Volume LXXX, Issue XXIX St. Louis University High School | Friday, May 6, 2016 sluh.org/prepnews Robotics March iPad hosts survey dinner results for guest released schools Early perceptions BY Alex Sembrot REPORTER of 1:1 emerge he St. Louis U. High ro- BY Sam Chechik and Leo botics team hosted a din- Heinz T CORE STAFF, EDITOR IN CHIEF ner on campus last Thursday night for robotics teams from he results of a 19-question schools that had traveled to Tsurvey sent to parents St. Louis to participate in the and students about St. Louis FIRST Championship. U. High’s new mandatory iPad SLUH hosted about 150 program reflect frustrations, people from schools around positives, and uncertainties the around the world—rang- regarding the usefulness of ing from Texas to China— the device. for the dinner. Most of the The student survey was teams that visited SLUH were administered in freshman from Jesuit high schools in and sophomore homerooms the United States. However, on Thursday, March 10, and a former SLUH exchange Principal John Moran sent a student from Nanjing also link to the parent survey in his photo | Max Prosperi visited with her team. All of The Liturgical Muscians during the Mass of Praise and Gratitude on Wednesday. weekly newsletter on Sunday, the teams who visited SLUH March 13 and Sunday, March were competing in the FIRST 27. Robotics Championships, the Departing Faculty recognized at end of year Mass The survey was written finals of the FIRST competi- by Director of Educational tion. Technology Andrea Nun- While at SLUH, the Ruiz to Spain after Heumann back to Moore leaving ziante and Technology Sup- teams enjoyed a pizza dinner port Specialist Linda Gruss. and went to the Field House magical year Rockhurst after 7 years The results were reviewed last to play basketball and dodge- month by the Instructional ball. Council, the group of depart- “It was a good to give the ment chairs and administra- students a chance to see SLU tors that meets weekly. The High, run around in our gym, group will consider the results and to just blow off steam,” of the survey in the context of said math teacher and mod- policy changes and communi- erator Tracy Lyons. cation method changes in the The World Robotics coming years. Championship was held in Ninety-four percent—or the Edward Jones Dome this 467 of 497­—of freshman and past weekend. An estimated sophomore SLUH students 900 teams from 39 differ- responded to the survey in ent countries participated drawings | Joe Fentress March. Almost 77 percent of BY Jack Schweizer BY Andrew Pluff Liam Connolly in the event. In total, there STAFF CORE STAFF STAFF students use their iPads in at were about 40,000 attendees least three classes per week; throughout the whole compe- he St. Louis U. High community fter nine years of counseling, teach- t. Louis U. High’s theater techni- 34 percent either agree or tition. The competition itself Twill be saying goodbye to Pepe Ruiz, Aing, presiding over sacraments, and Scal director Tim Moore is leaving strongly agree that “The iPad consisted of eight divisions S.J. at the end of this school year, as he is being a great friend to many, Carl Heu- after seven years of working with stu- can be a distraction to me in with 75 teams each. About 10 leaving for Spain to work on a Master’s mann, S.J. will say goodbye to the St. dents in his Theater Tech class and or- class.” At home, that’s less of Jesuit high schools had robot- degree in Ignatian Spirituality at Comil- Louis U. High community. ganizing lighting, sound, and props for a problem, as only 27 percent ics teams at the competition. las Pontifica University in Madrid. Heumann is no stranger to educa- school productions, concerts, and other agree or strongly agree that it The SLUH robotics Ruiz, who was ordained this past tion and the educational community, events. distracts them at home. team, who recently com- summer, arrived at SLUH intending to holding a Bachelor’s degree in philoso- Theater director Kathryn Whita- Nearly 62 percent of stu- pleted a competition called stay for a year before moving on to get phy and history from St. Louis Univer- ker, who works closely with Moore dents said that the iPad helps the FIRST Robotics Compe- his Master’s degree. sity; a Master’s in counseling psychol- on every school production, praised them to stay organized, and tition, was unable to make “The idea was from the get go to do ogy from the University of Denver; and him for his generous and collaborative 52.5 percent said that “The the Championship, finishing that because after ordination normally M. Div. and an S.T.M. from Collegium spirit—especially when working with iPad has helped me study 27th out of 49 teams in the re- they want you to get at least one year of Christi Regis (of the University of To- students, faculty, and artists outside of more efficiently than in pre- gional competition. This was pastoral ministry,” said Ruiz. ronto.) In addition to SLUH, he has SLUH who help design sets. vious years.” When it came the first time the club had not Ruiz has worked this past year taught at St. John’s College in Belize City “It’s a formidable loss for us,” said to taking notes, organizing made the playoffs in the three as a sophomore theology teacher and and Regis Jesuit High School in Denver. Whitaker. “We’re close knit, and we files, reading books on the years the club has competed. campus minister, sharing an office with “I have spent a lot of time sitting might drive each other crazy sometimes iPad, and watching videos for Although it did not compete, theology teacher Brian Gilmore. Ruiz in a classroom,” said Heumann. “It’s but for the most part we’ve got each class, a majority of students the robotics team was able noted his gratitude for the support he’s somewhere I think you work best if you other’s backs.” (over 50 percent each time) to go to the competition and received from the Campus Ministry de- feed off of each other, when it’s a com- She also spoke highly of how said that they did those ac- continued on page 8 continued on page 8 continued on page 2 continued on page 3 continued on page 2

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Page 8 of the editors and moderator. 2 Prep News NEWS May 6, 2016 Tech and Formation committee to Heumann says goodbye to SLUH analyze iPad survey results thing and eat snacks during (continued from page 1) use the device “at least once a faculty survey that will be sent free periods. tivities at least two to three week.” Fifty-six percent said either at the end of this year “He was always someone times per week. Yet almost their sons use the iPad be- or the beginning of the next that I could go to and just talk 52 percent said that they play tween one and four times a school year, according to Mo- with,” said Connor Brink- video games in the same time week. Less than half, nearly ran. mann, ’15. “He was just easy frame. Just under 60 percent 42 percent, strongly agreed “To me, until you have to be around.” of students agreed or strongly or agreed with the statement, a couple of years of surveys As students of the Jesuits, agreed that “having an iPad “The iPad seems to help him like this, it’s going to be dif- it comes as no surprise to us helps me as a student” overall. stay organized.” Nearly 38 ficult to be clear about what’s that journeys rarely end for The comments section, percent of parents strongly the strategic action we want to Jesuits, but they move around which provided students agreed or agreed that “I worry take because how is this cur- to new places and responsi- with a textbox to input com- that the iPad may be a distrac- rent group of freshmen going bilities as they are needed. ments and concerns regard- tion to him in class.” A similar to feel about devices when “When my term of Supe- ing the iPads, included out- amount agreed that the dis- they’re seniors?” said Moran. photo | Brendan Voigt rior was up, I stayed around standing praise of the device traction extends to his time at “In the big picture, that’s really Heumann during the Mass of Praise and Gratitude on Wednesday. SLUH for a while, but when implementation and scathing home. the data I think we’re looking (continued from page 1) that God does love them,” said the new Superior asked me remarks doubting the iPad’s Thirty-seven percentfor.” munity.” theology chair Diego Navar- if I was able to move, I talked usefulness. Many saw the iPad said “the iPad has helped him Math teacher Dan See, Heumann graduated ro. “He has always been one with my parents and we all as “more of a distraction than study more efficiently than in chair of the computer science from SLUH back in 1977, be- to make everyone feel com- decided it would be alright,” a tool,” as one respondent put previous years.” A majority of department and a member came a Jesuit in 1978, and a fortable talking to him about said Heumann. it. Others cited paper or re- parents said that their sons of the Instructional Council’s priest in 1992. anything.” Heumann’s next step in stricted laptops as being bet- use the iPad to take notes, Technology and Formation Heumann came back to That incredible sense of his journey is towards Rock- ter suited for freshmen and organize files, read text for committee, said it is impor- SLUH nine years ago because comfort was noticed by Heu- hurst University in Kansas sophomores, and a few said classes, or watch videos for tant to remember the survey he wanted to be back with his mann as well, not so directly City, where he will be one of that that they are great “as long class at least two to three times is a perception survey, asking family, who live in St. Louis. though. the sacramentalists. This ef- as you have the discipline to a week. Just above 51 percent about people’s experiences When Heumann first “I remember sitting with fectively means he will be do- use them well.” Some praised of parents said their sons play with the iPads and their per- returned to SLUH, he served a group of young men one ing campus ministry activities the multitasking elements, the video games on the iPad every ception of how it has affected as a theology teacher and time and they were having a for the college on campus and interactive iBooks application, day or two to three times a their lives. campus minister until he be- very interesting conversation will be on call and available and Notability. week. Just under 47 percent of “Here’s the thing about came the Provincial Superior and I had to say something,” for Mass, and reconciliation, “What we see is a dis- parents believe that the iPads that sort of collection: it’s self- of the community that served said Heumann. “So I spoke retreats, etc. Planning and crepancy from the actual data help their sons as a student reported, which should not be both SLUH and De Smet. up and asked ‘You all know taking part in retreats was a and then the responses of the overall. underestimated because self- This caused Heumann to stop I’m still here, right?’ It was in- large part of his duties recent- students,” Nunziante said. The comments section reporting does determine per- teaching altogether at SLUH credible what they were say- ly here at SLUH and he hopes “So sometimes the (written) for parents elicited critiques ception, and perception does and focus more heavily on re- ing in front of a priest!” that he can carry that experi- responses from the students of the school’s program, sug- have some basis in reality,” See treat work; he also spent one Heumann’s time in so ence into his new duties at seem to be negative feedback, gestions about next year, and said. “It’s data that’s important. day each week at De Smet. many educational institu- Rockhurst. and then we’re looking at the fears of the effects of iPads on The way we are going to use His focus changed dur- tions has left him with a lot “Colleges do something quantity of data, number- their sons. it is to say, ‘What are people ing his six-year term as Supe- of experiences, but his time similar to Kairos, but it’s not wise, it’s positive.” The school’s currentexperiencing, and how can we rior to leading and planning at SLUH has held some of the quite the same,” said Heu- Although the comments landscape of several learning address that?’” retreats, primarily having best classroom experiences mann. “It differs in the way section had an overwhelm- management systems (Google While the administration a role in Kairos each year. for him. that the students approach ingly negative response, the Drive, PowerSchool, Canvas, and other faculty members When he joined the coun- “I think the thing that it—many have already done multiple choice portion of the Google Classroom, WebAs- sift through the survey results seling department, he began has stood out the most is the Kairos, so they need some- survey showed that around sign, etc.) has precluded the this spring and summer, a leaving his office in the fresh- students,” said Heumann. thing different.” 65 percent of students find iPad from helping with or- subgroup of the Instructional man hallway open to anyone “They are just so easy to work Heumann’s new employ- the iPad to be a “good tool ganization; one parent de- Council will handle the philo- looking to talk. with here, you say ‘Alright, ment is the same kind of ex- for utilization and helps assist scribed it as “overwhelming” sophical and practical applica- Heumann kept a close time to get quiet’ and they do. perience; it’ll be something students with organization,” and “chaotic.” Many others tions of devices at SLUH while link to the theology depart- As bad as this might sound, I he is familiar with, but a good Nunziante wrote in a sum- described iPads as distracting also going through the survey ment throughout his time wish some teachers could see way to shake it up. mary and digest of the student at home and in class, and from data. here at SLUH, and he will students at other schools and “It’ll be something new,” survey. the parents’ perspective, their Assistant Principal Jim leave an impact on the faculty know how good they really do said Heumann. “I’m looking “Overall, I think that sons can easily use the iPads Linhares, Nunziante, and oth- there as well. have it.” forward to it, but I know I will while we’re still, I believe, in to “waste time” and that a lap- er faculty members have writ- “He has shown me a lot Students retain memo- miss my old alma mater.” the initial stage of an iPad roll- top could help when it comes ten a first draft of a philosoph- about bridging that gap be- ries of hanging with Heu- “Father Heumann always out—kind of a truly first pi- to “serious work.” The par- ical statement regarding the tween ‘God loves you’ which mann as well, with many brought a calm and peaceful lot year for the iPad—I think ents were also nervous at how school’s reason for mandating is classic Catholicism, and students coming and sitting presence,” said Counseling there are still some details that iPads could limit the parents’ electronic devices—iPads for people really being able to feel in his office to talk about any- Department chair Nina See. we are going to work through, sons in social interactions. freshmen and sophomores but overall the iPad has been Other parents cited that and a bring your-own-policy “Overall, I think having an a useful tool for the students saving money with the us- for juniors and seniors—this from what the data shows us,” age of iPads was a priority, past semester. iPad helped me as a student.” said Nunziante. and that success in purchas- “This is another step in The survey consisted of ing usually cheaper ebooks that process,” Moran said, 6.6% questions asking how regu- instead of textbooks was key. citing that immediate action strongly larly parents’ sons used the The physical inconvenience of does not follow a survey like disagree survey to perform a various a heavy backpack played a role this. “In and of itself, it’s just 20.1% task and questions asking how too. The parents, like the stu- one more piece in a stage of Strongly 10.3% Disagree much parents agree or dis- dents, reiterated that the clas- pieces.” Agree agree with various statements sic, old school pen and paper “We’re still trying to fig- about the iPad. One hundred worked better for note-taking ure out ‘Is this the right de- and thirty-five parents re- than the iPad. vice? Where is the right place sponded (of 497), a major- These results have given to use it, and where is the ity of which were parents of the administration some con- right place to not use it?’” said freshmen, yielding a 27 per- fidence in their application of Moran. “That’s what it boiled cent response rate. iPads, but the topic will be re- down to: is this something Less than one percent of visited for the next few years, that is helping you or hinder- 23.6% parents said their sons do not specifically through a possible ing you?” Neutral agree or strongly agree that the 29% iPad can be a distraction in class 40% of freshmen of sophomores 39.4% Agree are neutral on if the iPad can be a distraction in class 30% 28% Percent totals of 467 fresh- of freshmen of sophomores man and sophomores.

agree or strongly agree that the 69% iPad helps them stay organized 53% Correction of freshmen of sophomores Last week, the Prep News reported that only one junior, Salvatore Vitellaro, received the Rockhurst University Book Award. In fact, agree or strongly agree that the iPad three other juniors also won the award: Niles Bernabe, Jacob Price, 43% is a distraction to their sons at home. 50% and Luke Smith. parents of freshmen parents of sophomores May 6, 2016 OPINION Prep News 3 Letter Perspective Purpose of prayer service wasn’t to lecture or accuse A SLUH student’s Ten To the editors: “generalizing a group of people speak allowed us to hear what versation. We talked for about and then making accusations.” they hear. They allowed us to see 25 minutes face-to-face to try Commandments While the freshmen received The prayer services offered what they see. They gave us only to understand one another. We an introduction to the general personal accounts of experi- a glimpse into how they feel on a talked about a lot; we did not With my four years at SLUH to smile, laugh, and be kind to idea of social justice at SLUH, ences dealing with homopho- daily basis. We had the opportu- agree on everything, but we sat ending next Friday, I wanted to people. Being nice to someone the other three grade levels ex- bia, sexism, and racism because nity to walk in their, some might down and had the conversation. look back at all four. I saw the can literally change their life. I perienced the personal testimo- we believe that these are very say, uncomfortable shoes, if only At the end of the conversation, good times and the bad. The know because my SLUH broth- nies of three fellow members of important issues in our SLUH for a brief moment. we both came to a deeper un- dances, the parties, the friend- ers changed my life around just the SLUH community during community. Each account spoke This brief moment of walk- derstanding of what messages ships. The mistakes, the fights, by their smile and laughter and Justice Week three weeks ago. to their personal experience and ing in somebody else’s shoes is we were trying to get across. This the funerals. All of these make genuine kindness. So, smile, Those who testified possessed nothing more. We felt it impera- what I think caused the great- conversation doesn’t need to end up what I believe is the best four laugh, and try to do one good the courage to bare their hearts tive to speak to the community est response. We were called for with the author of last week’s let- years of my life, so far. After deed a day. Hold a door for to us in order to encourage us as a whole because 1) this was 11 minutes of our morning to ter and me. looking back on my four years, I someone. Pick up a freshman’s to seek the path of earnest dia- not a time for singling any one understand the deeply uncom- There are many groups don’t feel like I have any regrets. I calculator. logue. We had hoped (and still person out and 2) more impor- fortable lives our fellow SLUH who are open to starting a con- wouldn’t want my last four years hope) that anybody who would tantly, our very Mission tells us members have to manage on versation with any student who to have played out any other 6. THOU SHALT NOT want to deepen the discourse of that we, as an institution, carry a daily basis. I believe it is our desires a deeper understanding way, and I feel I know why these DRINK OR DO DRUGS. social justice, but did not know this responsibility to listen, af- duty, as Men for Others, to lis- on the issues of social justice. last four years were so great. So, There is simply no reason to how to start, would come to us. firm, and build up ALL mem- ten to their accounts. These are What the author from last week at the risk of being a joke and drink or do drugs. I won’t even The prayer service wasbers of our community. How uncomfortable conversations. and I agreed on was that respect perhaps a little blasphemous, get into the serious reasons chosen as the avenue for this else are we to learn if we don’t When there are wounds in our is crucial to building a better, here are what I believe to be the you should refrain from drugs topic because we can do nothing listen? community, and someone has more inclusive SLUH commu- ten essential commandments a like drunk-driving accidents without the help and guidance Yes, it was uncomfortable; the courage to name them, we nity. The Justice League believes SLUH student should follow to or what a funeral for someone of the Holy