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St. Xavier High School 1609 Poplar Level Road, Louisville KY 40217 October 2008 Golf Team Wins 17th State Title Photo by Tim Porco ing first-place finishes in the Bowling Payne captures Green Invitational and North Hardin individual title Invitational. With the season near its end, all By Bryan Just that stood between the St. X golf team and its 17th State Championship were The Tiger golf team ended an im- the Regional and State Tournaments. pressive 2008 season in style by win- “I feel we are the favorites, and we ning its 17th state championship, the just need to play our game and win a second in five years. They finished championship,” said Bader before the a perfect 9–0 with seven first-place tournament. The Tigers dominated tournament finishes, including re- the Regional Tournament, beating gional and both individual and team second-place Male by 20 strokes. The state championships. Junior David team was lead by Ratterman, Thomas Payne’s performance led the team to and Payne. victory, and he was subsequentially Last on the agenda was the State named Kentucky’s Mr. Golf. Tournament, where Thomas and David Payne with new St. X golf coach Mr. Dan Utley Over the summer Saint Xavier Payne played some of their best golf experienced the loss of a legend, as chose a proven golfer named Dan Ut- sport, Tennessee. The McDonalds In- of the season. Payne shot a four-un- Coach Marty Donlon retired after 45 ley—a University of Louisville grad vitational is an exclusive tournament, der-par 68 on the first day of the tour- years of excellence. Donlon was rec- who has won the Kentucky State Am- inviting only 16 elite schools. nament, and a one-under-par on the ognized as a National Coach of the ateur Championship and been a mem- They next collected wins over second day after birdieing four of the Year three times, and was inducted ber of the PGA of America throughout Ballard and Male, led by junior Pat- last eight holes. into the Bellarmine University Hall of his golfing career. Coach Utley plans rick Sullivan. The Tigers were then Payne’s final birdie on 18 not Fame in 1986, the St. X Alumni Hall to continue the legacy that Donlon has paired with Assumption against the only helped the overall team score, of Honors in 1992, the National High passed on and keep the St. X golf team combined team of Trinity and Sa- but also forced a playoff hole with School Athletic Coaches Associa- at the top in the state. He has taken the cred Heart. David Shearn and Ryan Marshall County’s Travis Thompson tion Hall of Fame in 1996, the Metro first step by winning a State Champi- McLeland led the Tigers. Although for the individual championship. On Area Athletic Directors Hall of Fame onship in his first season. the combined St. X/Assumption the extra hole, Payne took a par and in 2002, and the Dawahares/KHSAA With a new coach and a talented team lost, St. X shot the lowest of all claimed victory as Thompson’s bogey Hall of Fame in 1994. If the awards team, the Tigers started their season schools, shooting eight less than sec- was not enough. are not enough proof of Donlon’s with a fourth-place finish out of 15 ond-place Trinity. The Tigers finished “Going in I thought we had a greatness as a coach, the players he teams at the George Rogers Clark In- up the regular season by winning their good chance,” said Payne. “A lot of has coached throughout the years all vitational. The team was led by a two- last three matches from the great play teams played well, but I am glad we offer additional evidence. under-par 70, shot by sophomore Jus- of Ryan Glass and Bader, and claim- were able to pull out a win.” “Coach D. is a great coach and an tin Thomas. Next, the Tigers picked even better person,” said Brian Gunt- up their first and second first-place er, a basketball player and former tournament finishes by defeating Welcome to the Jungle Donlon student. “He could always Dunbar by three strokes in the Frank- Bronze tiger welcomes visitors to stadium lighten a situation while keeping a se- lin County Classic and Somerset by Marlene Bohn, was created by Mat- rious manner.” 15 in the Taylor County Invitational. By Matthew Vories thew Weir, a 1999 graduate of Saint As Donlon’s successor, St. X Next for the team was a match Xavier. Maybe the most amazing thing against Manual, which they won by Opponents will now have a new about this is that Weir constructed the Inside nine strokes. The Tigers’ streak con- tiger to watch out for in the plaza be- tiger in just over a year and a half. News, 2 tinued with a win at the Kentucky In- tween the football and baseball fields. From now on, whenever sports vitational Tournament, where Thom- A 1,000-pound bronze tiger is now are played at one of the St. X athletic Decision ’08, 3 as’ two-under-par 70 led the team to crouched on a pedestal just inside fields, the bronze tiger will pay trib- Opinion, 4 a five-stroke win over last year’s state gate one of Brother Thomas More ute to the power and strength of our champions, Marshall County. Issues, 5 Stadium. This lifelike tiger is almost teams. The next two events were match- eight feet in length from his tail to his On Campus, 6 es against Christian Academy and outreached paw, to Student Life, 7 North Oldham. The team won both ensure that its pres- behind two-under-par performances ence is felt by all Sports, 10–12 from Robert Bader and Bryan Ratter- who come to watch Arts, 13 man. The Tigers then claimed second the games. Gaming, 14 place out of 24 in the PRP invitational The monumen- behind good showings from Michael tal statue, which Halloween, 15 Ising and Michael Oldiges, and third was made possible Tiger Blast 16 in the McDonalds Invitational in King- by donors John and  NEWS October 2008 11 Seniors Named National Zoo Selects Leist as Ambassador The Louisville Zoo recently selected St. X junior Sam Leist to be the Zoo’s Merit Semifinalists ambassador during Polar Bear International’s week-long Polar Bear Leadership Eleven St. X seniors have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the Camp. Leist and 16 other high school students from around the world traveled National Merit Scholarship Corporation. These talented seniors have an oppor- to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada from October 2–9 to study polar bears during tunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships. Finalists their fall migration and collect field data with scientists. The camp includes will be named in February with scholarship winners announced next spring. intense field work that exposes students to all sides of the issues facing polar bears and humans in the Churchill region. Leist, who has been a teen volunteer at the Zoo since 2006 and an active Zoo Youth Board member, said he has always been interested in the conservation of wildlife. “Last year, I cre- ated a presentation at my high school about po- lar bears and their natural habitat,” Leist said. “During this project I learned of their tragic sit- uation. It is an act of injustice that this species, along with many of Earth’s other wonders, are dying out so rapidly. I believe that any attempt to help inform the general public of this situa- tion should be endorsed.”

Gupta Receives Bell Award for Service Akash Gupta, a National Merit Semifinalist, will receive a Bell Award. The Pictured are: (first row) John Bolander and Michael Hogan; (second row) WLKY Spirit of Louisville Foundation has named 10 adults and two teens as Ross Cunningham, Akash Gupta and Christopher Fargen; (third row) Matthew this year’s recipients of the Bell Awards, which recognize volunteers for their Seabold, Derek Bekebrede and Luke Glaser; (fourth row) Francis McNamara service and showing the “spirit of Louisville.” Gupta’s volunteer work in- IV, Aaron Riggs and Samuel Walling. cludes Norton Audubon Hospital, Mother Teresa’s Mission in India, Ronald In addition, 12 seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2009 McDonald House in Puerto Rico, Wayside Christian Mission, and the Mayor’s National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students placed among Youth Cabinet. the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2009 competition by taking the 2007 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Congratulations to: Alexander Beattie, Michael Grace, Mi- Beasley Recognized by National chael Grantz, Nathan Horrell, Patrick King, Ryan McLeland, Peter Meredith, Daniel Nall, Alex Naser-Hall, Anthony Puopolo, Patrick Robinson, and Wil- Achievement Scholarship Program liam Spence. Senior Paul Beasley has been recognized by the National Achievement Scholarship Program as an Freshman Scholars “Outstanding Participant” for his performance on a standardized test given to high school juniors. Paul scored in the top 4% of more than 150,000 Black Americans who requested consideration in the 2009 National Achievement Program when they took the 2007 PSAT/NMSQT. 90 National Honor Society Members Inducted On October 8, the Driscoll Auditorium was packed with proud parents and commendable students eager to be inducted in the Br. Thomas More Page CFX chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). Ten seniors were inducted this year as well as 80 juniors, who were selected based on their GPAs and their Thirty-five members of the Class of 2012 were named Xavier Scholars previous service activities. after scoring in the top 5% on the placement exam last December. The fol- The ceremony was led by NHS President Anthony Osborne, who wel- lowing students were honored at the Scholars’ Reception on October 22: Wil- comed special guest Secretary General Jack Conway as the guest speaker. Con- liam Arnold (Holy Spirit); Zachary Beavin (Holy Trinity); Austin Bosemer (St. way, a 1987 St. X grad who earned his higher education at Duke, Cambridge Patrick); Mitchell Brinkworth (Holy Family-New Albany); Dallas Browning and George Washington, commended St. X teacher Mr. John Price as the most (St. Gabriel); Tyler Buttleman (St. Edward); Dillon Campbell (St. Nicholas influential instructor he ever had. Academy); Hunter Collins (North Oldham Middle); Alexander Gornet (Mother Mr. Rick Knoop supplied the music to set the atmosphere for this event. of Good Counsel); David Gould (South Oldham Middle); John Gries (St. Pat- After the induction, the Saint Xavier MOM’s club hosted a refreshment/social rick); Brian Herbert (Holy Spirit); Oliver Kauffmann (Our Lady of Lourdes); activity in the cafeteria to congratulate the new inductees on their great accom- Andrew Knight (St. Margaret Mary); Benjamin Koch (St. Agnes); Ryan Lee plishment.— Ryan Eid (Holy Trinity); Robert Lewis (Meyzeek); Andrew Miller (Sacred Heart Model); Philip Moore (St. Margaret Mary); Nathan Nowacki* (North Oldham Middle); John Ramsey (Anchorage); Michael Ryan (St. Aloysius-Pewee Valley); Wil- Seniors Honored for Excellent Writing liam Ryan III (St. Agnes); Christopher Saldana (St. Bernard); Daniel Scrivener Seniors Nathan (St. Michael); Joseph Siami (Highland Latin); Connor Smith (St. Margaret Horrell (left) and Will Mary); Vincent Stephen (Sacred Heart Model); Grant Sternberg (Anchorage); Spence (right) are Gabriel Sutkamp (Holy Trinity); Michael Tedder (St. Raphael); Jacob Thomas among 525 high school (St. Martha); William Tompkins IV (St. Martha); Thomas White (St. Margaret seniors to be been rec- Mary); and Reilly Williams (St. Agnes). *not pictured ognized by the National Council of Teachers of College Board Recognizes AP Scholars English (NCTE) for su- The College Board has honored 58 recent Saint Xavier High School gradu- perior writing. Nathan ates and one current student, Akash Gupta, as AP Scholars in recognition of and Will were nominat- their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Pro- ed by their junior-year gram Exams administered in May 2008. English teachers. DECISION ’08  October 2008 Barack Obama John McCain A Time for Change The ‘Right’ Choice vested in the seven-year war in Iraq, cause the terrorists will just lay low By Ryan Eid which amounts to $121,000 per Iraqi. By John Reagan until all troops have left and then take Obama will continue to fight over, jeopardizing all that has been Presidential elections are always Bush’s National Labor Relations Once again the future of the presi- fought for, so McCain will not make exciting events. Although the contro- Board, which passed the “Kentucky dency rests upon the public’s shoul- any exit strategy public. This is also versies are real and the smear cam- River” decision, declaring thousands ders. Many are wondering which a war on terror; therefore one front paigns disgusting, the crossroad that of nurses, construction and other pro- candidate is the best, and some St. X cannot be possible. The war must be arises as a result of a presidential elec- fessional workers as “supervisors,” students will even be able to vote in the fought wherever terrorists are willing tion is truly epic. thus not protected by federal labor election. But there is still the compli- to harm innocent people, and McCain Ranging from the war in Iraq to laws. cation of biased healthcare, from the economy to en- What better change can Obama news channels ergy independence, American politi- bring to the front lines of Iraq than and reporters, so cians fight for their party’s beliefs to to bring our brave men and women who should you either change or retain the problems home? Obama, who stood firmly listen to? and failures of their predecessors. against the preemptive military action Republican Since the beginning of his cam- of