Volume 10, Issue 6 April 15, 2011 Seniors go out on top once more Spring Gala roaring hit with Twenties theme Class of 2011 leads in giving to Penny Challenge Proceeds support Spiritual Life Haleigh Nelson Staff Writer Gibbons parents, alumni, and even grandparents enjoyed the sixth annual Spring Gala held at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill on March 26 from 7 to 11 p.m. Guests seemed to enjoy The Roaring Twenties theme and atmosphere, with some even dressing up in popular attire from the decade. “[I] loved the Carolina Inn. [It was a] beautiful location. Lots of people liked the idea of staying overnight in the hotel,” said parent Laurie Huger, in an email interview. “It was fantastic. It was sold out. You couldn’t fit another person in the room,” said Director of Advancement Margie Clugston. The theme was a good choice partially because of the authenticity the location provided. “We chose the theme based on the venue because [The Carolina Inn] was built between 1924 and 1927, and it was very beautiful and reminiscent of the 1920s,” said volunteer coordinator Laurette Benton, who helped organize the event with the Cardinal Gibbons Family Association. Proceeds from the Gala are intended to support Spiritual Life at Gibbons, including the comprehensive four-year retreat program, liturgical life, and outreach to the entire community. Three hundred-seventy people attended, and they all received complimentary valet parking, as well as a welcome from Family Association co-presidents Photo by Al Drago Sue Ann Glower and Alison Bernhardt upon arrival. (Left to right) Seniors Morgan Murray, Morgan Kunsman, and Allie Shipkowski toast the Class of 2011’s achievement Dinner was blessed by Assistant Principal for during the Penny Challenge breakfast with commemorative cups given to them by their parents. The senior class set Spiritual Life Father Scott McCue before being the one-year and four-year records for total giving to the Penny Challenge, which raised $20,147 this year. served to the guests. Allison Johanson results of the Penny Challenge, which has been going After the meal, Principal Jason Curtis spoke to Staff Writer on for over 30 years. the guests, and then students from Dance IV and The Penny Challenge, an annual fundraiser “Under the leadership of [theology teacher] Mrs. V dressed in feathered costumes and performed a where classes compete in a friendly competition to [Pat] Gallagher and her Lancer Club members, our Twenties themed dance. donate the most money to charity, raised $20,147 efforts to bring comfort to those less fortunate than “It was one of the biggest [Galas] that we’ve this year. ourselves [became] concrete and real,” said theology had and we had a lot of students who volunteered The senior class led all four classes with a total teacher Mark DelaRosa. from the National Honor Society and helped with donation of $8,829, winning a special class breakfast “I think it’s awesome to be a part of something hospitality and handing out programs. [There also prepared by parent volunteers and the Lancer Club. this big that’s working to create a better world for was] a great jazz [dance] number led by [Gibbons The seniors also earned the right to help decide how many people,” said senior Kristoff Gartner. Dance teacher] Ms. [Brooks] Owens,” said Benton. to distribute the donations to various charitable “It’s a really fun way to donate money to charity The two fundraising activities held during the organizations. and offers a chance to compete with other grade night were the Gala Pearl Jewelry raffle and Bee’s The Class of 2011 set two records with their giving levels,” said sophomore Kerry Raczka. Knee’s martinis served in special edition cups. this year. The class’ total this year and over their four The organizations that are receiving Gibbons’ The jewelry up for raffle was a pearl bracelet years was the most any single class has ever donated generous donations were made public on April 12 at watch and a necklace and earring set with a 14 karat in the history of the Penny Challenge. the Penny Challenge breakfast in the cafeteria. gold clasp. “It feels good to not only raise the most this year, DelaRosa was proud of how the school After enjoying a delicious meal and participating but [also that] our class has raised the most in all four contributed to this charitable effort. in the raffle, the evening transitioned into a more years,” said senior Calvin Stone. “The Penny Challenge brings our community upbeat atmosphere with dancing for the remainder The freshmen class followed the seniors with a together in order to seek the benefit of needy people of the night. total of $4,317 raised, then sophomores with $4,021, in our surrounding area. In essence, our work makes “We had fun dancing and the food was delicious. and juniors with $2,699. visible our love for our fellow human beings,” said People were enjoying the martinis and the DJ was Teachers and students were pleased with the DelaRosa. great!” said Huger. Gibbons competes in Fox 50 LipDub contest

Photo by Danny Todd Photo courtesy of Gibbons video Photo by Al Drago Senior Sean Cannon, junior Billy Donnelly, Father Scott McCue, senior Josh Teder, Seniors Gregg Kaluza, Josh Teder, junior and senior Josh Teder rock out to Bon Jovi’s and Sister Laura Downing dance down the Billy Donnelly, and senior Sean Cannon “Livin’ on a Prayer” during filming. hallway during the making of the video. practice their moves. Please see page 5 for story Check us out online at www.cghsnc.org/newspaper and follow us on Twitter @newspapercghsnc The Crusader 2 April 15, 2011

U.S. involved in another foreign dispute Supporting Libyan rebels risky and costly