Spirit. This was not and in that 11 minutes, we were cannot turn away because these each person deserves respect no enjoy their four years here. who overdosed is like. Simply meant to be a lecture; this was able to experience a tiny bit of wounds are our wounds, how- matter what background he or stay away from it all, you DO a time to prayerfully consider what some of our SLUH fam- ever uncomfortable they may she comes from. We all must 1. THOU SHALT HAVE NOT need it in your life. how we are living out our call to ily members feel every day. We be. The feeling of being uncom- take meaningful steps toward SLUH PRIDE. a commitment toward justice. do not feel that we generalized fortable is mutual between the the goal of understanding one SLUH is the best. At every- 7. THOU SHALT NOT These speeches were not made or pointed an arbitrary finger, ones speaking out and the ones another for the hopes of a bet- thing. You have no reason to CHEAT. up stories: these were heartfelt because we all have work to do. listening. ter SLUH community for the ever feel embarrassed about Just like with alcohol and drugs, testimonies, taking the risk to No one can fully understand What I personally will not years to come. I call each of us to supporting SLUH in public. there is no reason to cheat. If allow us a window into their ex- how another person may en- stand for is for people to stop at embrace difficult conversations, Whether at a sporting event or you give someone in another perience. counter sexist, homophobic, or simply being annoyed or blindly and the feelings of discomfort at the grocery store, be proud class the answers to a test, all Justice League believes racist language and attitudes, but angry without taking the time that accompany them, for the to tell people you are one of you do is screw yourself. Either certain demographics are disre- we are called by God to act and to reflect more and enter into a sake of building a stronger and a the best. N. B. Admissions, this they get caught and rat you out spected more here at SLUH, not speak with care and compas- constructive conversation with more loving SLUH community. does not mean we want catch- or they do well and you look necessarily as a result of direct sion for our brothers and sisters. others. The only way to start this phrases slammed down our like an idiot because “the other bigotry, but due to a lack of un- An accusation is not what we growth is through honest and Brendan Underwood, ’16 throats. class did better.” Instead, try derstanding or our passivity in intended, but a call to inspire meaningful discourse, or dia- President of STARS studying or actually doing the the face of hearing others’ words greater SLUH bonds out of love logue, on these issues. Representative of ACES 2. THOU SHALT FIND HIS homework. of denigration. What we did not and protection for one another. I spoke with the author Representative of Justice League BELIEF. want as a result of Justice Week The students and theof last week’s letter in an effort From Atheism to Catholicism, 8. THOU SHALT DO SOME- was the notion that we were teacher who had the courage to to make this an ongoing con- Islam to Buddhism, find out THING. what YOU truly believe. You are Get your picture in the year- Letter no longer in grade school. Test book for something other than your faith. Do you believe in a your homeroom. It does not A response to “Respecting or calling out?” God? Do you think organized need to take up your whole year To the editors: I believe that these prayer root of all evil” (tweeted by @ about our problems. We don’t religion is messed up? And do or even most of your time. Or it services were meant to stimu- Pontifex on April 28, 2014), like to talk about our history. not stop at the first answer; find can take up all of your time. But Although I cannot precisely late conversation among peers then the prayer services that And because of that, we re- the right answer for you. I fell in do something. Join stage crew. comment on the intentions of that really dig into the issues were heard during Justice ally haven’t understood what love with the Catholic faith my Join Prep News. Join the chess the SLUH Justice League when of racial, gender, and sexual Week should call us not to it’s meant to do the things junior year. Prior to then, I was team or the rifle team or the they hosted last week’s prayer orientation inequality. A few feel attacked, but rather, I be- we’ve done historically. We’re pretty much an agnostic. But, soccer team or track or join any services, I firmly believe that weeks ago, a Jesuit Volun- lieve we should feel an obliga- constantly running into each I kept looking for answers and club. OR start your own. Make the intention of their guided teer Corps volunteer, Kristen tory call to self-reflect on our other. We’re constantly creat- found the answers that fit with your own club for something discussion was to evoke the Trudo, came and visited and own prejudices as well as a ing tensions and conflicts. We who I am and what I believe. you like to do, get some bud- exact feelings of discomfort hosted a guided conversation challenge to begin discussion have a hard time talking about If you believe in Nirvana or dies, a faculty moderator, and last week’s letter writer experi- in Campus Ministry. She made about inequality within all of race, and I believe it’s because Heaven, if you believe in God have your club. enced while sitting in the cha- the point that real change our friend groups. we are unwilling to commit or Allah, great. Just make sure pel. Issues surrounding race, comes when groups of friends I would like to finish with ourselves to a process of truth it is what YOU believe. 9. THOU SHOULD TRY TO gender inequality, and preju- dive head-on into controver- an excerpt from Bryan Steven- and reconciliation.” SEE ONE OF EVERY EVENT. dices aimed at the differences sial issues that they encounter son’s TED Talk in March of As young people embark- 3. THOU SHALT KEEP SPE- Try to go to as many SLUH in people’s sexual orientation in their environment, which, 2012. Bryan Stevenson is a law- ing on a journey to become CIAL THE WEEKEND. events as you can. See a foot- are uncomfortable because of as mentioned before, I believe yer and founder of the Equal “Men for Others” we need to Do whatever you need to do ball game. See a soccer game. the lack of dialogue at SLUH was the intention of the prayer Justice Initiative. He says: constantly be on the lookout to keep the weekend a special Go see a SLUH show in the regarding these issues, despite services. “And yet, we have in this for “truth and reconciliation.” time where you get to cut back theater. Go watch water polo the attempts from clubs like If you believe, like Pope country this dynamic where and relax. If that homework can win a game. Visit the art wing. ACES and STARS. Francis, that “Inequality is the we really don’t like to talk Matthew Rauschenbach, ’18 wait until Sunday night or even Watch a wrestling meet. You Monday morning, let it wait. cannot make every event every Moore leaves theater tech job for Chaminade position Spend time with friends and year, SLUH teachers and their family, you may not see them homework will make sure of behind require a wide variety ed with in the theater. much once these four years up. that. But try to see something of skills, ranging from prepar- “I’ve grown spiritually every year at SLUH. ing the yearly theater budget a whole lot and learned a lot 4. THOU SHALT BUILD to handling, repairing, and about myself. I will be tak- FRIENDSHIPS. 10. THOU SHALT NOT replacing lighting equipment. ing a lot with me that I’ve One of my favorite parts of NEED TO LISTEN TO “His job encompasses a learned from my colleagues, SLUH is seeing my friends. I STRANGERS GIVING AD- lot of things, and it’s a very my friends, and the students love school not because I get VICE. important job that he has here,” said Moore. “Thereto learn but because I get to see No matter what I say or do, I kept up these past years,” said wasn’t anything in particular Jimmy Reddy’s smiling face. am just a SLUH student like Whitaker. that made the decision for Or hear Michael Wiley and Joe you. I know what worked for Moore says he has thor- me, it just made more sense Weis arguing politics. Or talk me. I know what made my oughly enjoyed his time at with my family for what I Boy Scouts with Brandon and time at SLUH great. I do not SLUH working behind the needed at home,” said Moore. Noah Smith. And, of course, know your situation. I cannot scenes at the theater. “I’m not leaving here because there’s Chris Stahl. I’d come walk perfectly in your shoes. photo | Nolen Doorack “Everybody has been anything happened here, be- back to SLUH another year if What worked for me might Tim Moore (left) with improv teacher Kevin McKernan during incredible, and everyone has cause it’s all really been won- meant I got to see Chris every not work for you. You will last week’s play rehearsals. always been pushing me to do derful.” day. Make at least one friend most definitely veer away from (continued from page 1) savvy, he has wonderful the- better. I’ve always found mo- Moore will be leaving while at SLUH and you will these ideas because I did and I Moore has helped to bring all atrical taste, and he opened tivation in how good they are SLUH at the end of the school find it a fantastic place to be. made them. Find what works of the theater community to- up a whole world for me in what they do, and it pushed year to work as the theater op- best for you and if you need gether during technical weeks where tech week is now my me to be better in mine,” said erations manager for Chami- 5. THOU SHALT TRY TO BE an outline to get started, well, before school plays and musi- favorite part of the produc- Moore. “Everything that has nade starting in the 2016-17 GOOD. that’s why this letter is here. cals. tion process.” happened here has just been school year. The only three people to ever And if you know what works “Tim, as technical direc- The theater depart- amazing. I’ve loved every ex- “I’ve loved every second be perfectly good all the time for you, then ignore this letter. tor, is the best experience that ment has already had to be- perience.” of it. The students have always were Jesus, Mary, and Stan Except for numbers six and I have ever had with a tech- gin looking at applicants for Moore attributes much been awesome, and I’ve really Musial. The rest of us will fal- seven. Follow those always. nical director here at SLUH,” Moore’s position because the of his personal growth to the had a really good time work- ter. You won’t be perfect all the said Whitaker. “He is very responsibilities he is leaving people that he has collaborat- ing with them,” said Moore. time, but try whenever you can Tim Tierney, ’16 Class of 2016 College Plans Volume 80, Issue 29 4 listed by student May 6, 2016

