who inflicts violence on his starts with a clean slate when the new family winds up with a mere 6 games. stance was officially passed. The Pan- Browner, who took performance en- thers; however, took it into their own hancing drugs, was suspended for al- hands to voice their aversion to such most as many games. You’re trying to tell me that taking pills is comparable This is the first time in MLB history behavior. Hardy, a key member of the team, as was Rice to the Ravens, was to dragging your unconscious wife No longer will the BCS ruin the hopes and that a team in consecutive years has still suspended, for his actions were out of an elevator? If the punishments dreams of those colleges who thought they gone from worst in its division, to unpardonable. Adrian Peterson, argu- don’t grow more severe, players will should have made it World Series Champ, back to worst ably the best running back in the NFL, continue to commit such atrocities. was recently arrested for suspicion of Only six games? Why not give your child abuse. Once again, the Vikings girlfriend a beating she’ll remember, Red Sox: Do We Even Care? took it into their own hands to suspend they might think. Jonathan Dwyer still By Matt Aisenberg ‘16 is Shane Victorino, another outfielder and had a lead, one of the relievers Peterson, rather than leave it to the broke his girlfriend’s arm with such who had an above average season in would come in and screw it up. That league’s discretion. Jonathan Dwyer, punishments. Missing an entire sea- and Cole Aldrich ‘16 2013, right behind Ellsbury batting is most certainly not to put this all on an Arizona running back, was deacti- son, on the other hand, is an unthink- From worst to first…back to .294 with 21 stolen bases as mentioned the relievers because the starters were vated by his team following his arrest able reality for most players. No play- worst again. How many more times is before. Victorino was on the team this extremely bad as well. The Sox need to on suspicion of domestic violence. offs. No super bowl. No parade. The this going to happen with this team? past year but due to various injuries, figure out the pitching staff and turn it Clearly, NFL teams have been proac- NFL is moving in the right direction; Just when everyone thought the Sox he ended up missing most of the year. around if they have any hopes of once tive in suspending their players, rather however, if they want to eliminate had been fixed and we were back to the Daniel Nava who batted .303 at the again bringing glory back to the city of than waiting for trials and league deci- such offenses once and for all, they Sox that made the playoffs every year end of the 2013 season got worse as Boston. The Sox have some work to do sions. The organizations of the NFL, should make players miss more than and were a World Series contender, the his role got bigger, ending the 2014 in the offseason but hopefully they will I believe, are taking large strides to- a few regular season games. While Sox blow it. To say the least, the 2014 season with a .270 batting average, once again turn it around and bring wards eliminating such inexcusable domestic violence in everywhere, not season was very unexpected, consider- which is not that bad but not what home another World Series champion- behavior, sacrificing their team’s suc- solely, in football, athletes are held to ing the Red Sox won the World Series anyone expected. In 2013 the Red Sox ship. cess for what’s morally right. I have a higher standard. They should seek to in 2013. The fall from World Series outfield combined for a batting average So back to the question of not been satisfied, however, with the rise to such a stand, rather than suc- champs to one of the worst teams of .286. In 2014, the Red Sox outfield do we even care? The answer is yes, NFL and Goodell’s handling of the cumb to temptation. in the league with a 71-91 record combined for a batting average of .245. we one hundred percent care. Why underlines the unpredictable nature of The Red Sox acknowledged this and, would we stop caring now when many throughout New England, and have knocked down a few times, his game the Red Sox over the past few years. with surprising star rookies Brock of us fans have stayed supporting the fans wondering if the Patriots can turn completely deteriorates. He starts to Injuries, underperformance, loss of Holt and Mookie Betts and also late Red Sox through the worst of times. things around. hurries throws and shortcuts his pro- players and luck have all influenced season editions of Yoenis Cespedes It