Raymond D’Ottavio Pentagon spokeswoman Navy Cmdr. Kathleen Gibbons Responds: Op-Ed Editor Kesler said the U.S. has already spent $550 million for the Libyan operation. The United States launched Do you approve or oppose the The U.S. has gotten involved in another war in a at least 191 Tomahawk cruise missiles, which cost country that poses little threat to the U.S. $600,000 each, for a total of $114 million, according US involvement in Libya? The president has authorized military action to the U.S. Navy. Also, American warplanes have against Libyan tyrant Muammar Gaddafi and forces dropped 455 precision guided bombs, which each loyal to him, supporting our allies and the rebels. Do you think the Honor Roll cost tens of thousands of dollars. system at Gibbons is fair? The U.S. and NATO forces are initiating air strikes Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, a Democrat who against the Libyan military in order to help the rebels opposes American involvement in Libya, wants the and protect civilians. House to vote to stop funding for the mission. Do you think cyber-bullying is a We have made a major mistake getting involved “We have already spent trillions of dollars on problem at Gibbons? in this conflict because there is little intelligence on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, both of which the rebels. We don’t actually know who they are and descended into unwinnable quagmires,” Kucinich who is backing them. For all we know, this group wrote in a letter to colleagues last week. “Now the might be backed by Iran or some other country who president is plunging the United States into yet Respond on our website: is opposed to us. another war we cannot afford.” Is our president acting in the best interests The Obama administration has vowed not to www.cghsnc.org/newspaper of our nation? It is possible that Gaddafi’s regime employ ground troops to protect Libyan citizens could be replaced by one controlled by the Muslim or oust Gaddafi. However, a report on March 29 Brotherhood (thought to be Iranian-supported) or disclosed that 2,200 Marines and sailors from even one affiliated with al-Qaeda if he is overthrown. Camp Lejeune here in North Carolina are preparing or send your Letters to the We would have then put an openly hostile regime in to deploy off the coast of Libya. If these troops do Editor to place. indeed deploy it would be a major step forward in We also cannot ignore the fact that the U.S. and U.S. escalation in Libya. [email protected] its allies are now engaged in another conflict. It is Although Gaddafi is undoubtedly a tyrant, he is a mistake to think that because we are the world’s one of many tyrants throughout the world. We can’t superpower, we can start war after war without get rid of all of them. Going to war with Libya would Check us out online at: experiencing the consequences. be a huge mistake, one mistake we cannot afford to www.cghsnc.org/newspaper We should have learned from Iraq and even make. Vietnam to stay out of other countries’ civil wars. As Ideally, the U.S. would not have gotten involved long as the military is supporting Gaddafi, the rebels at all, but it is too late to go back now and we must Follow us on Twitter: are not likely to win the war. Also, just like in Iraq hope for a positive outcome for our country. However, @newspapercghsnc and Afghanistan, if civilians are killed by U.S. or even though the U.S. is a superpower and needs to NATO forces, it is likely people there will blame and guard certain freedoms of people around the world, start hating the U.S. The U.S. has already lost enough we cannot take the lead every time. To solve this respect as a nation. We don’t need to lose any more. crisis NATO needs to take the lead from the U.S. and Then there is the monetary cost. The U.S. is get the situation under control as quickly as possible currently in debt over $14 trillion and the government because the U.S. is not in a good enough economic should not be spending vast amounts of money on state to take on another war effort. another military venture during an economic crisis. Honor roll should recognize all