the Bush administration since the Senator John paign, Democrat Barack Obama’s slo- beginning, will initiate a phased with- McCain is one of gan has been one of change—change drawal of troops at a pace of one to the most experi- in its truest sense. While cheap imita- two brigades a month. enced people to tors may mention change in order to He will work closely with his run for president appeal to the wishes of the American military advisors in this process and in a long time. If remove all com- elected, he will bat troops by be older than the summer of Ronald Reagan 2010. He will was when he end the “blank was first elect- check” policies ed. McCain was of George Bush elected as a sen- to give the in- ator in Arizona dependent Iraqi in the early 1980s and has served 24 intends to do whatever it takes to keep government the years, longer than any of the other Americans safe. incentive to take candidates. During this time McCain What about his plans for the fu- control of their strived to get things done. When he ture? Well, his campaign slogan is country. saw something that needed fixing he “country first.” This is all one really Obama will didn’t stick with party lines. He went needs to know. He plans to do what- use diplomacy with the people he thought had the best ever will be best for the country, not to deal with Iraq idea for correcting the problem, often what will make his party and col- and its neigh- times even siding with Democrats. leagues happy. bors of Syria In addition to being able to work By looking at his career history it and Iran in an with everyone to get things done, he is evident that this is true. However, effort to secure has never asked for an earmark for his one must also look at his military re- Iraq’s border. state. Earmarks are additional money cord. Some believe he flaunts his time people, Obama is the most sincere in With the increased number of troops at hidden in bills; many politicians use in the service, but his sacrifice de- his message. hand, Obama will provide the much- these to get funding they otherwise serves some respect. After being shot What change will Obama bring, needed combat troops in Afghanistan wouldn’t be able to get. down over Vietnam after volunteer- in terms of the failed and continu- to accomplish the main objective of According to a Fox News report, ing to serve longer, he was held pris- ally suffering economy? Obama will the “war on terror”: bringing those di- McCain was given an 85% approval oner for five and a half years. He had initiate $1,000 tax cuts for the work- rectly responsible for the 9/11 attacks rating on his responsibility in dealing both legs and both arms broken, was ing class, rather than tax cuts for the to justice! with money. In today’s economy, fi- stabbed and put in solitary confine- wealthy few who earn over $1 mil- Within 10 years, Obama wishes nancial responsibility is very impor- ment for two years, and was tortured lion a year. He will end tax breaks to change American dependence on tant. McCain’s tax plan is a very ef- routinely, which left him permanently that benefit companies that send jobs Middle Eastern and Venezuelan oil. fective one. He proposes making tax unable to raise his arms over his head. overseas. By 2015, Obama wants one million breaks currently in effect permanent, McCain has sacrificed more for this Likewise, he will reward com- American plug-in cars on the road, many of which benefit the middle country than most people can dream panies that support American work- and plans to give a $7,000 incentive, class. These include eliminating the of doing. ers. Obama co-introduced the Patriot in the format of a tax-credit, for those “marriage penalty” and raising child Being a POW does not qualify Employer Act of 2007, which would who purchase fuel-efficient vehicles. credits. He would also double the someone to be president, but it does provide tax credits to corporations He also wants to establish increased dependent exemption from $3,500 show the level of commitment a per- that, among other things, provide and fuel economy standards and lower to $7,000, benefitting families of all son has to serving his country. A man sustain jobs in America rather than carbon fuel standards. These are the incomes. McCain also plans to elimi- who has sacrificed this much for his overseas, provide healthcare for their changes needed to secure our energy nate some of the taxes on businesses, country could never do it harm. That workers, and support employees who independence of the future. which will encourage them to keep is why he chose “country first” as his serve in the armed forces. For the politicians who have re- jobs in America and not send them slogan; he will always choose the best Obama will invest in, and create, cently joined the “change” bandwag- overseas. course for this country, no matter the five million new “green” jobs by in- on, Obama is the original patron and There is no one better than Mc- party or people supporting that path. vesting $150 billion over the next 10 true believer in change. Our country Cain to lead the troops in Iraq. Peo- McCain is clearly qualified to be years to promote commercial amounts is at a crossroads, as it is every four ple argue that the troops need to be president. He has worked long and of self-sustainable energy sources like years. Let the last eight years of failed brought home, but recent surveys hard as well as sacrificed a great deal wind and solar power, and promote politics motivate those St. X students show that the soldiers think that they to get where he is. He loves this coun- the development and production of who are able to vote for the first time. shouldn’t leave, and McCain stands try with a passion and wants to see it American plug-in hybrids. The fi- Help our country make the correct behind them. prosper. This election, you must ask nancial cost may seem steep, yet is decision; help change our country for Also, publishing an exit strategy yourself, “Will I stick with my party, dwarfed by the near $600 billion in- the better. would only worsen the situation be- or will I stick with my country?”  OPINION October 2008 Staring at the Walls Designated Test Days fectly with the school’s bells so I can hassle of having a school-wide testing By Ryan Burch be ready to leave.” By Mark Bryan calendar. Clocks would also be handy on I would like to propose a plan Do you ever feel pressed for time days that run on a special schedule, Do you ever feel that your teach- that would coordinate test days with- during a test? In most cases, when a such as Mass days or days with a pep ers are trying to cheat you out of good out having to deal with the hassle of student needs to know how much time rally. A clock would not only allow grades by scheming and conspiring to checking a calendar for every test. I he has left, he can look in the corner the students to be prepared to be dis- have as many tests as possible on the suggest that each core class have its of the room and check the clock. But missed, it would also help teachers same day? Your teachers might not own specified testing day. Theology some classrooms do not provide this know when to wrap up class. fully understand the circumstances classes could also have a specified luxury. This can lead to a number of Every once in a while, St. X has under which they are placing you. As test day. stressful situations for a St. X stu- school days when the bell system is much as we think our teachers want The days would rotate every quar- dent. turned off. It is very difficult to know us to suffer, I have found that most ter to prevent students from always Most of the time, tests include all what time to begin and end class when teachers really do want what’s best having, say, a math test on Monday. If sorts of material from the previous the classroom doesn’t include a clock. for their students. the test days rotate every quarter, the chapter. This can lead to many long Students might enter class late and Some astute St. Xavier teachers test times and days will be balanced tests. It is sometimes tough to fin- leave early without the teacher even have realized that students occasion- and fair to all students. ish these tests in 45 minutes. A stu- knowing. ally have four or even five tests on Only core classes would have dent needs to budget his time with Clocks in every room would also the same day, and set days because each section to perform well. During prevent many students from carrying that this is a prob- Students these usually standardized tests, such as the ACT, their cell phones to class. Some stu- lem—a problem have the hardest each room is required to have a clock. dents feel that they need to bring their that some students occasionally have tests and the ones Without a clock, the student has no phones to class in order to check the say changes both four or even five tests students must idea how much time he spends or how time throughout each period. their studying and on the same day, and study for the most much time is left for the test. These points reveal the need for social habits. strenuously. Sometimes a student’s schedule each St. X classroom to have a clock. The days be- that is a problem. In this sys- forces him to travel all the way across This simple addition could relieve fore Fall Break, tem, a student will the school in a mere four minutes. much stress from a student’s day at Winter Break and Spring Break are always know what day his core-class Having a clock in every classroom school. notorious for being multi-test days, tests are on. The maximum number of would allow students to be prepared and it seems as though other multi-test tests possible on a single day for most for the bell to ring so they could hustle days are popping up more frequently. students, except for those taking an on to their next class. What do you think? This is an issue that the faculty has unusually large amount of electives, “I never go to my locker in be- If you have an opinion about anything discussed; however, a solution to this would be three. This is an acceptable tween classes,” commented junior you read in Xavier News, feel free to problem has not yet been decided on. number because only one of these Taylor Jones, “and I always carry all share it with us. We’ll print your letter Mr. Sorin Spohn, Assistant Prin- tests would be for a core class, and my books while I sprint to my next in the next issue. E-mail your response cipal for Studies, says that “something those tend to be the most difficult and class. I wear a watch that’s timed per- to [email protected]. needs to be done.” He recognizes the require the most preparation. need for a more organized system. Be- For students who are frustrated fore he came to St. X, Spohn worked with having an exorbitant amount of For Love or Money? at a California high school with about studying to do for tests all on the same half as many students as St. X. He nights, tell your teachers how you feel Indiana with a double major in soci- said that they had a testing calendar, and urge them to bring the issue up in By Kerry Miller ology and education, hoping to ful- used to coordinate test days between faculty meetings. Ask them to support fill her dream to become a counselor, faculty as well as students. This sys- the idea to scatter tests throughout the Senior year—football games, while former St. Xavier student John tem was easy to use, beneficial for the week on assigned testing days. This friends, Fridays, parties, prom: these Nalley is now attending University of students, and might have improved plan will improve stress levels and are supposed to be highlights of our Louisville, majoring in sociology and many students’ grades. A testing cal- grades for all of us, which, in turn, last year in high school. But lurking in psychology. Not everyone is so fortu- endar would be useful for similar-lev- will get our parents off our backs—a the corner, bringing stress to a climax, nate to pursue a career that they not el classes, which would minimize the common goal for many students. are SAT, ACT, referrals, registrations, only have a passion for, but is also a midterms, finals and college visits. well-paying profession. Questions arise: if you are plan- Some who have an enthusiasm 80% of college students change their in, breathe: after all, that’s what col- ning to attend college, do you choose for photography will end up in phar- major—some up to three times. We lege is for, to aid you in choosing and out-of-state or in-state? Are you at- maceuticals, while many who aspire are not 18 going on 30, and so it is preparing for a career. Put the pres- tending a college of your choice or the to play pro football will end up fillet- never too late to change, whether it is sure from parents, friends and your- one that promises a scholarship? Are ing your fish at the bistro down the your major or your career. self aside long enough to answer the you going to college to fulfill your street. Don’t be intimidated by friends main question when deciding on your dreams or your wallet? The main concept to grasp is the who seem to have their entire life future choices: will you be happier Lauren Mountz graduated from fact that 85% of high school students mapped out. If you’re one of them, waking up and commuting to a job Presentation Academy in 2008 and are clueless as to what major they excellent; if you’re completely clue- you love, or to a job that pays for the is now attending Hanover College in wish to declare in college, and almost less as to what you even want to major Lexus in the driveway?