just makes it that much better when And the answer is yes: the gressions. Luckily, the athleticism of the fluctuating play of Boston’s favor- and Rusney Castillo, the outfield is they win, just knowing that you have Patriots definitely turned things around Julian Edelman has served as a lifeline, ite team. Considering this inconsis- looking promising for next year. The always supported them. For many on Sunday Night against the Bengals. and kept the Patriots afloat. But as tency of the team, will Bostonians be infield’s combined batting average also people, all they care about is the Sox. You have no idea how good it felt to soon as the game against the Bengals able to believe in and rely on the Red dropped from .263 in 2013 to .242 in The Sox are everything to Boston and hear the little crinkle-of-paper sound kicked off, the Patriots looked like the Sox? From heartbreak to glory right 2014. It would be wise for the Sox will always be dear to the great city effect as I deleted the article I wrote Patriots we expected coming out of back down to devastation, the Red Sox to make another move or two to help of Boston. Red Sox Nation does not prior to the game. Just about every- camp. All it took was five minutes: have not lived up to their ever so loyal boost the hitting of the infield because and will not go down that easily. So thing that I said was going wrong for deep passes to LaFell and Wright, a fans recently. But how loyal can one be they struggled at the plate as well as in sure we are frustrated that they were the Patriots this season went very, Brady scramble (I know), then Ridley to a team that has had such and up and the outfield. Even future hall of famer brutal this year but does that mean we very right on Sunday night. The 2014 punches it in at the goal-line. It was down road like this? What will we be David Ortiz went from batting .309 in are going to give up and stop caring? Patriots are like most Seb’s kids; they the no-huddle, fluid, fast-paced Patriot able to expect for the team next year? 2013 to .263 in 2014. The main focus Absolutely not. might have a mediocre first quarter, offense we’ve come to expect. The no- Should expect the worst and just hope of the Red Sox position players would but they’re going to figure it out and huddle also solved the Pat’s offensive for the best? This leaves the final ques- most definitely be hitting. End of an Era? have a strong year overall. However, line problem; when the defense gets tion of do we even care anymore? The Then there is the pitching of the Sox. a game involving launching yourself tired, the pass rush breaks down, which first thing they need to do is fix their In 2013 the Red Sox pitching staff as By John McManmon ‘16 at other people is a little different than means more Brady being Brady. In the months prior to the problems in the offseason. a whole had an above average ERA of learning Precalculus or US History, As for the defense, their Patriots 2014-2015 campaign, the However, this year, there 3.79. They also had a total of 97 wins, and definitely easier for me to break problems are a bit overstated. The expectations were as high as ever in were several reasons that explain the which was the best of any team in the down and analyze. front seven will figure things out, and this era of dominance for the team. failure of the Red Sox. A great defeat American league. In 2014 the pitching In the first four games, the the pass rush will be there. Chandler Following an unsurprising playoff to the team was the outfield, especially staff had a combined era of 4.01. One passing attack wasn’t living up to its Jones is going to have a year, and loss to the Broncos, the injury-ridden the loss of Jacoby Ellsbury after the of the biggest disappointments for the preseason hype. Patriots fans were the Pats sneakily have one of the Patriots wasted no time bolstering 2013 World Series season. Ellsbury Red Sox pitching staff was Clay Buch- reassured that Amendola, Dobson, and best linebacker corps in the league in their roster and making moves on the was no doubt one of the best players holz who, in 2013, had a 1.74 ERA Thompkins would produce following Mayo, Hightower, and Collins. The free agent market. In a single day in on the 2013 team. He led the team and a 12-1 record. In 2014, his ERA weak years in 2013, that LaFell would secondary has skill: Logan Ryan is March, they signed the best corner- in stolen bases with 52 and the next dropped to 5.34. Then there is Koji become an immediate contributor, and completely underrated, McCourty is back in the