System doesn’t measure rigor of classes Al Drago Allison Johanson cause of one low grade, despite their GPA reflecting Editor-in-Chief Staff Writer that of an all ‘A’ student. Sarah Graves The Honor Roll at Gibbons is designed to rec- In the Wake County Public School System, to be Executive Managing Editor ognize students with all ‘A’s or all ‘A’s and ‘B’s, but placed on the honor roll a student must have an over- does not take into account students’ grade point av- all 3.0 GPA, which is a ‘B’ average. According to The Danny Todd erage or the difficulty of their courses. A student’s Cary News, “In June 2010, the Wake Country Public Executive News Editor GPA should be considered before placing him or her School System School Board amended Policy 5522 to include students who earn an overall grade average Cristina Cabrera Raymond D’Ottavio on the honor roll in order to recognize students for Student Life Editor Op-Ed Editor taking challenging courses in addition to doing well of ‘B’ with no grade lower than a ‘C’ in all subjects in them. for which grades are given. Prior to the amendment, students who earned a ‘C’ were not eligible for the Meredith Huml Moira O’Neill A student in all college prep courses could re- A&E Editor A&E Editor ceive all A’s and B’s and be placed on the honor roll, honor roll.” but students with honors or AP courses who may Our current honor roll system, based strictly on Gabi Saleh Dani Chiavegatto have struggled and received a C will not be given the grades, does not take into account the GPA of stu- Inside & Out Editor Inside & Out Editor same recognition. A C in an honors class counts the dents or the rigor of their courses. The requirements same as a B in a regular course while a C in an AP to be recognized on the honor roll should be amend- Caitlin Donovan Elisabeth McFarland course counts the same as an A in a regular course, ed to allow students with more challenging courses Sports Editor Sports Editor in terms of GPA. to be rewarded for their efforts in addition to those who get A’s and B’s, regardless of their courses. Staff Writers: Matthew Burnette, Marisa Casson, Even a student with a GPA over 4.0, considered Kristen DeMaria, Alexandra Hernandez, Allison a very good GPA , will not make the honor roll be- Johanson, Caleb Maloney, Haleigh Nelson, Wynn Saleeby, Donna Steinbacher, Matthew Talbot, Erin Welsh, Elly Williams Black criticism reflects bigger issue Dan Jukic Cyberbullying affects people online and in real life Adviser Editorial Policy Moira O’Neill is someone you will probably never meet. But in A&E Editor reality Black is just a typical 13-year-old girl being The Crusader is the official student newspaper of Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, North Almost everyone has heard Rebecca Black’s bullied because of the way she sings. Carolina. song “Friday.” In only one week of being on YouTube, Websites like Formspring, where people can As a school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Black’s “Friday,” was viewed almost 6 million times. create an account and then publically message each Raleigh, The Crusader will not purposefully publish any With the number of views, you would think her video other, either openly or anonymously, only contribute material that contradicts the teachings of the Catholic is well liked. However, this is not the case and her to online bullying. Church. video seems to be disliked by the majority of people If you make a Formspring account you are The Crusader will endeavour to publish only the knowingly setting yourself up to be bullied. 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Teachers encourage Prism changes students to raise money freshman perspective for Penny Challenge Elly Williams “Leading Prism was like a flashback Rachel Pratl some people may be inspired to bring Staff Writer for me. I remember mine so clearly, in money for different reasons. Staff Writer The freshman Prism retreat offers and although it has changed some, I “Now maybe their donations are still felt very reminiscent. I lead a small fueled by the desire to win. That may freshmen fun games, lots of food and Many members of the Gibbons missing a day of school, but most group with Erin Blaser in the same community contribute to the annual or may not be the case for some of the room that we were in on our freshman students, but I can also tell that there importantly, it provides freshmen the Penny Challenge, including faculty and chance to meet people and make new retreat! Retreats have definitely been a staff, parents and students alike. at those who genuinely wish to help highlight of my year because Gibbons is out those in need. I make them aware friends. The Penny Challenge allows the Prism is offered to freshmen three filled with truly amazing kids, and if you Gibbons family to reach out to those in of their Christian duty to stewardship just take the time to get to know some and to helping others,” said Dmytriw. times a year, and is a two-day, one- need in the Triangle and global commu- night event led by adult and senior of them, it will be time well spent,” said nity. Junior theology teacher Sister Sheehan in a Facebook interview. Laura Downing, IHM treats her win- peer leaders. While many share in the sense of Freshman Courtney Corvin Theology teacher Mark DeLaRosa Christian charity and communal thanks ning classes to a special celebration as thinks Prism is a great activity for well. attended Prism and found it to be a very that the Penny Challenge encourages, enlightening experience. She would freshman. some theology teachers show their ap- “I have my classes choose an award “Prism is a wonderful retreat for that they will receive if they are my top also like to become a senior leader. preciation to their students in special “I definitely loved Prism because our freshmen students. I enjoy seeing ways. donating class. This year my first peri- the interaction between the seniors od won and will be having a movie the it was a very eye-opening experience Theology teacher Mark DeLaRosa that helped me to get to know and and the freshmen. Also the seniors shared his belief that students’ chari- week [before] Easter break,” said Sister give wonderful talks that help the Laura in an email interview. understand my peers and myself,” table efforts should be celebrated, but said Corvin, in a text interview. “I younger students in many ways!” said that the central purpose of the Penny Theology teacher Patricia Galla- DeLaRosa in an email interview. gher agreed that theology teachers cel- will continue to go on all the retreats Challenge is the act of “selfless dona- throughout high school and it would be He also said the message of Prism tion.” ebrate with their students to encourage is for the freshman to “be [themselves] charity in the community. great if I could be a senior leader too!” “This effort is an expression of con- Freshman Rachel Hebert also and remember [they] are loved by cern for others, practicing the Lenten “The theology teachers encour- the Lord and [their] family and true age their students first and foremost attended the retreat and enjoyed the observance of alms giving and the spirit experience. friends!” of service we have in our school com- to participate in the Penny Challenge Prism is one of the four retreat by appealing to their sense of altruism “I think Prism was by far the best munity. If there are any classroom re- experience of my freshman year. It programs led by Director of Retreats wards, I maintain those values far out- and [their] Christian desire to do good Crista Anders. works for others,” said Gallagher in an was really enlightening, and not to weigh the benefit of those rewards,” mention, extremely fun. It completely “Prism is a great mix of games, said DeLaRosa in an email interview. email interview. senior talks, small groups, and a very Gallagher went on to express her changed my life. The senior leaders Theology teacher Patrick Dmytriw were amazing, and it gave me a chance powerful senior skit. It is a mix of agreed with DeLaRosa, adding that he belief that teachers’ appreciative ges- many retreat experiences to introduce tures act as a reward for the students’ to get to know everyone better and to creates a fun classroom competition to put my life into perspective. It gave me Gibbons retreats to the students,” said encourage students to bring in dona- donations to the Penny Challenge. Anders in an email interview. “I believe if a teacher does do an entirely new outlook on everything,” tions. said Hebert in a text response to 118 freshmen went on the three “The reward for the winning class is something for their classes it is done in Prism retreats that were offered this the way of showing appreciation for the questions about the retreat. a party day on the final day of school be- Senior Dan Sheehan, a peer leader year. They all took place at the Short fore exam review days start, as a chance students’ hard work, efforts and show- Journey Retreat Center in Smithfield, ing that they do in fact care for those on Prism, is also very fond of the for a mental breather,” said Dmytriw in retreat. N.C. an email interview. among us who are less fortunate,” said Dmytriw added that he knows that Gallagher. Out & About Spring Break promises to be a fun one with these activities Matthew Talbot Staff Writer

If you’re sick of staying at home and you’ve gone to the pool one too many times, you’ve cleared out your DVR of all your favorite shows, and you want to get a jump start on your summer wardrobe,

Photo courtesy of Flickr user northhillsraleigh look no further than the Tanger Outlets in Mebane. When it’s hot outside, and your sick of getting burned

in the sun; all you want is Photo courtesy of tangeroutlet.com something cold and refreshing. Whether you fancy custard, If you’re feeling inspired and frozen yogurt, gelato, or ice- want to appreciate the arts, cream…Henry’s Gelato has got take a trip over to the North you covered. Carolina Museum of Art.

Photo courtesy of bluewaternc.com Just because you don’t own a house at the beach or your family isn’t planning to stay there for Spring Break doesn’t Photo courtesy of nczoo.org mean you can’t go. Take a day trip to Atlantic Beach. You’ve Love animals? Spend a day worked hard all year and you with them at the Ashville Zoo. deserve to get away to the Dance, sing, and play African beach, even if it’s just for one instruments for the celebration day. Photo courtesy of ncartmuseum.org of African culture. Page design by Section Editors Gabi Saleh and Dani Chiavegatto The Crusader 4 INSIDE & OUT April 15, 2011 Lack of parking an Club Spotlight: Chess Club annual occurrence ‘Chessnuts’ welcomes More sophomores driving players of all skill levels leads to overcrowding in lot