Abels, Robert: Truman State University Gunn, Joseph: Saint Louis University O’Linn, Kevin: University of Dayton Allen, Duncan: Tufts University Hall, Michael: University of Missouri - Columbia O’Malley, John: University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa Amin, Mehal: Lake Forest College Haman III, George: Missouri University of Science & Technology Oliver, James: Missouri University of Science & Technology Andrews Jr., Darrell: Saint Louis University Harden, Christopher: George Washington University Olwig, Stephen: Saint Louis University Andrews, Justin: Miami University - Oxford Hayes, Michael: Marquette University Ott, Andrew: University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa Anthony, Benjamin: University of Missouri - Columbia Haynes, Ahmad: Southeast Missouri State University Pasque, Richard: University of Tulsa Armouti, Laith: Belmont University Heagney, Samuel: Vanderbilt University Patke, Christian: Missouri University of Science & Technology Arthur, Scott: University of Missouri - Columbia Heaney, John: Texas Christian University Pence, Patrick: Saint Louis University Auch, Elliot: Undecided Heinlein, Richard: Undecided Perry, Samuel: University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa Austin, Dillon: University of Missouri - Columbia Heinz, Leo: Creighton University Perryman, John: Centre College Baldas, George: Marquette University Helfrey, Richard: University of Tulsa Pinkowski, Jr., Joseph: Loyola University - Chicago Balossi, William: University of Missouri - Columbia Hemken, Austin: University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Poisson, Samuel: Missouri University of Science & Technology Barnett, Micah: University of Missouri - Columbia Henke, Benjamin: Rockhurst University Prost, Christian: Southeast Missouri State University Barry, Daniel: University of Dayton Henken, Paul: The Ohio State University Quigless, Miles: Morehouse College Barry, Michael: Saint Louis University Henty, Jacob: Indiana University Rains, Michael: Undecided Bartholomew, Vincent: Occidental University Herbig, William: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Reddy, James: Washington University in St. Louis Basler, Dane: University of Missouri - Columbia Hillmeyer III, Thomas: Marquette University Rieke, Derek: University of Missouri - Columbia Becker Jr., Mark: University of Missouri - Columbia Hirlinger, Daniel: Boston College Riordan, Sean: Truman State University Benben, John: Saint Louis University Hogan, James: University of Missouri - Columbia Roche, David: University of Missouri - Columbia Bender, Jack: University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa Hollander, Zachary: University of Mississippi Rottman, Patrick: University of Missouri - Columbia Bentz, Nicholas: Butler University Hopkins, Ryan: Loyola Marymount University Rudder, Samuel: Purdue University Berger, Scott: Miami University - Oxford Horgan, Colin: University of Missouri - Columbia Salamon, Dominic: Rockhurst University Bersett, Jack: University of Alabama- Tuscaloosa Hughes, Shawn: The Ohio State University Sansone, Anthony: DePauw University Binder, Justice: Missouri University of Science & Technology Hughes, Stephen: University of Missouri - Columbia Sansone, Timothy: Indiana University Bingaman, Joseph: University of Missouri - Columbia Huhmann, George: Princeton University Schaefer, Matthew: Fairfield University Boyle, Michael: University of Missouri - Columbia Hurford, Ian: Vanderbilt University Scheer, Nicholas: Saint Louis University Bredenkoetter, Max: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Isom, Daniel: Northern Illinois University Schenk, Grant: University of Missouri - Columbia Brende, Evan: Catholic University of America Jackson, Daniel: Millikin University Schneider, Jacob: Saint Louis University Brennan, Michael: Fontbonne University Jackson, David: Millikin University Schu, Daniel: University of Missouri - Columbia Bricker, James: Truman State University James, Aedan: University of Tulsa Schuler, Patrick: Miami University - Oxford Brinkman, John: Washington University in St. Louis Jansen, Matthew: University of Notre Dame Schulte, Benjamin A.: Univesity of Memphis Broughton, Patrick: Bowdoin College Jones, Spencer: Saint Louis University Schulte, Benjamin D.: University of Illinois - Springfield Brummell, Luke: University of Missouri - Columbia Juergens, Timothy: Missouri University of Science & Technology Schultz, Joseph: Missouri State University Bub, Michael: Fordham University Kammerer, Lucas: Missouri University of Science & Technology Schwartz, John: University of Texas-Austin Butler, Joe: Spring Hill College Keady, Jack: University of Kentucky Schwartz, Jonah: Tulane University Cabrera, Luis: Rockhurst University Keel, Justin: University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Sexton-Warner, Alixander: Middle Tennessee State University Caldwell, Robert: University of Memphis Keil, Alexander: University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Simon, Peter: University of Missouri - Columbia Caldwell, Samuel: Truman State University Kelso, Sean: Saint Louis University Sinay, Jack: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Campbell, Christopher: Saint Louis University Kennedy, Kyle: Saint Louis University Smith, Brandon: Saint Louis University Cantwell, Jack: Missouri University of Science & Technology Kimes, Michael: University of Missouri - Columbia Smith, Isaac: University of Missouri - Columbia Caputa, Thomas:Indiana University King, Keaton: University of Missouri - St. Louis Smith, Michael: University of Southern California Casey, Jack: University of Missouri-Columbia Kirtley, Blake: University of Kansas Smith, Noah: Missouri University of Science & Technology Cler, Liam: Baylor University Klarsch, Austin: University of Missouri - Columbia Solverud, Alec: University of Missouri - Columbia Cooley, Jeffrey:Marquette University Komanetsky, Michael: The University of Dayton St. John, Andrew: DePauw University Corley, David: University of Missouri-Columbia Konzen, Jeremy: DePauw University Stahl, Christopher: Murray State University Correa, John: Cornell University Kosfeld, Timothy: Saint Louis University Stephens, Truman: Fordham University Cross, Adam: University of Alabama- Tuscaloosa Krause, Michael: McKendree University Stolz, David: Purdue University Danback, Austin: Lindenwood University Kreienkamp, Christopher: University of Notre Dame Storgion, John: University of Tulsa Daues, Paul: Missouri University of Science & Technology L’Ecuyer, Michael: Tulane University Strader, Kevin: Loyola University - Chicago Davidson, Dustan: Oklahoma State University Lally Jr., Daniel: Miami University - Oxford Suddarth, Adam: University of Dayton de Legarreta, Jose: Loyola University - Chicago Leahy, James: University of Tulsa Tettamble, Samuel: Saint Louis University Delia, Anthony: New York University Lee III, Carl: Furman University Thibodeau, Luke:University of Kansas Dempster, Jack: Loyola Marymount University Lepak, Jacob: Macalester College Thomallari, Mario:Saint Louis University Dernlan, Cade: Spring Hill College Lesko, Matthew: Saint Louis University Thomas, Andrew:University of Dayton Dienstbach, Charles: Missouri University of Science & Technology Lindwedel, Salvatore: Saint Louis University Thomas, Perrion:Undecided Doorack Jr., Christopher: Fordham University Livingston, Roman: Saint Louis University Thouvenot, Stephen:University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa Douglass IV, John: Miami University - Oxford Llewellyn, Matthew: University of Missouri - Columbia Tierney, Timothy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Dowd – Nieto, David: Loyola University - Maryland Lockwood, Stephen: Loyola University - Chicago Tran, Andrew: Undecided Duggan, Jerome: University of Missouri - Columbia Long, Brandon: Missouri University of Science & Technology Underwood, Brendan: Saint Louis University Durnien, Patrick: DePauw University Longinette, Jacob: University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa Urschler, Nicholas: University of Missouri - Columbia Edmond, Timothy: Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Lord, David: Loyola University - Chicago Viox, David: University of Tulsa Einig, Kyle: University of Missouri - Columbia Ludwig, Grant: Seattle University Vogel, Connor: University of Missouri - Columbia Enderle, Patrick: Creighton University MacDonald, John: Loyola University - Chicago Vogel, Scott: Missouri University of Science & Technology Evans, Aiden: University of Tulsa Mallow, Robert: University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa Vogt, Colin: Saint Louis University Farel, Stephen: Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Martel, William: Rockhurst University Vonder Haar, Adam: University of Missouri - Columbia Fink, Matthew: University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign Martin, Justin: Marquette University Walsh, Christopher: University of Tulsa FitzGerald, Connor: Bowdoin College Masella, Nicolas: Missouri University of Science & Technology Walsh, Daniel: Boston College Fitzgerald, John Michael: University of Missouri - Columbia Mattingly, Joseph: College of the Holy Cross Wang, Alex: Washington University in St. Louis Flood, Patrick: Indiana University McCullough, Jadon: Xavier University Warnecke, Joseph: University of Mississippi Franz, Mark: University of Missouri - Columbia McIntyre, Ethan: University of Tulsa Warren, Blake: Xavier University of Louisiana Fredericks, Christian: University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa McManus, John: Saint Louis University Warren, Sean: University of Nebraska - Lincoln Frederking, Tyler: Saint Louis University McMurran, Joseph: Rockhurst University Weeden-Carlock, Elisha: Undecided Freeman, Vincent: University of Mississippi Messina, Nicholas: Truman State University Weingart, Christopher: John Paul the Great Catholic University Frein, Matthew: Indiana University Minnick, William: University of Missouri - Columbia Weis, Joseph: University of Dallas Gallagher, John: Rockhurst University Moore, Aidan: Illinois Wesleyan University Wiley, Michael: University of Chicago Genovese, Peter: Saint Louis University Mueth, Charles: University of Wisconsin - Madison Wilke, John: University of Missouri - Columbia Gillan, Nicholas: University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa Muhammad, Jibril: Saint Louis University Williams, Jonathan: Saint Louis University Goeddel, Joseph: Boston College Mulligan, Michael: University of Dayton Wilson, Adam: Missouri University of Science & Technology Gomez, Reynaldo: University of Missouri - Kansas City Mungenast, Henry: Saint Louis University Wohlstadter, Sean: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Goodwin, Sergio: Morehouse College Murphy, Andrew: University of Kentucky Wulf II, John: Drury University Grady, John: University of Dayton Naumann, Jeffrey:University of Missouri - Columbia Wulff, Robert:Undecided Graf, Thomas:University of Dayton Nester, Matthew: Washington University in St. Louis Zetzman, John: University of St. Thomas Gray, Matthew: University of Missouri - Columbia Niese, Michael: University of Dayton Zevan, Nikolai: Undecided Grieb, Thomas:Saint Louis University Nile, Timothy: Santa Clara University Zimmerman, John: University of Kansas Griesedieck, Carter: Miami University - Oxford Nowak, Thomas:University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa Zoellner, Joseph: University of Missouri - Columbia Groesch, Andrew: University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign O’Brien, Thomas:University of Missouri - Columbia Gunn, Cameron: University of Missouri - Columbia O’Hallaron, Michael: University of Missouri - Columbia Class of 2016 College Plans Volume 80 Issue 29 May 6, 2016 listed by college 5