league, Darrelle Revis, and closest was Shane Victorino with 21. Uehara who was probably the best that Tim Wright could fill the convict- making progress, Browner is returning, the most physical cornerback in the Among starters, he had the 3rd highest closer in the league in the 2013 season sized hole in the offense. For the most and Revis is Revis. However, they’ve league, Brandon Browner. They also batting average on the team at a solid with a 1.09 ERA. Then in 2014, he had part, this wasn’t the case, as the offense been messing around and making him picked up wideout Brandon LaFell and .298. He was a pretty good quality a 2.52 ERA and 5 blown saves out of sputtered against weak defenses like play zone. That obviously didn’t work resigned slot receiver Julian Edelman. outfielder as well. The loss of Ellsbury career total of 11, capping off probably the Raiders and Dolphins. However, it out, considering Dwayne Bowe had The Pats were immediate pre-season was huge and an extremely tough his worst season ever in the MLB. The wasn’t entirely the receivers’ fault, nor a respectable game against him. But Super Bowl favorites in the AFC, and hole to fill in the lineup. Sure Jackie Red Sox also got rid of 3 of their start- was it Tom Brady’s; rather, the decima- when they let Revis do his thing and following an impressive training camp, Bradley is a phenomenal fielder to say ers during the year: Lackey, Peavy and tion of the offensive line was the great- play man coverage, he’s the best in the Patriots fans had no reason to think the least, maybe even better than Ells- Lester. The overall pitching in 2014 est contributor to the struggles of the business; ask A.J. Green. This team otherwise. But these hopes have been bury, but he did not even come close was disastrous to say the least. When offense. When Brady can stay upright obviously wasn’t clicking in the first dampened; through four games, the to filling the gap in the lineup batting finally the rare time came that one of and get comfortable in the pocket, he’s four games, but now they’ve hit their sputtering offense and a disappointing a not so outstanding .198. Then there the starters actually was pitching well one of the greatest QB’s in the league. stride, and the rest of the league better defense have been a source of anxiety However, once he gets sacked or be on notice. ARROWS Sports Vol LXVIII, No. 1 St. Sebastian’s School October 2014 Arrows Fall/Autumn Sports Off to Fast Starts

out to support the football team. The By Patrick Dufour ‘18 goals and finish off the devastating Arrows found themselves in a 13-0 With the thoughts of last loss for the Arrows. Against Gover- hole early. While the Arrows could year’s painful defeat, the football nor’s, Doyle Silvia scored in a heart- have given up, they turned it around. team eagerly prepared for Milton. In breaking 2-1 loss. The Arrows came Geoff Wade connected with Matt front of numerous faithful St. Sebas- close to winning, but were not able to Daniels twice to tie the game back tian fans, the team quickly got off to tie up the game. After an upsetting up. Jack Frisoli showcased his explo- a fast start. On the first play of the 4-0 loss against Milton, the Arrows sive speed with an incredible 87-yard drive, Tommy Seidl broke free for a started to show signs of a turn around. kickoff return to give the Arrows the 63-yard touchdown reception from In a close game against Brooks, Ale- 19-13 lead. Unfortunately, Gover- Captain Geoff Wade. The Arrows jandro Soto scored in the 2-1 loss to nor’s responded quickly with back- excited the St. Sebastian fans with Brooks. The Arrows have reached the to-back touchdown drives that gave a 14-0 first half lead. In the second midpoint of their season, and look to Governor’s the lead and eventually half, Geoff Wade connected with Jack finish off the year on a strong note. Varsity B Soccer prepares for their Homecoming Game the 28-19 victory. With an important Frisoli for a 78-yard touchdown. All The cross-country team led while listening to the National Anthem; Photo by Seve Mus- game looming against rival Belmont day the steady running game drove by Captain John Ryan has started Hill, the team looks to rebound with a tone ‘15 the Arrows down the field, lead by their season off with a bang. In their victory over the Sextons. With a 2-1 Blake Gallagher and Captain Edosa opening race against Lexington Chris- record the Arrows are still in the hunt Onaiwu. A 14-yard run by Edosa tian Academy, the Arrows were able to bring the championship back to St. Onaiwu put the game out of reach, to