Marisa Casson a review of registrations on file at Staff Writer the school shows there are only 202 registered cars. Not just Easter break is on the There are approximately 77 minds of many Gibbons students. For seniors, 65 juniors, and 60 sophomores many, the crowded parking lot has with registered cars. This means that at become a main topic of discussion. least 248 students have yet to register Assistant Principal of Student their cars. Life Mike Curatolo said that the lack Curatolo says that the need to of parking spots is a normal yearly register cars is not that important occurrence. because we are close-knit community. “This is a typical phenomenon. It “We ask all students to register happens every year. At the beginning their cars, but because we don’t charge of the year there are 90 spots that are for spots there is less emphasis on unoccupied. Its just the nature of all registration. sophomores Photo by Moira O’Neill We have used Members of the chess club decide what their next move will be. getting their it in the past. cars,” said It’s an easier Curatolo. way to find Moira O’Neill were onlookers. The club welcomes The lack out whose car A&E Editor new members, and encourages people of spaces it is if there is, Are you a chess master? Or do to have fun while challenging their often just [for example], you want to learn how to play? From minds. d e p e n d s a fender- experts to novices, the chess club “I would like more students to come on the bender,” said welcomes everyone who wants to play. to learn the game,” said Lipscomb. “I day, even Curatolo. “I liked how I could go with no honestly think that there are certain though extra T h e r e experience and have fun in an inviting cultural activities that students should spaces have atmosphere,” said junior Pat Mosca. Photo by Marisa Casson has been be familiar with, and chess is one of r e c e n t l y some talk that The first meeting of Chessnuts, the them.” been added. Students resort to parking illegally on new Gibbons chess club, was held on Mayer, who has been playing chess medians (right) and off the side of the road s o p h o m o r e s “ S o m e may no longer Thursday, April 7. The club was started since he was five, spent time playing but days I have (left) because there isn’t enough room to by junior Andrew Mayer and English also helping those who had questions accomodate every driver. be able to drive found ten to school and teacher Robert Lipscomb, who is the about chess. In 2010, he was a division spots open. Curatolo said that idea will be reviewed club moderator. They hope to continue state champion for chess in Ohio. There should be enough for everyone along with other administrative items. the club on a weekly basis, after school “I decided to start chess club now that [marked] spaces have been “At the end of every year we talk in room 112. because chess is a passion of mine added across from the wolf [statue], about all policies and procedures and The first meeting had an and because I’m very good at it,” said but it’s hard to tell,” said Curatolo. it is something we are looking at. We impressive turnout of 17 students, of Mayer. “I’ve been playing in my school There are approximately 450 look at dress code, we look at all sorts all grade levels. With multiple games chess club since third grade, and I student parking spaces. However, of stuff,” said Curatolo. happening, some played while others started to miss it.” Students film lip-sync video for shot at $10,000

Photo by Danny Todd Senior Josh Teder, dressed as Jon Bon Jovi, sings “Living on a Prayer” along with (from left to right) administrative assistant Liz Jochum, Principal Jason Curtis, Assistant Principal for Instruction Nancy Barkan and seniors Maggie Mitterling, Maribeth Rauh, Stephanie Scope, and Nathan Walters during the filming of the Gibbons entry for Fox 50’s LipDup lip-sync competition.

Al Drago According to Digital Video class teacher Diane we were very grateful that so many people helped Editor in Chief Ripollone, the students took on the leadership role in to make this experience a memorable one. I’m very directing the video. happy to know that my idea of creating a LipDub The halls and the gym were filled with students, “I coordinated getting teachers and students on actually worked,” said Donnelly. faculty and staff ready to lip-sync their hearts out as board. The kids took charge and got it all [organized], The rules for LipDub were simple. The video soon as they heard Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” and made the route [for the shoot]. So far, I’m very had to be shot all in one take and the only editing come over the PA this past Wednesday. surprised on the outcome being so good,” said allowed was to replace filmed audio with the original Students lined the halls as members of the Digital Ripollone. song. Fox 50 announced this first-ever LipDub Video class filmed the school-wide lip-sync event for The Digital Video class filmed the video twice, competition with a commercial during Super Bowl Fox 50’s LipDub contest. the first time on Friday, April 8 during the morning XLV in February. Junior Billy Donnelly presented the idea of announcements and then again on Wednesday. Over The contest ended April 13, and online voting participating in LipDub to his Digital Video class in ten classes left their first period classes early, filling will take place for two weeks starting April 25 to February and led the way in planning and directing the hallways and gym while Donnelly, Teder, and determine the winner. The top videos with the most along with senior Josh Teder. senior Sean Cannon, dressed up as Bon Jovi with votes will be awarded grants for their school. First Both also starred in the video and found the wigs, lip-syncing on a pre-planned route. place will receive $10,000, second place $5,000, and experience worth the time and effort. After the first take, the class sat down and made third place will get $2,500. “LipDub was an amazing experience. Although it notes of any errors that they wanted to change. For “I originally had seen a commercial [about it on] took months of preparation, it was totally worth it,” the second take, the Digital Video students directed Fox 50 and I thought it would be a great idea to get said Donnelly. “We are extremely lucky that many over 300 students in the morning after seniors involved in the competition,” said Donnelly. students and faculty helped us out.” received their cap and gowns and underclassman After minor audio edits, Donnelly and Teder “LipDub was great. I was sweating bullets before heard executive student council speeches. submitted the video to the Fox 50 website and once we shot it, and I was worried about all the details, but “The second LipDub was extremely successful. approved, the video will be open for voting. in the end it turned out really well,” said Teder. We perfected our mistakes from the first run and April 15, 2011 The Crusader 5

Spring dance concert a success Artist Spotlight: Jose San Miguel

Photo by Kristen DeMaria Sophomore Jose San Miguel has taken two years of art. Wynn Saleeby Staff Writer

Question: How did you start getting interested in art?

Photo courtesy of Landmark Yearbook Answer: My mom did art in high school and I got interested when I saw Dancers perform the finale to “Thriller” by Michael Jackson in the Spring Dance Concert. a bunch of her work.

