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Vol LXIV, No. 5 St. Sebastian’s School March 2011 Back To School: Trustees Visit During these two periods, to participate. The Board Member By Peter DeMatteo ‘13 the eleven Board Members expe- in a particular class would also take rienced many different disciplines. part in the discussion, adding his or On March 3, 2011, many Trustees would watch teachers her thoughts to the class. After the members from the Board of Trustees demonstrate the material and the school day finished, the entire Board visited different classes near the end student’s responses. Taking impor- met to talk about how they will of the school day. Eleven Board mem- tant time out of their busy days, help the school, focusing on what bers were present in a wide variety these eleven privileged trustees the Members who attended classes of rooms, watching and taking part learned more about the St. Sebas- thought and saw in particular. in discussions and other activities tian’s community, which they put so In the past, and also in in these classes. The trustees were much time and such a large commit- 2011, the Trustee Visit Day has been able to gain personal experience of ment into. Watching students try a great success, bringing some of each class they visited and a closer to appear to be smart in front of the the most important members of St. look at what is taking place in the visitors, the trustees are able to get Sebastian’s to get an intimate ex- school they devote so much time and a greater insight into what the most perience in the classroom that they energy. pressing needs of the school are. would not be able to get otherwise. The school day ran on a Having a trustee in class Although many of the board mem- reverse schedule for the Trustees’ can be a stressful time for some stu- bers are alumni or the parents of St. benefit. Although this caused confu- dents. Many students are torn be- Seb’s students both past and pres- sion for many students and teacher, tween talking and therefore showing ent, they get a closer look by coming everyone was able to sort out the off for the trustee, and keeping to a class then listening to stories anticipated classes that the Trustees their mouths shut in fear of giving or going to other events at Seb’s. actually visited. The trustees arrived an incorrect answer, embarrassing Classes and learning are the most for the last few periods of the day themselves. However, teachers important event at our school, so it as, during the last couple of periods, also make the class with the trustee is beneficial for the Trustees to get a many students have either study halls visiting especially clear and well run. more concrete picture of a normal of gym. Therefore, the Trustees were The material is therefore very well day of classes at Seb’s. In conclu- able to see the most important part explained, as many teachers spend sion, everyone is most thankful for of the day at St. Seb’s, the courses. extra time preparing a special class the trustees for taking their most After a lunch prepared by Joe, the that is both challenging enough valuable time available to attend the trustees were escorted to the differ- to impress the trustee, and simple classes help St. Seb’s become a more ent classrooms by seniors. At Harvard Model Congress, enough that the students are able vibrant and effective place. Arrows Make Their Point

By Dillon Ecclesine ‘11 special programs. People attend- HMC, and was flat out rejected. She Senior Editor ing HMC for the first year are a part even stormed out, tearing up…if “Who the heck is this kid? of Congress or Senate, so all the you think you’ve seen an awkward I wanna throw him in the river like juniors and most seniors (except for situation before, think again. Finally, Rasputin.” With these golden words first-timer Alex Hunnewell ’11) were and possibly the funniest moment of from Coach Steve Thomasy (about in one of these. Seniors who went the trip, Lou Heck ’11 did a face plant a kid who asked a very strange last year, however (Dillon Ecclesine, while walking up to the podium in question at the opening ceremony), Charlie Callanan, Lou Heck, Scott front of roughly 500 people. Some Harvard Model Congress 2011 began Smith, and Nick Franco) were in one truly entertaining moments, to say in full swing. Six seniors and six of the special programs. I myself was the least. juniors packed into two mini-buses in the National Economic Council, Last came the HMC Dance, to drive to the Sheraton in Boston on which is essentially a gathering of also known as the Delegates Ball. Thursday, February 17th in order to all of President Obama’s economic This is always a very amusing time. participate in a mock trial that would advisors. Scott was in the West Wing, Pat McLaughlin ’12 showed some end on Sunday morning. Although, Callanan in Media, Lou in the Consti- great Lil B cooking abilities; I think really only five juniors were present tutional Convention, and Franco in it’s safe to say he has reached the at the time. Pat McLaughlin ’12 was something I honestly can’t remem- level of Master Chef. I would hope finishing a physics test, so he actually ber. HMC Media was apparently very so, considering there is a rumor drove in later. Needless to say, Coach fun, in which the students go around floating around that he cooks in Thomasy was absolutely thrilled. interviewing and reporting on the front of the mirror for thirty minutes The bus actually almost left without discussions and happenings of other every night before he goes to bed. Mr. Thomasy (who was looking for groups. They even got to make a Another dance move commonly Ike Okwerekwu ‘13 and trustee Mr. Elcock listen to a conversation in English class Pat), but when he began running at sweet music video. featured at the dance was the ever a full sprint to catch up, we stopped The meetings were obvi- popular “Move it Like Bernie.” If any- the buses. Good thing Coach hasn’t ously academic and informative, but one has ever seen the 1980s movie missed a daily run in forever. there were other parts of HMC that “Weekend at Bernie’s,” then you Once we arrived at the were also quite fun. Mr. Thomasy, for would understand this dance. If not, Seniors Celebrate Final 100 Sheraton, we unloaded our gear example, is always good for a few I recommend you watch the original and travelled into the lobby. Coach laughs. One time I was walking to scene on YouTube, as well as the Thomasy went to get our room keys the Senate in order to testify, and new remix of the song. It’s a dance and told us not to move, wander, get as I walked through a certain room move that you certainly want to put Days Before Graduation lost, or get kicked out of the hotel. I saw Coach Thomasy sitting at a in your arsenal. Charlie Callanan and We began scouting out our fellow table, taking a little power nap. NB: Lou Heck have this one mastered, so By Nick Chappel ‘11 of Ward Hall after their 100 days to get along with your friends from members of congress, hoping to see This happened several other times ask them if you have any questions. “Congratulations on mak- graduation breakfast and thinking high school because you usually some kids who looked friendly. When during the conference. But can you Overall, Harvard Model ing it this far” was a common say- that I will never be there. It seemed tend to hang around with the same Coach came back, we piled into the really blame the guy? After all, this is Congress was a truly great experi- ing throughout the morning as the too far away. Now, it’s here. Within a groups of people. Edmund Murphy elevator and arrived into our rooms, his 25th year doing the conference, ence. Not only did we learn a great seniors gathered together for the month, most of us will know where will find two friends at Middlebury unpacking our belongings. In the and as Mr. Thomasy said: “I’ve been deal about how our government 100 days to graduation breakfast. At we are going to college. The 100 whose names start with “A” and Sheraton, the two hotel towers face trying to get someone else to do this works, but we also had a fun time. first we didn’t know what to think—is days to graduation breakfast was a “C”, and they will always hang out each other, meaning that if you look for the last 15 years, but nobody vol- We met some very interesting there a reason we shouldn’t have good reminder that these are the together, no matter what. out your massive window you can see unteers. It all blends in now, I have people, witnessed a lot of hilari- made it this far? But, eventually we last days of our high school careers. As the days count down to hundreds of people doing the same no idea what happened 15 years ago ous moments, and got to hang out accepted it and went on with the These are the last days we will spend graduation, none of us really act any on the other side. Obviously, this and what happened yesterday.” with Coach Thomasy for a few days, morning. Mr. Arms introduced this with one another—working on differently. We know that we are all is a recipe for disaster. People were Other than Coach which in itself is an amazing treat. In year’s class gift… which you’ll find out school nights, hanging out on week- going to be leaving, and we have putting messages on the windows Thomasy’s humor, there were also all seriousness though, on behalf of about this spring. ends. When we are in college, we accepted it. Many of us are looking with shaving cream, posting phone many other amusing moments. all those who attended HMC, we’d After the class gift was will all move on to a new location, forward to it. I can’t wait for college, numbers, as well as several other Some people chose to dress up as like to thank Coach Thomasy (as introduced, we ate Joe’s usual bacon, new schoolwork, and new friends. as many others have also said. It’ll shenanigans. This would go on for the Ben Franklin and other historical well as Mrs. Thomasy, who came in scrambled eggs, home fries, and But, as we were told at the breakfast, be something new. Every parent has entire four days, and it was surely an characters, and they legitimately for the last two days) for all his hard pancakes, and sat down to elect and there is not one doubt in my told his or her children that college easy way to engage in silly entertain- did not ever change clothes. Also, work. We had a wonderful time, and two class agents. These agents are mind that it is true, the friends we was the best time of their lives, and ment. Coach Thomasy called us into the person running Senate B asked wouldn’t have been able to do it two students who best represent have made here at St. Sebastian’s will I’m sure it will be. But I am also sure his room at that moment, however, myself and Mark Cunningham ’12 to without you, so thanks very much. the grade in the eyes of their class- be the best friends we have for the that the friendships that have been and we got a little pep talk about come back at the end of the day to And finally, to all the flight atten- mates. Mr. Bartlett told us all to put rest of our lives. made over the past five and six at behaving, contributing to the confer- do stand-up comedy in front of his dants and pilots on layovers in the two names down on a notecard, and Next year when we are off Seb’s will never leave us. We will ence, etc. And after this bit of advice council, because he said he was “sick Sheraton, sorry for all the chaos. And the two names mentioned the most to college, we will keep in touch. cherish them and stay in touch with by Coach, we were off to business. Let of how serious everyone in his coun- to all those who were on romantic would be picked as our class agents. When we come back for Thanksgiv- one another. Yes, we will make great the conference begin. cil was.” Pat McLaughlin ’12 bought a getaways. In the immortal works of When alumni events are held, the ing and Winter break, we will all still friends in college. But how many of Harvard Model Congress $15 album off a random street-per- Coach Thomasy: “One bag, maybe class agents will be those in charge, go to each other’s houses to play these friendships will be as strong as consists of about 1400 kids, so former, and one of his songs (“Black on wheels.” but, as Mr. Bartlett said, it is not a “life FIFA and go out after. Maybe there a St. Seb’s friendship? The bonds we obviously there need to be several Swan”) has made it onto his Top 25 sentence.” will be new friends joining us on have formed over the past six years different groups. There are sev- Most Played playlist on his iPod. It’s strange to think how far these events. That will make it even will reamin with us forever. 25 years eral branches of Congress, several Some random kid asked a girl in his we’ve come. In 8th grade, I remem- better. As Mrs. Lynch told me, the from now, these relationships will be branches of Senate, as well as a few school to prom, in front of the entire ber seeing the seniors walking out friends we make in college will easily just as strong as they are now. NEWS SPORTS Stay Home or Go Away? Does Not Appear in Photo: Hockey Report Your family has already made its decision, but An athletic awards assembly that is Team falls 3-2 in 2OT playoff thriller check if you made the right choice - Page 6 shorter than the Oscars See Page 8 Page 2 THE WALRUS March 2011 QUOTES of the MONTH “Who is this kid? I want to throw him in the river like Rasputin.” --Mr. Thomasy about a HMC Delegate

“Joe (McIntyre) got a 20 out of 20 on English? Wow, there is a God.”