Baylor University (1): Liam Cler Quigless University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign (5): Belmont University (1): Laith Armouti Murray State University (1): Christopher Stahl Matthew Fink, Andrew Groesch, Austin Hemken, Boston College (3): Joseph Goeddel, Daniel Hirl- New York University (1): Anthony Delia Justin Keel, Alexander Keil inger, Daniel Walsh Northern Illinois University (1): Daniel Isom University of Kansas (3): Blake Kirtley, Luke Bowdoin College (2): Patrick Broughton, Connor Occidental University (1): Vincent Bartholomew Thibodeau, John Zimmerman FitzGerald Oklahoma State University (1): Dustan Davidson University of Kentucky (2): Jack Keady, Andrew Butler University (1): Nicholas Bentz Princeton University (1): George Huhmann Murphy Catholic University of America (1): Evan Brende Purdue University (2): Samuel Rudder, David Stolz University of Memphis (2): Robert Caldwell, Benja- Centre College (1): Jack Perryman Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1): Timothy min A. Schulte College of the Holy Cross (1): Joseph Mattingly Tierney University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (2): Max Cornell University (1): John Correa Rockhurst University (6): Luis Cabrera, John Gal- Bredenkoetter, Jack Sinay Creighton University (2): Patrick Enderle, Leo lagher, Benjamin Henke, William Martel, Joseph University of Mississippi (3): Vincent Freeman, Heinz McMurran, Dominic Salamon Zachary Hollander, Joseph Warnecke DePauw University (4): Patrick Durnien, Jeremy Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1): Sean University of Missouri - Columbia (42): Benja- Konzen, Anthony Sansone, Andrew St. John Wohlstadter min Anthony, Scott Arthur, Dillon Austin,William Drury University (1): John Wulf II Saint Louis University (28): Darrell Andrews Jr., Balossi, Micah Barnett, Dane Basler, Mark Becker Fairfield University (1):Matthew Schaefer Michael Barry, John Benben, Christopher Campbell, Jr., Joseph Bingaman, Michael Boyle, Luke Brum- Fontbonne University (1): Michael Brennan Tyler Frederking, Peter Genovese, Thomas Grieb, mell, Jack Casey, David Corley, Jerome Duggan, Fordham University (3): Michael Bub, Nolen Joseph Gunn, Spencer Jones, Sean Kelso, Kyle Ken- Kyle Einig, John Michael Fitzgerald, Mark Franz, Doorack, Truman Stephens nedy, Timothy Kosfeld, Matthew Lesko, Salvatore Matthew Gray, Cameron Gunn, Michael Hall, James Furman University (1): Carl Lee III Lindwedel, Roman Livingston, John McManus, Jibril Hogan, Colin Horgan, Stephen Hughes, Michael George Washington University (1): Christopher Muhammad, Henry Mungenast, Stephen Olwig, Kimes, Austin Klarsch, Matthew Llewellyn, William Harden Patrick Pence, Nicholas Scheer, Jacob Schneider, Minnick, Jeffrey Naumann, Thomas O’Brien, -Mi Illinois Wesleyan University (1): Aidan Moore Brandon Smith, Samuel Tettamble, Mario Thomal- chael O’Hallaron, Derek Rieke, David Roche, Patrick Indiana University (5): Thomas Caputa, Patrick lari, Brendan Underwood, Colin Vogt, Jonathan Rottman, Grant Schenk, Daniel Schu, Peter Simon, Flood, Matthew Frein, Jacob Henty, Timothy San- Williams Isaac Smith, Alec Solverud, Nicholas Urschler, Con- sone Santa Clara University (1): Timothy Nile nor Vogel, Adam Vonder Haar, John Wilke, Joseph John Paul the Great Catholic University (1): Chris- Seattle University (1): Grant Ludwig Zoellner topher Weingart Southeast Missouri State University (2): Ahmad University of Missouri - Kansas City (1): Reynaldo Lake Forest College (1): Mehal Amin Haynes, Christian Prost Gomez Lindenwood University (1): Austin Danback Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville (2): University of Missouri - St. Louis (1): Keaton King Loyola Marymount University (2): Jack Dempster, Timothy Edmond, Stephen Farel University of Nebraska - Lincoln (1): Sean Warren Ryan Hopkins Spring Hill College (2): Joseph Butler, Cade Dern- University of Notre Dame (2): Matthew Jansen, Loyola University - Chicago (6): Jose de Legarreta, lan Chris Kreienkamp Stephen Lockwood, David Lord, John MacDonald, Texas Christian University (1): John Heaney University of Southern California (1): Michael Joseph Pinkowski, Kevin Strader The Ohio State University (2): Paul Henken, Shawn Smith Loyola University - Maryland (1): David Dowd - Hughes University of St. Thomas (1):John Zetzman Nieto The University of Alabama in Huntsville (1): Wil- University of Texas - Austin (1): John Schwartz Macalester College (1): Jacob Lepak liam Herbig University of Tulsa (9): Aiden Evans, Richard Marquette University (5): George Baldas, Jeffrey Truman State University (5): Robert Abels, James Helfrey, Aedan James, James Leahy, Ethan McIntyre, Cooley, Michael Hayes, Thomas Hillmeyer, Justin Bricker, Samuel Caldwell, Nicholas Messina, Sean Richard Pasque, John Storgion, David Viox, Christo- Martin Riordan pher Walsh McKendree University (1): Michael Krause Tufts University (1):Duncan Allen University of Wisconsin - Madison (1): Charles Miami University - Oxford (6): Justin Andrews, Tulane University (2): Michael L’Ecuyer, Jonah Mueth Scott Berger, John Douglass IV, Carter Griesedieck, Schwartz Vanderbilt University (2): Samuel Heagney, Ian Daniel Lally, Patrick Schuler University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa (12): Jack Hurford Middle Tennessee State University (1): Alixander Bender, Jack Bersett, Adam Cross, Christian Fred- Washington University in St. Louis (4): John Sexton-Warner ericks, Nicholas Gillan, Jacob Longinette, Robert Brinkman, Matthew Nester, James Reddy, Alex Millikin University (2): Daniel Jackson, David Mallow, Thomas Nowak, John O’Malley, Andrew Wang Jackson Ott, Samuel Perry, Stephen Thouvenot Xavier University (1): Jadon McCullough Missouri State University (1): Joseph Schultz University of Chicago (1): Michael Wiley Xavier University of Louisiana (1): Blake Warren Missouri University of Science & Technology (15): University of Dallas (1): Joseph Weis Undecided (8): Elliot Auch, Richard Heinlein, Mi- Justice Binder, Jack Cantwell, Paul Daues, Charles University of Dayton (9): Daniel Barry, John Grady, chael Rains, Perrion Thomas, Andrew Tran, Elisha Dienstbach, George Haman III, Timothy Juergens, Thomas Graf, Michael Komanetsky, Michael Mul- Weeden-Carlock, Robert Wulff, Nikolai Zevan Lucas Kammerer, Brandon Long, Nicolas Masella, ligan, Michael Niese, Kevin O’Linn, Adam Suddarth, Check the Prep News next week for a listing of James Oliver, Christian Patke, Samuel Poisson, Noah Andrew Thomas seniors’ accepted scholarships. Smith, Scott Vogel, Adam Wilson University of Illinois - Springfield (1): Benjamin D. All information is based off schools reported to the counseling office by 3pm on Thursday and Morehouse College (2): Sergio Goodwin, Miles Schulte appear as given to the Prep News by the depart- ment. Prep News May 6, 2016 SPoRTs Issue 29 Golf ends regular season strong, takes second in districts Baseball BY Andrew Modder STAFF drops two he St. Louis U. High var- to MCC Tsity golf team turned lots of momentum from its victo- ries in the Indians Midwest foes tournament, the Jesuit Cup, BY Nick Gima and two regular season wins REPORTER over CBC and Vianney into he St. Louis U Hign base- a second place finish at the Tball team hit a rough patch District tournament at Bogey this week, losing two MCC Hills Country Club this past matchups, one Tuesday and one Wednesday. Wednesday night. Two weeks ago, the Jr. SLUH took on the De Bills traveled to Sandy Pines Smet Spartans on Tuesday, and Golf Club outside of India- dominant junior Weston Baker napolis to participate in the started. Baker delivered a strong Indians Midwest tournament, performance, pitching seven in- a 15-team tournament held on nings and allowing only one run. Saturday, April 23. Five team He also managed to work out of members represented SLUH: a bases loaded jam in the top of juniors Michael Rackers and the first with three consecutive Max Twardowski, as well as strikeouts. This outing was al- sophomores Jack Wachter, most identical to Baker’s last per- Louie Perotti, and Sam Brick- formance against De Smet, when er. In addition, SLUH brought he allowed only one run through Senior Scotty Berger chipping onto the green at Forest Park. photo | Scott Gilbert seniors Andrew St. John and six innings. Scott Berger, and sophomore ment time, really focuses on Homestead finished second tremendous round, early like the rest of the team “My arm just felt great all Jack FitzPatrick to compete the task at hand, and they with a 313. Twardowski fired a 78, Brick- and play a practice round, but game,” said Baker. “And it’s al- as individuals in the tourna- gave me no reason to believe “Overall it was a great er and Rackers 80, and Pe- overall I felt that I was striking ways fun getting to go out and ment. it was going to be different on experience for the guys,” said rotti an 85. Wachter, aided by the golf ball really well.” play against a team like De Smet.” “I felt going into (the Saturday.” Gilbert. “I really believe these a two-under par back nine, Twardowski came in a tie Unfortunately for Baker, the tournament) that I liked our Led by a two-over par 74 are moments and memories placed third individually out for eighth place, and Rackers Bills’ offense did not support. De chances; I had no idea what by Wachter, the SLUH team that they’ll never forget and of 96 golfers. and Bricker for 12th. For in- Smet’s shutout of SLUH was the the other schools were like,” claimed a narrow victory over they’ll remember these for a “I was playing really dividuals, Berger placed the second straight one by the Spar- said head coach Scott Gilbert. Homestead High School, one long