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Jake Meredith Rick Mattingly saintx.com ISSUES  October 2008 The Senior/ Polls Make News Freshman Cookout Good idea, bad planning shirt and tie, and if teenage boys are By Sam Nicholson expected to reach out, it is impera- tive that they feel confident enough in August 21 marked the beginning their appearance to approach another of a new tradition at St. X, created to person. promote unity and brotherhood. The • Brotherhoods: The idea of small confident young men who comprised groups called “brotherhoods” is to as- the senior class would welcome the sign three to four freshmen to one or freshman class with outgoing smiles two seniors. This idea could possibly and relaxed attitudes. Tables were set be utilized throughout the school year up in the football stadium, Flik lunch in various ways. Seniors would be no- workers prepared a hearty meal, and tified beforehand of who will make up teachers were in place to direct way- their brotherhoods and could use the ward freshmen. cookout as an introduction day. But something was missing. • Ice Breakers: This year, seniors Where were the activities? What were confused and skeptical about the would the young men do after eating? purpose of the event, and freshmen Where were the ice-breakers? Plac- even more so. No one was sure what needed to win the race. Florida usu- ing 400 students on bleachers for an his job was. The tension can be bro- By Josh Lord ally leans right, although recently it hour does not force them to mix and ken by setting aside time specifically has been leaning to the left, but with socialize. How would the seniors ac- for ice-breakers. Have the students as- Every political season, polls give 27 electoral votes, neither candidate complish the goal of welcoming the semble into their “brotherhoods” and news pundits something to talk and is taking chances and each needs this freshman class and establishing the provide the senior leaders with an ice- debate about. While polls can never state. sense of brotherhood unique to Saint breaker sheet. be certain, they can give ideas to what Colorado is another big state of Xavier High School? These questions • Assigned Seating: When it may happen. which the Democrats are trying to and many more comes time for In this year’s election, Barack take control. Obama has a lead, but flooded the minds Placing 400 stu- lunch, tell the Obama appears to have about 238 out currently this state is too close to call of seniors upon freshmen and se- of 270 electoral votes in hand due to because it has gone from left to right arrival, as they dents on bleachers niors where they the lead he has in states like Califor- in a month. This state has voted Re- stood by in dress are to eat, oth- nia, New York and Illinois. publican three times in a row, and the shirts and ties, for an hour does erwise they will John McCain appears to have Democrats hope to steal this one from absorbing the full not force them to seek out their about 190 electoral votes in such the right. brunt of the after- friends and ignore states as Texas, Arizona and many Virginia might be the granddaddy noon heat. mix and socialize. the purpose of the other small states. of all battleground states. Virginia Upon arrival, event. A way of Kentucky will most likely give has always been a Republican state seniors had been given three clear-cut doing this is to instruct the students to McCain its eight electoral votes this by comfortable margins. This too is a directions: (1) Find three freshmen have lunch with their “brotherhoods.” election as he has an over 10-point state that is too close to call because it who have the same first letter in their • Bingo: Remember in grade lead in the polls. While the rest of the has shifted from Republican to Demo- last name as in your last name. (2) school, gathering with your school state is mostly Republican, Jefferson crat to tied over the past month. Re- Introduce yourself. Ask what grade “family” and competing against other County is one of the few counties to publicans need this state desperately school they came from, and what they “families” in a good game of Bingo? lean left. In 2004, John Kerry beat because it gave 13 electoral votes are interested in. (3) Give your three Well, if a few hundred kids ranging George Bush by about 6,000 votes each year for Bush. freshmen some brotherly wisdom from ages 7–14 can be organized, in Jefferson County, and in 2000, Al Interestingly, the three north- about life at St. X. I think a few hundred bright young Gore beat Bush by around 5,000 votes. ern states of Michigan, Wisconsin Those who followed the instruc- men can be as well, using the “broth- Nevertheless, Bush won the state both and Minnesota, who are tradition- tions discovered it took, at most, ten erhoods” previously proposed. That times by a commanding margin. ally Democratic, are now considered minutes to complete. Many, however, may entail the senior leader setting out There are also the “leaners.” “toss-ups.” Although these three decided not to bother with the task and a blanket and standing up holding a Obama has a slight lead in states like states, with 37 electoral votes between merely stayed with their usual clique folder with the “brotherhood” number Washington and New Mexico, hold- them, are currently leaning to the left, of friends. Seniors and freshman alike inscribed on it. Throw in a first-place ing 30 electoral votes in this category. they could change to the right. left with a collective attitude of what prize and you’ll have the freshmen McCain has a small lead in states like Another big state will be Pennsyl- a waste of time. and seniors working together in their North Carolina and Louisiana with 38 vania, which has recently seen a ma- During the cookout, the message small groups and, bingo!: the goal of electoral votes in this group. jor bounce to the right. Many won’t of brotherhood, camaraderie and unity unity is reached. The election deciders each year consider this a “toss-up,” but I will did not resonate in the faces and atti- The first annual Senior-Freshman are the toss-up states or “battleground because a recent poll shows McCain tudes of the gathered crowd. There is Cookout was a good start to what I states.” About 110 electoral votes in and Obama separated by only two a simple reason for this: Nothing was believe is an opportunity to create a this election can go either way. points. Twenty electoral votes would done to bring these traits to the sur- real feeling of unity. By taking it to Ohio is one of the most important be a devastating loss for the Demo- face. Teenage boys mostly internal- the next step, St. X could involve the states, which many believe McCain crats, which is why they must keep ize emotions; therefore, their feelings entire school in the “brotherhood” must carry to win this election. The this on the left side. must be drawn out through some sort concept: creating a family of broth- state leans to the right, with President In the end, this race is shaping up of exercise or activity. ers from each class and introducing Bush gaining slight victories in both to be a tight one. The key for the Re- The idea behind the event was a point system. The “brotherhoods” 2000 and 2004, but it is leaning left in publicans is retaining the Bush states good. The following suggestions could be assembled at pep rallies, the recent polls, and without it, Mc- from 2004 that they are losing or close would help next year’s cookout school Masses, or at events designed Cain cannot win. in, like Ohio, Florida, Nevada and achieve its goal: specifically for the “brotherhoods.” Florida is best known in election Virginia. There is room for error, but • Allow Casual Dress: If the At the end of the year the points can history for the recount in 2000 that de- very little. Obama needs to continue cookout is to remain outside, then stu- be tallied and the brotherhood with cided the presidential race. The state to advance in these states because one dents should be allowed to escape the the most spirit and competition can be registered a 400-vote victory for Bush major win in a state like Florida or heat. No one feels relaxed in a dress recognized and rewarded. and gave him 27 of the 273 delegates Ohio could change this election.  ON CAMPUS October 2008 Going St. X Clubs Offer An Art Green Something for Class for Saves Everyone Non-Artists By Matt Gallagher Gold a few. Also, the Young Democrats By Chris Cox and Young Republicans are two very popular and successful clubs. There AP Art History, a new class at By Ryan Eid The school year is in full swing are also clubs in every foreign lan- St. X, is attracting many students for the Environmental Club now, which also means many St. X guage offered by St. X, some of which who are interested in learning about clubs are back in action. For those of don’t even require you to be able to well-known pieces of art. The class is designed to teach students how to Starting this issue, the Environ- you who haven’t gotten involved yet speak that language. critically analyze different art forms mental Club has come together to pro- or for the freshmen who don’t know St. Xavier also offers commu- such as architecture, sculpture and vide the student body with environ- about all the clubs we offer, this ar- nity-based clubs, such as the Ryken painting, and how to articulate their mentally friendly ways to save both ticle is for you. It is my belief that Service Club, Social Justice Club, thoughts and ideas about art. Another the environment and your money. every student should be involved in Kentucky United Nations Assembly component of the class involves stu- Through the application of these tips, some sort of extracurricular activity at (KUNA), and the Y-Club. All of these dents collaborating with each other St. X can help save the environment school, and clubs are one of the best clubs interact with other organizations and evaluating different pieces of art. and become more “green” as a school ways to get involved. around the city and state. The pieces of art included in the community. One of our most popular clubs is With over 50 established clubs, the Ping Pong Club, which meets once it is impossible to not find a club that course come from the past and pres- ent, and originate from a broad spec- Topic 1. Transportation a year for a tournament and also is suits your interest. But if this is some- trum of cultures. With high gas prices and the nega- famous for its T-shirts. Another club how the case, students are encouraged Asked why the class was formed, tive impact our car emissions have on many guys enjoy is the N-64 club, to start their own clubs. All one needs Mr. Ben Jankowski, who teaches the the environment, by becoming more which meets several times throughout is an idea, students that are interest- course, replied, “It was created in aware of our driving habits we can the year for tournaments featuring a ed in joining, a faculty member who order to offer an additional elective save both our environment and our variety of classic video games. agrees to be moderator, and the ap- choice to students while also incor- cash at the same time. For people looking for more in- proval of the administration. tellectually stimulating clubs, there So whether you get involved with porating a rigorous curriculum in the arts and humanities.” When possible, walk or ride are numerous options. The astronomy an existing club or start a new one, Jankowski added that the class your bike. Become more aware of club, chemistry club, debate team and don’t miss out on a big part of the total was “taught through PowerPoint where you’re going and how far away future engineers and scientists are just high school experience. slides containing the various works of it is. Avoid driving if traveling short art along with lectures.” distances. By walking or riding your Sophomores, juniors and seniors bike, you can reduce unneeded fuel More Buffalo Chicken are eligible for the class with a signa- consumption and car emissions, thus ture from an Honors Humanities, So- saving your money and negative im- served every day. This could be ben- cial Studies or English teacher. pact on the environment. By Alec Jury eficial to our chef, Mr. Jim Hunnicut, because he is in charge of the menu Asked if he would recommend What’s your favorite entrée at the class, senior Chris Yared replied, Windows down or air condition- each month. lunch? You have some amazing foods “Definitely. It’s a lot of info come test er? It is scientifically proven that, un- Next time buffalo chicken is to choose from: breakfast entrée, time, but