Alexandra Hernandez the staging looked really good,” said Q: What type of artwork do Staff Writer junior Megan Kunkel, who attended dance and made you feel the dance’s/ you do? the dance concert on Thursday night. song’s anger,” said Kunkel. A: In Art II we do all different The Gibbons Dance program put Also included in the concert were The finale was “Thriller” by Mi- types of art. I really like black and on two crowd-pleasing concerts last three solos and one duet. The dancers chael Jackson, the same finale from the white drawings best though. week on Thursday, April 7 and Friday, in these numbers included junior Brit- Fall Concert and was performed by all April 8, each at 7:30 p.m. in the the- tany Thornton, senior Gina Ursetto, 99 dancers in the dance program, a big Q: What subjects do you fo- atre. This is the program’s second and and sophomores Emily Schumann, feat for Owens. cus on when working and why? final dance concert of the 2011 school Sarah Reynolds, and Maria Piccirillo. “It is always amazing to see over A: I tend to use people in all my year that included all of the students Thornton jazzed the show up with 90 dancers dancing together on stage,” pieces because I really enjoy being enrolled in dance class. her performance to “Feeling Good” by said Owens. able to portray human emotion in a The concert was about an hour Jennifer Hudson, Ursetto performed a The dance was a modern spin on drawing or sculpture etc. long and included 17 different num- contemporary piece to “Between Two the Thriller dance by Michael Jackson. bers of varying dance styles from hip Lines” by Florence and the Machine, Most of the number was choreographed Q: What are some creative hop, to jazz, to contemporary. Dance Reynolds and Schumann performed a by Owens and other dancers but a few of pieces that you have recently teacher Brooks Owens was responsi- modern duet to “Go Do!” by Jonsi, and the original choreography was incorpo- done? ble for choreographing ten out of the Piccirillo performed a contemporary rated into the dance as well. The finale A: I recently did a flipbook about seventeen numbers for the show. solo to “Recurring” by Bonobo. also encompassed various dance styles people sharing secrets. Right now, “We have been preparing for the The opening number of the including ballet en pointe and tap. I’m working on a pencil drawing of Spring Dance Concert since second se- show was “Le Jazz Hot”, performed “The finale includes all classes, and dancers in odd places. mester started in January [and] I have by Dance IV/V. This dance was also includes pointe and tap. It is one of my choreographed 10 dances for the con- performed at the Twenties-themed favorite parts about the show this year,” Q: How do you plan on pur- cert,” said Owens. 2011 Spring Gala which took place said Owens suing a career in art/ continuing Another important choreographer on March 26. This Twenties-themed Overall the concert was a great suc- after high school? for the concert was special guest Ron dance was a huge crowd pleaser at the cess, and left the crowd on their feet in a A: After Gibbons, I plan to attend West, who is a dancer, choreographer, shows, and the dancers really enjoyed standing ovation for all the dancers and an art college and major in graphic and hip hop artist that choreographed performing it. Owens. design or architecture. two pieces for Owens and her dancers. “’Le Jazz Hot’ was one of my fa- “The dance program makes me so These included the number “Breathe”, vorite numbers to perform because proud. Five years ago I had 30 stu- Q: Who are some of your fa- performed by Dance I, and the number of the jazzy costumes and different dents. Now, I have over 100 students vorite professional artists? “Rolling in the Deep”, performed by role you had to take on to perform the and sell out two shows each semester. A: My favorite artist is Alexander Dance IV/V. West also choreographed dance,” said junior Dance IV student It makes me proud to see the journey Archipenko, who sculpted abstract a trio that he performed in the show Sara Zarzour. we have taken. I look forward to what dancers and figures in motion himself, along with two freshman, Another crowd pleaser was “Roll- is in store for Gibbons Dance in the fu- Celia Burger, and Genevieve Servoss. ing in the Deep” performed by Dance ture,” said Owens. Q: What art classes/pro- The trio performed to the song “Who IV/V. This explosive dance was full The last chance to see Gibbons grams are you involved in at Dat” by rapper Lil Wayne, was a huge of emotion and captivated the crowd dancers in action this years is the hon- school? surprise and delight for the audience. with its fast partner work and loud ors student choreography showcase on A: I’m in art club and I’ve taken “The trio by the two freshmen and movement. Thursday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Art I and II. Next year I will take AP- guest choreographer was by far my fa- “The dancer’s emotion [in “Roll- theatre. 3D vorite piece. It was so fun to watch and ing in the Deep”] pulled you into the Noteworthy performs outside Gibbons for first time Kristen DeMaria Their favorite performance had to be Staff Writer the song ‘Kiss the Girl’ from “The Lit- tle Mermaid”, which was sang by two Gibbons’ glee club, known as Note- of our freshmen, Amelia Quigley and worthy, debuted its skills for the first Kelsey Socko. We closed with a rendi- time outside of Gibbons at a perfor- tion of ‘This Land Is Your Land’, and mance on April 7 at Cathedral School in the kids seemed to know it better than Raleigh. we did,” said Sheehan. “We were presented with the op- The club, a new addition to the portunity to reach out to other schools wide variety of clubs at Gibbons, has in our diocese and we gladly accepted,” been practicing together since the end said senior and Noteworthy member of last year. Noteworthy’s previous Dan Sheehan. performances include participation in Sheehan, along with about fifteen both the fall pep rally and in the an- fellow Noteworthy members, was able nual talent show. to go to Cathedral during the school day The field trip was one of the last to not only give a concert to the younger performances of the year for the club, students, but also to spread word about but they definitely plan on making Noteworthy and encourage kids’ musi- Noteworthy bigger and better next cal interests. year. “We worked as a group to pick out Photo courtesy of Noteworthy Some of the seniors currently in songs we wanted to perform,” said ju- Noteworthy also aspire to continue Noteworthy poses with students from Cathedral, where they nior Ryan Secrist. studying music in college. performed for the first time on April 7. “A lot of the songs we ended up “Next year I’ll be at Elon [Uni- singing were requests from the kids! versity], and I plan on auditioning for They wanted us to sing ‘I Gotta Feeling’ Twisted Measure, which is the equiva- by the Black Eyed Peas, ‘Dynamite’ by lent of Noteworthy at Gibbons,” said Taio Cruz, and ‘Baby’ by Justin Beiber. Sheehan. The Crusader 6 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT April 15, 2011 Lil Wayne rocks Greensboro Coliseum tinued, the shadow of Lil Wayne appeared at