time in what a great ex- well,” said Wachter. “I was a highest with an 81, followed tans; these two games are also “But this team we have this of the best programs in Indi- perience it was.” little nervous coming into it by FitzPatrick with an 82, and the only two in which the Jr Bills year, when it comes tourna- ana, with a team score of 312. In addition to Wachter’s because I didn’t get to go up then St. John with a 93. have not scored in this year. The continued on page 7 Bills fell 1-0 to the Spartans. “We hit the ball well,” said senior first basemen Truman Lacrosse recovers from loss, wins Water Polo wins Stephens. “We just weren’t able to find the gaps or get the right hit at three to end league play Lindbergh Invite the right time, and that’s just how BY Will Farroll and Matt hot against Rockhurst, scor- them 17-3. the game goes sometimes.” Godar STAFF ing eight goals and only al- Despite coming out with Defeats Marquette for The Jr. Bills looked to lowing the Hawklets one goal a big win, the Jr. Bills had a bounce back with a win against he Saint Louis U. High in the first half. problem with turnovers in 6th straight tournament the Chaminade Red Devils the Tlacrosse team managed to “Against Rockhurst, the first quarter, a recurring next day, which would have se- bounce back from last week’s we really turned it around, theme this season. Luckily the title cured them a share of first place tough loss to CBC, winning and came out strong,” said Mustangs’ offense was not le- in the MCC conference winner. both games over the weekend Konzen. thal and the Jr. Bills came out BY Matthew Book Senior John Brinkman was in Kansas City and defeating In the second half, the of the quarter letting up only STAFF less minutes as a field player. on the mound to start the game; Marquette this Wednesday, Bills took their foot off the one goal. fter a 12-9 win over Mar- The championship game he did everything in his power to 17-3. gas a little, and rotated many “Turnovers have been a Aquette last Saturday, the of the tournament matched bring home a win, pitching five The Jr. Bills first took on players in. Though Rockhurst tough obstacle for us all year Jr. Bills water polo team be- up SLUH with No.2 ranked strong innings. However, sloppy Olathe High School in Kansas scored six more goals in the and luckily they didn’t cause came champions of the Lind- Marquette. Here, things got a defense hurt the Jr. Bills and led City on Saturday, where they second half, SLUH still out- too much trouble during the bergh Invite for the sixth con- little dicey. to four runs by Chaminade be- narrowly won, 12-9. The team scored them with seven, end- game,” said junior Nick Cork- secutive year. After that win, “They committed tofore Truman Stephens came in struggled to come out of the ing the game on top by a score er. “Although it’s something there is only one target left playing all-out defense,” said as relief in the bottom of the sixth gate hot and was plagued by of 13-7. we have to work on improv- this season: the state champi- senior captain Dan Walsh, inning. The bleeding did not stop turnovers. “We were able to to get ing if we want to go far in the onship. “They had two people swim until the Red Devils scored five “The first game, wea lot of guys some time, and playoffs.” The Lindbergh Invitedown to offense every pos- more runs in the inning, giving weren’t there mentally, be- work on new defenses and of- During the second meant three games for the Jr. session and kept four guys on them a 9-2 lead, which held until cause of the travel,” said senior fenses, as well as the signs on quarter the Jr. Bills turned it Bills this past weekend, and their side of half.” the end of the game. defensemen Jeremy Konzen. the sidelines,” said Konzen. around and maintained bet- more than one offered a new While very similar to “None of us had our best “It was a tough game, but we “It was good to get out there ter possession. Though Mar- twist for the boys to figure out Parkway West’s tactics the day game today, and we just have to pulled it out.” and play some of the teams quette squeezed one by senior how to overcome. First up was before, the Mustangs were far keep looking to improve” said The next day the lacrosse we used to play before they goalie Jack Perryman on a Parkway West, for the third more committed to the defen- Brinkman. team traveled to Rockhurst moved to Kansas.” man-up opportunity in the time in two weeks. However, sive half of things. SLUH’s offense struggled High School to have Mass and After returning fromlast minute, the Jr. Bills went this time the Longhorns left “We’d never seen any- again, as the Jr. Bills struggled to then play against the Hawk- their trip, the Jr. Bills took into halftime with a 9-2 lead players back to limit SLUH’s thing like this before so they get in scoring position, and when lets. on the Marquette Mustangs over the Mustangs. deadly counterattacks. De- really forced us off of our they did the key hits were not In contrast to the Olathe in their last league game of “Coach gave us a talk af- spite this new trick, West ul- game, we’re so used to coun- there. Junior Nick Peccola con- game, SLUH came out white the season, handily defeating ter the first quarter,” said ju- timately fell 19-3 with eight terattacking that having a tinued to stay hot, though, with nior Jack Kelly. “I think we re- goals alone coming from se- team working only on keep- a 2 for 3 day on a pair of singles. sponded well to what he said nior Mark Franz. ing us from doing that re- This was the only highlight for and the second quarter was The next day their first ally threw us for a loop,” said the team as they dropped anoth- much better than the first.” opponent was Parkway Cen- Walsh. er MCC game, giving them a 4-4 In the second half, the tral, who gave them a much The clearly effective strat- record in the conference. team subbed in junior goalie more satisfying game that egy served to slow down the “There wasn’t one thing out Joe L’Hommedieu, and began ended with a score of 20-3. Jr. Bills’ offense, and two de- there that we can’t improve on,” to pour it on. While SLUH After a slow start, they kicked fensive breakdowns, a far-out said head coach Steve Nicollerat. scored eight more goals off an 18-goal hot streak dur- free throw snipe, and a lucky “We need to focus on moving over the course of the game, ing the next 12 minutes of tip-in allowed the Mustangs on and getting ready for the next L’Hommedieu and the de- play, including hat tricks by to score. But two goals by Mi- on e .” fense only allowed one more Thomas O’Brien, Michaelchael Krause and single tallies The Bills will be back in goal from Marquette, closing Niese, Joe Jellinek, and Mark by Player of the Game Chris action next Monday, Tuesday, out their final league game Franz; Dan Walsh had five as- Kreienkamp and Thomasand Wednesday. They will be with a dominant second half. sists. O’Brien pushed SLUH to a away against Ladue on Monday “This definitely gives Defensively, SLUH man- 4-2 edge at the end of the first and Parkway South on Tuesday, us more confidence looking aged 23 steals and senior quarter. and then at home against Breese ahead to the playoffs,” said Patrick Schuler switched po- Two 6-on-5 goals by Central for the final regular sea- junior attackman Pat Howley. sitions with goalie Jimmy Ho- Kreienkamp and two goals by son game of the year. After that, “Aside from a few things, I gan. Schuler let in a goal and both Thomas Nordmann and the Jr. Bills will play in the District Artwork | Ethan McIntyre think we’re ready.” Hogan labored for four fruit- continued on page 7 Tournament. May 6, 2016 SPORTS Prep News 7 Varsity and C Inline find late-season success Tennis places first at BY Ethan McIntyre The team escaped the stretch the fourth seed in the playoff ties. FEATURES EDITOR MCCs with only two wins, but played bracket. With their weaknesses he St. Louis U. High in- four teams in the first tier var- Varsity playoffs will begin identified, the team went on a BY Jack Waters sulting in a first, second, and Tline hockey program is sity, a different division. The Tuesday, May 10 at Queeny five-game win streak, allowing REPORTER fourth place finish. The No. 3 heading towards a successful team’s toughest loss came at Park. In order to move less than two penalties a game seeded team of senior David end to the season, gearing up the hands of De Smet during through the playoffs, the team during that time period. Play- fter a rocky start, the St. Dowd-Nieto and junior Blake for playoffs in both the Varsity the annual Derby Rival Day. will have to protect Hirlinger ing even strength, the team ALouis U. High varsity Lanter opened eyes through- Tier II Division and the C Di- The team originally took the in net without sacrificing of- was able to demolish teams in tennis team had its best per- out the day, where they ended vision. lead midway through the first fensive production. the first period and then play formance of the season last up winning first place in the period with a go-ahead goal conservatively in the second week to win the Metro Catho- No. 3 doubles bracket. The Varsity scored by Pence, assisted by C-League period. lic Conference (MCC) title for No. 2 doubles seeds of senior The varsity squad has FitzGerald. However, De Smet The senior-heavy C team The five-game streakthe first time in any of the cur- Austin Klarsch and junior Mi- found minor successes this scored eight goals in the sec- has fought its way from the ended with a shootout loss rent players’ careers. chael Behr finished strongly season, playing well within its ond period to beat the Jr. Bills bottom of the table to the top against Fort Zumwalt North. Coming into the tourna- in second place, and the No. division, but lost a vital game 9-4. this season. The Jr. Bills led 6-1 at the half, ment, the Jr. Bills carried a 4-7 1 seeded juniors Ben and Sam against division-leading De In a game that featured The team began thebut allowed five goals in the record, with three of the wins Bott finished fourth. Smet Jesuit on April 23. 