The Covington Catholic Times Volume XXV-Issue VII 1600 Dixie Highway, Park Hills, Kentucky 41011 (859) 491-2247 April/May 2013 Page 2 Editorials Page 5 Student Life Page 9 Sports Page 12 Reviews Seniors of the Year By: Andrew Schwartz dents--not just seniors, but also Spirit Club, where he is a key com- son who leads the cheers at nearly underclassmen. He has always ponent to raising the school spirit. all of the games. Kyle, a member Senior of the Year, a title been a wonderful individual and of National Honor Society, where synonymous with greatness at is willing to lend a hand to anyone Kyle Massie, the treasurer he is the Sergeant without Arms, Covington Catholic, was award- in need. Will is also quite the char- of Student Senate, is very similar is also active in National English ed to two outstanding individu- acter. He is an outgoing person to Will in many aspects. He is a Honor Society, Student Senate, als this year: Will Henry and Kyle who will never let his opinion go kind man and will help the people and the Community Service Club. Massie. Generally only given to unheard. Whether giving a speech around him at whatever they may one student, the award was giv- in front of the students or leading need. Whether it be tutoring some- Both individuals embody en to both students this year due a cheer at a basketball game, Will one in Calculus or giving a ride to what a true Colonel and a true to a tie in votes. It is a unique is very loud and gets the rest of underclassmen to a game, he is friend should be. No matter what situation, but it shows how great the school excited and wanting to there to help. He is a very generous you need, you can turn to one of students strive to be at CCH. participate in whatever the activ- individual, not just in school but in these young men and you know ity. He is also an active member in the community as well. Kyle has you will have a friend there. Kyle Will Henry, the student many clubs, including Student Sen- received a varsity letter for service Massie and Will Henry are true Col- body president, is a man who is ate, National Honor Society, Na- multiple times over his four years. onels and are extremely deserv- genuinely nice and cares greatly tional English Honor Society, and Although he is not as outgoing as ing of the title Senior of the Year. about the happiness of the stu- Will, Kyle is still an outgoing per- Teachers of the Year By: Will Henry “It certainly is an honor gain by simply listening.” After 20 stunned to discover he was one of winning the award again,” ex- years of teaching, Herts affirms the recipients. “This means more Each year, the senior class- claimed Mr. Hertsenberg, or infor- that the best thing going and his to me than any other award I have es vote on their favorite teacher: mally as Coach Herts. He believes favorite witnessing every day is received here,” claimed Snyder. the teacher that displays integrity, that the reason he won this year the camaraderie. The Brother- However, he claims it is not he dedication, and compassion for and has won in previous years is hood of CovCath, without a doubt, who won the award. “The stu- their class and the en- dents and the Community Service tire school. The votes Program win the award; I just fa- are submitted only cilitate.” Mr. Snyder went on to say by students, not by the Community Service Program other teachers. The instills that yearning for service in winners of the 2012- the heart of nearly every person 2013 school year that participates. “I have gradu- for Teacher of the ates from over ten years ago that Year were a three- come back and thank me for the way tie between service opportunities because it Mrs. Diane Ruth, has truly changed them as a per- Mr. Al Hertsenberg, son,” Snyder said. Because gradu- and Mr. Bill Snyder. ating classes routinely surpass the required service requirements, Mrs. Ruth was Snyder is humbled. “This year’s mildly shocked by her graduating class alone had over nomination because double the required amount… sim- she has never won ply amazing,” whispered Snyder. the prestigious award before. “I think the As the senior class walks boys have lost their down the aisle for graduation, minds,” she joked. there will certainly be mixed However, there is no feelings, but one thing is for cer- wonder Mrs. Ruth because of the respect he gives has a Spirit That Will Not Die. tain, every teacher and their was selected after the countless to the students and the respect legacy will be engrained in all of hours she puts in to taking pictures he receives in return. He reminds A choked up Mr. Snyder our hearts forever. All you Colo- for the yearbook, moderating prac- others to “Be yourself and al- was honored by the award. “It nels rally ‘round, and fill the tically a dozen clubs, and grading ways listen to others, because is an absolute honor.” Snyder valley with a mighty sound… papers for her six different classes. you never know what you might has never won before and was She is a worthy recipient, indeed. Editorials and News Page 2 Is it Jihad or Should We Be Worried? By: Andy Gregg Madrid, Beslan, and Moscow. The ture seems full of questions and irks a majority of the radical Islamic faith produces more suicide there is not a clear solution to the Muslims. An eerie and foggy Ever since the terrorist at- bombers than any other, dying for problem. Should we leave the future lies ahead, but hopefully tack on the Twin Towers in New the cause to reach Allah. Jihadists Middle East and let Muslim lead- peace is brought to the world York City, American citizens have are by no means the majority in the ers deal with radical Muslims, or between the East and West. held a different view on Islam. As Islamic world, but they are also the should we stay and help keep the a whole, the nation believes that most feared hated not only in the peace? At the same time, the http://news.yahoo.com/dark-side- diversity-070000603.html they are an aggressive, radical, West but also in their own coun- West’s presence in the East is what and fighting faith. We should be tries. The ultimate goal of Jihadists thinking that only a select few act is to bring the world to acknowl- in such a manner as this and par- edge that there is no God but Allah, ticipate in terrorist groups. But is and Muhammad is his prophet. The there more fighting and terrorism Islamic faith is growing at impres- in this faith than was anticipated? sive rates. They make up a fourth of mankind and with high birth Terrorist groups are pop- rates, their numbers are soaring. ping up all over the world and try- ing to rip down governments in Now is the time to ask the parts of Russia, Thailand, and Chi- question, “What are we to do?” na. Since the year 2000 Islamists How are we to act on this grow- have been responsible for massa- ing radical Islamic faith? The fu- cres in London, Boston, Mumbai, Not The Place To Settle Down By: Austin Beck $854 per month in rent. Honolulu, $371 per day for a nursing home at what you are really paying for Hawaii. At first, it sounds lovely to or $3,900 monthly for an assisted- if you truly want to retire here. Many citizens looking to retire to Hawaii and enjoy perpetu- living facility. San Diego, California. retire are looking at the wrong as- ally pleasant weather and ocean What makes it difficult to retire in pects. 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