the top center room. Right before his solo began, Lil Wayne vanished from the room, only to appear from the floor at the front of the stage through a trap door. As the crowd stood in awe of the stunt, Lil Wayne began his set. Lil Wayne’s energy quickly wore off on the audience, as nearly everyone rapped along and pumped their fists to the lyrics soon after the performance began. In the middle of Lil Wayne’s set, Nicki Minaj took over, and the crowd went wild. Of course, Minaj was dressed eccentrically; sporting tie-dye spandex pants, a tank top, and a massive beehive wig. As with Lil Wayne’s songs, the audience knew what seemed like every one of Minaj’s songs, and was not hesitant to sing along. Unlike most performers who usually play a mere ten songs or less, Lil Wayne performed over thirty songs, taking the stage for a total of about two hours. Wayne played popular hits like “Rise Above It”, as well as lesser known songs such as “Sky is the Limit.” Though the songs performed at the concert were about a wide variety of topics, each rapper did not fail to point out the importance of working hard. Ross encouraged the crowd to chant along the Lil Wayne performs “Lollipop” in concert on April 8 in Greensboro. Photo by Al Drago phrase “self made” to show them that hard work pays off. Minaj asked the crowd how many people Kristen DeMaria Following a long set of opening acts, which in- were in school and working hard to pay for what they Staff Writer cluded rappers Rick Ross and Travis Barker, as well need, and even encouraged them to stay in school. Lil Wayne rocked the Greensboro Coliseum for as DJ Mix Master Mike, Lil Wayne took the stage. Neither the crowd nor Lil Wayne’s energy waned his “I Am Still Music” concert tour on April 8. Wayne As the lights dimmed, fog surrounded a stage that despite the nearly five-hour long performance. was also joined onstage by the talented Nicki Minaj, resembled a multi-roomed house. Shadows danced who performed in the middle of Wayne’s set. in different rooms of the house and as the music con- Anticipation for Spears’ Architecture releases new album relieved with unique album ‘Femme Fatale’ definitely one of the best tracks on Bum-Bum-Ba-De-Dee-Dum-Bum- the album. It has a pulsating beat and Bum” of the chorus just gets stuck easy to remember lyrics that keep you in your head and I find myself hum- singing along and tapping your foot ming and tapping my foot to the beat throughout the whole song. throughout the day. Another one of my favorite This album shows the full evo- tracks is “Escapee,” which features lution of Spears and how much she the group’s only girl, Sutherland on has changed over the years. Her first lead vocals. This gives the listener a album “…Baby One More Time”, re- nice break from the same male vocals leased in 1998, was pure teen pop. She you hear throughout the album. debuted in the “young pop diva” cate- Most of the other tracks on gory in the late 1990’s through the ear- the album offer the same infectious ly 2000’s, sharing this title with Pink, beats and electronic rhythms remi- Jessica Simpson, and Mandy Moore to niscent of Owl City and Passion Pit, name a few stars. the only exception being a more sol- Spears personal life has been a cra- emn melody in, “Yr to Go.” zy roller coaster ride in the public spot- The group was formed in the copyright cleared by artist website light. Spears isn’t recognized by many copyright cleared by artist website late 1990’s and has developed from a Matthew Talbot these days for her outstanding music two man band to a group of five tal- Staff Writer but rather for her public meltdowns Alexandra Hernandez ented musicians in the last decade. and divorce from Kevin Federline. Staff Writer Most of the band members can play Britney Spears’ seventh album Many may remember when she got her multiple, unique instruments, which Femme Fatale came out March 26 and head shaved or when she smashed an The Australian band Architecture in provides an excellent blend of sounds. is a combination of catchy electronic umbrella through the windshield of a Helsinki released their newest record, Their style is unique and upbeat due sounds and amazing beats. paparazzo’s car. Moment Bends, on April 8. to the use of analog synthesizers, the The sound of Femme Fatale is Regardless of what you think of The group, based out of the inner glockenspiel, and hand claps. tuned to a more electronic feel com- Britney Spears, whether you disap- Melbourne suburb on Northcote, con- Moment Bends is a unique spin pared to the usual pop album. You prove of her lifestyle, or you didn’t like sists of Cameron Bird, Gus Franklin, on the typical electronic pop album can get up and dance around to just her music in the past, Femme Fatale Jamie Mildren, Sam Perry, and Kellie that offers the listener a break from about every song on the album except is worth listening to. It is not like any Sutherland. the usual party anthems of the genre. for “Criminal” and “He’s About to Lose of her other albums. The beat of ev- Moment Bends provides a good Me” (and even that’s debatable). ery track will flow through your veins insight into the group’s style and talent, “How I Roll” is by far the best while you listen to the album. with upbeat songs that include mean- track on the album. It’s a fun song ingful lyrics and catchy beats. Their first about dancing, having a good time and single of the album, “Contact High” is not caring about anything. The “Bum- ‘I Am Number Four’ not worth the time or money Meredith Huml played by Timothy Olyphant, poses as A&E Editor his father and decides after the third Throw together some teen romance, one is killed that he and John need a science-fiction and a lot of action new place to hide. This brings them enhanced with loads of special effects, to Paradise, Ohio. and you have all the ingredients for “I John predictably meets a girl Am Number Four.” (played by Glee’s Dianna Agron) on Unfortunately, the ingredients the first day of school, with whom he don’t mix well. While the story in quickly falls in love. He also meets the trailer seemed interesting, or the group of jocks that will give him interesting enough to pay $9.50 to see trouble after he stands up for the it, the movie’s plot was lacking. school “nerd.” John Smith (Alex Pettyfer) is a teen The Mogadorians eventually with special powers who is only trying find him, of course, and they fight, to fit in with his peers. His special predictably, until…well, I don’t know powers make him the target of aliens what to say without giving away the called Mogadorians who are seeking to not-original ending so let’s just say: destroy him. don’t bother. Strangely, the movie never makes it Although the movie contained clear exactly why they are seeking him. some entertaining scenes, I was left Three others of his “kind” have already feeling mostly bored and confused by John Smith (Alex Pettifer) begins to develop copyright cleared been killed before him (which is why the time the movie was over. Don’t special alien powers, while trying to fit in, in a he’s “number four”) and he is now their waste your $9.50 or your time on “I small town. next intended victim. His guardian, Am Number Four”.

