Golden Lines

A student publication of St. Pius X Catholic High School

Vol 56 Issue 1 St. Pius X Catholic High School 2674 Johnson Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30345 404.636.3023 www.spx.org October 2, 2017 OPINIONS Seniors challenged to ‘Go out Golden’ Fundraising campaign aims for record participation from Class of 2018 BRENNAN QUINN Golden” and participating in Shannon Kang and Brennan Mrs. Brennan said contri- Staff Writer the Annual Fund. Quinn, Senior Class Co-Pres- butions will support all areas of Faith. Family. Futures. Spearheaded by the ad- idents Tommy Westenberger campus life through, “academ- Three words that encompass vancement office, the Annual and Dan Mohr as well as senior ics (our superior faculty and St. Pius X’s role in the Atlanta Fund it’s the school’s largest Hannah Sik are helping lead staff), safety (police beacons), community for the past sever- fundraiser of the year. Tradi- the campaign. athletics (new stadium lights), Lunar Vacation’s first EP is al decades. This year’s senior tionally parents, teachers and “We serve as student body technology (infrastructure for reviewed on page 2 class will be the 60th graduat- alumni have been the biggest presidents because seeing St. the ‘bring your own device’ ing class. The 59 classes be- donors, but last year Director Pius prosper is our ultimate program), spirituality (our full- fore them have left their own of Alumni Relations Mrs. Karo- goal, and will be an ongoing time chaplain and pilgrimag- NEWS unique mark on our school, line Brennan decided it was goal even after high school,” es), the arts (guest artists), and helping build today’s culture time for the seniors to get more Kang said. “In order to see suc- finally, our future (new mas- that makes St. Pius so special. involved in giving towards the cess, we need to give back, and ter plan). Each and every gift It’s now the Class of 2018’s annual fund before they even donating to Going out Golden makes a difference to our stu- turn to leave their own mark graduated. will result in a growing com- dents, faculty, and our school.” on St. Pius X, by “Going Out Student Body Co-Presidents munity.” continued on pg. 3 ‘Home Sweet Home(coming)’ theme showcases Georgia pride Mrs. Ross and her husband ROSE BREWSTER probably wear her tennis skirt opened a performance studio in Staff Writer and a sports jacket. I am super East Point. Read more on page 4 Homecoming season is just excited to showcase my costume.” around the corner, and this Seniors are downtown At- year the Student Council has lanta, with options such as dress- FEATURES picked out an exciting theme for ing up like their favorite Atlanta the week which is October 9th rappers or wearing skyscraper through 13th. After looking over costumes. Senior Hollis Bakken a few suggestions, they decided decided she would take a slightly on “Home Sweet Home.” different and more unique ap- As part of “Home Sweet proach. Home,” each grade will dress up “I am going to dress up as the The cast of the quirky comedy ‘Murder by Indecision’ is set and decorate their designated I-85 bridge collapse. I am still on for opening night on October 5. Staff photo areas based on different parts of the hunt for a partner to be the St. Pius students traveled to Italy Georgia. other half of the bridge. If you this summer! Read about their The freshmen will be coastal are interested let me know!” Bak- exciting trip on page 9 Fall play is a definite killer Georgia. A few costume ideas in- ken said. Each day Homecoming week JACKIE COMERFORD cludes seniors Nick Poulos, Ni- clude a shark or the classic Ha- Staff Writer gel Sapp, Neami Tedla, Sarah waiian beach tourist outfit that leading up to Friday features SPORTS freshman Sarah Torres said she’ll schoolwide themes. Hours of practice have fi- Train, Daniel Boutte, Luke be wearing. “I am definitely go- Monday is “Homerun Day” nally paid off, and the Pius Shepherd, and Lilly Viau, most ing to wear a Hawaiian shirt and where students can wear their fa- Players’ talents will shine on of whom have been with Direc- maybe a straw hat,” she said. vorite Georgia sports jersey. October 5-8 in the St. Pius X tor of Drama Ms. Bonnie Spark The sophomores will be ru- Tuesday is “Make Yourself at auditorium when they take the since freshman year. ral Georgia. Some said they are Home Day” where students have stage to show off their wit and “Anybody who puts up with looking forward to showcasing the opportunity to wear their fa- comedic talent in the fall pro- me deserves to get a shout their overalls and cowboy boots, vorite pajamas. duction of “Murder by Indeci- out,” Ms. Spark joked. while others plan on dressing up Wednesday is “PiHi Tie-Dye sion.” The cast behind the wacky New team, new field, new hopes as trucks, tractors or farm ani- Day” where students can come The play follows main author will perform a rendi- for the softball program. Check mals. to school wearing their tie dyed character Agatha Crispy, a re- tion of what is being typed by out more details on page 11 “I’m planning on wearing my clothes. nowned playwright, as she hur- Martin in the most comedic horse costume. Hopefully I will Finally, Thursday is “Home- ries to finish her latest script. way possible. find someone to be the second coming T-shirt Day” where stu- Senior Annie Martin plays the “This is a murder mystery CENTERSPREAD half of my costume before Home- dents have the option to purchase lead role and narrates as she and comedy. It’s quite farci- coming week,” said sophomore and wear the official 2017 Home- has an animated conversation cal,” Ms. Spark explained. Christa Brunner. coming t-shirt designed by senior with her typewriter, played by “This is fun. The costumes will The juniors will dress up as Sophia DeLurgio. freshman William Stovall. Mar- be a little bit over the top, with suburban Georgia. Many said “I feel like this theme is a great tin described her character as wigs and mustaches.” plan to wear a classic suburban way to show pride in their state.” “a looney playwright [who is] In addition to acting in the outfit: Adidas sneakers, jeans said Student Body Co-President slowly but surely going insane.” play, Martin and Shepherd and a witty t-shirt, while others, Brennan Quinn “As seniors, who As Martin types throughout also serve as associate direc- like Sophia Andino, said they’re have planned for three home- the play, these characters come tors. They have worked closely wearing suburban mom clothes. comings in a row we are super alive and act out the evolving with Ms. Spark to perfect the Meet the newest additions to the “I plan on dressing up as my proud to have a homecoming scenes in a humorous way. play and even give it a different St. Pius family on pages 6 and 7 mom,” Andino said. “She is your with all of the positive attributes Martin’s supporting cast in- continued on pg. 4 stereotypical suburban mom. I’ll from previous years.” Golden Lines 2 opinionsOctober 2, 2017