the class is interesting and der speeds of 40 MPH, it is more fuel served at lunch, don’t be a fool! Order popcorn shrimp, chimichanga, crispy Mr. Jankowsi is hilarious.” efficient to drive with your windows this tasty treat and enjoy! chicken burrito, popcorn chicken and down for air circulation, than with pork carnita. Wait, did I leave any- your air conditioner on. This will in- thing out? Many would argue that the crease your Miles Per Gallon (MPG), most popular food item at St. X is the Joining the thus elongating times between fill- delicious, irresistible, mouth-watering ups. However, driving with your win- buffalo chicken. dows down over 40 MPH will create Investment Club Notice when buffalo chicken is an drag on your car, thus decreasing your entrée next time. The lines are some- car’s MPG. times double their normal length! Makes Good Cents Buffalo chicken is popular among all CVS, Colgate, Pepsi Co., JPMorgan Carpool. Carpooling is a very ef- grades at St. X. and Microsoft. The club has been fective way to decrease pollution and By Sammy Taylor “I would be willing to wait in line written up in Business First magazine save money. By providing rides for for 40 minutes just so I can have five because Mr. John Schenkenfelder, the other students who live in your area, ­The Saint X. Investment Club minutes of heaven,” said junior Joe first vice president of investments at you can decrease the number of cars is an “excellent opportunity for you Hayden, a huge buffalo chicken fan. UBS/Paine Webber, is the club’s bro- on the road and create new friend- the student to get real-world skills,” Buffalo chicken is also the most ker and advisor. Schenkenfelder is a ships. Also, if you decide to carpool says Mr. Scott Ramser, proctor of the versatile item on the entire menu. It great person from whom to learn how with a friend who can also drive, you club. can be served in strips or popcorn- to play the market. can take turns driving on a weekly ba- The meetings are not only cool but style, on a sandwich or in a burrito. Joining this club really would sis to save fuel consumption and miles are also very informative. The club Furthermore, it can be served on top benefit you in the long run when you on your car. teaches you about what is actually go- of a salad, a lesser-known option. ing on in the economy and on Wall are trying to decide how to invest Now, you’re all thinking, “When is your hard-earned money. Junior Matt Drive cautiously. We all love Street. With the stock market crashing buffalo chicken being served again?” Neutz, who joined the club this year, speed, yet by reducing the rate at right now and the economic crisis go- With the students’ support, I want to said, “I am counting on the club’s which we accelerate and by stay- ing on, this is a very good time to join suggest making buffalo chicken at profit to get out of debt.” ing at constant speeds we can effec- the club and learn how to invest your least a weekly item at lunch. It could The Investment Club welcomes tively increase our MPG per trip. Try money in the right things. appear in both the Grille line (Ameri- new members, and all you have to do to use the brake only when needed, At the end of last year the students can line) and in the Casa X line. to join is bring $10 to the next meet- thus reducing unneeded decelerations in the club were making a 20% profit, In a recent survey of 200 students ing. Listen to the morning announce- and accelerations while driving. Of so they were obviously investing in the in grades 9–12, 161 said they would ments for upcoming meetings. They course, don’t hesitate to stop when right things. Some of the companies like to see buffalo chicken being look forward to seeing you there. necessary! that the club has stock in are BB&T, STUDENT LIFE  October 2008 Junior Service Senior David George Assists Homeless Senior David George recently do- ters. “Everyone had stories they were nated 100 personal hygiene kits, 120 eager to share, and each shared a com- alarm clocks and 116 hair dryers to mon theme,” George said. “The most the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The painful aspect of being completely black nylon kits, donated by Colgate, dependent on the charity of others included toothpaste, toothbrushes, was the loss of human dignity that shampoo, combs and other grooming came with being looked down on by essentials that he collected. The proj- everyone they met. It is my hope that ect helped earn him Eagle Scout status. by giving the residents at St. Vincent He is a member of Boy Scout Troop de Paul a means to provide for a very 163 at Shiloh Methodist Church. basic human need, personal hygiene, I Last summer, George was moved will be able to restore at least some of by the week he spent volunteering at the dignity that is robbed by the con- St. Vincent dePaul’s homeless shel- dition of homelessness.” Juniors Austin Egart (center) and Marcus Kelly (right) help Jim Vanderhaar make shadow puppets at the Little Sisters of the Poor senior citizen home hours done next summer. By Kaelin Dyar If a student waits until the last minute, he will probably be unable to Every St. X student has heard of get into a place he wants. Mrs. Cathy the required 20 service hours for ju- Reynolds, Director of Campus Min- niors. If you ask seniors about it, you istry, said, “Students [who wait until will probably receive mixed reac- the last minute] are missing out on tions, ranging from great enthusiasm the opportunity to realize how good it to sighs of distress as a result of the is to serve at a certain place.” Every experiences they had. To help avoid year, juniors end up frantic in the last having a bad experience, here are quarter attempting to fit service hours some tips. in around practices and clubs. First, pick a place that is fun where “I waited until April to finish you can knock off a large number of mine,” said senior Sidney Hill, “and it hours. Good projects include Project stunk because I got sick!” Warm and Habitat for Humanity. Both If you do wait, be sure to turn the can be done with friends, and you can hours in before the deadline, which is earn up to seven hours in one day. April 20 this year, or extra hours will Some other good places to volunteer be added. include Kosair for Kids, Brooklawn, Lastly, do not forget to have your soup kitchens and nursing homes. service sheet signed. It is a big has- Feel the Power “My junior summer, I volun- sle to hunt down the director of the Surprisingly, there have been no teered at a nursing home,” said senior project later and have him or her sign By Max Miller serious injuries from the tornado–like Michael Eversole. “I loved it!” it. So remember to always bring the wind speeds of the hand dryers. To Second, try to knock these out sheet with you. If you have not used the new continue this injury-free process, be early, preferably in the summer. It For easy hours, pick something Xlerator hand dryers in the restrooms, sure to stand with your legs shoulder- is already too late for juniors, but fun, do the hours early, and remem- then you have at least heard them. width apart, knees slightly bent, and valuable work can be arranged dur- ber to get your sheet signed. If you These hurricanes-in-a-box are unlike prepare yourself to “feel the power.” ing Christmas Break or even Spring do these three things, the requirement any other hand dryer. They are pow- Break. And this year’s sophomores will be easy and you will enjoy the ex- ered by two twin turbo rocket boosters should seriously consider getting their perience much more. formally used in NASA’s spaceships. Xlerator dryers put off a wind speed of 250 mph and will dry your hands in a record breaking 3.7 seconds. Seniors Serve Well “These hand dryers are the bomb!” said sophomore Luke Hill. “I go to the On Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays restroom between every class just so I in periods C, D and E the students By Brennan Lockhart can wash my hands and use the hand leave school and go to an assigned dryers. They dry off my hands way For the past decade there has been destination. better than any paper towel could.” a unique class at St. X called the Se- For periods C and D the group This is very accurate. These are nior Service Class, which lets seniors serves the people of the selected or- the first hand dryers to actually hold provide service outside of campus ganization (for example, Goldsmith true to their name. No other hand during school. Students apply and are Elementary or Catholic Charities) and dryer in the world actually dries your accepted into this class late in their does service work. The next 45 min- hands. junior year. The selection process is utes the students get to choose where “I used to always be wet,” said grueling, as only a few may take part. to eat on the way back to St. X. senior Michael Ray, “but now I’m fi- The first step in applying is writ- “I love serving others,” says se- nally dry.” ing a brief essay that answers some nior Sam Galbraith, “especially senior All the non-rocket-booster-pow- questions about yourself, your charac- citizens, they’re the best!” ered hand dryers simply just move the ter and some of your past. Once some On Tuesdays and Wednesdays water on your hands left and right, ac- of the choices have been narrowed you have a C period class, which usu- complishing nothing. Fortunately, St. down, teachers give recommendations ally consists of discussions about ser- X realized this phenomenon and took for students they think are deserving vice, then a D period study hall and affirmative action. The rocket-booster of the class. The list is narrowed again finally an E period lunch. hand dryers can be found in nearly and finally the class is picked. The class lasts a semester and is every restroom in the school and do Once accepted, the student gets to led by Mr. Ben Kresse with help from a great job of ridding all recently Plant your feet firmly before activating experience a completely unique class. Mrs. Cathy Reynolds. the new Xlerator dryers washed hands of H2O. 8 SAINT XAVIER 30, TRINITY 6 October 2008

Photo by Tim Porco Tigers Rout the Rocks fense forced three turnovers from Trin- By T. J. Walker ity quarterback Cameron Smyth (two fumbles and an interception). In front of a record crowd of 38,872, After the game, St. X senior defen- St. X had no problem beating arch-rival sive tackle Brennan Lockhart said, “If Trinity. The annual rivalry was held on our defense plays like this all season, I October 3 with expectations of a close don’t think we can be beat.” game, yet like many other regular sea- The team knows that this was an son games, St. X opened things up and outstanding win, but there is a bigger cruised to a 30–6 win, improving their goal. “I want that ring,” said senior wide record to 5–0. receiver Adam Shipley, referring to the Although 30 points is below the Ti- ultimate prize of a state championship. gers’ average for the season, they had a “I know Friday [Oct. 3] was a great win, very productive offensive attack against but we’ll probably meet Trinity again, Deuce heads for the endzone the Shamrocks. St. X gained a total of and we’ll be ready!” 360 yards of offense, in large part due to When asked how this year is differ- Deuce Finch’s 152 yards and one touch- ent from past years, senior Alan Young down on 20 carries. said, “The vibe around the locker room And don’t forget about junior sensa- is strictly business. We treat this win tion Jermiah Neal’s eight carries for 88 like we treated the Ballard win; we have yards and another touchdown, including moved on and it’s time to beat Butler.” a drive in which he had a 59-yard run The swagger around the school is capped off by a three-yard touchdown certainly different; one of the best Rage run to put St. X on the board. Cages in recent years cheered on the Ti- St. X, usually known for its rush- gers. Also the spirit at the pep rally was ing attack, surprised the Rocks with like no other. With NFL Films present 104 passing yards and two touchdowns at the pep rally and the game, a show through the air. Senior quarterback Matt about the St. X-Trinity game will be Brutscher completed 9 of 17 passes. broadcast on November 8 at one o’clock The St. X defense, who had only on CBS. been giving up an average of just over At this point in the season, the Ti- three points a game, stood their ground gers are right where they want to be, but against a very versatile Shamrock of- all that matters is where you finish, and fense. Although the Rocks amassed don’t expect Saint Xavier to come up more yards than the Tigers, St. X’s de- short this year.