--Edmund Murphy ‘11 A little March Break never hurt anyone, right? Or a nice round of golf to celebrate the almost-end of school. We assume Mr. Albertson will be busting out the sticks, trying to get his game in shape. “They hit a couple daggers, but we hit a bayonet.” --Austin Franchi ‘12 in the SADD tournament Reflections on a March Break By JACK GOLDMAN ‘14 “In as exotic a place as pos- is going to Florida or Cape Cod, sible—“ you say that they are going to “The “Yeah, I’m all Irish, too.” To begin, I’d like to thank Hold up! For my own good, places everyone goes to for March everyone who has shared their plans I’d like to point out that this is not, break.” Otherwise known as TPEG- --Mr. Wu for March break. I see a clear pattern under any circumstances, a shot at DMB. Why? Because most people go emerging. It appears most of you people who stay home for March to one of those two areas over March don’t know how you will survive the break. Yes, they do think their lives break. Okay, let’s get to the quotes. “I’ve been planning a revolution since college. You’ll know it’s two weeks away from your home are awful (well, some might) and Let’s start with me: I go to away from home: St. Sebastian’s wish they were going somewhere, Disney World, and then come home in action when you get a Facebook message from me.” School. The academic challenge, ath- but hey, if you can still stay away and do nothing. Awesome, I know. letic prowess, camaraderie, and food from school, then the grass seems Will I go on rides geared towards -- Mr. Kittler seem to be too much for any of you a little greener during March break, people half my age? Of course! Will I to leave. even if it’s in lovely Massachusetts, relive the Toy Story Movies, meet life To limit the anxiety of this where you probably can’t see the size replicas of animated characters, separation, many of you will brave grass on your lawn. and then follow that up with a dos- “It was tough this year, because we played 3 of 5 JV teams. the snow-covered mountains of “For the longest amount of age of fireworks? Most likely. Will I New England and the sandy beaches time possible.” be perfectly okay with all of these Usually we play schools’ 3rd teams, so that was an extra of the Florida coast—the pain is Just because I said this does things? Absolutely. palpable. The strength that makes not mean that you can take off the Let’s move on to some- challenge for us.” us a “man’s school” will surely pull us first week after March break ends. one else: Pat McGowan. Pat got to through (and don’t call me Shirley). Very unfortunate, but painfully true. express his thoughts briefly when --Mr. Moore on the squash team I would now like to thank Let’s go on a little tangent I asked where he was going: Pat is those of you who have helped shape here. I take pride in having a hand in going “nowhere.” You’ve got to love the definition of March break: The all sorts of events around the school, nowhere. It’s where I spend most of “Lots of articles missing this time around. We’ve got writers time where you try to do as little as especially the athletic ones. Being my time, and it’s a really fascinating possible in as exotic a place as pos- the person to tape the game where place, filled with absolutely noth- committed to deadlines like Charlie Sheen is committed to sible for the longest amount of time Deric McCottrell scored his 2,000th ing. I’ll meet Pat there when I come possible. career point felt good (and there home from Disney World. Cam Kelly rehab.” -- Mr. Drummond Is this really true? If a tree were a couple of great dunks too), will be there too. Joseph “Branimal” falls in the woods, and nobody is and take pride in being the guy who Tran will also be nowhere. By the there to hear it, does it make any taped all the home varsity hockey way, “Branimal” is a combination of noise? That’s debatable. So, we can games (on the online varsity hockey bro, Tran, and animal, not just bro use one of Dan Fulham’s favorite roster, I’m listed, and my position is and animal. Next! phrases: “Debate me!” video. This is definitely the first time And that’s all I’ve got. Let’s begin. “The time where someone who’s never skated in his So, today, you learned that you try to do as little as possible—“ life has made a varsity hockey ros- March break has a definition, taping Stop there. Listen, I know ev- ter.), along with some of the varsity is fun and I need help so you should eryone claims to do lots of stuff over soccer games (and the freshman definitely see me or Mr. Kittler (thank March break: Go to Disney World, soccer team’s 7-0 loss to Belmont you tangent!), nowhere exists, and Universal, the general area of a beach, Hill). So, if you want to join me, talk TPEGDMB really does stand for the classic Cape Cod, or the even to Mr. Kittler or me, and I’m sure we’ll something. I really do know how to more classic, “Nowhere.” Well guess have a spot for you. Because you educate people. what? You may be going to those can’t get cut from the varsity taping And take it from me, that places, but the main goal is to stay team™. In theory. And that isn’t a real tree did not make a sound! Have a as far away from the word “school” trademark. Let’s move on. good March break. as possible for little or nothing is Now, in a moment we’ll get by far the best way to do this, and to the good part: Where are you dur- thus, goals are reached, and you can ing March break? But first, we have enjoy…whatever you need to enjoy. to lay down a little rule: if someone

Let’s hope you don’t try to pull a fast one on God during this Lenten season, as this girl has. The Walrus Informal Poll: What Are You A St. Sebastian’s Publication

Senior Editors: Edmund Murphy ‘11, Dillon Ecclesine ‘11, Tom Hoff ‘11, Tom Giving Up for Lent this year? Keefe ‘11, Alex Spear ‘11 By Chris Nadeau ‘12 hand, decided to take a very differ- vital solution. I respect his sacrifice, ent approach and give up a number but I just hope that he is medically Apprentice Editors: The Other Guys As Ash Wednesday is now of different things. When I talked cleared for such a strange endeavor. upon us, many members of the to him about what he expects to Sam Washburne is going Head Writers: Ryan Bacic ‘11, Nick Creegan ‘11, Nick Chappel ‘11, Andrew school community are finalizing their give up for Lent, he immediately to go with a more typical route. He DeMatteo ‘11, Tom Murphy ‘11 decisions on what to give up for lent. called out, “Homework!”and then is going to give up pizza for Lent. As I spent some time investigating continued his list with, “Parents! Veg- When I asked him why he made etables! School! Rules!” Although I such a choice, his only response was, this matter, and there were some CONTRIBUTORS: Mike Petro ‘13, Matt Fechtelkotter ‘12, Chris Picher ‘13, reoccurring themes revolving around respect Kevin’s ambition, one cannot “What? Pizza’s delicious.” the usual desserts and what not, but help from thinking that maybe he Terry O’Connor has decided Kevin Wolfe ‘12, Matt Donovan ‘13, Tom Nunan ‘11, Nick Cortese ‘11, Lou I am going to focus my time on the is a little naïve in his daring choices. to give up theft of unopened water Heck ‘11, John Donovan ‘12, Will Adams ‘11, Pat McGowan ‘14, Cam Kelly more obscure and uncommon sacri- Unfortunately for Kevin, he cannot bottles, even if they are not labeled ‘14, Julian Matra ‘13, Will Vietze ‘11, Peter DeMatteo ‘13, Ryan Wolfsberg ‘13, just give up these things as if he’s as someone’s or on someone’s desk. fices that some students on planning. Bobby Wright ‘12, Chris Stadtler ‘12, Peter Cimini ‘12, Sam Racine ‘11, Mi- I will start with sophomore pretending to be a second semester Also, John Nicklas is giving up the art Connor Chabot, who, despite his senior. Although back in the first of chewing “fake gum” even when chael Hoff ‘13, Mickey Adams ‘13, John Barrack ‘11, Jared Chase ‘11, Kenny legitimate intelligence, tends to grade, I myself decided to give up he is clearly called out for chew- Chen ‘13, Sean Frazzette ‘12, and Kevin Patterson ‘13, Jack Goldman ‘14, ask some of the most far-fetched, spinach. Needless to say, I really ing gum in class. He has decided to Sean Sullivan ‘11, Chris Kelly ‘14. nonsensical, and incomprehensible suffered during those forty days accept any of the possible repercus- without my beloved vegetable. sions that come with chewing gum, questions that many of his classmates Editors Emeritus: Brendan Ecclesine, Ned Kingsley, David Ruffolo and teachers have ever heard. He has Tommy Kenney, who is and will no longer try to deceive a the holder of the school’s record in teacher into believing that the gum made such a routine of asking these Faculty Advisor: Mr. Dan Drummond questions in my Latin class, that when the classic mode the popular video he is chewing is in fact “fake.” anyone else in the class asks an even game, “Fruit Ninja” with a score of Although many of the remotely “wild” question, the ques- 806, has decided to step away from choices listed above may be humor- The Walrus is the official student newspaper of St. Sebastian’s School. The Walrus tion is deemed a “Chabot question.” the game for a short stint. He does ous, Lent is a time to honor the seeks to provide news and entertainment for the St. Sebastian’s community, as well as not want to get “burnt out” of such sacrifices made by Jesus during his In honor of Lent, Connor has decided to provide an open forum for students to offer opinions on issues related to world, na- to consciously try to limit the number a great game. His absence will also forty days without food or water. of questions he asks and to adopt the allow for others to challenge his There is no such thing as a good or tional, and school affairs. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect opin- Dwight Schrute school of thought: score and take his spot on the leader bad sacrifice, but be sure to chal- ions of the faculty advisors or senior editors of The Walrus or of St. Sebastian’s School. “Whenever I am about to do some- board. lenge yourself this year, and try to Correspondence to The Walrus should be addressed to The Walrus, c/o St. Sebas- Strangely enough, Joe Mc- grow from this experience as much thing I ask myself if it is something a tian’s School, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492. Senior Editors and produc- silly person would do, and if it is yes, Intyre has decided to give up the use as possible. To make a meaningful I do not do that thing.” Kudos to Con- of eye contact solution. He says that sacrifice will in turn make you ap- tion staff reserve the right to reject, edit, or admit any or all submissions. To submit an nor for taking on such a challenge. he wants to see what it would be like preciate what you have all that much article, email it to [email protected]. Kevin Dillion, on the other to suffer without the helpful, almost more. Make it worthwhile. March 2011 THE WALRUS Page 3 Bracketology: That Time of Year By Ryan Bacic ‘11 guarding their giant bros down low, Outside of those already The NCAA Tournament is Kansas should coast. Another Big 12 named lie a few noteworthy top- fast upon us, and though the field powerhouse, Texas, has faltered of ranked teams that need to be hasn’t quite been set, it’s time to late but still has the pieces to win it discussed. First off, BYU is, in my preview this year’s edition of the Big all, provided that they get back to opinion, a definite pretender. I never Dance. A wrinkle to the system this their old form. I might have jumped caught Jimmer Fever, mostly due to time around is the expansion of the the gun in predicting them as my the fact that the guy eats up such a tournament from 65 teams to 68, national champs a month ago, but high percentage (35%) of his team’s with a “First Four” Round featuring their frontcourt of Gary Johnson, possessions but isn’t very efficient all four play-in games (two 16-seed Tristan Thompson, and swingman in using them, ranking only 169th matchups and two 11- or 12-seed Jordan Hamilton can still do some overall in offensive rating according ones) to be held in Dayton, Ohio. An- serious damage. Cory Joseph, to kenpom.com. Then, in their first other groundbreaking feature is that, defensive stopper Dogus Balbay, game without suspended forward because of a deal between CBS and and J’Covan Brown round out Rick and third-leading scorer Brandon TimeWarner, every single game will Barnes’s dangerous Longhorns team, Davies, BYU was thrashed by a be broadcast live nationally, some on which is probably looking at a 2- or mediocre New Mexico team by 16 at TBS, TNT, and truTV. Following all of 3- seed come Selection Sunday. home, an inauspicious sign for the your picks just got a whole lot easier. In terms of quantity the Big Cougars’ tourney hopes. Look for a Red Sox offense and defense will be significantly augmented through acquiring these two studs. Because the #1 ranking has East will be big winners in March— second-round upset. Fellow MWC been passed around by a handful of an absurd eleven out of the confer- standout San Diego State is likewise teams on what seems like a weekly ence’s sixteen teams look like they less than their ranking says they are 2011 Red Sox Have High Expectations basis, there is no clear-cut favorite will get in—but my verdict? Don’t as I see it, boasting only one good expect to see too many of them OOC win but taking advantage of By Tom Hoff ‘11 Gonzalez providing some motivation 2010 season. that we can point to this year like we after the Sweet Sixteen. Pitt may be a weak conference to create their to watch a very boring 3-hour game, So, then, why did Theo could with Kansas last year (though and ranked the highest in the conference inflated record. Purdue, on the other but they may not be as improved as Epstein change from last year’s look how that ended up working (#4 at print time), but I just don’t hand, has been impressive as they Alex Spear ‘11 you think. philosophy of defense and pitch- out). Instead, there are a handful see them as being an “elite” team. have hit their stride in the last part of Think of the season that ing? Ratings. They were down 36% of premier teams that look just as Senior Editors Sure, Ashton Gibbs may be capable the season in winning eight in a row Adrian Beltre had last year. Every at last year, and they’ve been down capable of cutting down the nets of going off on any given night and (including W’s over Ohio State by 13 A few weeks ago, Alex Spear inter- bat, the opposing pitcher had the over 50% since the end