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Women’s lacrosse Men’s golf wins sets winning historic match tradition this season against Ravenscroft Erin Welsh other to play hard. We hope to continue Elisabeth McFarland Staff Writer our winning streak and hopefully win Sports Editor Zinn was especially satisfied with states,” said Manning. the team’s performance as well as his The women’s lacrosse team is in One of their two losses was a For the first time in head coach personal performance. the midst of their best season since 20-1 defeat against Apex, the team’s Robert Guzzo’s eight-year tenure, the “It felt amazing to beat Ravesncroft. head coach Prudence Lyon took over toughest competition. Gibbons men’s golf team knocked off I played with [Ravenscroft senior] the program six years ago. The team “Apex definitely [is our biggest crosstown rival Ravenscroft by three Reeves Zaytoun, who is playing at UNC is currently 13-2 and number one competition]. They have a really good strokes on April 7, highlighting the Chapel Hill next year, and I beat him in the conference, as of press time team. We learned a lot and I’m really early season success of the team this by three, so that was huge in my mind,” Wednesday. excited to play them again,” said season. said Zinn. The team is enjoying their success sophomore Stephanie Whitecross. “Being able to get a win over a The team has won seven of their this season. The team is coached by Lyon, high-tested program is a special win,” eight matches for this season, as of “We’re doing well. We’ve definitely assistant coaches Suzanne Horgan and said Guzzo. press time Wednesday. grown since last year with our talent Michelle Ford and goalie coach Kevin The players agreed that this win On April 11, they played in a and it shows,” said Lyon. Lindgren. The leaders of the team are was an important one. conference match at Occoneechee golf “So far I feel like this season has senior captains Lauren Halk, Maggie “[The win] felt really good. We are course. The team won by 44 strokes. been great. We have won and we have Manning, and Shannon Voelkel. good, but we needed a win like this Par at this course was 72. Curis shot a lost games but in each game we gave it According to Lyon, an aspect of to motivate us further,” said senior 69; Zinn, Noonan, and Nemesi all shot our all and that is all we can ask for. We the team that is truly admirable is the captain Andrew Hughes. a 74, Phillips shot a 75, and Hughes have a talented group of players like leadership of the seniors. Ravenscroft is traditionally shot a 79. any other year but we play our game “We really rely on our seniors. a golf powerhouse. Two of their This past week, the team had two as a team and that is what has gotten They’re great leaders,” said Lyon. current players have already received matches, one a conference match, and us so far,” said senior captain Lauren The team started off their season scholarships to play golf at University the other one against Greensboro Day. Halk. with wins against Wakefield (17-5), of North Carolina and North Carolina In addition, the team competed in the To senior captain Maggie Manning, Carrboro (16-8), Broughton (18-8), State University, respectively. conference tournament on Thursday. the rest of the season looks bright as Ravenscroft (16-14), Athens (14-9), Senior captain Chris Zinn led The players were prepared for this well. Millbrook (19-1) and Enloe (25-13). all scorers in this match with a 71. final week of the regular season. “The rest of the season looks They also have wins against Athens In addition, senior captain Andrew “[The matches] should not be too extremely promising. We are (13-7), Ravenscroft (20-15), Millbrook Hughes shot a 76, junior Daniel difficult. [They are] more of a tune up continuing to practice hard and (21-3) and Chapel Hill (15-10). Phillips a 75, junior Jeff Nemesi a 79, for states and regionals,” said Hughes. prepare for playoff games. We feed off The last game of the season is April senior captain Chris Noonan an 81, of one another’s energy and push each 14 away against St. Mary’s. and sophomore Justin Curis an 84.