13 goals in the second half, year with three losses during second period. After a score- against MCC foes. After an “We just stayed fo- Similar to trends of years SLUH took down Fort Zum- spring break while missing 10 less overtime period, the team important 5-4 win against the cused and played all the way fell to FZN in shootouts, snap- Parkway West Longhorns, the through,” said Lanter. “Just re- ping their streak. Seniors Sam team carried that momentum ally good all around play.” Lindwedel and Matt Llewellyn into the most important week- “It was really cool be- recorded two points each in end of the season thus far. cause it was the first MCC win the loss. The MCC tournamentfor all of us,” said junior Ben Later that night, the team has a different format than a Bott. played a second game against regular season match. With After the MCC Tourna- Lindbergh, a chippy team who four singles players and three ment, the Jr. Billikens contin- challenged the Jr. Bills to keep doubles pairs, a total of ten ued their hot streak, and won disciplined and to stay away varsity players are chosen for their next two matches against from penalties. Listening to the tournament. In the MCC Priory 6-3 and Clayton 7-2. the advice of the coaches, the tournament, unlike regular Dominant efforts from team won 3-2. Senior Tim season matches, a player can- seniors Mehal Amin, who Juergens played an outstand- not play both doubles and won 6-0, 6-4, and Vinny Bar- ing game in net, stopping 33 singles. tholomew, who won 6-2, 6-2 of 35 shots. The Jr. Billikens accumu- highlighted the quality per- “Tim Juergens has been a lated 17 total points, coming formance by the Jr. Bills. rock,” said Lindwedel. “Things in first ahead of De Smet’s 15, Against Clayton, the photo | Kathleen Chott have finally started clicking CBC’s 14.5, Chaminade’s 13.5, team kept its foot on the gas Senior Connor FitzGerald against Mehlville on April 22. and I’m confident that if we and Vianney’s 2.5. the entire match, resulting in play our game this weekend, After losing 5-4 in a close only two total losses on the past, the varsity team draws walt North, a first tier team. rostered players. The final loss we can lock up a top seed.” match to De Smet earlier in day. All three doubles pairs senior ice hockey players in- Lockwood recorded a hat came in a game against Wash- Sunday night brought the season, the loss lingered handily earned victories. terested in one last shot at trick in the gritty win against a ington, where they lost 13-3, another win against Rock- in the back of the Bills’ minds. After the outstanding playing hockey as a Jr. Bill. talented team. The win proved enacting the mercy rule. wood Summit, bringing the C “We lost to them (De performance at the MCC Seniors Connor FitzGerald that SLUH would be able to Disappointed by the slow team to 7-3-0-1 on the season. Smet) earlier in the season, so tournament, the Jr. Bills, with and Patrick Pence are notable compete well in playoffs now start, the coaching staff met The team is scheduled to play it was really cool to beat them only one more match until additions to this year’s team. that their roster is set in stone with captains to identify prob- three games this weekend: to- at MCCs,” said junior Ben districts, have high hopes for They join a strong presence of and the ice hockey players are lems with the team. After the night at 10 p.m., and Saturday Bott. the district tournament. The other senior ice hockey play- able to produce points. meeting, the coaches asserted at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday’s At singles, the Jr. Bills reigning district champion ers including Steve Lockwood, Varsity plays its last regu- that poor attendance at prac- game against undefeated Vi- had a very good showing of Ladue defeated SLUH earlier Mark Becker, and goalie Dan lar season game tomorrow at tice and undisciplined style of anney will be the toughest test their talent, which resulted in in the year 5-4 in a tightly- Hirlinger. 9 p.m. against Fort Zumwalt play were the biggest faults in of the season for the Jr. Bills, all four singles players finish- contested match that came Last week, the team East, a team below them in the team’s performances. In who could clinch a first round ing in the top three of their down to the last game. played six games in six days, the standings and a must- the game against Washington, bye in playoffs. seeding groups. Senior Mehal “We’re hoping to win including two double headers. win game in order to secure the team gave up five penal- Amin won first place at No. 3 team districts, individual dis- singles, sophomore Matthew tricts, and to get everyone to Rauschenbach finished sec- qualify for state,” said Ben ond in No. 4 singles, and se- Bott. Golf prepares for sectionals next week niors Vinny Bartholomew and Before the district tour- David Lord finished in third nament begins, the team (continued from page 6) there or we get a couple of The Jr. Bills came ready The Jr. Bills then closed place in the No. 1 and 2 seeds, has one more regular season putts to drop then we’re right to play against the Spartans, out their regular season this respectively. match against Kirkwood, After the victory, the Jr. there. We felt we had them, clearly shown by the scoring. past Monday in their second “I thought we played a whom they lost to 5-4 last Bills faced off with rival CBC and it just kind of slipped No one on the SLUH team contest with Vianney, a team strong tournament overall year. Due to the junior ring two days later at Normandie away a little bit.” shot higher than 1-over par, that gave them a real chal- and got the crucial wins at the ceremony, the team will miss Golf Course, losing in a nail Despite the loss, SLUH and Fitzpatrick and Wachter lenge. However, SLUH was lower seeds,” said Lord. “We three usual players: Sam Bott, biter by five strokes, 228-233. still felt confident going into led the team with under-par up to the task, defeating the won and we got what we de- Ben Bott, and Michael Behr. Wachter shot a 1-over 36, and its second duel with Jesuit ri- rounds of 33 (2-under) and Golden Griffins 214-230 to s e r v e d .” “It should be really close,” Bricker and Twardowski each val De Smet last Thursday in 34 (1-under). St. John added take some positive mojo into The three groups ofsaid Ben Bott. “We’ll have to added a 3-over 38 in the loss. the 2016 Jesuit Cup. Instead an even-par 35, and Berger, the Class 4 District 2 tourna- doubles players also had an see how people step up and Overall, the team played very of typical stroke play format, Perotti, Rackers, Bricker, and ment on Wednesday. impressive showing in the see what they can do.” consistently, the highest score all eight players played match Twardowski all shot 1-over Chaminade, Ladue, Kirk- conference tournament, re- posted being a 6-over 41. play against each other, and par 36 to propel SLUH to a 5-3 wood, and Webster Groves “It’s a challenging course, every score was taken into ac- victory in the match. competed against SLUH in the conditions are challeng- count for the final total. One “The key to the round for the District 2 tournament on Water polo looks to ing,” said Gilbert. “If we get point was awarded for each me was just making no bogeys Wednesday, in which only two the ball to bounce here or individual match won. and sinking a couple of early teams could advance to Sec- state tournement putts to get some momen- tionals next week. (continued from page 6) of the Jr. Bills’ season will tum,” said Fitzpatrick. “I think The Jr. Bills are one of Joe Jellinek extended the lead begin this Saturday with the it was for sure the best team those teams, as they finished to 8-2 by halftime. first game of the State Tour- effort of the year. We were one second behind Chaminade An exhausting third nament. The team anticipates off tying the match record.” with a team score of 316. The quarter saw no scoring for playing either Lindbergh or The next day, another team was led by Perotti and more than three minutes be- Marquette in the champion- showdown took place, as Rackers, who both shot 76, fore Marquette pushed in a ship game, but even with that SLUH searched for revenge in tying for third place overall. rebound to pull within five. in mind they have not been its second match against CBC, Chaminade was led by Colin Jellinek responded with an- doing anything unusual in hoping to erase the earlier loss Stolze and Andrew Horner, other man-up goal, and Krei- practice to prepare for a po- to the Cadets. Everyone came who tied for first place with enkamp converted a penalty tential rematch against Mar- ready to play once again, as identical 74s. shot for a comfortable 10-3 quette. the Jr. Bills lit up the course en Twardowski finishedadvantage. “We have kind of just route to a 209 team score and with an 80, and despite rough Marquette managed one been working on conditioning a 12-stroke victory to redeem days from Wachter, who shot more on a blown coverage, and staying in shape this past themselves. 84, and Bricker, who shot 87, but Mark Franz finally broke week,” said junior Brandon Three under-par rounds SLUH finished eight strokes through twice to make the fi- Trusler. were posted this time, the best behind the Red Devils nal score 12-4. “Marquette basically Sophomore Sam Bricker during a match at photo | Brendan Voigt being a three-under 32 from “At the end of the day, Jimmy Hogan had an im- showed their hand this game, Forest Park. Rackers, as well as two 33s all that matters is that the pressive ten saves throughout so we know what they are go- from Berger and Twardowski. team advances to Sectionals, the game. ing to try, if they plan to try Wachter shot 36, Perotti 37, and that’s what we did,” said The next and final stage anything,” said Niese. Fitzpatrick 38, and Bricker 40. Wachter. 8 Prep News PROM? May 6, 2016 Friday, May 6 Half Day Schedule Around the Hallways AP U.S. History and European History Tests Jazz Concert honoring the faculty members that will Junior Ring Led by Band Director Jeff Pottinger, the not be at SLUH next year—both those V Rugby @ Jefferson City State Tournament SLUH jazz groups performed their last retiring and those moving on to other JV Water Polo @ JV Championship Tournament concert of the school year on Wednesday things—was shown. V Water Polo @ V Championship Tournament night. The concert started at 7 p.m. and day. A decision has yet to be made by the 1:30pm C Baseball vs. Vianney featured the Lab Band, the Ben-Jamins, Sisyphus distribution committee. 