of the 2007 in Houston on April 4, starting for Brad Wanamaker, Gilbert Brown, and and Wisconsin by 8) before falling to rupted one of Alex Hunnewell’s “My fear of Beltre hitting one of those season when the Red Sox beat the me with Ohio State. The Buckeyes, center Gary McGhee are all quality Iowa. Without Robbie Hummel this life is terrible” rants at the lunch over-the-monster home runs when Rockies. Back in October, Ryan who have held the top spot in the players, but I don’t think that the year the Boilermakers have essen- table to burst out, “Ok, can we he would drop to one knee on the Bacic discussed the reasons why the rankings for the most weeks this Panthers should be considered title- tially become a two-man team, but please talk about how amazing the backswing. Also, according to the viewers weren’t turning out as much. season, are headlined by surefire All- worthy. Notre Dame, meanwhile, is JaJuan Johnson and E’Twaun Moore Red Sox are going to be this year?” Michael Hoff Bureau of Sports Stats We would argue that the biggest American freshman Jared Sullinger, a in much the same category, boasting are dominating games to the extent We, Hoff and Spear, agree and Information, Adrian Beltre was reason is that, in Boston, we don’t 6’9’’ beast of a forward who aver- Big East POY Candidate Ben Hans- that sometimes it really doesn’t with almost everyone other than by far the best defensive third base- care much about the regular season, ages about 17 points and 10 boards brough as well as Carleton Scott, seem to matter. Aforementioned Yankee fans that the Red Sox should man in the game. His range was since our teams always make the a game. Sullinger is really the only Tyrone Nash, and 3-point sniper Tim Wisconsin is another Big Ten team be a sick team this year. But, 105 wider than anyone else’s, and he playoffs. The Pats had the 1 seed post threat the Buckeyes have (Dal- Abromaitis, but their inside game to watch, as is ACC champ UNC after or 110 wins? Doubtful. But a great constantly saved those doubles that last year, the Bruins may get the 2 las Lauderdale has seen his playing leaves something to be desired. the breakout of frosh PG Kendall team? Probable. get down the line to the right of the seed, the Celtics may get the 1 seed, time drop significantly this season), Behind these two teams in the Big Marshall, while Florida is kind of a The Red Sox have defi- third baseman. Now, the Sox have and the Red Sox may be the best AL but he is supported by a stellar East standings sits Louisville, whose sleeper team that I really like out of nitely improved from last year. They Youkilis back there, who is a great team this year. So why tune into the perimeter attack led by veterans excellent guard play with Preston the SEC. Lastly, despite Nolan Smith’s lost Victor Martinez and Adrian fielder, but hasn’t played third con- regular season? But, another huge William Buford, David Lighty, and Knowles, Peyton Siva, and Kyle Kuric outstanding season, I (like every Beltre, but added Carl Crawford, sistently in a few years. That’s obvi- reason that Bacic discussed was the 3-point sharpshooter Jon Diebler, all has propelled them into high-seed year) don’t see Duke as legit. Kyle Adrian Gonzalez, Bobby Jenks, and ously a downgrade. And Ellsbury seemingly boring 2010 team. Which of whom average double-digits in position. Right behind the Cardinals Singler’s a good shooter and Mason Dan Wheeler. Youkilis moves over back in center means a loss of range player was fun to watch or struck points and are at least 6’5’’, ensuring are Syracuse, which rebounded to Plumlee’s developing well inside, but to third base as Gonzo takes first, in the huge center field of Fenway. fear in the opponent? Adrian Beltre that Sullinger will have all the help put itself in line for a top-four seed, unless Kyrie Irving returns I don’t buy and Ellsbury moves back to center (Ellsbury seems like a great fielder, became that player, but, early in the he needs with opposing bigs on and fellow NY team St. John’s, who the Blue Devils’ chances at a repeat. field as Crawford takes left. Also, but trust Michael Hoff, he gets bad season, we didn’t expect him to be the defensive end. Freshman point have become one of the hottest and While it’s hard to single out there is a little-remembered fact jumps on the ball.) that guy. John Henry was willing to guard Aaron Craft is getting starter’s most surprising teams in the country good underdogs to go with before that J.D. Drew is in a contract year, Furthermore, try to name spend more and trade more to get minutes and has proven himself up thanks in large part to stud senior we know who’s going to be a part aka the type of year in which a team any great hitting catchers in the Crawford and Gonzalez because he to the task, while another freshman, Dwight Hardy. Georgetown is clearly of the final 68, I have my eye on a gets the best production out of him. American League other than knew that these guys would create Deshaun Thomas, has had some not the same team without senior few smaller-conference teams that He may actually be worth his $14 Victor Martinez. Ok, Joe Mauer, a buzz. Fans always love it when big nights as well, but Thad Matta’s guard Chris Wright, who suffered a could fell a Goliath or two when the million salary this year. And, just and…? The Red Sox just lost one they have a guy who can change the rotation pretty much stops there at broken hand that required surgery action begins. Gonzaga out of the by playing the odds, at least one of their biggest advantages over game with one swing. Even more, seven. Some have pointed to this in the Hoyas’ loss to the Orange, but WCC, for one, is loaded with talent of the two huge disappointments, other American League teams. Now we love it when the other team’s short bench as a potential weakness the good news for G’town fans is (with Elias Harris, Steven Gray, and Beckett and Lackey, has to bounce they’re reliant on Jason Varitek and fans know it and are scared of it. for OSU, but in truth it doesn’t seem that Wright should be back and able Robert Sacre) and has really turned back this year, right? With Lester Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Wow. Scary. So, the Red Sox should like they need it—foul trouble’s not a to pair up again with Austin Free- it on towards the end of the season, and Buchholz hopefully continu- The only good news at catcher is on be better than last year, but we problem when you foul as seldom as man in their dynamic backcourt by winning their last eight straight. ing to improve, and with Becket the defensive front, because Victor doubt that they’ll be catastrophi- this disciplined squad does. Based on tournament time. The Kemba Show, Utah State from the WAC is another and/or Lackey bouncing back, that Martinez could not be worse. To cally better, as everyone seems to the incredible wealth of talent they meanwhile, looks to have been upset pick of mine: my gut tells me gives the Red Sox a great nucleus make more money during the All think. Don’t place your bets on 110 have at their disposal, if I were to pick derailed after the Marquette win Aggies leading-scorer Tai Wesley is of either 3 or 4 elite starters for the Star Break, the MLB should have wins, if for no other reason than the my champion today, I’d have to go on Jan. 25, after which time UConn due to become a familiar name to postseason that is probably only Usain Bolt take a big lead off first, fact that the Red Sox play in the AL with the Buckeyes. has gone 4-6. Ranked #5 when they college basketball fans over the next rivaled by the Phillies, who seem to and see if he can steal second AND East. Three other teams are either A second contender is went up to Marquette, the Huskies month. Old Dominion from the CAA have a murderers’ row of a rotation. third while VMart tries to throw him good or great. The Orioles are still the aforementioned Kansas, which have slid considerably, though is another lesser-known commod- And then some combination of out. I (Tom Hoff) would definitely a team that the Red Sox can and is looking to accomplish what it not nearly as much as my beloved ity to watch, as are deadly-efficient Daisuke, Wakefield, Felix Doubront make about 15 bets on this match- should expect to sweep every series, perhaps should have done last year. Villanova team has. Despite what Atlantic Sun rep Belmont--who (you forgot about him, didn’t you?) up. but the Rays, Yankees, and Blue Jays In contrast with Ohio State, the I’ve always felt to be their immense played Vanderbilt and Tennessee and maybe a possible deadline Remember, the Red Sox still play in the division. (Quietly, the Jayhawks regularly feature 9+ guys, talent, the ‘Cats frustratingly haven’t close during their non-conference acquisition should be able to fill out would’ve had the best offense in Blue Jays held their own last year, headedby Morris twins Marcus and lived up to their potential, have fal- slate--and SoCon auto bid Wofford, the back end of the rotation. With baseball if Pedroia, Youkilis, Ellsbury, making the AL East the only division Markieff patrolling the low block. tered greatly down the stretch, and which returns four starter’s from last Pedroia, Youkilis, and Ellsbury back and Martinez didn’t miss extensive with 4 over .500 teams.) The Red Sox Josh Selby, Brady Morningstar, Tyrel have shown a worrisome tendency year’s tournament team that almost for the entire season, the Red Sox time with injuries. The biggest expect to have 95 wins or better, as Reed, Tyshawn Taylor, and Thomas to play down to the level of their knocked off Wisconsin as a 13 seed. could, and possibly should, definite- offensive reason for their 89-win Theo said himself, and it’s safe for Robinson help the cause as well, competition (see: losses at Rutgers Of course, no matter how ly be the top American League team season was Beltre, who is now you to assume 95+ wins. But don’t but the team seems to lack a truly and Providence, OT win at DePaul). many games I watch and no matter next year. playing for the Texas Rangers. The expect 105+. Expect somewhere dominant player who can take over As much as it pains me to say, some how much research I do, most years But those 105 or 110 win second biggest reason was Martinez in between. Our bet is 100, and we a game, and the quality of their of the best advice that I can give my bracket still ends up hopelessly totals still seem very unlikely. Why? while he was healthy. They’re both don’t care if that seems like an easy, supporting cast doesn’t come close you for your bracket is to send Nova busted--I guess that’s just the nature Well, how much had the Red Sox gone. I’d rather have Crawford and cop-out-number to pick. It’s the to matching that of Ohio State. Still, home after the first round. of the beast. Enjoy the Madness. improved from last year? We would Gonzalez, but let’s not act like the correct over-under for the season to until they meet a team capable of argue not a whole lot. Sure, they’re Red Sox didn’t lose much. They lost come, so let us know in October just more watchable, with Crawford and their two biggest producers in the how right we were. March SADDness Fun for All By Tyler Sweeney ‘12 warmed up their shot as the floor hustled their opponents. “They hockey participants worked their couldn’t keep up with our style of With the winter sports sea- stick handling. Finally, with jawing play all night, hustle and tenacity.” In son closing at St. Sebastian’s, SADD remarks of competition in the air, the the small gym, the Boston Chowdah put together the March Saddness tournaments were ready to begin. Heads, consisting of Pat McLaughlin, Tournament, which was held Febru- The first day of the tournament was Brendan Dunphy, Kevin Dillon, Matt ary 28th and March 1st. Teams of a success in the eyes of Mrs. Lynch. Angelico, and Curtis Yandow, came students participated in both the 3 “In the past, the gym has been com- out victorious, 5-3 as the final score. on 3 Basketball Tournament and the pletely filled for this tournament, but According to Pat McLaughlin, self- 4 on 4 Floor Hockey Tournament. after last year this is a very good step appointed MVP of the Boston Chow- Last March, SADD was in working towards this sort of suc- dah Heads, the tournament was a forced to cancel March Saddness cess,” said SADD director, Mrs. Lynch. success because “there was great due to a dearth of student partici- Day two brought much competition despite the difference pation; not enough students were more hostility and excitement to the in the age groups participating.” signing up to even hold the event. gymnasium as we were that much All in all, the March This year, in contrast, SADD worked closer in determining the March Saddness tournaments were suc- harder as a club to hold a successful Saddness Champions of both the cessful. According to Chris Nadeau, Some guy named Jimmer may just be the best player and the face of March Madness. tournament. The leaders of SADD, basketball and floor hockey. Only the SADD rep that orchestrated Mrs. Lynch and Mr. Moore, put a lot four teams remained in both tourna- the tournaments, the event had “a work into this years event. Accord- ments. In the basketball tourna- great showing, especially from the ing to Mrs. Lynch, the SADD director, International Club: Busy, Fun, Lively ment, Beach Season, consisting of Junior class, which made for a great after last year’s disappointment, the We also sold pastries and Italian Ice bos Locos, Toblerones, and gummy Tommy Kenney, Andrew Vandini, atmosphere.” The tournament was By Sam Racine ‘11 club needs to excite the student before and after school for those bears. All three of these candies are and Peter Cimini, faced the Two and all about giving the students an This quarter for Interna- body and work to have the tourna- interested. Also, on Monday, during just amazing. My favorite, however, a Half Men, made up of Austin Fran- opportunity to enjoy themselves in tional Club sure has been a hectic ment be a success as it has been in Corporate Chapel, there was a game are the packs of Tubos Locos, which chi, Jack Connolly, and Sam Hodg- the week off from sports commit- one. We have just wrapped up In- the past. So, participants of SADD of various questions about people, come in strawberry or apple. They’re son. The game began with Beach ments. Austin Franchi summed it ternational Week, where students this year went to all of the class places, and traditions that every actually impossible to stop eating, Season taking the