If you don’t know what this is a picture of, you need to get out more Former St. X star Victor Anderson

Chad Lavelle won the football toss The Tiger Chorus led the crowd in the National Anthem at the pep rally SAINT XAVIER 30, TRINITY 6 9 October 2008

Photo by Tim Porco

Tigers Rout thePhoto by Tim Porco Rocks The Season So Far 8/29: St. X 63, Ballard 0 9/19: St. X vs. Male Neal had two touchdown runs, Cancelled due to the windstorm while Brutscher added three touchdown passes. The Tigers were up 48–0 at half- 9/26: St. X 57, Manual 0 time, and ended with 489 yards of total The game between the Courier- offense. A lot of firsts happened in this Journal’s #1 and #2 teams didn’t quite game: the new gold-on-gold jerseys, the turn out the way the experts thought it Tiger Walk, and a kickoff to a new sea- would. Thanks to Finch’s four touch- son, all ending in great success. downs and senior Chase Carraro’s 61- yard-run for a touchdown, The Tigers 9/5: St. X 44, Oldham County 6 got a 57–0 win over the Crimsons. Ju- Up 35–0 at halftime, the Tiger nior defensive lineman Josh Jordan also Brutscher fires another one backfield had a big part in this win, got in the act, scoring his first career with Neal scoring three touchdowns and touchdown. Junior Nick Sears had two Finch having one of his own. Sam Gal- picks as a stingy Tiger defense held the braith had fumble recovery for a touch- Crimsons to a goose egg. down. Defense was key in this win, as the Tigers held the Colonels to 95 yards 10/10: St. X 63, Butler 0 and only eight first downs. After coming off a huge win vs. Trinity, some people thought St. X 9/12: St. X 59, Lex Catholic 7 might come off a little flat vs. the Bears St. X got their third win against the of Butler, however St. X did the exact defending 4A state champions. The Ti- opposite and won BIG. With a strong gers scored quick and often as Finch offensive attack and stellar defense, made a 19-yard touchdown less than the Tigers had no problem taming the four minutes into the game. The Tigers Bears. cruised to a 42–0 lead at halftime thanks to another Finch touchdown and two Next up: Oct. 24: St. Xavier vs. touchdown runs by Brutscher. PRP on the road. The Tiger deals with an intruder at the pep rally

The ceramics studio won the door decorating contest Photo by Tim Porco Photo by Tim Porco

Presenting the Shillelagh 10 SPORTS October 2008 We Need Cross Country Shows Depth a Project Varsity, JV and freshman teams all having strong season Xpansion By Anthony Marti The St. X Cross Country team An indoor turf field suited up for its first big meet of the would provide flexibility season on August 30 while hosting and safety the Tiger Run. The varsity team had a strong second-place finish, led by ju- By Zach Kamber niors Jackson Carnes, Thomas Mann, Ian McCaslin and Anthony Meena, and sophomore Austin Carter. Over the past four years, St. X has “The team is looking really good, been undertaking major renovations and it’s just the first race,” said Ted with Project X to make itself the best Graves. Catholic high school in the nation. We The JV and freshman teams won have seen improvements in athletic big, capturing first place. The JV facilities, classrooms and many other team was led by Sam Kinny, while Photo by Tim Porco areas. the freshman team was led by Zach While the improvements have was the next big meet for the Tigers. Country Classic in Birmingham, Ala- Beavin. Both teams are looking very been tremendous, there are still some St. X finished first, helped by a huge bama. The varsity team finished sec- strong, and the freshmen seem down- areas that can be improved upon. One fifth-place finish for the team by Matt ond, led by Carnes, while the JV team right dangerous. new addition to the athletic facilities Soergel. “We had some crazy fans finished first, led by Beavin. The next meet came in the North that could be very beneficial to our cheering me on,” Soergel said, “and On Oct. 18, the Tigers won the Oldham Rumble in the Jungle where athletes and students alike is having that, mixed with steadfast dedication South Oldham Dragon Invitational led the varsity squad took another sec- a removable turf surface that could and adrenaline, just really got me go- by Carnes, Mann and Hillenbrand. ond-place finish, led by Carnes. The be placed in the current main gymna- ing today—plus I had my lucky socks All in all, the Cross Country JV team was led by freshman Beavin sium. on.” teams are looking very strong heading a first-place finish. With the completion of the new Matt Hillenbrand also came up towards the end of the season. Two weeks later, the Tigers fin- arena, we will have three full-sized big, crediting his 19th-place overall “I like our chances,” says senior ished fourth in the Trinity Invitational gyms. While these all may be needed finish to “my new haircut; I wasre- Geoffery Spencer. “Let’s just say one following a down week due to the during the winter with wrestling, bas- ally diggin’ it all around.” of my fingers could really use a state Hurricane Ike windstorm. ketball and basketball intramurals go- On October 11 the Cross Country ring, and I think Balfour has got one The Franklin County Invitational ing on, throughout the rest of the year team ran in the Great American Cross ready for me.” it would be wasteful. If Astroturf were placed in the gym during the sum- mer and fall, the football and soccer Public vs. Private Sports teams could use it when the weather vantages not only by attracting better If recruiting is really such an ad- did not allow them to be outdoors, and By Tyler Riggs players, but also through superior fa- vantage for private schools, then why the same for the lacrosse team in the cilities and coaching. is it only helping their football pro- spring. In the past few years, the ath- What people sometimes don’t grams and not their basketball pro- Being able to practice inside letic boards of some Kentucky high take into consideration is students at- grams, which require fewer players? would be especially good in light of schools have proposed having sepa- tending private schools must pay for Another advantage that public the recent event at PRP, where a stu- rate leagues and state tournaments for the privilege. That is not to say that schools have is the option for middle dent died from heat exhaustion in Au- public and private schools. This idea aid is not given to certain students, but school kids in the feeder schools to gust. If St. X had an indoor facility to has failed to pass; however, some pub- it is need-based aid, not performance play on the high school teams. This practice in during times of extreme lic schools are refusing to play private aid due to athleticism. allows them to obtain better training heat, we wouldn’t have to worry about school teams and not allowing private Since there is no tuition for public and to build closer-knit teams earlier having a tragedy like that occur here. schools to play in their tournaments. schools, this provides an advantage on. This helps in many athletic events Along with the safety we could This year, Saint Xavier’s varsity over a private school, where tuition such as wrestling, because the more get from this turf, we could also open soccer team was not allowed to play is several thousand dollars per year. experience one gets, the better the up many new intramural programs, in the Lexington-Lafayette Invita- Many people can’t afford to go to a athlete is and more knowledge of the including ultimate Frisbee, indoor tional Soccer Tournament, which St. private school, so they end up going sport is gained. soccer and arena football. Indoor X won last year by defeating Manual to a public school free of charge. Ironically, most of these com- soccer is a very popular sport among 1–0. The tournament chose not to in- If it weren’t for the winning tra- plaints from public schools about pri- students, but most don’t play because vite St. X back this year because the dition of many private high schools, vate schools come from parents, not they have to drive all the way to Mock- superintendant told his schools not to this would not be an issue. Public from the players themselves. When ingbird Valley Soccer Club. If we had schedule private schools in athletics. schools who want to create separate asked about playing private schools an available surface on campus, many St. X’s head varsity soccer coach, leagues aren’t interested in being the and the dispute over them having an more students would be interested in Mr. Andy Schulten, said, “[Not be- best. They just want to become state advantage, most of the athletes from playing. ing in the tournament] allows us to champions, even if the competition is public schools say it is ridiculous “I love indoor soccer,” senior play more regional teams and gives us lowered due to the creation of more and that they want to play the private Cory Gettlefinger said. “But gas is more openings in our schedule; how- divisions. schools. expensive so I can’t afford to drive to ever, schools like Christian Academy The main issue the public schools Cole Page, a senior soccer player Mockingbird.” of Louisville, Holy Cross, DeSales have is the successfulness of private from Manual High School, said, “I like Indoor turf would not only be ben- and other private schools are now schools. This is because of the win- playing schools like St. X because it is eficial to sports teams and students, more limited in the games they are al- ning traditions and recruiting issues always a fun game and it challenges but also to the school in terms of be- lowed to play. Also, it has been hard that arise with the private schools, us to play better.” ing one of the first schools in Amer- on us this year trying to find teams to who win championships year after The dispute between private ica to have an indoor turf facility. It play.” year, and not so much with public schools and public schools in terms of would further our efforts to be the Many public schools argue that schools, who do not typically domi- athletics should be dropped and par- best Catholic high school in America, private schools have an advantage nate in sports such as football. This is ents should stay out of it. They should while also giving athletic teams and because they can recruit players from because the private high school pro- just let their kids play and enjoy the students alike more opportunities to multiple counties. They complain that gram is fed by well-established pri- sports that they participate in and the safely do things that they love. private schools can afford more ad- vate elementary-school programs. competition the sport has to bring. SPORTS 11 October 2008 Bergamini Soccer Wins District Inducted into opportunity surely will not keep the Photo by Tim Porco By Jeff Franklin Tigers from their goals set for the on- Hall of Fame going season. The Saint Xavier Soccer Team The team got right “back on the By Michael Medley has high expectations after last year’s horse” and soundly defeated the Trin- perfect season leading up to a State ity Shamrocks in a high- energy home After coaching at St. X from Title victory. This season they strive game with an amazing turnout by 1978–2008, Coach Joe Bergamini was to claim the title as “defending state the student body. “The atmosphere inducted into the Metro Area Athletic champions.” was the best I’ve ever seen for a high Directors Hall of Fame. The induction The team is led by a talented group school soccer game,” said senior goal- ceremony was on October 19 at Wild- of upperclassmen with a lot of poten- ie Andrew Brotzge. wood Country Club. tial for the future. This season, the But it was the well-executed play Bergamini primarily coached bas- team may have an argument for being on the field that got the job done in the ketball but also coached some base- the best soccer team to come through end. The 4–0 victory comprised goals ball. His record as head basketball St. X. The team is very confident, and by Nick Jones, Kevin Bick, Cameron coach was 338–285. He took his 1995 some of the players have commented Coppola and Tony Bergamini. It was team to the State Tournament Elite that their high ego could stand as their a big win for the team, who reclaimed Eight. He also coached former NBA biggest challenge. the number-one rank in Kentucky. player Scott Padgett. He is a humble Such confidence was hurt but not On October 15, St. X played Male man and taught his athletes about destroyed after Manual snapped St. in the 12th District Tournament semi- character. X’s winning streak, which spanned finals, defeating the Bulldogs 5–0 with Kevin Bick “Any honor over two seasons. This one missed goals by Bick, Tyler Riggs, Andrew received