4:15pm B Baseball vs. Granite City Jazz II, The Replacements, Marky Mark After weeks of collecting stories and lay- 5:00pm C Baseball vs. Chaminade @ SLUH & the Funky Bunch, the Fat Minks, and ing out the 80-page literary magazine, Band Concert 10:00pm JV/C Inline Hockey vs. Fort Zumwalt West Jazz I. Each combo played two songs the Sisyphus staff hit the halls to sell the Mr. Pottinger and the band classes de- Saturday, May 7 each, with the Jazz I and II orchestras magazine fresh off the press. On Tues- livered a performance on Tuesday night JV Volleyball @ De Smet Tournament playing three songs each. Highlights of day, the staff went through the halls and at the Spring Concert. Each band did C Volleyball @ Northwest Tournament the night included two of the members the Commons selling the magazine for its part and created a thoroughly enjoy- JV Water Polo @ JV Championship Tournament from the Ben-Jamins singing “In the Air the usual 25 cents per mag. The staff able show. Two songs of note that night JV Lacrosse @ JV Postseason Tournament Tonight” by Phil Collins, the Fat Minks set out on Tuesday with 375 magazines were the playing of the Star Wars VII: 10:00am V Rugby vs. Jefferson City @ State Tournament breaking out on kazoos during the Ses- and sold all of available copies—some The Force Awakens musical score and 12:15pm V Water Polo @ Sectional Game ame Street theme song, and the post- are reserved—on that day, working dur- all the bands together in the finale play- 6:00pm JV/C Inline Hockey vs. Vianney concert gathering in the Danis Lobby. ing Activity Period and lunch. The club ing “Amazing Grace,” which had special The get-together in the Lobby was des- again had troubles with “phantom dou- guest Leslie Hartung performing a bag- 8:00pm Sophomore Class Dance ignated for parents and students to buy ble letter problem,” said moderator Rich pipe solo. 9:00pm JV/C Inline Hockey vs. Francis Howell North copies of the concert and also to buy Ted Moran. When switching the paper from 9:00pm V Inline Hockey vs. Fort Zumwalt East Drewes, for a small fundraiser for the the design program to the PDF version, Freshman dance Sunday, May 8 Mother’s Day band program. The Fat Minks played double letter combinations, like the in- The freshman class dance took place last JV Volleyball @ De Smet Tournament background music for the fundraiser as famous “ff,” are reduced to only one let- Friday night in the Si Commons. Rough- Monday, May 9 Regular Schedule an addendum to the concert. ter. Moderator Frank Kovarik—who has ly 192 freshman attended the event along dealt with the issue in the past—was on with their dates. Apart from one slight AP Biology and Physics C Exams JV Water Polo @ JV Championship Tournament Senior Follies the lookout for the problem, but some hiccup early on resulting in having to V Tennis @ Team District Tournament The 71st annual Senior Follies ran for of them still snuck by; some were very turn the lights on for most of the dance, AP Snack—Chicken Bites two shows this weekend; on Sunday apparent in a poem by Michael Wiley. everything went smoothly. “It was the night, the Schulte Theatre was packed The club is still looking for solutions, or most well-lit freshman dance I’ve ever Lunch Special—Chick-fil-A Vegetarian—Mac & Cheese along with the loge. This year marks Fol- “some wizard who knows how to cast been to,” said freshman class moderator lies director Frank Corley’s last show of out this spell,” according to Moran, to Tim Curdt in regards to the incident. 9:00am V Golf @ Sectional Tournament his seven-year directorial tenure. The the ghost deletions and is considering Curdt also said, “A good time was had by 4:15pm B Baseball vs. Vianney @ SLUH show was videotaped by SLUHTube and switching fonts if necessary. “I think we all, except for the Blues, who lost 2-1.” 4:15pm C Baseball vs. Oakville (CBC Tournament) is available for viewing on YouTube. do a pretty meticulous job in proofread- 4:30pm V Baseball vs. Ladue ing the magazine—at least three people Tayon, ’13, speaks to seniors Tuesday, May 10 Regular Schedule Faculty Day reading every word—so it’s irritating Michael Tayon,’13, spoke to a group of Senior Exams (until May 12) This past Monday, while students had that something like this happens in the approximately 30 seniors during activity AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam the day off of school, the faculty went on post proofreading process,” said Moran. period Thursday about his struggles with JV Water Polo @ JV Championship Tournament service trips around St. Louis to serve drug addiction and depression in college. V Tennis @ Team District Tournament and learn more about various issues in Junior Ring He spoke in a manner similar to that of AP Snack—Mini Tacos our city. The service sites included Gate- The Class of 2017 will have Junior Ring an Alcoholics Anonymous witness talk, Lunch Special—Lo Mein way Greening, Peter & Paul Community Mass and dance tomorrow. After a visit recounting stories of addiction and iden- Vegetarian—Meatball Sandwiches Services, Midtown Catholic Charities, from nine food trucks and the signing of tifying low points throughout his experi- 4:15pm B Baseball vs. Parkway South @ SLUH North Grand Neighborhood Services, the class banner, the Ring Mass will take ence. Tayon’s stories served as cautionary 4:15pm C Baseball vs. St. Mary’s (CBC Tournament) Karen House, The Ville Collaborative, place at 1:30, with refreshments after tales to students headed to college in a the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. provided by sophomore moms. Junior few short months. He hopes that next 4:30pm V Baseball vs. Parkway South Louis, and the Holocaust Museum and Ring Dance will take place at the Mad year he can speak again to the entire se- 4:30pm C Volleyball vs. Vianney @ SLUH Learning Center. Afterwards, the teach- Art Gallery for the first time, going from nior class. “You guys are so blessed,” con- 4:30pm JV Volleyball vs. Vianney @ SLUH ers met back at SLUH for an afternoon 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. cluded Tayon. “Never forget that there 5:30pm V Volleyball vs. Vianney @ SLUH lunch and games of softball, cornhole, are people who love and care for you.” Wednesday, March 11 Regular Schedule and washers. Canvas AP English Language and Macroeconomics Exams The Canvas Committee, which includes JV Water Polo @ JV Championship Tournament End of Year Mass both teachers and administration mem- —Written by Craig Grzechowiak, Nick V Tennis @ Team District Tournament The final all-school Mass of the school bers, has met twice during Activity Pe- Messina, Connor FitzGerald, Galen AP FAS Rehearsal year took place on Wednesday and riod in the past week to make a deci- Bacharier, Cade Dernlan, Sam Heagney, Snack—Mini Corn dogs was celebrated by Chris Pinné, S.J. The sion on whether or not the school will Rob Garner Lunch Special—Mixed Up Day theme of the Mass was praise and grati- use Canvas for all classes next year. The Vegetarian—Black Bean Burger tude. At the end of the Mass, the video group met last Friday and then yester- 11:00am Women of SLUH Lunch 4:15pm C Baseball vs. Vianney(CBC Tournament) Voilà! Ruiz apparates to Spain Robotics 4:30pm V Baseball vs. Breese Central @ SLUH 4:30pm C Volleyball vs. De Smet @ SLUH (continued from page 1) helped me enter into a deep- Ruiz. “I had never done any- hosts other -partment. er, more meditative process thing like that before, so I 4:30pm JV Volleyball vs. De Smet @ SLUH “They’ve been very of discernment than I nor- was kind of glad people got schools for 5:30pm V Volleyball vs. De Smet @ SLUH wonderful, every one of mally could pursue,” said ju- engaged and that it worked,” dinner Thursday, May 12 Regular Schedule them. I share an office with nior Jacob Price, president of said Ruiz. AP Comp. Government, World History, and Statistics Exams Brian, it has been great. I the Cannonball Club. Rogan thoroughly en- (continued from page 1) JV Water Polo @ JV Championship Tournament work a lot with campus min- Ruiz has taught New joyed the game as well. watch other schools compete V Tennis @ Team District Tournament ister Simonie Anzalone with Testament scripture, sacra- “My favorite part of and learn ideas of what the AP Snack—Pizza Sticks the junior pastoral team, and ments, and theology of the Father’s class was that class schools used in their competi- Lunch Special—Papa John’s that was great. With math body for sophomores.“ craft that helped him keep tions. Vegetarian—Pasta teacher Stephen Deves, we “Father was always com- track of our participation in “It was nice for all of the 4:15pm C Baseball Championship Game (CBC had like French press Fridays ing into class with a smile. class. It kept us involved and teams to network together,” Tournament) with some coffee. Ms. Beugg, He would turn people’s days it was fun to interact inside said Lyons. “It was very casual 7:00pm Chorus/Dance Concert I always love doing the ser- around immediately,” said the game,” said Rogan. and the kids did a good job Friday, May 13 Regular Schedule vice—so they’re all super in- Rogan. “I think of him as Around SLUH, Ruiz is mingling with each other in spiring people to be around, more of a friend and not my known for his magic tricks, a more relaxed environment AP Microeconomics and Latin Exams so I admire them,” said Ruiz. teacher because he’s always which include lighting things than during the competition.” Baseball District JV Water Polo @ JV Championship Tournament “The environment is just open to discussion and is on fire, illusions, and mov- The time at SLUH also V Tennis @ Team District Tournament amazing and super positive always helping me out when- ing objects with his mind. gave moderators a chance to V Volleyball @ District Tournament so I love that,” said Ruiz. ever I need it.” He tries to incorporate some share ideas. Since all of the AP Senior Book Buyback Ruiz is also the modera- One of Ruiz’s highlights of that magic into the class- teams had qualified for the Snack—Bosco Sticks tor of the Cannonball Club, a from class was the new game room when there’s free time. championships, Lyons and the Lunch Special—Shrimp & Fries vocational discernment club he introduced called “class “After the test he’ll kind Jr. Bills were exposed to some Vegetarian—Grilled Cheese at SLUH. The club meets craft,” a video game that al- of do it quietly up front and talented teams from around 11:00am Senior Class Meeting and Lunch each Friday in the North lows students and Ruiz to you can watch,” said sopho- the world. American Martyrs chapel, interact as avatars in an edu- more Barclay Dale. “If we Lyons added, “It was nice 4:15pm B Baseball vs. Oakville @ SLUH Senior Prom where Ruiz orders Domino’s cational setting, and if they finish a lesson and we have for the team moderators to calendar | Liam Connolly pizza and focusses on differ- do good things in the class a few minutes left, he’ll pull have the opportunity to meet ent aspects of various voca- like participation, they get to out a deck of cards or flip his each other and to see what tions, specifically the priest- pick out their outfits. glasses over without touch- they are doing with their ro- Food Truck Friday hood. “I had fun because we’re ing them.” botics programs.” “Fr. Ruiz has worked playing a game in class, and “I’m really going to miss Nine food trucks will be at SLUH wonders in developing the I felt like I was playing with the humor, the joy, and the for lunch today spiritual life for those who them so it was fun. It was magic he brings both to the are discerning within the a new thing for me to add school day and my faith life,” Cannonball Club. And he’s that into my teaching,” said said Price.

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