lead through a up best when saying, “We had three experienced and learned about meetings promoting the tourna- student could answer for a chance to and once you eat just one, you’re couple of three pointers. However, major aspects to our team: pass- different countries and cultures ment. When it came to signing up win a foreign themed treat. Lou Heck hooked. Club members could either in the end, Two and a Half Men was ing, shooting, and laughter.” March around the world. Every day, an for March Saddness, the numbers, was the winner, showcasing his ad- sell these to rabid 7th graders, or triumphant in the last second game Saddness was a great time for all exotic lunch was served along with consequently, were up. The tourna- vanced cultural knowledge, and also keep them for themselves and pay winning shot by Jack Connolly. In those involved and there is much fun facts read during the student ment was certainly going to be held. winning a $15 certificate to Chipotle. the $33 that it would have taken to the words of Austin Franchi, the anticipation for next year’s March announcements. Posters made Competition began on Before the International Week, there sell the candy. Either way, it was go- self-proclaimed ‘Chairman of the foray into the much-needed respite by International Club members Monday, February 28th. Count- was also the candy drive, in which ing to a good cause, and this candy Boards,’ “They hit a couple daggers, from school, homework, and other were scattered around the school, less teams along with a good-sized club members sold various interna- drive will be a tradition for Interna- but we hit a bayonet.” According responsibilities. usually displaying different flags crowd filled the gyms. Participants tional candies to sponsor a child in tional Club members for years to to Sam Hodgson, they simply out or languages of other countries. of the basketball tournament Bolivia. The candies sold included Tu- come. Page 4 THE WALRUS March 2011 Spear’s Advice to Juniors By Alex Spear ‘11 And bring two forms of identifica- Seep! tion (just in case the primary one is Moving on to the big his- Senior Editor fake) or doesn’t appear to be you. tory decision. The important thing Oh, and bring a hearty snack in be- to know is that whether you take The past few weeks, I have been bar- tween, I recommend green eggs and AP Government or Advanced Topics raged with questions about senior ham. in United States History, you get year. Is it hard? Which English do I Okay, moving on. the same teacher—the brilliant Mr. take? Which history do I take? Is it A huge question that ju- Cleary. In AP government, you are hard to wait to hear back from col- niors have for seniors is the question preparing for the AP exam, so the leges? Is it fun? Is there more work? about English and History. As most pace is faster. You study Supreme Is there less work? How will I do? Is it juniors prepare to tackle AP English, Court cases, have mock debates, and cool being a senior? Is it fun making the question is AP Language and have regular tests. fun of middle schoolers? Especially Composition or AP Literature. Hope- I am currently taking Ad- the new ones? Will I be the man as a fully this helps your decision. Since vanced Topics, or “AT”, right now. It is senior? I am an Englisher in Mr. Richter’s a great class—you study the major Well, Class of 2012, here ya 3rd period “Comp” class, I’ll start events in US history—World War I, go. Here’s everything you need to with that. We base our curriculum World War II, the Cuban Missile Crisis, know as you think about senior year. off of the “Bedford Reader” (I think the Cold War, the Middle East, and Let’s go chronologically. it’s used with quotes…), which is a many subsequent events in between End of Junior Year. Yes, SAT’s massive compilation of short essays the larger ones—and the men and and ACT’s are the worst. Some of you The actual Supreme Court. Who knows, mabye a Sebs Moot Court alumnus will call this home one day! categorized by the styles of writing women surrounding these events will take it two times each, maybe essays such as argumentative pieces, such as the presidents and the clos- two SAT’s and one ACT, or maybe one narrations, cause and effect essays, est advisors to the presidents. The of each and be done. Yes, they are the Moot Court Begins With A Bang example essays, comparison and class is almost at an AP level, but biggest pain in the world, especially contrast essays, descriptive essays, it’s not an AP course, so there’s no This year, eleven teams vs. Dunphy/Yandow. This match getting up early on Saturday morn- By Kevin Patterson ‘13 definition essays, process analysis AP exam to study for. In addition, signed up. Eight nervous sopho- has been postponed a couple times ings. But I promise you, there will be pieces, division and analysis essays, the class is split up into groups for This February, the annual mores, ten eager juniors, and due to competitors’ obligations, but a time when your mom or dad says, and classification essays. About a mock debate about which option St. Sebastian’s Moot Court Competi- four scary seniors formed teams is scheduled to be fought out this “Do you want to take one more?” And every five to six class days, a new was best for each event—this is ex- tion was launched into action. The amongst themselves, all hoping to week. you’ll get the worst, nastiest feeling essay assignment is due and, in tremely interesting because it deals contest, open to students in grades make it to the finals and present to a Excited about the two close thinking about standardized testing, between, the assignments consist of with the hypothetical. We study 10-12, presents competitors with panel of real Massachusetts judges. trials, I asked Mr. Cleary how he and that’s when you know you’re reading these categorized essays by that if the US made this decision, a real Supreme Court to be re- A sophomore myself, I am fright- decides the winner of a case. He told done with them, no matter how professional authors. In the winter, how would the world be different searched and asks them to present ened by early every other team me, “Teams are judged by the quality good or how bad your tests were. So the class reads Othello, a very good because of that decision? There is a and defend an educated argument in the bracket. I find a few times of their research, their understand- do as well as you can on the first few Shakespearean tragedy. Beware, a significant amount of writing with based on their understanding of the particularly threatening, notably the ing of the precedents in the case, you take, because the slightest desire difficult rhetorical terms test is given a fair amount of reading. Papers case. In teams of two, the competi- legendary Petro/Matra tag team, the their poise in delivering their argu- to do well will perish at some point. around Christmas Break…I won’t generally consist of 1-2 pages with tors highlight Constitutional ideas, debate stars Balboni and Wallace, ments, the quality of their perfor- And, trust me, there’s no shame in tell you when, though. There is an some 3 page papers mixed in—the Supreme Court precedents, and last year’s semi-finalists Franco and mance in answering questions. Then taking them again senior year! even balance of reading and writing, 3-pagers are final papers for each legal concepts in order to best their Keefe, and, of course, my all-star we toss a coin - only kidding.” With Speaking of SAT’s, they re- and the class is a blast. Be careful, debate or speeches for the debates. opponents. Boasting an intimidat- duo, Patterson and Riley. so many photo finishes already, a ally do matter. At the multiple college though, don’t “seep” too much in You cannot go wrong either way. ing seventeen years’ tenure as the When asked about his favorites coin toss would seem completely ac- information sessions you will attend, class…Mr. Richter’s heard too much So the important thing to chairman of his court, Mr. Cleary to win the competition, Cleary ceptable. However, older and more the presenters will preach that SAT’s seeping this year. know is that junior year to senior acts as judge. responded, “I have done this for 17 experienced competitors are given are not “the only thing admissions Although I don’t take Mr. year exams is very difficult and A trial goes as follows: years—there are always surprises, the advantage in a trial that is too officers look at”. Here’s a head’s up: Chris Lynch’s AP “Lit” class, I’ll tell you stressful, but it’s important to know each team delivers, in ten minutes teams come out of the woodwork close to call. While it would not be they do matter, a lot. No pressure at what I know. There is no reading of it will all end before you know it. Just or less, an opening statement. This and are outstanding. Other teams surprising to see Franco and Keefe all, but SAT’s play a major, deciding short essays, but long texts. There work as hard as you can and involve prepared speech is followed by a that look good on paper don’t return to the finals this year, a Fraz- factor in a college’s choice to accept is mush less writing than AP Comp, yourself in the sports and extra- series of incisive questions, which is measure up in the final analysis, so zette/Cimini uprising is definitely you, defer you, or send you on your but the writing assignments are long curriculars that you enjoy. And don’t often referred to as “That part where we will see.” possible. Anyone, with a little hard way to somewhere else besides their papers like you would have in any save your applications for the last Cleary destroys you.” After this, The case chosen for the work and confidence in speaking, college. So, to finish up the talk on high school English Literature class. minute. Try not to become obsessed teams present a five-minute closing first round of competition was can win. Maybe an underdog team SAT’s, prepare well for them—even And, bonus, Mr. Lynch has tea for his with college, because that’s in the argument. The trial then ends, and Feiner v. New York. Irving Feiner, a will wow us all! The competition, as though they’re the worst—give students every day in class. That’s re- future. Enjoy your remaining time the competitors are forced to ner- white student at Syracuse, delivered is expected, heats up as the rounds everything you have in the tank, and ally hard to pass up. If you’re a brave at Seb’s and with your classmates vously wait for an e-mail announc- a speech on a street corner that go by. Surely we are all looking don’t be afraid to take them as many soul, you’ll take double-English… because that’s all that matters in the ing who emerged victorious. roused the interracial audience forward to an exciting finals match, times as you want. And, just like the there are only 2 seniors who have present moment. Have no regrets “The hardest part of Moot members’ spirits. Some began to but the rounds leading up to it are awesome, really cool and helpful Col- undertook the challenge—Edmund and enjoy senior year as much as Court for the competitors,” Mr. push and shove and demands were equally heated. When the quarter- lege Board website says, make sure Murphy and James Cerra. To fully possible. It will all be over before you Cleary believes, “would have to be made that Feiner be silenced. The finals begin, Mr. Clearly says, “There you get a solid twenty hours of sleep comprehend the arduousness of this know it and all of your friends and answering questions that are in- police asked Feiner to stop speaking are some very interesting matchups before the exam, have a massive multi-undertaking of the English yourself will head off to the perfect tended to first see if you understand three times, and after the third re- in the offing.” breakfast before the exam, and get class, feel free to extract their opin- colleges. Good luck to all of you as the case and then, if the teams are quest, he was arrested. He appealed There can, however, only be to the test center at least twenty four ion about the decision. I’m testin’ out you navigate the tricky road ahead. equal in quality, a conscious effort the guilty finding in his case until one winner. Of the eleven highly- hours before your exam just in case! my AP Comp/AP Lit big vocabulary. on the part of the judges to trip the Supreme Court, who, in 1951, skilled teams participating, only someone up - the longer the ques- upheld his conviction 6-3. one will be crowned the 2011 St. tioning goes the more the judges In the first round, five teams Sebastian’s Moot Court Champions, are complimenting the presenters received byes and three matchups joining a small, growing group of for their efforts and the more they were announced. The first to occur the elite minds of our school. Mr. are saying ‘this trial is very close and was Patterson/Riley vs. Chen/Ba- Cleary says, “I think the Competition we are not sure who the winner will savappa. In a close match, Patterson itself winnows out the talent and in be so we will keep questioning until and Riley edged out their oppo- the end the best teams have known someone makes a mistake.’” nents and earned a ticket to the the sweet taste of victory so there is The judges, however, have quarterfinals against Balboni and some justice in the world. Butler and it tough too: “The hardest part after Wallace. Shortly thereafter, Dudley O’Neill, Albanese and Kingsley have that is deciding that someone who and Fechtelkotter sparred with been the class of the field over the has done an excellent job has fallen Looney and Moore, and in another last three years and I am confident just a little short and lost. At the nail-bitingly close trial, Dudley/Fech- this year’s winner will take their same time, you know that if they telkotter emerged victorious. In the rightful place beside these fellows.” had drawn a different opponent quarterfinals, they will face Heck they might have cruised to victory. and Wright. One match remains Life’s unfair.” in this first round: Frazzette/Cimini 1. NAME THAT TEACHER Competition This month’s Mystery Teacher hails from the city of Pittsburgh, though he is an ardent fan of all Bos- ton sports. He played football and basketball in high school, and he has three younger brothers, which he claims he would beat any day in a fight. He worked at Best Buy through high school, loves N64, and waited in line for 8 hours to see Star Wars Episode III in theaters at midnight. He attended Boston College, and he had the rare opportunity to met and sing with legendary composer John Williams.