is a Hagerty, Ryan by defeating the Crimsons 4–0 with tribute to all the Smith and junior goals by Riggs, Hagerty, Smith and coaches, play- Sabin Merino, an Merino. ers, managers exchange student As far as the state title, members and trainers that from Spain who of the team are very confident that I had the special had only been victory will be the final outcome for privilege to work playing with the the current 17–1 Tigers. When asked with in both bas- team for a week about the chances of reclaiming the ti- ketball and baseball,” Bergamini said and a half. tle, Brotzge said, “One-hundred-and- of the award. That win ten percent, because we are the best Brian Gunter, senior basketball set up a rematch there ever was.” Tyler White made a captain, said, “He is a great coach and with Manual bold statement, saying, “If we don’t a great man, and he deserves to be in two nights later win, I’ll cut off my legs.” the Hall of Fame.” in the district fi- The talent and chemistry is obvi- Bergamini is thankful for the hon- nals. The Tigers ous, but now the Tigers hope to back or and said, “The respect and kindness easily avenged up their words through solid play in shown to me by the schools in Jeffer- Photo by Tim Porco Tim by Photo their only loss the regional and state tournaments to son County is greatly valued and ap- Senior goalie Andrew Brotzge of the season defend their title as State Champions. preciated.” Hockey is Back, It’s Mat Time the Tigers will have this season. The Better Than Ever! By Ryan Barnett team has purchased new “finals” sin- glets (uniforms) and is ready to wear for their first game on Friday, October After a disappointing finish in them proudly and often. By Jack Porco 10 against the formidable Eastern Ea- last year’s state tournament, the Ti- The wrestling Tigers are also gles, one of the stronger high school ger wrestlers are looking stronger welcoming back Mr. Jeremy Jackson The St. Xavier ice hockey team hockey teams in Kentucky. From the than they have in years and are ready to the coaching staff. Jackson was is back—this time to stay, and bet- drop of the game’s opening puck, St. to win. The Tigers are led by seniors a coach on the 1998 and 2001 State ter than ever! After a solid rebuilding X kept the offensive pressure on the James Severs, Sean Loran, David Championship teams. He has been a year last season, the Ice Tigers are Eagles, blasting a barrage of shots George, Jeff Franklin, Zack Raque, huge influence on helping the pro- most definitely a force to be reckoned at a near-defenseless Eastern goalie. Ross Robinson and Ben Freeman. gram get bigger and better. with this season. The 2007 campaign Remarkably, the Eagles held off the “I think winning is a mind set,” “We will be a strong team, men- produced the nucleus of this year’s rapid-fire Tigers and the contest- re says Severs. “I know we are one of tally and physically,” says Jackson. experienced skaters, including senior mained scoreless for nearly half the the top teams in the state this year. We “It is my pleasure to work with such a captain Will Shrader. first period. The Tigers stayed patient, don’t care who you are, we are going dedicated group of young men.” Last year’s team captured the at- kept the puck in the Eastern zone, and to win.” The wrestlers have been putting tention of Kentucky’s top teams with lit the lamp with a finely orchestrated Not only do the Tigers have a new in a lot of hard work over the past year unexpected upsets over perennial play from the blue line. It wasn’t long attitude, they also have a new look. and are eager to show it. powers Trinity and Lexington Lafay- before the offense delivered again, The upstairs gym is now a dedicated The wrestling program is also ette. Coming off a suspended season mounting a 3–0 lead heading into the wrestling room, thanks to Mr. Alan looking for additional support from its in 2006, the bar was set low for the final period of the season opener. Donhoff and the athletic department. fans. Wrestling can be just like a foot- newly formed 2007 team. The Ice Ti- St. X was never truly tested de- “We are going to work intensely ball game with home-field advantage; gers exceeded all expectations from fensively, shutting down every Eagle at being successful as a team,” says having a big crowd intimidates the op- the critics, proving once again that attempt with superb goaltending and Coach Jim Kraeszig. “We are not wor- posing team. Be a part of the renewed when St. X fields a team, it fields a a physical, pressing defense. The Ice ried about making friends, nor are we Tiger Pride in wrestling; support these team to win. Tigers skated to a 5–0 win, and will worried about our enemies. When you outstanding student athletes. Come “There is no doubt in my mind that take a 1–0 record into the Halloween are successful your enemies can’t hurt out November 25 to support the wres- we will be taking state this year,” says night match-up with Lexington La- you, and when you lose your friends tlers against North Oldham, and again sophomore co-captain Alex Senn. fayette. The Generals should come can’t help you.” on January 14 against Trinity at home The Ice Tigers hit the ice strong prepared for a battle. The room isn’t the only new look in the main gym. 12 SPORTS October 2008 ’08 Alums Playing The Phelps Phenomenon into the pool, Phelps’ goggles filled up College Football By Lee Duggins with water, causing him to be unable they will be readied for the rigors of to see. Phelps told reporters that he By Chase Carraro Army and Navy. One word can describe the phe- counted his strokes so that he could be Ben Zoeller and James Carpen- nomenon that took place in Beijing: aware of where the walls were. Phelps Last year’s graduating class fea- ter round out the outstanding football incredible. Although that term can be ended up breaking the world record tured a lot of talent on the gridiron— class of ’08 at Wittenberg. Zoeller, associated with the event as a whole, with a time of 1.52.03, raking in his so much talent that more 2008 alums who was last year’s starting quarter- one particular performance shook the fourth gold medal in the process. than ever decided to take their game back, has made the switch to safety. sacred Olympic ground. That perfor- That same morning Phelps and to the next level. Nine starters from Rumors are that after next season Car- mance came from American Michael the American squad decimated the last year’s football team are now com- penter will take his game to UK. Phelps, who peting in the NCAA ranks, and seven When asked how St. X football delivered the of those nine went out for D1 squads prepared them, most players cited the greatest sin- this summer. work ethic and competitiveness. gle Olympic Matt Smith took his game to UK. “The discipline that the [St. X] performance Smith, the most prized recruit of the coaches instilled in us prepared me, in the modern class, is featured as an “Iron Wildcat,” but I didn’t realize that until I got to history of the meaning he was one of the top three UK,” exclaimed Smith. “Everything games. strongest players at his position (of- is organized just like how it was at X, C o m i n g fensive line) for the Wildcats. Matt and Coach Glaser did a great job of not in with a to- was redshirted this year. letting me get lazy and of making me tal of eight Connor Hale, Ben Brown, Will go full speed. In college they expect gold medals Simmons and Joe Montano all went full speed on every play, and I’m so in swimming, out for Western Kentucky’s team this used to doing that at St. X, it gave me Phelps broke year. All four made the team as walk- an advantage over other freshmen.” the previous ons, which is promising for their up- Most players cited the speed at record (set coming years. Unfortunately, shortly which the game is played in college. by American Mark Spitz in the 1972 competition in the 4 x 200m free- after making the team, Brown suf- “The biggest difference is the raw ath- Munich games) of seven gold med- style relay with a new world record of fered a torn ACL and will return to letic talent that is present,” Montano als. Also notable is that in the course 6.58.56, the first team to ever break action next year. explained. “[Everybody’s] big, fast of such an impressive performance, the 7.00.00 mark, which gave Phelps Jack Hilt and Nate Combs took and powerful at every position.” Phelps set as many world records as his fifth gold medal. their careers to service academies this It’s obvious that the class of 2008 Mark Spitz won gold (seven). Win- Next Phelps was pitted against year, Hilt being at Navy and Combs was one to be remembered from a ning eight gold medals was not an American rival Ryan Lochte in the residing at West Point. Hilt and football standpoint. Eight grads from easy task at all for Phelps, as he had to 200m I.M. Phelps won with a time of Combs are basically doing “service the same class playing NCAA foot- overcome two of the greatest races in 1.54.23, a full two seconds ahead of academy redshirts,” which are the ball is something that would be hard Olympic history. the silver medalist. Through the com- academies’ prep schools. One year at for any school in Kentucky to rival. The first gold came via the 400 petition we had seen many athletic prep school is pretty standard for the It’s just something else to be proud of I.M. (individual medley), where miracles by Phelps. However all of service academies. During the year at St. X. Phelps ousted fellow American Ryan those were topped by the closest race Lochte and re-broke his own world re- humanly possible in swimming. On cord in 4.03.84 (previously 4.05.25). the quest for eight gold medals, Phelps Putting the “I” in Intramurals The second gold came in one of was on his seventh: the 100m butter- football, a great sport for those who the most memorable races in Olympic fly. Phelps was seventh at the first 50, By Luke Newman want to play football with friends, but history: the 4 x 100 freestyle relay. and a half a body length behind Cavic. not necessarily on the actual team. Phelps gave his usual awe-inspiring As the last 15 meters drew to a close, Do you really enjoy playing a cer- “It’s a lot of fun,” says junior Neal performance by leading off into a new Phelps seemed to be gaining but did tain sport, but don’t think you have Strothman. “My team dominated last American record: 47.51. What made not have enough room to make the the skills to play on the official St. X year and we plan to dominate again.” the race so great was the mind-blow- comeback. Then it happened: In the team? If so, intramural sports are the Another great activity is intramu- ing anchor split performed by Ameri- last two meters Cavic glided into the perfect solution. Intramurals are com- ral kickball, which will be played on ca’s Jason Lezak. Down almost a half wall to claim gold, and Phelps took a petitive and a ton of fun. the baseball field. Playing kickball is of a second, Lezak jumped into the half stroke. To the human eye it ap- It’s a known fact that basketball a blast, and it’s even better when each pool facing the world-record-hold- peared that Phelps had lost the race. is the most popular intramural sport team involved is very competitive. ing Frenchman, Alain Bernard. At the The Omega scoreboard, however, at St. X. However, there are a lot of Another activity this year is intra- first 50 it seemed that Lezak was los- read different. Phelps won with a time other great intramural opportunities mural tennis, which has already been ing ground, however as the race came of 50.58; Cavic came in second with that students can take advantage of, played. This is perfect for those who to a close Lezak hunted down Bernard a time of 50.59. How did he do it? It especially in the fall. didn’t make the tennis team or just to win the gold medal for the Ameri- seemed that Phelps’ last half stroke, For starters, there’s intramural flag want to play. cans, and put Phelps into the posi- usually a slower finish, was the move As for basketball, sign-ups will tion of continuing his pursuit of eight that gave him the edge. Winning by begin in early December. It’s not too medals. This task did not come easy the closest margin possible in swim- early to start scoping out a winning though, as it took Lezak the fastest ming, 0.01, Phelps claimed his sev- team, as many students have already relay split of all time (46.06) to hunt enth gold medal. done. down Bernard. The last and final race for Phelps Other intramural events this year Up next for Phelps was the 200m was the 4 x 100m medley relay. The will include soccer, bowling, corn- freestyle, where he came in at a time American won, turning in a new world hole, golf, billiards and