pull away in a close victory 27- Sebastian’s. and a late touchdown pass to Matt 28. Only one race into the season, The soccer team came into Daniels closed out the 28-0 victory. the team demonstrated the talent that the season with lots of young talent At Homecoming, the Arrows took on they had. Against Milton, BB&N, and senior leadership. Led by seniors a determined Roxbury Latin team. and Governor’s, the Arrows fought Doyle Silvia and Billy McCarthy, the On a hot, fall day, the Arrows con- hard until the end, but were not able team was full of young players look- trolled the game from start to finish in to pull out any victories against their ing to make a name for themselves. the 34-0 blowout. Most of the team speedy opponents. Middlesex and In their first game against Worcester, was able to experience Homecoming St. Paul’s then blew out the Arrows Doyle Silvia was able to tally a goal, in front of their energetic classmates. with large margins of victory. The Ar- but the team fell short in an upsetting The senior classes’ final Homecoming rows rebounded with a victory against 5-1 loss. The Arrows then went on a was one to remember, and the Arrows Brooks. Many loyal St. Sebastian fans disappointing streak with losses to Ta- moved on to Governor’s having not cheered on their classmates, which bor, Nobles, and Rivers without scor- let up a point all season. Going into helped guide them to victory. Next ing a goal. The Arrows looked to turn the matchup, Governor’s and the Ar- the Arrows beat Lawrence and Rivers, around their season against BB&N at rows were both undefeated. In the an- but could not defeat Groton. The Ar- homecoming. An energized Doyle ticipated matchup, the Arrows fought rows are a respectable 4-6 so far this Silvia put the Arrows up one with Brendan Albertson ‘15 holds the Seb’s Flag after announc- hard until the end. Many devoted St. season, but look to add more victories an incredible diving header. BB& Sebastian’s fans made the long trip in the second half of their season. ing for the introduction of Homecoming; Photo by Seve ‘15 N then went on to score five straight

Jimmy “Jimbo” Ryan ‘16 points to the cheering crowd as he fin- ishes the Cross-Country Race, giving the Arrows a victory against Many current and former students gathered to celebrate Homecoming Brooks; Photo by Seve ‘15 Homecoming 2014: A Weekend to Remember By Greg DeMatteo ‘16 family. Although these teams consist- was time for the games to commence. early from a quick goal scored early Mr. Nerbonne said that it was great to ed of many elite runners, the Arrows Both Varsity Football and Soccer got into the game, the team was deter- see and connect with so many alum- and John Kapples ‘16 managed to defeat a strong Brooks off to quick starts. Edosa Onaiwu mined to keep and to capture that al- ni, especially from the class of 2000, team and were competitive with the ‘15 scored the first touchdown and lusive first victory they so desperately whom he hadn’t seen in a long time. On Saturday September 27, extraordinarily fast Middlesex and St. Charlie Gordon ‘15 kicked the extra wanted. They worked hard to stay It is a testament to the community of many past and present Arrows gath- Pauls’ runners till the end. There was point to give the Arrows an early 7-0 ahead but a few unlucky breaks and a St. Sebastian’s that so many alumni ered for an exciting weekend. The a spectacular fan turnout from both lead. After the defense quickly forced very strong performance from a solid would take time from their busy campus was flooded with fans. Both Varsity Football and Soccer Team, Roxbury Latin to punt, the Arrows BB&N halted their quest. They played schedules to return for Homecoming. alumni, returning for the event, and as well as many other students eager marched down the field again and hard and fair till the end, but, unfortu- Fr. Arens said that he believed this current students cheered enthusiasti- to support their fellow Arrows. The made the score 14-0. And then, the nately, BB&N rallied and came back was the best Homecoming we have cally for our teams as they battled fans support at the race was unprec- defensive unit took to the field and Ty- to score five goals and win in a 5-1 ever had. His only disappointment for victory. Among the fans were the edented. The massive turnout, along ler Wiik ‘15 intercepted the ball and victory. was that the soccer team didn’t win. members of the 5th grade from the with the roaring cheers propelled all the offense returned to the field. A The final sporting event of They got off to an early lead, and