And now, for favorites: Julian Matra ‘13 and Mike Petro ‘13 from the drama festival, where both actors earned awards. Movie: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Comic Book Hero: Batman Artist: Nevin James (Look him up!) TV Show: The Office Book: Augustine’s Confessions Athlete: Larry Bird Arrows Take Billy Budd on Tour Food: Pizza Hero: Mom By Thomas Keefe ‘11 witnessed many tragedies. Yellow Many members of the Sebs cast got ARE YOU SMART ENOUGH FOR A PRIZE? Boat, performed by The Bromfield a big laugh out of seeing the char- If you think that you are, fill out the sentence below and turn it into the box into Mr. Drummond’s room, Senior Editor School, documented the life of a acter of Puck leap and bound across Room 215. Saturday, March 6th marked young girl who dies of AIDS. This the stage, simply because he looked the arrival of the Massachusetts true story was very moving and had exactly like Andrew Dematteo ’11. I, ______, think the Feature Teacher for this month’s Drama Festival. St. Sebastian’s took many members of the audience in Imagining Andrew leap and bound Walrus is ______. its play of The Court Marshal of Billy tears by the end. The second show, the stage brought further bouts of Budd on the road as the cast made Perfect Score, was about the stress- laughter from the cast. On the left are the names of several members of the senior class who have delivered chapel speeches this year. the thirty minute trek to the Boonies ful college process, which had many After a pizza dinner, group On the right are quotes and topics from their speeches. Try to match the quotes with the Senior speaker. of Sharon. of the high school students unhappy discussions, and a rowdy dance par- As we arrived on the scene, and hopeful for its speedy conclu- ty, the casts gathered for the awards a. “I am a fish.” ___ Dan Aisenberg we were greeted to our decently sion. One show, called Drip, involved ceremony. St. Sebastian’s has much b. Being the man of the house, waging war with a bat. ___ Donnie McGuirl attractive hosts and escorted to our a psycho-killer who murdered all to be proud of, with not only Matra c. The Things they Carried/ Will Judge ___ Tom Murphy room which would be our “chill zone” of her friends, and another show, and Petro receiving acting awards, d. “Swag? Check.” ___ Edmund Murphy for the day. The room was decorated Antigone, detailed the execution of but also how Shawn Lynch also took e. “Nothing like a day of fishing with the guys” ___ Gerard McEleney with loads of Mardi Gras memorabilia, a woman who attempted to bury her home an award for being a great f. “Skinheads attacked my car with a cup of coffee.” ___ Deric McCottrell such as streamers, posters, and a TV deceased brother. Our show, Billy “Sound Guy”, to quote our fearless g. Behaving badly in school ___ Tom Keefe decorated like a blonde woman. After Budd, fit right in with these tear- leader Mr. Rogers. As the day closed, h. Chuckin’ pucks at the fridge ___ John Barrack settling in, we filed into the audito- jerkers, as Billy Budd (played by Mike we weary warriors of the stage i. “I don’t want to grow up.” ___ Franco rium to begin the ceremony. Petro ‘13) was sentenced to death by meandered towards our vehicles j. “Mr. Jenkins hit my dad’s car.” ___ Scott Smith We met our MCs, but more Captain Vere (played by Julian Matra and road off into the sunset, proud k. “Bunnies, actually, can be quite fluffy and delightful.” ___ David Leith importantly we met “Mike Girl”, the ’13) for accidentally killing Officer of our performance and fortunate of Claggart (played by David Leith ’11). the opportunity to show our mettle. l. His brother Paulie ___ Will Adams girl who brought on the microphone Many of the audience members As it was our last show, we seniors m. Lifeguarding at Old Silver Beach, witnessing a death ___ Robbie Spencer for the MCs before they read the an- wondered if they would be any are very grateful to Mr. Rogers and n. Living with Crones ___ John Fiore nouncements. By the end of the day, Mike Girl garnered more applause glimmers of light in this montage of Ms. Carroll for putting up with us o. “I have visited over 20 schools.” ___ Dillon Ecclesine than the actual MCs. The MCs in- misery. for four years and furthering our p. “The toughest six minutes of your life”. ___ Alex Hunnewell formed the audience of the rules, and Of the two comedies, God development in this mighty art. It q. Playing the Guitar ___ Connor Callow then announced the first play, Yellow and A Midsummer’s Night Dream, has been four fun years and we owe r. Prayer ___ Dillon Kerr Boat. only the latter proved an effective much gratitude to you both. My name is ______. These are my answers, and I would like to be selected to win candy. As the shows progressed, we antidote to the grim theatrical pall. March 2011 THE WALRUS Page 5 Special Edmund Murphy Report: How To Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day By Edmund Murphy ‘11 Senior Editor

After the longest win- ter any of us can remember, the mounds of snow are finally starting to sink to the concrete. As the baseball gloves emerge, the sun ascends higher into the sky, and the mass exodus from indoors to outside begins, it’s high time for celebration. Springtime brings hope and happiness to every corner of the nation, and a smile to every Irishman’s face—it’s March, and St. Paddy’s Day is right around the corner. La Fheile Padraig, as the Irish say, is the feast day of the beloved St. Patrick. Since the Mark Zuckerberg is giving the minimal amount of attention to the Academy for ignoring his movie. early 17th century, March 17th has been a day of merriment honoring the patron saint of the Irish. Here in Boston especially, there is an Oscars: Could’ve Been Better abundance of pride and tradition surrounding this special day. The By Tom Hoff ‘11 the past flashbacks as the central For other awards, it’s no Irish have been imbedded in the storyline. I’m no Oscar genius, but shock that Natalie Portman won Senior Editor annals of Boston history after the with the way that Fincher told the the Best Actress award for Black immigration boom of the early At least the opening story and constantly made our opin- Swan, and Melissa Leo provided the 19th century brought hundreds monologue was short. ions of Zuckerberg change, I don’t funniest moment of the night when of Irish laborers to our great city. That was my only thought see how he didn’t win. Colin Firth she dropped an obsenity during her About two million Irish migrated to after James Franco and Anne Hatha- from The King’s Speech also won for acceptance speech for Best Sup- the United States from 1820-1860, way told jokes that seemed like they best actor, trumping Jesse Eisen- porting Actress as Micky’s mother in most forced from their homeland had been swept together during the berg, Jeff Bridges, Javier Bardem, The Fighter. This movie also had the due to the Great Famine of 1845- semi-useless Red Carpet interviews and James Franco. But this one was Best Supporting Actor with Christian 1852, seeking refuge in cities like – which weren’t even good enough no surprise, because Firth’s portrayal Bale, who turned his British accent While on March Break, be sure to look around your yard for one of Boston, New York, Philadelphia and for me to write about. Nick Franco’s of King George VI was amazing by all into a near-perfect Boston accent. these cute little guys. Be sure to wish him a happy St. Paddy’s Day! Chicago. In this period of time, the long lost cousin seemed to have accounts. That’s impressive. For any Bostonian city neighborhoods we recognize uniforms with the red shamrock American culture. The first ever St. about 20 other things on his mind But the biggest award of wondering, The Town only had a as predominantly Irish, such as on their left sleeves. The Cincinnati Patrick’s Day parade happened right during the entire night, and Hatha- all acted as the third huge disap- Best Supporting Actor nomination West Roxbury, South Boston, and Reds, one of the finest organizations here in our city, years before the first way’s best joke was calling on her pointment for The Social Network, for Jeremy Renner (Jem). The Social the Town, were filling up with im- in The Show, were the first to wear parade in Ireland occurred in Dublin mother jokingly to correct her pos- which was up for Best Picture along Network did win many times for migrant Irishmen eager for work St. Patrick’s Day hats in 1978. The in 1931. ture, with Hathaway pretending to with The King’s Speech, The Fighter, awards involving the storyline or the and bread. In this way, Boston has a Red Sox followed in 1990, and ad- Surprisingly enough, St. Patrick’s be embarrassed in front of everyone Black Swan, Inception, and Toy Story music – you know, those kinds of unique link to Irish tradition and St. ditionally the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Day has become a cultural phenom- watching. I know. I laughed really 3, to name a few that actually had a awards that seem important but you Patrick’s Day in particular. In fact, White Sox, New York Mets, San Diego enon in here in the States. You don’t hard too. But as I said, at least it was chance. Now, for people who have can’t remember what they’re called Boston history and Irish history Padres, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh have to be Irish to take part in the short. It never got to the awkward seen both The King’s Speech and – and Inception won a bunch of have intertwined over the years Pirates, Kansas City Royals, Seattle celebration. In fact, people from point where you’re thinking of paus- The Social Network, which one are awards for things having to do with and become one—the shamrock Mariners and the St. Louis Cardinals every creed, religion, race, sect, and ing, then fast-forwarding live TV so you going to remember more in the music and the screenplay and is part of our city’s DNA, and so we all wear St. Patrick’s Day jerseys to income don the green every March that you can avoid the monologue, 20 years? Exactly. Yet, The King’s the downright awesomeness of the celebrate this March as we have in this day. 17th. St. Paddy’s Day is a big one for and it never got to the point where Speech also took the most impor- floors becoming walls and vice versa the past: with pride, reverence, and But Paddy’s Day means a lot more bars and restaurants in town as well. you want to look away and cringe. tant title of all. No one liked the throughout the movie. community. to the city of Boston than just Irish Because of this, the 17th is one of But the humor was sorely lacking. British that Sunday night, but at least To save the comedy of the Every March, we see tradition. March 17th also marked the top days for alcohol consump- But I guess I should prob- we still have a better country than Oscars, Franco and Hathaway tried semblances of our Irish heritage the departure of William Howe’s Brit- tion every year. Needless to say, it ably talk about the actual awards. I’ll they do. to have 94-year-old Kirk Douglas tell here in Boston. Though the color ish forces from Boston in 1776 after doesn’t matter who you are—St. go in order of importance, because One theory I’ve heard for some jokes, but it ended up being blue was originally associated with an enormous siege on the city. Even Patrick’s Day is a day for coming I know that most of you read this the Best Picture upset has to do with just as unfunny as everything else, St. Patrick’s Day, the Kelly green we before that, in 1737, was the first together in every corner of the article to check the major awards Hollywood, and celebrities’ images even though people felt like they see today became the dominant recorded St. Patrick’s Day parade, world, accepting of anyone who is and then you go on to the celebrity of themselves. Mark Zuckerberg in had to laugh at his jokes. Finally, shade in the late 17th century. St. but not the type we see today. Irish glad to be a part of their community look-alikes or the Quotes of the The Social Network represents what Billy Crystal came onstage and hon- Patrick used the green shamrock immigrant workers marched the city and take part in a local celebration. Month. Unfortunately, for every famous people who gain success ored Bob Hope, who is the only to explain the Holy Trinity to pagan street in disgust. They were outraged Teenagers listen to Macklemore’s American, much less every teenage quickly truly are – people who think person to have hosted more times Irish, and the green of the plant has at their low social status and lack Irish Celebration, college students sit American, much less every teenage of business over friends. The King’s than Crystal himself. After Crystal’s since found its way onto clothing of job opportunities in America. quietly in the libraries discussing the American who uses Facebook, The Speech represents a famous person stint, many people wanted him to commemorating the day, priest’s What began as an act of defiance intricacies of Irish history, and our Social Network missed the big three. with the weight of the world on his take over this year’s ceremony. He robes, and even Major League has grown to symbolize celebration, parents and grandparents remind First, David Fincher lost the Best Di- shoulders persevering through thick actually provided comedy, and the Baseball uniforms. Every St. Pat- love of Irish tradition, and pride in us of all the red-haired, lion-hearted rector award to Tom Hooper of The and thin to succeed in order to help flashbacks to Bob Hope were also rick’s Day, the Sox don the green the struggle of Irish assimilation into bosses that have come before us. King’s Speech, despite the thinking millions of people. That’s how every- funny. of many that Fincher may have been one in Hollywood wants to think of Maybe they’ll have good ol’ the only director alive who could themselves, and it’s possible that the Billy Crystal host next year. have mastered the alternating court Academy fell victim to that way of Or Will Ferrell. Anyone funny, please. settlements in real time, while using thinking. New Approach to National Foreign Celebrity Look-A-Like Bonanza Languages Week Assembly Which is More Accurate? By Nick Creegan ‘11 resemble quizzes and were imme- ended, but the week dedicated diately welcomed with a Spanish to foreign languages and cultures “Oh no. Another assemb- hymn led by Mr. Chambers. Student was only beginning. The week was ley? Great...” representatives from the Internation- highlighted with delicious interna- The thoughts of the entire al Club presented various speeches tional-themed lunches, croissant and student body were clear on Monday regarding topics that ranged from strudel sales, announcements, and morning. With the announcement “bizarre laws” to “international sports posters that all worked to diversify of yet another school-wide meeting, facts.” At the close of each speech, the school’s atmosphere. the morale of the group seemed to the students were advised to answer The International Club has drop. However, it wasn’t long before two questions based on the informa- certainly set a precedent for future everyone realized that this certainly tion they had recently gathered. years: this will never again be an was not another average assembly. The motivation? A fifteen “average assembly”, but a fun and The students were given dollar gift certificate to Chipotle. rewarding one for all involved. sheets of paper that seemed to The game and assembly

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Senior speaker David Leith gives a suave grin to the audience before posing his questions Connor Callow Bruno Mars about mythical gods during the newly formatted Foreign Language Assembly. Page 6 THE WALRUS March 2011 POINT and COUNTERPOINT Stay Home For Spring Break No! Go Far, Far Away By Tom Murphy ‘11 to do something like this to a place of madness in March that is the If you would prefer to stay to see each other. Go on vacation that you have called your home for tournament. While hating America in By John Donovan ‘12 home for vacation, you are essen- together, and enjoy the destination With March break ap- so long. some place other than New England, tially saying that you hate fun. The and the company! proaching, it has been brought to my Putting aside the fact that you most likely will not have access Is this even a question? vacation possibilities are endless, In essence, there is no attention that a number of people you are un-American and basi- to a television, and your parents will Who would rather stay at home play- and at each destination there are justification for wasting away on around the school have decided that cally burning the American flag if almost definitely not let you watch ing Xbox than escape to the sunny a plethora of activities to partake your sofa. It is imperative that you, for their March break, they believe you leave New England for spring NCAA tournament when they have beaches of the Caribbean or flee to in, whether its beach volleyball or yes, you Kevin Martin, explore the that the best thing to do will be to break, there are a lot of fun things spent significant amounts of money the powdery slopes of the West? I hiking through the Swiss Alps. Who various wonders this world has to of- travel to some distant and foreign that you can do if you are here for to make you un-American. You will laugh at the opposition. Ha! How can would rather stare at the bleak New fer. Become a student of history and place. I respectfully disagree, and March Break that would be difficult not witness buzzer beaters, amaz- home compete with the excitement England overcast sky than fly on a geography, you might find a new in fact believe their arguments to or maybe even impossible if you ing performances, and wild threes. of a whole new world! parasail through the clear Bermuda passion. Indulge in our culture and be completely incorrect, and in no were not in the comforts of your Instead you will be thinking about Perhaps you fear a terror- sky? Who would rather shovel the those of other societies’. Delve deep way will my mind change. Why go own home. First of all, and perhaps what could have been, and how you ist attack, and that is your excuse mushy dirty salt snow out of the into our world. We Americans crave through the stress of travel and wind most importantly is the fact that the hate the fact that you have to either for shutting yourself indoors for 392 end of their drive way than brush of the next new technology; the same up being sad about how your March NCAA men’s basketball, and maybe only hear about it later or watch the straight hours. I assure you that this the dry sands of Hawaii from their idea applies to travel. It is our duty as break wasn’t as fun as you had hoped women’s basketball tournaments oc- replays on ESPN. You will not get to is not a danger. Yes, they are out ankles? citizens to understand other nations or expected, when you can have cur during our March break. Nearly experience something that public there, but no they are not trying to Also, vacation is a great and other regions. Some will be simi- oodles and oodles of fun in the nice any and everyone fills out a men’s school kids, who must be at school destroy the white sands of Key Largo time to connect with family. What lar, but others will be vastly different, confines of Massachusetts, or in a basketball tournament bracket, and for half of the games, would kill for. or the Rocky Mountains. With im- better way to spend two weeks, than and you might just learn something select few cases Rhode Island. Some the majority are in pools, where The last points that I will proved airport security, there is little to explore the jungles of Africa with about yourself or the world you live people may say that they are sick of some major money can be won if bring up are all of the problems that to no chance that a plane will go Grandma and Grandpa? I know I in. the cold and want to go some place chosen correctly. Also, during the occur when you go on a vacation under siege, especially to a vacation have relatives that I haven’t seen in In the end, Home = Boring, warm or that they are sick of New first week of our spring break is outside of your home. Most disgust- hotspot. a while because it’s hard to schedule Vacation = Awesome. It’s up to you. England and just want an escape. I when the selection show and the ingly is the beds that you have to hate to say it to these people, but you end of conference tournaments take sleep on. If for some strange reason are both un-American and hate your place. What does this mean? Well the you have a blue light, you will be hometown – literally two of the worst answer is simple: it is here that you able to see all of the urine, feces, and possible things that you can right- can start to see which teams will be other unidentified liquids that are fully be convicted of if you decide to the surprises in the NCAA tourna- on the bedspreads. It is so gross that leave New England this March break. ment. Out of nowhere you can be you will probably vomit, and add to You are un-American, because when the genius that somehow knew that the weird liquids that the bedspread the founders of our fine country first George Mason was going to make already contains. Next if you are like wrote the Constitution in 1787, our the final four in 2006 or that Stephen me, you will get little to no sleep on founding fathers, on the rare occa- Curry would drop over 25 points a this trip namely because you will sions that they had vacations, travel- game in Davidson run to the elite be forced to share a twin bed with ing was in no way an option. Instead eight. You also get a chance to see someone from your family, and/or of trying to go somewhere warm or a lot of small schools get their time your parents or someone else is a exotic, they instead enjoyed a in the lime light as they make the major snorer, which makes sleep- “Staycation” because traveling was a tournament and are happier than ing nearly impossible. Lastly there very difficult thing to do. To not follow Cortese baptizing kids with fire. And is the travel, getting to the area in in their footsteps when we are given you can get a chance to be as smart which you travel most likely will not an incredible chance to do so is just as my dog, who correctly “predicted” be luxurious and will be met with spitting in these great men’s faces. To that the Butler Bulldogs would many roadblocks, such as you being leave for March break is also against make it to the championship game stopped because you’re on the do your hometown, because to leave last year. Perhaps most importantly not fly list (Anthony McIntyre), you your hometown for another area that though is the tournament itself, being padded down for no apparent is someone else’s hometown, means which occurs over 8 days of our reason, and your luggage being lost. that you are cheating on your own spring break. These are arguably the All of these will be unpleasant both hometown, and the two of you have greatest 8 days in sports, as from on trip to being un-American, and been together for years. It is both 12:30 eastern time, 6:30 Hawaiian, your return trip. In conclusion, stay unfair and in many ways disgusting to about midnight, there is all sorts classy, stay in New England.