Ultimate Fris- of 1.42.96, becoming the first person record of 3.29.24. Phelps took the po- bee. in history to break the 1.43.00 barrier. dium for the third time and completed Intramurals are a great opportu- Phelps took down the 400m freestyle his goal of the most gold medals in a nity to play sports with your friends. gold medalist, Park Taehwan, whose single Olympic games. The decision to play intramurals is a time (1.44.85) was 1.89 seconds Amazing, miraculous and inspir- good one, and it will be something slower. ing are all words that can describe this you really won’t regret. It’s a chance The next race, the 200m butter- performance. Phelps went out of Bei- to get competitive, make friends and fly, showed just how much of a genius jing as the most decorated Olympian be a member of a team. Phelps is in the water. After jumping of all time, and he is only 23. ARTS 13 October 2008 Guy’s Guide is a Huge Hit sert as well as Character Director Mr. teenage audiences,” said By Gary Hermann Aaron Abell and Creative Director Reisert. The reason the Mr. Stephen Smith. play appealed to teenage This fall the St. X Players pre- The play consisted of a series of audiences could likely sented A Guy’s Guide to School, short skits that presented a comical be attributed to the fact Girls, Sports, Love, Immortality and look on life as a teenager. The five it was a workshop pro- Everything In Between. The produc- main characters (played by Daniel duction. Both the ac- tion wrapped up on October 4 after Byrd, Luke Glaser, Hunter Kissel, tors and members of the being delayed a week because of the Jacob Priddy and Stairs) sat around Creative Writing classes windstorm. The show was extremely a television as their lives were taking submitted the scenes for well received by the audiences at the place on the stage, which was designed A Guy’s Guide. The stu- Brown-Forman Cultural Arts Center. to look like a giant television screen. dents were able to draw “We would be nothing without Everything from surviving freshman on their own high school our great fans,” said junior Andrew year, to dating, to fitting in, was cov- experiences to make the Stairs, “because this would not have ered in the different sequences. play authentic and relat- been possible without their support.” Many popular television shows able. The large cast included many St. were spoofed including The Office and The curtain has now X students as well as girls from Sa- Grey’s Anatomy. Several films were closed on another suc- cred Heart, Presentation, Mercy and also spoofed including The Notebook cessful St. Xavier drama performance. X Players’ spring performance of the St. James Academy. The crew also and The Sisterhood of the Traveling The attention will now turn to the St. musical Les Miserables. consisted of a large number of St. Pants. Many people in the audience X students as well as girls from sur- probably received a blast from the past rounding schools. in the scenes that featured parades of The actors were led by the bril- Pokémon and the Power Rangers. 2008: An Exceptional liant direction of Ms. Rebecca Rei- Guy’s Guide ended with the characters Wayne Year for Metal and Garth of Satur- day Night Live and What really strikes the average the popular Wayne’s By Alex Pierce DragonForce fan in this album is that World films joining most of the songs are considerably The summer of 2008 was certain- the cast in a perfor- slower than the songs in Inhuman ly productive in terms of metal music. mance of Queen’s Rampage, but this album is still pure Many famous metal bands released “Bohemian Rhap- DragonForce. None of DragonForce’s excellent new albums this year, includ- sody.” heaviness is lost by the slight change ing Motörhead, DragonForce and Me- “I’m over- in tempo. In simple terms, Ultra Beat- tallica. Motörhead released Motörizer whelmed by how much down is epic. on August 26, DragonForce released this play appealed to The best release of the summer Ultra Beatdown on September 26, and was saved for last. Metallica has re- Metallica released Death Magnetic on turned full-force with Death Magnet- September 12. ic, which is truly M o t ö r i z e r, astounding. Guitar Club Encore Motörhead’s 24th “Death Mag- a St. X graduate, will be coming to album to date, netic is definite- By Alex Scott demonstrate and teach sometime will not disappoint ly an epic win soon. Wagner plays jazz guitar and is any heavy metal for the world,” After being inactive during the known throughout the city. fan. Phil Camp- says junior Mark 2007–08 school year, the Guitar Club Guitarist Bridgid Kaelin will also bell, Mikkey Dee Pierce. is back, moderated by Mr. Bill Born- be visiting. She is currently on a ma- and the immortal M e t a l l i c a schein. This semester the club will jor tour in Europe and has recently re- Lemmy Kilmister has recovered meet every other week on Thursday leased a CD. She has played alongside have not strayed from the aver- after school in the band room and play Elvis Costello in concert and is plan- far from their clas- age-sounding St. for about an hour. (Listen for specific ning on attending one of the guitar sic heavy metal Anger by going days on morning announcements.) meetings this semester. These visits sound. Motör- back to the band’s Usually there is no specific agenda; will be a great advantage because stu- head decided to have expert engineer old thrash-metal roots for Death Mag- most students just show up and play. dents will learn what it is like to play Cameron Webb supervise this album. netic. The band has ditched long-time Nobody needs experience, and every- guitar for a career. Lemmy’s grungy voice combined with producer Bob Rock for Rick Rubin, one is accepted and welcome. “This club is a great way to ex- the thumping drums and searing gui- who has produced many great albums The main idea of the club is to of- press creativity in our school,” said tar work makes this one of their best with Slayer, the Red Hot Chili Pep- fer an outlet for guitarists to play and junior Silas Boyle. albums ever. “Rock Out” and “When pers, Johnny Cash, Slipknot, System trade licks with other guitarists. This Many guys are very excited about the Eagle Screams” are two of the best of a Down, Public Enemy, Lil’ Jon club can be a great way to jam with this club and will be attending regu- songs on the album, but none of the and LL Cool J. others, make friends, and learn from larly, so show up and rock! others disappoint, either. Motörizer is James Hetfield’s growling, yet more experienced amazing; don’t miss it! tuneful, singing is combined per- guitarists. DragonForce has been working fectly with his rhythm guitar, Kirk “I’m looking hard on their new album, Ultra Beat- Hammett’s blazing leads, Rob Trujil- forward to playing down, ever since they ended their tour lo’s thrashing bass and Lars Ulrich’s with other guitarists for Inhuman Rampage in the spring classic drum sound. “All Nightmare and picking up some of 2008. This fact is blatantly obvious Long,” “The Unforgiven III,” “The of their tricks,” said when you hear the first seconds of any Day That Never Comes” and “My sophomore Nick song on the album. The record is ex- Apocalypse” are among the greatest Simmons. pertly mixed, thanks to Karl Groom, songs Metallica has ever written. If Speaking of ex- the producer and engineer, and Mike you do not buy this album, you are perience, pro guitar- Jussila, the engineer in charge of the missing out on the best album released ist Craig Wagner, final mix. this year. 14 GAMING October 2008 Call of Duty: World at War hugely popular in CoD2 and CoD3 By Tony Williams because of the added elements of strategy involved, and it is expected All true gamers know that the fall to experience the same level of suc- season is the best time of the year. cess on WaW. Stores stock their shelves with a mul- Treyarch, known for its audio de- titude of newly released games in an- velopment, has improved the sounds ticipation of the Christmas season, but of battle in WaW. The surround sound I am solely absorbed by the thought of is remarkable and makes the gamer the new Call of Duty game due to hit feel the intensity of battle. Treyarch the stores November 11. Call of Duty even recruited the voice of Kiefer World at War (WaW) is the successor Sutherland, the actor who plays Jack to the massively popular Call of Duty Bauer in the television drama 24. 4 (CoD4), which has topped the lead- A beta was released through er boards with its massively populated callofduty.com, and I obtained my online play. copy on October 12. The most pleas- WaW will allow PC, Xbox 360, ing thing to see in the beta was the PS3, Wii, DS and PS2 owners to play new reward for getting a seven kill as U.S. Marines and Soviet Red Army streak. Since helicopters did not exist soldiers in the heated World War II during the WWII era, that reward has battlefields of the Pacific Theater been replaced by the ability to unleash and the Eastern Front. As a marine, a pack of rabid dogs. Though the beta the gamer will take on the brutal and some critics are still skeptical. tiple ways to complete levels, though didn’t give away all of the game’s se- unwavering Imperial Japanese Army, Treyarch had to slightly alter the single player is also said to be less lin- crets, showing only three maps and who will launch banzai attacks with- CoD4 engine to adapt to the new en- ear in WaW. locking the player at level 11, it of- out warning. Playing as a Soviet, the vironment. Players will now be able Additionally, Treyarch decided to fered a glimpse of what is to come. gamer will take part in the famous in- to use a flamethrower and witness the keep the perk system. Many of the old WaW publisher Activision teamed vasion of Berlin. Though there have beautiful fire physics that Treyarch perks are still around; sadly, WaW has up with Gamestop, allowing a cus- been many WWII games, few have has added to the CoD4 engine. Players kept the martyrdom perk. Martyrdom tomer to pre-order the game and be re- explored the Pacific Theater and East- will be able to melt their enemies and causes a player to release a grenade as warded by having the M1A1 Carbine ern Front as WaW will. their surroundings with super realistic he dies, killing those around him, and Assault Rifle unlocked automatically. Gamers will be pleased to know graphics. Not only can players destroy it allows for undeserved kills. Many Activision also created a collectors that even though the development cover with flamethrowers, but they of the new perks are simply modified edition that will include an instantly switches from Infinity Ward back to can shoot holes through wooden cov- CoD4 perks; for example, the RPG unlocked FG 42 Machine Gun, a week Treyarch for WaW, the game will uti- er large enough to advance through. perk is now the bazooka perk. of double the experience points, a spe- lize the nearly flawless CoD4 engine. Swimming physics have also been Most of the new CoD perks have cial clan tag, a canteen and a storage The last game that Treyarch made added to the game allowing players to to do with the reinstatement of ve- tin that displays WaW artwork. in the CoD series (CoD 3) was a let- swim but only at half the rate at which hicles. Perks like lead foot, which in- The game is expected to fly off down to some, but with the use of the they can run. creases a tank’s speed, gives players a the shelves. Its anticipation is so great CoD4 engine and twice the time to The most anticipated element of great advantage in war, the new mul- that McFarlane toys has acquired the develop, flaws should be nonexistent. WaW is the cooperative play (co-op). tiplayer game type that allows for the license to make WaW action figures. The most hated thing about CoD3 was Gamers will be able to play two-play- use of vehicles to capture bases. With other games such as Gears of the struggle with online play. Gamers er split-screen or four-player online Other advancements include new War 2, Resistance 2, SOCOM: Con- sometimes experienced lagging and co-op. Players can choose to play with attachments and the return of capture frontation and Brothers in Arms: glitches, or were disconnected from each other but also compete against the flag (CTF). New attachments in- Hell’s Highway coming out, CoD will online battles for no apparent reason. each other by playing competitive co- clude a bipod to reduce recoil and a be heavily contested for the top spot, Treyarch claims that they have fixed op that keeps track of each player’s bayonet capable of reaching farther but WaW will retain the title as the all of these problems for WaW, but score. Co-op play will allow for mul- than the combat knife can. CTF was best first-person shooter.