Fr. San Miguel School, who made the the runners to push hard to the finish. few drives later, Blake Gallagher ‘17 the day was the Junior Varsity Soccer Arens really hoped that they would trip up from Providence for the event The combination of passion and en- took the ball back into the end zone team’s match against BB&N. Com- win. Next year, hopefully, they will to support our teams. In addition to thusiasm from the fans created a very and the score was 21-0. Throughout ing into this game with two losses, win. the athletic competitions, there were exciting atmosphere. It was a pulse the rest of the game, the team held off the team was looking for a win. Un- Overall, Homecoming was a huge plenty of activities for the younger pounding race, with a few Arrows Roxbury Latin and scored two more fortunately, BB&N got off to a quick success this year. A multitude of par- children, such as moon bounces and including Luke Jones, Kevin Moore, touchdowns to make the final score start with three goals in a row. After ents, teachers, friends, alumni, and face painting, to participate in. The and John Ryan having top place fin- 34-0 to give the Arrows a second the halftime break, the Arrows roared students attended and supported our day was full of high energy and ex- ishes. The day was exciting and a straight shutout victory this season. back with two goals by Sean Har- teams. The student body showed its citement. The players fed off of the great way to kick off Homecoming The game featured a strong perfor- rington ‘16 to make the score 3-2. In enthusiasm for the school and was fans positive energy and that elevated Weekend. mance from the right side of the of- the end, BB&N was able to hold on respectful the whole day, embracing the games to an even higher level. The second day of com- fensive line, consisting of Matt Rocco and win the game, despite heavy pres- the “cheer for, not against” mental- Homecoming is always an anticipated petition was full of thrilling athletic ‘15 and Austin O’Shea ‘16, who held sure by the Seb’s team. ity, while they cheered from behind event and with our fall teams perform- competitions. The Varsity Football the Roxbury Latin defensive line at This Homecoming was a huge suc- the end zones of the football field ing at such a high level so far, it was team took on Roxbury Latin, Varsity bay for forty-eight minutes. Through- cess, but not just on the athletic level. and along the sidelines of the soccer even more exciting. Soccer battled against BB&N, while out the entire game, a strong and Mr. Nerbonne said that he was thrilled field. Athletically, the cross country Homecoming kicked off on Friday af- the Junior Varsity Soccer team also loud student fan section cheered their that many St. Sebastian’s students’ team had a strong performance at their ternoon at Caryl Park with the highly competed with BB&N. The day be- hearts out for their team. Even though were interacting with the San Miguel race on Friday, the football team de- anticipated Varsity Cross Country gan at 10:00 A.M., as Mr. Burke and the game was running smoothly, the students. He said that many students livered a show with their 34-0 rout of race. Including Seb’s, Middlesex, Mr. Hinman each greeted the crowd, fans never let up or lost their school took the time to talk with and bond Roxbury Latin, and both soccer teams Brooks, and St. Paul’s also partici- welcoming them to campus. The Na- spirit, despite the eighty degree heat. with many of the young San Miguel fought valiantly until the final second pated in the race. This year’s team tional Anthem was then performed by While the football team was kids. The San Miguel students had expired on the clock. As Fr. Arens has some very competitive runners our A cappella group, accompanied by cruising through their game with RL, a great time at Homecoming, largely said, this was truly the best homecom- and they were eager to showcase their alumnus James Keefe. With the con- the Varsity Soccer team was in an ab- due to the welcoming and friendly ef- ing we have had, and next year, we skills in front of all their friends and clusion of the Star Spangled Banner, it solute battle with BB&N. Leading forts of our community. Furthermore, can only strive to make it even better. Varsity Results

Varsity Football: Varsity Soccer: Varsity Cross Country:

vs. Milton, W 28-0 Brooks, W 22-33; Middlesex L15-50; vs. Gov’s, L 2-1 St Paul’s, L15-46 vs. RL, W 34-0 vs. Milton, L 4-0 at Gov’s, L 28-19 Groton, L 25-32; LA, W 17-40; at Brooks, L 2-1 Rivers, W 20-35 at BH, W 41-10 at BH, L 2-1 RL, L 15-50