Hopefully your family isn’t like this one. And if it is, hopefully it’s not on a primetime show. “Modern Family” TV Review By Tom Nunan ‘11 paper in hand, and found that the Mitchell completely forgot that Cam humorous lines, facial expressions, had asked him to send out invita- “Modern Family” debuted moments, etc. were coming so fast tions for an important fundraising on ABC in the Fall of 2009. When I that I couldn’t write them all down. benefit Cam was planning to hold at first heard about it, I didn’t plan on The same cannot be said for most their house. However, when Mitchell watching it, but I caught it on a whim comedies today. The writing for asked Cam to pick up some items for when my sister had it on one night. “Modern Family” is so superb that him at the store, Cam managed to I was instantly hooked. The show is the viewer genuinely longs to know get every single one of them, even structured in the “mockumentary” what is in store for each character in though Mitchell gave his “orders” to format similar to “The Office” and the upcoming episodes. Cam while brushing his teeth and “Parks and Recreation” on NBC. The Jay is portrayed as very Cam was taking a shower. plot of the show stops at several blue-collar, a little gruff, but endear- Obviously the show’s points during each episode (which ing nonetheless. When his wife ensemble cast is brilliant. What also lasts thirty minutes including com- points out that he eats too much makes it fun is its propensity to find mercials) so that the characters can bacon, his response is “I gotta give great guest stars. Nathan Lane ap- comment on the action as if they my cholesterol pill something to do.” peared as Pepper Saltzman, a fragile Mr. Arms explains to the seniors what the gift will be, and how it will honor Will Judge ‘11. were being interviewed. Also, the Gloria is fierce but caring, and much friend of Cameron and Mitchell. laugh-track that used to be the norm is made of her pronounced Colom- Rachael Harris (The Hangover and for half-hour sitcoms is nonexistent, bian accent. She and Jay were hys- other things) was hysterical as a creating a feeling of intimacy be- terical when they argued over how career-obsessed restaurant-owner, Senior Class Gift for 2011: tween the audience at home and the best to render the standard “leave a whom Mitchell and Cam were hop- characters on screen. message after the beep” on their an- ing to befriend so they could get a The “modern family” in swering machine recording. Gloria table at her hugely popular estab- question is made up of essentially is also not a very good singer, as she lishment. Shelley Long (“Cheers”) re- Remembering a Friend three families. The patriarch of the demonstrates after Jay (regretfully) cently appeared as Jay’s ex-wife. She Graduation breakfast from Mr. Arms, know, the seniors traditionally walk clan is Jay Pritchett (played by Ed buys her a karaoke machine. Manny was also having an affair with her By Sean Sullivan ‘11 there will be three main decora- across the street with Mr. Burke to O’Neil of “Married…With Children” is wise for his age, almost a tortured daughter’s high school boyfriend, intellectual of sorts, and he has very played by another famous guest star, St. Sebastian’s has a variety tions on the wall. The first will be begin the graduation ceremony and and “The Little Giants” fame). Before fine taste in clothes and food. Claire Matt Dillon (You, Me, and Dupree). of traditions and events that take an inscription given by Headmaster therefore the wall will become an the show began, he divorced his tends to get a little flustered and “Modern Family” was place every year, and one of the Burke that reads, “Truth through important and visible part of it all, longtime wife and married Gloria angry at times, but understandably considered by many to be the best most important and noticeable Faith and Reason.” Another will be a offering an excellent photo opportu- Delgado (Sofia Vergara), a Colom- so, because she has three kids, a new comedy of the 2009-2010 ones is the senior class gift. Each plaque on the wall dedicated to the nity. bian woman young enough to be house, and many other activities to season. At the 2010 Golden Globes year, the senior class contributes to class of 2011, sponsored and placed The senior class gift is a his daughter. She has a son (about manage. Phil, in my opinion, is one it was nominated for Best Comedy the development of the school as a there by parents. The final one will great way for the senior class and eleven- or twelve-years-old) named of the most likable characters on the or Musical, and the following year it whole, and these gifts can come in be a special plaque remembering their families to express their grati- Manny (Rico Rodriguez). These three show. He’s goofy and sensitive at the was nominated for that same award, any number of forms. Some of the Will Judge ’11. The walkway around tude for everything Seb’s has done make up one family. Next there are same time. Haley is the stereotypical while Sofia Vergara and Eric Stones- more prominent class gifts present the wall will be updated as well, with for them and to leave their mark on the Dunphys, which consist of Jay’s “popular” teenage girl, who balks at treet earned nominations as well. At on campus include Arrows Hall, the stone pavers replacing the asphalt the continuously evolving campus daughter Claire (Julie Bowen) who is her younger sister’s abundant intel- the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards, stone monument on the corner of that is there now. and atmosphere of the school. It a stay-at-home mom, her real estate lect and lacking social life. Haley it won Best Comedy series and Eric Greendale Avenue and Great Plain There are numerous ben- reflects positively on the legacy of agent husband Phil Dunphy (Ty gets mad at Alex when Alex ruins Stonestreet won for Best Support- Avenue, and the wood paneling at efits intended to come along with both the school and the class itself. Burrell), and their children, the boy- a sweater of hers that she never ing Actor in a Comedy. Jesse Tyler the front of Ward Hall. Other ones the gift. For example, it represents This year’s senior class gift and its crazy and fashionable Haley (Sarah wanted Alex to wear in the first Ferguson and Ty Burrell were also that might surprise you include the the continuation of the theme of remembrance of William Judge ’11 Hyland), the studious Alex (Ariel place. When Haley asks her mother nominated in that category. Sofia St. Seb’s Intranet system including entrance walls and signs at various reflect the legacy our class wants Winter), and the adorable but clumsy why Alex was even born, Alex quips, Vergara and Julie Bowen were nomi- an update of the website, an out- points on campus that are hope- to leave on the school: that we Luke (Nolan Gould). The final family “They were TRYing to make one nated for Best Supporting Actress in door reception area at Mr. Burke’s fully going to be installed in more experienced a tragedy but everyone consists of Jay’s son Mitchell (Jesse with a BRAIN!” Luke has such a silly a Comedy. The series currently has a house, and the clocks on the arts places as time goes on. Also, it will at St. Sebastian’s, but the teachers Tyler Ferguson), a lawyer, his partner way of talking (he often starts with very high 9.1/10 rating on IMDb. center clock tower. provide more formal demarcation and the students came together in Cameron Tucker (Eric Stonestreet), a emphasis on the wrong words), “Modern Family” is one of The class of 2011’s senior of the various areas of our campus an expression of unity. The wall will stay-at-home dad but also a former which makes him one of my favorite my favorite television shows, and class gift is a stone entrance wall as the campus undergoes additions serve as an enduring reminder to music teacher/drummer/clown/foot- characters on the show. During one I never miss an episode. I sus- to the fields and arts center. It will such as the new Science Center. the multitude of people who will ball enthusiast, and their daughter episode, he ran straight into a sliding pect many others at St. Seb’s have be located at the crosswalk on the The school hopes that construction pass through it every day in the Lily (Ella and Jaden Hiller), whom glass door like the birds on Windex responded similarly to it. If you athletic side and it will be a curved will begin sometime over March coming years on their way to classes they adopted from Vietnam. commercials. Mitchell is quite up- haven’t yet watched an episode, you “gate” opening in the direction of break. This way, the whole project and games. It will be a reminder of Each episode of “Modern tight in contrast with Cam’s freer and should make an urgent effort to do the academic building. In terms will be completely finished by the how we grow together when we’re Family” contains so many comedic broader nature. One recent episode so. The show balances the edgy/ of design, it will be very similar to time for graduation. The plan is to at Seb’s and how we can overcome moments that one could never contained a funny situation which gritty with the wholesome/nice and the “St. Sebastian’s School” sign on have a formal dedication ceremony tragedies such as ours when we are recount them all. In preparation emphasized Cameron’s capacity for never ceases to induce laughter in the corner by the stoplight. As the at some time during the graduation unified together. for this article, I watched the three listening compared to Mitchell’s. the process. seniors learned at the 100 Days to festivities. As most students already most recent episodes with pen and March 2011 THE WALRUS Page 7 Arrows Again Aid New Orleans By Nick Cortese ‘11 Monique, are kin to our own Meyer bro time, bonding with faculty in a Chambers, and they make us feel at non-school environment (yes, they This Saturday March 12, 2011, Ju- home. This year there are 20 juniors are actually cool), and spiritual life. niors, Seniors, and Faculty members and 4 seniors along with 6 faculty The stories and experience of seeing from Saint Sebastian’s depart on the members, looking to continue the the destruction does affect one’s fifth student trip and eighth overall effort to rejuvenate New Orleans as soul, and the trip will open your eyes trip to New Orleans, Louisiana to the a city, both residentially and com- to the hardship that faces American Corpus Christi-Epiphany parish. The mercially. We work to move former citizens, never mind the hardship mission of the trip, according to Mr. residents of the city back into their that takes place outside of our bor- Nunan, reads: old neighborhoods. We move brush ders. “To do the work of Jesus; to fulfill and debris from yards, do the finish To the underclassmen and current our vocation as Christian believers work on homes, apply a new coat of juniors who are not participating in and as human beings; to embrace paint to the exterior of some homes, this year’s trip, I would recommend the Church’s mission of peace and and work to finish the interior of participating in this trip or a similar justice; to serve the most needy and a parishioner’s home. The trip is trip over March break in the future, vulnerable; to love God through lov- funded completely by donations to because it gives you the chance ing our neighbor; the trip is equal the school through the participants to bond with your classmates in a parts manual labor, spiritual retreat, on the trip. different way. Between working communal living, and personal This year we will be work- together to fill a dumpster with giving . To help rebuild a small part ing in the Lower Ninth Ward for debris, to playing pickup basketball, of New Orleans so devastated by the first time in all of our trips to mafia, documenting life at the house Hurricane Katrina and to connect New Orleans, as well as working at (Vietze’s Cribz episode from last face-to-face with those persons so numerous other worksites within year), and just hanging out the New terribly affected by this disaster.” the reaches of the Corpus Christi- Orleans trip is a life changing experi- We’re gonna miss these guys. If an opposing big man is scoring at will, it’s gonna hurt. The New Orleans trip is a Epiphany parish as usual. Working ence. Please support our cause as life changing experience. As one for the people of New Orleans last generously as you can, as we try to of two returning seniors with Will year was extremely satisfying, as we change the lives of the people of Vietze ’11, aka (Soggy) Toast, I can were lucky enough to hear many of New Orleans in one short week. And NBA/NHL Trade Deadline Recap say that the trip is a fun time, as the residents’ experiences from the remember, don’t be afraid to step scoring off the bench and guard the forward Dustin Penner to the Los you get to know the people from storm. up to the plate when it is your time, By Michael Hoff ‘13 elite wing players of the east in the Angeles Kings for a first and second the parish that we work with and The New Orleans experi- because you won’t regret it. Although the Kendrick playoffs, such as LeBron James and round pick, along with defense- for. Our hosts, Miss Cheryl and Miss ence is unlike any other, a mix of Perkins- Jeff Green trade has spurred Carmelo Anthony. man Colten Teubert. Some Western the most discussion in Boston of any “We needed to get that Conference contenders also added deadline move, the most impactful [small forward or power forward] some valuable pieces, with the Flyers move was made by their neighbors swing guy. One of the things I was picking up winger Kris Versteeg from Swimming Finishes Great Year on Causeway Street. The Boston just saying is that this gives us the Toronto, while the Capitals added Bruins dealt off their 2011 first round ability -- like the year we won it -- at former Bruins Dennis Wideman and By Will Adams ‘11 draft choice and a 2012 second times we can go small with Green at Marco Sturm, along with adding The Swim Team wrapped up round draft choice, along with top the 4 and Kevin at the 5, with Paul center Jason Arnott from the Devils. another successful season this past Sat- prospect Joe Colborne, in exchange and Ray spreading the floor. We’ve The NBA trade deadline in- urday when six Arrows competed in the for Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman been trying to get that lineup ever cluded many more roster shakeups, forty-seventh annual New England Prep Tomas Kaberle. To create the cap since [James] Posey left. You forget starting with the Knicks acquiring School Swimming and Diving Champi- space to add Kaberle, the Bruins sent how many times we did that in the Carmelo Anthony and Chauncy Bil- onships at Philips Exeter Academy. forward Blake Wheeler and defense- playoffs, which was every fourth lups from the Nuggets for Raymond Will Supple ’15 was the first man Mark Stuart to Atlanta for for- quarter. We haven’t been able to Felton, Timofey Mozgov, Danilo of the Arrows to race, and he posted a ward Rich Peverley and minor league duplicate that and, in some ways, it’s Gallanari, Wilson Chandler, and personal best time in the 200 freestyle. defenseman Boris Valabik. Kaberle hurt Rondo,” said coach Doc Rivers, picks and cash. The stunner of the He also swam well in the 500 freestyle. ninth in the 200 freestyle and twelfth place overall. The 200 freestyle relay of will provide a major boost to the when referring to one of the benefits deadline was the Nets’s acquisition Despite his feeling under the weather, in the 100 freestyle during the morn- W. Adams, Vandini, Hunnewell, and J. power play, as the man advantage of adding Green to the Celtics. The of Deron Williams in exchange for Jack Adams ’15 was right on his best ing preliminary session, qualifying him Adams swam their fastest time of the was a paltry 6-for-32 in the absence triggerman of the deal, Celtics GM a package of Derrick Favors, Devin time in the 100 backstroke. Matt Vandini for finals in both races, which were season. The 400 freestyle relay of J. of Marc Savard. The 32-year-old Danny Ainge, said he ‘agonized’ over Harris, and two first round picks. ’13 had good swims in both his races, swum later that night. Adams, Hunnewell, Vandini, and W. Ad- will also fill the Bruins biggest need, the 50 and 100 freestyles. Sean Sullivan In the finals of the 200 the trade, but rationalized the deal Other moves: - Hasheem Thabeet, ams captured sixteenth place overall. which was a puck-moving defense- ’11 posted two personal best times in freestyle, W. Adams broke the school in a TV interview saying, “We’ve got DeMarre Carroll, and a first round As a team the Arrows fin- the 50 freestyle and 100 breaststroke. record and won his heat by over two man. That was a void that hadn’t to find ways to score, and no matter pick to the Rockets; Shane Battier ished seventeenth of the twenty-seven Alex Hunnewell ’11 swam a best time seconds to capture ninth place. In been filled since the departure of how great a defensive team you and Ismael Smith to the Grizzlies schools competing. Congratulations in the 50 freestyle and competed in the the 100 freestyle, he again broke the Dennis Wideman, who was moved are, you still have to score enough -Goran Dragic and a first round pick to captain elects for the 2011 – 2012 200 freestyle. Will Adams ’11 finished school record, narrowly finishing his in the Nathan Horton deal over the points and sometimes, that’s been to the Rockets; Aaron Brooks to the season Matt Vandini and Cam Kelly. heat in second place, good for tenth summer, and with the addition of our biggest challenge,” after being Suns Kaberle, there are no more glar- asked how this would affect the -Second Round Pick to the Celtics; ing holes on the playoff roster. The Celtics defense. Green and Krstic Semih Erden, Luke Harangody to the Wrestling Comes to Close other deal the Bruins completed may not provide the defense that Cavaliers was for Ottawa forward Chris Kelly. fans are used to seeing, but Green is - Marquis Daniels to the Kings; Cash, against BB&N, which, interestingly team at the beginning of the year: The Bruins gave Ottawa their 2012 the scorer (16 ppg) that the second 2017 second round pick to the Celt- By Christian Kelly ‘14 enough, was originally recorded winning a few matches, placing second round draft pick in exchange unit has not had, and Krstic is much ics The wrestling season has as a loss due to a tied score settled higher in the Graves-Kelsey Tourna- for Kelly. Both Kelly and Peverley more of an offensive player than - Morris Peterson, D.J. White to the come to an end, leaving us to look by who got the first points, but it ment than we did last year, and be- should provide versatility and speed Perkins ever was. The 7 foot Serbian Bobcats; Nazr Mohammed to the back at the team’s most recent ac- turned out there was an error on the ing the most aggressive team in the to Boston’s third line. is able to step out and make 18 Thunder complishments. Probably the most scorekeeper’s part, putting us ahead ISL from our feet. Over the course The other major Boston footers, which spreads the floor for -Mo Williams, Jamario Moon to the well-known of all, the St. Sebastian’s of BB&N in points, giving us another of the year we have won several related move was obviously the point guard Rajon Rondo to operate. Clippers; Baron Davis, 2011 first Varsity Wrestling Team won the ISL win. matches along with a few pain- controversial swap that sent center When was the last time that Perkins round pick to the Cavs sportsmanship award, a testament The team fared well at our fully close losses. We went up two Kendrick Perkins and guard Nate hit an 18 footer? The Celtics believe - Kirk Hinrich, Hilton Armstong to the to the team’s character and class. end of the year tournaments, having places higher than we did last year, Robinson to Oklahoma City, while that what they lose in the trade in Hawks; Mike Bibby (bought out and Additionally, the team placed eighth several wrestlers advance to the completing that goal. Although out Boston received forward Jeff Green, defense they will compensate for signed with Heat), Maurice Evans, in the Graves-Kelsey ISL Tourna- finals and semifinals in the Graves- final goal has no definite measure if center Nenad Krstic, and a Clippers on offense, but they must rely on a Jordan Crawford, 2011 first round ment, two places up from the num- Kelsey Tournament, greatly helping we completed it or not, it certainly 1st round pick. This move infuriated 38-year-old Shaquille O’Neal to do pick to the Wizards ber ten spot we ended up in last us get eighth place in the tourna- shows through our other achieve- many Celtics fans, as Perkins was be- so. -Carl Landry to the Hornets; Marcus year. In addition to some victories, ment. Additionally, in the Junior ments. It should be noted that many loved for his workman-like attitude Although the NBA had Thornton, Cash to the Kings the JV squad was also successful at Varsity New England tournament in of the new wrestlers were molded and defensive toughness. Many also many more newsworthy trades, the -Brandon Wright, Dan Gadzuric to the New England junior varsity tour- Connecticut, we had Conor Craven into the sport and saw great im- dislike the trade for basketball rea- NHL still had some big moves occur, the Nets; Troy Murphy (bought out nament, with a handful of wrestlers achieve first place. On a related provement by the end of the year, an sons, believing that without Perkins, including the trade of former #1 and signed with Celtics), 2012 Nets placing. note, the middle school team did accomplishment any wrestling team the Celtics will be unable to stop Or- overall pick Erik Johnson, forward second round pick to the Warriors Of our more recent meets, well in their recent tournament would be proud of. lando’s Dwight Howard or the Lakers Jay McClement, and a first round -James Johnson to the Raptors; we wrestled Lawrence Academy and at the Fessenden School in which The Seb’s wrestling team twin towers Pau Gasol and Andrew pick to the Colorado Avalanche, with Miami’s 2011 first round pick to the the Buckingham Browne & Nichols wrestler James Sylvia got second has seen a successful year and hope- Bynum. The Celtics brass eventually winger Chris Stewart, defenseman Bulls School at Lawrence Academy. We place. fully will see many more to come, concluded that the hole left by Per- Kevin Shattenkirk, and a second -Eddy Curry and Anthony Randolph were able to not only walk away Ultimately, the team had a having many new wrestlers joining kins would not be greater than the round draft choice going back the St. to the Timberwolves for Corey with a win against Lawrence, but successful year, in that we reached the team each year, the future looks need filled by Green: the absence of Louis Blues. The other major move Brewer in the Carmelo Anthony deal. with a closer, unexpected victory the goals Coach Ryan set for the both promising and exciting. a swingman player who can provide was the Edmonton Oilers sending Ski Team has Great Run What Surprised Us: By Dillon Ecclesine ‘11 was Nick Chappel ’11, the other is able to go four minutes without Athletic Awards Assembly Senior Editor co-captain. He had many top ten suffering an injury.” finishes, most notably finishing 8th Another key element of any suc- The Ski Team had a tremen- in the NEPSAC Championship Race. cessful ski season is the snow, which dous season this year. Not only was He was also ultimately the team’s obviously is an element that cannot • Mr. Jenkins made a “Winklevoss twins” joke that made good sense. there a massive amount of snow, but point leader. In addition to providing be controlled. This year, however, there were also great performances great performances, however, these the ski team lucked out with some Actually, all of his jokes made sense. Congrats, Mr. Jenkins! by every member of the team. Also seniors (in addition to an injured truly phenomenal weather. There worth noting is that this year, for Nick Cortese ’11) provided very were nearly ninety inches of snow • Lou Heck got a Varsity letter. the first time ever, the St. Seb’s Ski clutch leadership. They set the tone this season, which was (appar- • The hockey team was not incorrectly called for a “Too many men Team was a Varsity program. As Ms. for the season with a great example ently) measured in something called Rynne pointed out, this would not and a positive spirit. “Shaq-inches.” Supposedly, this year’s on the altar” penalty. have been possible without the help In addition to the upperclassmen, “Shaq-inches” totalled more than of many devoted players, parents, many younger kids also stepped Paul Lee ‘11, but less than Doug • Desmond Bergin whispered something to Donny McGuirl on the coaches, and members of the Sebs up this year. Will Barnard ‘12, James Kingsley ’12. I think I’m going to have altar. In other words, Desmond Bergin actually spoke. community, so kudos to all involved. Astrue ‘12, Richard Arms ’14, and to check the math on that one – to Especially to Will Vietze ’11, who had Sam Carroll ’14 (as well as many oth- Mr. Palmaccio I go. • Charlie Callanan got a swim team Varsity letter. a beaming smile as a seventh grader ers whom I have failed to mention) Overall, the Ski Team was a huge when he found out there was a Ski recorded some great times during success this year. On behalf of the • Twenty-one people signed up for the squash team. Twenty-one. Team during the winter months. slalom races. The coaches are very Ski Team, I would like to thank Ms. • Deric didn’t check his earrings, silly bands, or swag. The team’s performance is ultimately excited about the younger kids in Rynne and Mr. Simoneau for all their comprised of the efforts of individual the program, especially considering dedication and support. The Varsity • Ms. Rynne referred to an ISL skier that we didn’t know. Wait, never- skiers, and many certainly stepped up the enormous talent that is being Ski Team, perhaps more so than any to the challenge. graduated this year. Lou Heck ’11 other team, requires an enormous mind. That wasn’t a surprise. Vietze had a great year, to no had this to say on the matter: “I’m amount of time from these coaches. • Mr. Madore didn’t come back to give Spencer, Fiore, and Creegan surprise. He has been a core member really looking forward to the talent They often put in full days at the of the team for the past six years, and we have coming up in the next few mountain, and we thank them. Also, 25 pushups one last time. was even a co-captain during this years. We’ve seen some great per- a shout out to all the parents who year’s season. He finished 2nd in the formances thus far, and I know that helped make the season possible. • After threatening to go long yet again, he assembly ended just Catholic Cup, which was a great ac- the best is only yet to come. Nick And to Lou Heck ’11, for all his help complishment, and he also had many Cortese, in particular, seems like he is with providing me Ski Team informa- before 9:00AM, just in time for the regular Mass to begin. other top finishes during the year. going to have some great moments tion for this article. If any of this is Another key contributor to the team in the next few years, so long as he wrong, you know who to find. ARROWS SPORTS