points on it. Because Lou- isville did not win, I re- We Pick Pick Em’ ceived no points from that the anxiety of awaiting Saturday to game. Had I chosen Ken- By Nick Hemming see how your picks fare, the utter ec- tucky, all they would have stasy of making the right call—it’s all had to do was win, or lose The great nation of America was a great experience. by less than 3.5 for me to founded on the basis of taking risks “It’s very interesting because you receive the points. for the prospect of great gain. This never know how your picks will fare “The unpredictability mindset has been passed down from out,” says junior David Payne. makes it so fun,” says se- generation to generation, and it lives The game is played weekly. Ev- nior Danny Dieudonne. “It’s kind of er sports Websites. There are private specifically through games of chance. ery week, professional odds-makers luck, but skill is involved, too.” leagues that only permit certain peo- Although playing these types of games in Las Vegas decide a spread for each This is not the kind of game where ple to be a part of them, and there are is prohibited on the school computers, game (a spread is the margin of points you can continually lose money. You general leagues that anyone can join. it is always an entertaining way to test the favorite is picked to win by). In a pay a flat fee up front, and that covers Both types are fun, but if you join an Lady Luck at home and see whether Pick Em’ league, your job is to decide the whole season. The prices of such open league, you get the opportunity or not you are a guru. One of the most which team will cover the spread. You leagues range from five to twenty dol- to meet new people. If you decide to popular of these games is College put a particular number of confidence lars. My league only cost ten bucks. join a private league, you will enjoy Football Pick Em’. points on each game, and that is the Multiply that by the 41 people in the the friendly rivalry and comfort of go- A rising fad in most states, Col- scoring system. league and the result is an opportu- ing head-to-head with your buddies lege Football Pick Em’ is getting big- Take this year’s U of L–UK game, nity to come away with $410. To me, instead of random people. ger by the year. Being part of a league for example. The spread was that Lou- that’s a risk worth taking. Either way, College Football Pick myself, I have witnessed the sheer isville would win by 3.5 points. Be- The most popular site for College Em’ is an exciting way to make the al- excitement of the game. The appre- ing a devoted fan, I chose Louisville Football Pick Em’ is Yahoo Sports, ready awesome football season that hension of making the weekly picks, to cover, and I put three confidence but leagues can be found on many oth- much better. BOO! 15 October 2008 Sleeping With the Spirits 5 Scary Films Recently, plans have been an- cause some dangerous situations be- By Jack Hewett nounced by owner Charlie Mattingly By Nolan Bryant tween he, his wife and his son in an and architect Kevin Milburn about isolated hotel. This is a bit jarring the Waverly Hills Sanatorium opened transforming the haunted sanitorium Think you’ll be bored on Hallow- first time you see it, so if you feel the on October 17, 1926 in response to the into a 78-room boutique hotel includ- een night with nothing to do but avoid need to immediately watch it again, large amount of people infected with ing meeting spaces, a spa and a fitness a swarm of trick-or-treaters? If so, I go ahead, though you’d have to be Tuberculosis. This 82-year old, five- center. have the perfect way to change that crazy to do so. story building contains the famous When Mattingly began applying boring night into a fun, festive and, The original Halloween, about a “body chute,” on which deceased for loans for the renovation, banks most importantly, bone-chilling eve- boy who kills most of his family, then bodies were transported turned him down. Al- ning. After you’ve grows up to finish to the bottom of the hill though funding has dimmed the lights off the job with the to be disposed of. It is still not been secured, and pulled out the death of his sister, estimated that nearly he is confident that popcorn or candy, played by Jamie 62,000 people died construction could start you should watch a Lee Curtis, is a within the first three within a year. few or all of these stellar film with years of Waverly’s con- The newly renovat- frightening films. great suspense. struction. ed building will be dif- B e g i n n i n g The Ring tells Because of the ferent than the haunted the list is The Ex- the tale of a wom- number of people who building that we know orcist, a famous an trying to save died in the sanatorium, now. Sun rooms will film known most the lives of herself the 506-room build- be located on three of notably for terrify- and her son from a ing is known as being the five floors and a ing the thousands haunted videotape haunted and contami- museum and gift shop who went to see it that kills its view- nated with spirits. It has appeared on will be on the primary floor with hotel after its 1973 re- ers seven days af- national television shows including rooms located throughout. lease. Don’t let the ter they watch it. ABC/FOX’s Family Channel’s Scari- The source of the building’s para- fact that it’s an old Finally, 28 est Places on Earth, VH1’s Celebrity normal activity is found on the fourth movie throw you Days Later de- Paranormal Project, and Sci Fi Chan- floor. Therefore, Mattingly and archi- off. This tale of picts England be- nel’s Ghost Hunters. Recently, Ken- tect Milburn plan to restore that floor a teenage girl possessed by a demon ing torn apart by a virus that turns the tucky rock band Black Stone Cherry to its original look for historical and may cause you to run out of the room, infected civilians into a group of de- filmed the video for their song “Blind educational tours. They may be able which is why it’s number one on the ranged psychopaths. Man” there. to change the look of the building, but list. You really can’t go wrong with The most notorious ghost story they may not be able to destroy the The next movie is Stanley Ku- any of the aforementioned five, but surrounding Waverly is about Room spirits who live there. brick’s The Shining. This is perhaps make sure you have your nerves 502. The legend says that a nurse was The main question is whether a Jack Nicholson’s most famous role with you, otherwise things could get stabbed and murdered by an insane renovation should take place on such as a man tormented by ghosts, who messy. patient in the room. People claim to a popular and historical building. have seen the nurse’s ghost running Why risk losing such a unique and ir- through the front doors of the hospital replaceable building just to have an- in a white nightgown and screaming at other hotel? Is there not enough land Halloween Heritage the top of her lungs. To this day, wit- in other places to construct a hotel ex- by the Catholic Church in hopes of nesses claim that she still lives there. actly like this? By Jake Meredith assimilating many different pagan Because of the many ghost sto- Thousands of ghost-hunters swear societies. The first celebration came ries associated with the building, it that there are spirits walking through- Halloween is one of the most an- after the creation of All Saints Day by has been a mecca for ghost hunters in out Waverly Hills. Is this a place you ticipated holidays. It is a time of brown Pope Gregory IV, which takes place search of paranormal activity. would like to spend an evening? leaves, full moons, cool breezes and November 1. It became a holiday de- early nights. Nature itself seems to voted to remembering the lives of the become spookier once the Halloween saints and giving reverence to their season begins. Parents and children good deeds. The main focus of Hal- Haunted Forests alike fall in love with the fun-filled loween remained the same, but small You can experience this for only shrieks and giggles that go hand-in- details were created so the holiday By Kaleb Ball $11. The Nightmare Forest is located hand with Halloween. could conform to the Church. right off of exit 12 on I-65. Being the world’s oldest holiday, Halloween as we know it today If you are interested in a good Halloween’s roots dig all the way is a result of thousands of years of scare this autumn, haunted forests are Nightmare Harvest back to heathen-like cultures and pre- various traditions and customs. Early a great way to feed your desire. Of the Nightmare Harvest also has all Christian times. Christians in Europe would walk from many haunted forests located around the great makings of a horrifying ex- The Druids of Northwest Europe village to village asking for “soul Louisville, I have found the two best: perience. Nightmare Harvest is based are the first known civilization to cel- cakes,” which obviously morphed into Nightmare Forest and Nightmare Har- around the idea of crop circles in a ebrate what we now call Halloween. trick or treating. Our beloved jack-o’- vest. cornfield in the area. They claim that They believed that on the last day of lanterns come from an Irish legend the government can neither confirm their calendar year, what would’ve telling of how a trickster named Jack Nightmare Forest nor deny these extra terrestrials. If been October 31, the souls of the re- deceived the devil, then died and was Nightmare Forest ranks among your horror fantasy includes aliens cently deceased were gathered by the refused entrance into Heaven or Hell. the top of the haunted forests in and crop circles, this is the place for Lord of the Dead and sentenced to ei- He was granted a single flame, which Kentucky. It is a great place to ex- you. This alien invasion experience ther the life of an animal or immortal- he placed in a turnip to light his way perience the heart-pumping thrill of costs only $10. ity in Druid heaven. The Druids cel- forever. getting scared beyond your wildest You can have a full night of scares ebrated this holiday by lighting huge It makes sense that a holiday belief. Nightmare Forest contains all at the Nightmare Harvest complex for bonfires and recognizing it as the made up of so many different cultures of your favorite horror flicks. Many $19.95. This price sounds high, but night the lost spirits were most likely thrives in America. It is our responsi- great scenes are reenacted from mov- your admission includes Nightmare to wander among the living. This an- bility to keep these ancient traditions ies such as The Hills Have Eyes 2, the Harvest, a Haunted Hayride and the cient Halloween commemorated the alive. Keep tricking, treating, buying new Halloween and many more. legendary Nightmare Forest. This is past lives of the dead and honored the costumes and eating as much candy “Nightmare Forest is the scariest located on Preston Highway, about ghostly spirits. as possible until our version of Hal- thing I have ever experienced,” said five miles south of the Gene Snyder Like many other pagan holidays, loween becomes an ancient practice junior Chris Reader. highway. Halloween was taken up and adapted of its own. 16 FUN & GAMES October 2008 Tiger Blast Unites Freshmen

By Rolandan Finch

On September 10 the freshmen had one of the most exciting days of the school year. This was a day for the young freshmen to grow closer together and get to know each other, but it was also a day of competition. The winner was Mr. Dan Amlung’s homeroom, which was team Khaki. Team Khaki has dominated for the past two years, taking the doughnuts back to their classroom. The competitions that the freshmen partici- pated in included dodgeball, flashball, soccer, kickball, Ultimate Frisbee, batball, Tiger toss, inflatables and a relay race. It was a very long day in the sun, but everyone seemed to suck it up and fight through the heat. Most of the freshmen seemed to enjoy the activities as well as having a day off from Photo by Gary Hermann school. Freshman Greg Taylor stated, “I had a good time and would love to do it again.” Photo by Gary Hermann Coach Mike Glaser was also happy with how everything ended up. He says that this event gets much better as the years go on. Tiger Blast is always successful in terms of helping the incoming students grow closer together as a class. This was the fifth year of the event, and it has been a hit each year. It’s a great way to get everybody excited for the new school year.

Photo by Gary Hermann

Photo by Gary Hermann