Softball remains undefeated to start season Maintain perfect record for only second time in Gibbons history

Matt Burnette this year different is the sense of work- tremendous amount of teamwork. Staff Writer ing together more. “If we keep playing the way we are, “My favorite thing about this year working our hardest and supporting For the second time in Gibbons is how well we work together. Our soft- our teammates, the rest of the season history, the varsity softball team has ball team is like a family and without should only keep getting better,” said opened their season undefeated. At one part we would not function nearly junior Jackie Girard. 9-0, as of press time Wednesday, the as well,” said junior Lauren Gill. “The season has been a blast so team seems to be really enjoying their However, the season is not over, far. The team works well together and season and looks forward to extending and with six games remaining, the every game has given 120 percent,” their streak. team knows they have their work cut said senior captain Christine Murray. “It is an awesome feeling being out for them. undefeated. The team overall hopes we “I know we have some tough teams can continue our winning streak but we coming up, but if we work as hard as also want to make sure we keep level we have been, I believe we can pull heads because even the best teams can through,” said Gill. Senior Christine Murray outruns a have off days if they don’t focus,” said Remaining undefeated will not be Ravenscroft player to get to first junior Beth Gaudette. easy but the team seems to display a base. According to the team, what makes Photo By Al Drago The World According to . . .

What is the best What is your favorite Mountains or What are you doing over spring band? concert you have break? beach? ever been to? maria Annunziata Red Hot Chili Beach Lil Wayne I have a softball Softball Peppers tournament Freshman Steff saura Citizen Cope Beach The Movement Spain and Myrtle Beach Soccer Senior

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to us because it determines your seed in the playoffs. Our second goal is to win states, especially since we got to the finals last year in our first year in 3A but we lost 1-0. So the team is very motivated to get back to the finals and win the title,” said head coach Michele Miller in an email interview. This team has set a high bar for themselves, and seems to be motivated to reach it. “What I’m most looking forward too [is] attempting to win a state championship. I just feel with the talents every single girl on the team possesses, and the determination and coaching we have, this 2011 team has a lot of potential of winning a state championship,” said junior forward Kathleen Davis in a Facebook interview. “Our depth and experience are our strongest points. We have eight seniors and a lot of talented underclassmen who are very experienced and play at a high level. This enables us to wear down our opponents by subbing and using our large roster to our Photo Courtesy of Greg Mintel advantage,” said Miller. Senior Kiki Davis moves the ball In addition to their high goals and down the field in a recent game hard work the players seem to really Photo Courtesy of Greg Mintel against Northern Vance. enjoy being a part of this team. Sophomore Kathleen Hickey traps the ball in a recent game against “My favorite part of the season so Pinecrest. As of press time Wednesday, the team is undefeated this Donna Steinbacher far is just being able to be with the girls season with a record of 10-0-1. Sports Editor five days a week. We all support each other in our games and have fun off The women’s varsity soccer team the field. It’s been a lot of fun getting followed by another home win 5-0 strong contender in the playoffs. is undefeated this season , as of press to know all the new girls and all the against Carrboro. They then traveled With five games left, as of press time Wednesday, with a record of 10-0- girls that came back this year,” said to Southern Vance and won 9-1. After time Wednesday, including ones 1 and they are on their way to achieving senior captain forward Sarah Russo in that they beat East Chapel Hill 1-0 at against Chapel Hill, Orange, Northern their lofty goals for the season. a Facebook interview. home then tied at Ravenscroft 1-1. The Vance and Oxford Webb the team still “Our first goal is to win our Their first win was 3-0 at home team followed up this tie with a five- has some work to do to reach their conference. This is really important against 4A Pinecrest, and this was game winning streak making them a goals. Men’s lacrosse Men’s tennis strives to continue travels to Kentucky winning streak for tournament Caitlin Donovan needs to improve in every area because Sports Editor you can never become complacent Team’s focus set to win conference because there is always someone out The Gibbons varsity men’s lacrosse there working harder to get better,” and state championship team has started the season strong and said Yacono. is well on its way to its goal of reaching The team shares a very tight bond the state championship. and has a great time playing together. Caleb Maloney said Tuttle. The team is currently undefeated “I love the environment, it’s very Staff Writer The weekend of March 25, the with a record of 14-0, as of press time welcoming,” said freshman Jack team attended a two day tournament Wednesday. Prevost. In the second year of competing the DecoTurf High School Tennis Not only has the team been “The best part about being on the at the 3A level, the men’s varsity Team Championships, in Louisville, dominating in conference, but they lax team is just being with all of your tennis team has started out the season Kentucky. On the first day the tennis have also been playing many non- teammates having a good time,” said with a 17-2 record and is undefeated team played Charleston Catholic, from conference games, coming out on top Dorsett. in the conference, as of press time Charleston, West Virginia, and won 6-1. against 4A schools such as Broughton, The team only has a few remaining Wednesday. Later that day they went on to defeat Millbrook, Enloe, Wakefield, and Apex. games before reaching tournament The team has many experienced West Jessamine, a school in Kentucky, The team is very young, but is play. They have an upcoming home players who have been helping the 7-0. The next day the team defeated the willing to face any challenge that comes game Thursday, April 14 against team be successful. Latin School of Chicago from Illinois their way. Wakefield. The team’s final conference “We have a lot of upperclassmen (6-1) to reach the championship match. “So far, our team has shown great game of the season is an away game on who have experienced great state Gibbons lost to Vestavia Hills from resilience at every challenge we have April 19 against Durham Academy. championships but also hard losses, Alabama (4-3) in the championship been faced with this year. We are a so we have a lot of experience,” said match. young team, but with a young team freshman Robert Kelly. Freshman Robert Kelly went 4-0 comes huge potential and I think as the The team has recently won six in singles. Matt Daly won all four single season progresses we are only going to straight matches against Northern matches and was named tournament get better,” said senior Paul Yacono. Vance (9-0), Cary Academy (9-0), MVP. The team’s main goal for the Oxford Webb (9-0) and (6-0), Chapel “We did well to get to the final season is to win a state championship. Hill (9-0), and Ravenscroft (6-3). but lost [in the final] to a good team. “To win a state championship is The team doesn’t want to settle for Overall, it was a good trip and we had a always our goal but we hope to go as runner-up in the state championship lot of fun,” said Kelly. far as we can as a team,” said freshmen again this year, after losing in the finals The team knows they need to keep Gannon Morrison. last year. practicing hard and improve different Along with winning a state “[Our goals this season] are to aspects of their play in order to win the championship the team would also like win the conference and to win the 3A state championship. to build the lacrosse program’s future championship. We want to make sure “I think our team needs to work at Gibbons. we win [the championship] this year,” most on doubles play in order to win “My hope to accomplish by the end said men’s varsity tennis coach Andrew the state championship. I feel that the of the season is to start a new chapter Tuttle. doubles pairings we have this year are in Cardinal Gibbons lacrosse history In order to win tough games many stronger than last year, and will be the where each team from this year on will players put in a lot of effort to get difference in helping us [get] to the become a family,” said Yacono. better. Championship,” said Tuttle. In order to achieve these goals “Our team’s greatest strength is the The team has two home games the team seeks to keep improving and overall tennis talent and ability of all left against Orange and North Raleigh playing to the best of their abilities. our players. We are fortunate to have Christian. “We need to improve on executing a group of players who are committed each play better than the last,” said to playing tennis year-round, not just sophomore Danny Dorsett. during the spring high school season, “Any team, from the greatest to Photo Courtesy of Greg Mintel and therefore they come into the season the worst, has to always be striving for Senior Cullen Raymond runs in February each year much improved perfection. That being said, our team down the field in a recent game. over where they were the year before,”

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