Vol LXIV, No. 5 St. Sebastian’s School March 2011 Basketball Closes Up Shop By Matt Fechtelkotter ‘12 than expected. For example, after on St. Pauls. After arriving late the losing a seven point lead at halftime game began quickly. A few minutes What started off as a decent season against BB&N, Sebs lost a close game in Mr. Morelli decided to play a back in November of 2010 became by two. Sebs also played a talented defense where Kendall would cover a disappointing season, solely in and large Lawrence academy team the point guard tightly, keeping him terms of wins and loses. In terms very closely. After one of their lead- from getting the ball. This didn’t of playing well and putting in the ing scorers left after getting a tooth make him happy, so he shoved Ken- best effort, it was in reality a great knocked out, sebs went into the dall. The shoving escalated and Mr. season. Although a 2-15 (2-13 in the locker room down one. They came Morelli began to get mad at the refs ISL) may reveal the final outcome out playing just as well, trading the for letting it go on. The ref appar- of the games, it doesn’t reveal how lead with Lawrence. Towards the end ently didn’t like what Mr. Morelli had close a lot of the Varsity Basketball of the game, Lawrence had a four to say so he gave him a technical. team’s games really were. point lead. Sebs began to pick up full Mr. Morelli continued to try to keep Sebs started off with a court defense and got a turnover on Kendall and the other player safe by tough non-league game against a the baseline. Deric passed the ball to telling the refs to watch the whole very talented Kingswood Oxford Kendall who passed it back to Deric game more closely. Once again the team, whose size gave them an who was cutting to the basket. Deric ref didn’t like this so Mr. Morelli got advantage. Before going into the jumped in an attempt to dunk. Sadly, his second tech. With that he was winter break, the team was able to after what should have been a foul, forced to watch the rest of the game pull off a good win over St. Georges Deric’s dunk rolled out. From that from outside the gym. With that the after the long ride down to Rhode point on Sebs tried to keep it close team was without a coach so Mr. Island. by fouling and hitting a few threes. It Tremblay came over to finish off the Belmont Hill and St. Seb’s played a terrific, double OT game last Wednesday. Following the break Sebs was too late though. game. Sebs went into halftime at a began to loose consecutive close A few weeks later Sebs played a comfortable spot, in the lead. When games. The first game after break, large and talented Milton academy the second half began though, Ken- St. Sebs took the quick drive over team. The highlight of this game, dall and the opposing point guard to Roxbury Latin, a team who Sebs V. Hockey Knocked Off in despite the matchup between Deric continued to tussle. This resulted in had beat a few weeks before in and future BC basketball player Kendall receiving an intentional foul the Belmont hill tournament. After Dennis Clifford, was two free throws and a technical foul. Therefore he Mickey Adams’ great game in the in the first half. Deric made the first joined Mr. Morelli outside. Despite tournament, scoring 26 points, one which put him close to his mark. these absences, Sebs kept the game Playoffs; Great Season he was covered tightly. With the Then after making the second free close until the end, losing 67-63. tough defense Sebs struggled to By Peter Cimini ‘12 ending the season for the Arrows. year, the Arrows will be as strong as throw, the game stopped briefly Although the season may not have ever with fourteen players returning. get a lead. As a result RL was able The hockey season came Even though the season and Mr. Burke came onto the court come with a lot of wins, it was a very However, there have been some ru- to take the win. Next, Sebs traveled to a close with a well-fought 3-2 loss ended earlier than many had hoped, and presented the ball to Deric, for successful season. There were a lot mors that junior forward Joe Prescott up to North Andover to take on a against Belmont Hill in the New Eng- it was a successful season nonethe- he had just scored his 2000th high of close games, a lot of great dunks may leave to play juniors. Whether talented brooks team. After a close land Playoffs. Although the Arrows less. The team compiled an impres- school career point. by Deric, and great effort all around. or not this is the case, make sure to battle for most of the game Brooks came out on the losing side, they sive 13-9-2 record and made the Finally, Sebs finished off the season Finally, we would once again like to tell Joe to stay every chance you get. pulled away towards the end. Sebs, fought valiantly against the enemy New England playoffs for the first by traveling a snowy Route 93 to get congratulate Deric on his 2000th The returning players will work hard however, was able to bring the score Sextants. As hundreds of students time in over five years. Faced with to Concord New Hampshire to take point and his amazing overall career. to get better over the summer, and back down to ten by the end of the from each school cheered their injuries throughout the season, the many experts have been pointing to game. The next game was an even teams on, the game knocked Sebs Arrows persevered and still main- next season as the time when Sebs closer game. Groton game down on their heels as Belmont Hill scored tained a very fine record. It was an will return to New England hockey to Sebs a week later. It was a close eleven seconds into the game. up and down season for Sebs, as glory. game throughout. Sadly, Groton The Arrows did not let this stop they struggled in the beginning When asked about the fan edged the arrows out by a mere four them, though, as Danny O’Regan losing two early games to BBN and section, Junior forward Dave Lough- points. The next two games were responded with a goal early in the Brooks. They then turned the season borough said, “We appreciated all definitely the low points of the second period to tie the game at one around, not losing a game for the the support this year, and although season. The first of these two games a piece. Later in the second period, entire month of January. The season the season ended with a slide, we was against a mediocre Thayer Sebs struck again with a Joe Prescott ended on a rough note, though, as will be back next year better than team. However, despite the medioc- goal, taking the lead at 2-1. Belmont the injuries piled up and the team ever to bring a championship back rity, Sebs was unable to keep it close Hill scored to tie the game at 2, and lost some steam. Even though the to Henry’s Corner”. Just as the play- to Thayer. This can be somewhat it stayed this way until the end of record wasn’t exactly what they were ers will be working hard to improve explained though, for Thayer had the 3rd period. The first overtime looking for, it was a very successful for next season, we need to improve a small clone of Greg Jacques. He period was tense as both sides had season in terms of character and Henry’s as well. Dave also said, “The was nowhere near as good as Greg numerous scoring opportunities, perseverance as the Arrows coura- Belmont Hill game was the best was, however, just the similarity in but both goalies—Gordon Donnelly geously fought through every strug- atmosphere that I have ever played appearance was enough to stifle ’12 and Belmont Hill’s Dave Cun- gle they had. While the future looks in and I hope it continues into next Sebs. A few days later, Sebs traveled ningham— played spectacularly to bright, Sebs will have to do a good year”. down the road to take on Nobles. keep the score tied and force it into job to replace the 3 seniors from this So, the fans need to make sure to This game was a winnable game for a 2nd overtime. Halfway through the year’s team in Captain Desmond be just as ready for next season just Sebs. However, the effort just wasn’t second overtime, the Arrows were Bergin, Captain Donny McGuirl, and like the team. I even heard that Mr. there and sadly the arrows suffered called for too-many-men on the ice, forward Gerard McEleney. All three McCann bought his championship- 38-29 loss. and had to go on the penalty kill. of these players have made numer- winning suit already. If that doesn’t From that point on though, Only a few seconds into the penalty, ous contributions to the team over motivate you, I don’t know what the effort was much better. Every however, a Belmont Hill forward the past years, and will be missed. does. game, with the exception of St. tapped in the game-winning goal, Looking forward to next Marks and Andover, were close. Sebs followed the Nobles game with a close loss to Belmont Hill. Sebs then had a close game against a good rivers team. Varsity Over the next couple of weeks be- fore the season ended, they played Deric McCottrell ‘11 goes up for a dunk during the a lot of good teams even closer game in which he scored his 2000th career point. Results Squash Team Rises Up vs. JVs Varsity Hockey: year’s squash team played against point. The side walls were mostly ex- By Kenny Chen ‘13 several schools, including Nobles, ploited by senior Dillon Ecclesine as The St. Sebastian’s Squash Brooks, and Milton Academy. With he used them as alternates to a drop Vs. Governor’s 5-5 T Team began the 2010-2011 winter Bell, Cheever, Bono, and Kevin Dillon shot (and also broke his racquet by season with a new crew of many playing the top seeds and leading the end of the year with aggres- Vs. Lawrence 4-2 L members. Newcomers included 7th the team, the team played competi- sive back wall shots). The racquet is graders Mike Rozewski and Cam tively against other schools. similar to a tennis racquet with the Finnegan, 8th graders Peter Spinale, During practices, the major- exception of a small head, grip, a Vs. Thayer 5-3 L John Flatley, and Matt Rocco, fresh- ity of the time was spent on play- plastic guard on the top of the head, man Desmond DiGiovanni, sopho- ing matches against other players and lower string tension. Squash is more Kenneth Chen, juniors Brendan usually in the best out of three set a very deceptive sport like tennis (in Vs. Belmont Hill 3-2 L Dunphy, MJ Muldowney, and Curtis games (normally a match is best out terms of the way the ball bounces Yandow, and seniors Alex Spear of five sets). Mr. Moore would correct compared to what a spectator would and Dillon Ecclesine. In addition to technique for the newer members expect), which made footwork a returning freshmen Alex Pappas and on the team, and many of these crucial aspect of this year’s focus. In Varsity Basketball: Matt Bell, sophomore Will Jundanian, players developed the ability to hit addition, the difficulty of hitting the juniors Kevin Dillon, Danny Conley, deep rails and drop shots. Much of ball off a deep rail (a ball that travels Andrew Bono, and John Cheever, and the emphasis on this year’s tech- closely to the side walls without Vs. Middlesex 61-52 W senior Teddy Mead, this year’s squash nique was put on shot technique angling into the center of the court) team consisted of a large number of and also footwork. Squash is played is not to be overlooked. Many of the members in comparison to the past in a four-walled court with a small, difficulties of squash involve the de- Vs. Lawerence 63-58 L years of St. Seb’s squash. hollow rubber ball, which must be mand of fine technique and strategy Led by head coach Mr. Moore, squash warmed up by being hit in a rally to hit the ball. Though the sport is Vs. St. Paul’s 63-67 L team members practiced weekly so as to have the ability to bounce not extremely popular, the game is at Nobles on Monday and Tuesday with greater height and to move not easily mastered the first time on nights and either on Wednesday or with greater speed. Like tennis, the court. Friday at Cross Courts in Natick. Not squash ball cannot bounce twice on As this year comes to a all of the practices were easy, as there the ground but the ball may hit any close, the racquets are set down and were intense workouts done at Cross number of side walls before hitting the goggles sit to gather the dust of Varsity Wrestling: Courts occasionally. The squash team the front wall as long as the ball the next months. However, next year, practiced with many fond memories, does not hit the ground more than squash will arise again as a winter both serious and amusing. Amusing once. There is a tin set below the sport, and with the army of students Vs. Beaver Country Day 45-36 L times ranged from the last practice front wall that is designated as out, from this year hopefully returning. where players tried to hit skill shots and is treated the same way as an St Seb’s squash looks forward to an- while wearing SADD drunk goggles out in tennis. Game sets are played other exciting season of seriousness to when MJ displayed his talent at up to eleven with a win by two rule and fun. singing radio songs in the bus. This and with each point counting as one