Golden Lines What We Think... 70 reasons why you should love Mr. Spellman St. Pius X Catholic We all know the lovable place you have traveled? princess? Cinderella What’s the fastest speed High School and hardworking Mr. Steve Japan Would you rather cheer for you’ve ever reached in a car? 2674 Johnson Road, NE Spellman, but have you ever If you were reincarnated as Georgia Tech or Florida? Not telling! Atlanta, Georgia 30345 wondered what he thinks an ice cream flavor, which Georgia Tech What is the worst show on 404-636-3023 phone about during the day, what flavor would you be? Vanilla What is your favorite hand- television? Anything with the 404-633-8387 fax emoji he uses the most or who What is the one thing you book rule? “Including, but Kardashians www.spx.org his favorite Kardashian is? think everyone should do at not limited to…” If you could ask the Wiz- The newspaper staff asked least once in their lives? Sky What is your favorite meal ard of Oz for one wish, what Mr. Spellman 70 questions dive in the cafeteria? Chicken ten- would you ask for? A money Editors-In-Chief so that the St. Pius X family What celebrity do you think ders and curly fries tree for SPX Taylor Corley could get to know him just a you might get mistaken for? If you had to select one SPX What is your bedtime? Megan Mittelhammer little better. Here are his an- Winnie the Pooh employee to be the next pres- 10:00pm swers; be prepared to laugh! What’s your dream car? ident, who would you choose? What did you name your car? What college did you go to? BMW Gary Schmitt Staff Writers UGA Rose Brewster University of Georgia What is your blood type? B Publix or Kroger? Publix How many selfies do you take Kate Brozovic What’s your favorite piece Positive What color crocs would you per day? Zero Jackie Comerford of equipment at LA Fitness? If you could learn another buy? Red & Black (GO DAW- What would your DJ name Sophia DeLurgio Treadmill and weights language, which language GS) be? DJGoldenLion Will Galvin If you didn’t have to sleep, would you choose? Espanol What’s your favorite condi- Lucy Graham What color is your tooth- Witt Hollensbe what would you do with the Would you put pineapple on ment? Ketchup brush? Red and Black Weldon Kolker extra time? Read and enjoy your pizza? Without hesita- What is your go-to karaoke Would you rather be a hot Riley Luckmann friends tion song? “Don’t Stop Believing” drink or a cold drink? Cold Brennan Quinn What’s your favorite piece of What is your favorite smell? What’s your favorite Girl drink Ellie Taube clothing you own? Comfort- Sarah Van Duser Bacon and eggs cooking Scout cookie? Samoas What do you order at The able SPX sweats What is your favorite emoji? Where was your first date and Varsity? Chili Dog, Onion Adviser If your entire life was a mov- Smiley face how old were you? Movie at Rings, Frosty Ashley Curlette ie, what title would best fit? St. Pius newspaper or year- Guantanamo Bay, Cuba--12 Krispy Kreme or Dunkin’ “It’s a Wonderful Life” book? Both--love them years old Doughnuts? Krispy Kreme Principal Steve Spellman What fictional place would Who is the last person you What is your favorite brand What is your favorite room at you most like to go? Atlantis called on your cellphone? My of water? Dasani St. Pius? Chapel President What’s the best concert you wife Who is your favorite Kar- Would you rather have legs Chad Barwick have ever been to? The Eagles If you were a superhero, what dashian? Don’t have one the length of your fingers What special skill would you color would your cape be? If you could add one color to or fingers the length of your like to master? Speed reading Red the American flag, what color The Golden Lines is legs? Fingers the length of my published approximately What’s your favorite fountain At a festival, would you order would you choose? Gold legs. 8 times per school year drink? Cherry Coke a corn dog or a funnel cake? Would you rather be friends What is your favorite season? by the students of St. Pius Would you rather explore Funnel cake with Charlie Brown or Summer X Catholic High School a new planet or the deepest What’s your favorite pasta Snoopy? Snoopy What is your favorite Snap- for the entire student parts of the ocean? Ocean! shape? Fusilli Have you ever ridden a mo- chat filter? Dog body and surrounding Are you usually early or late? Who is your favorite Disney torcycle? Yes Is a hot dog a sandwich? Yes community. Very early! Hate late people. Views presented by the If you had to live without one Golden Lines publication Lunar Vacation’s new EP is out of this world of your five senses, which one are not necessarily If you tion for the release to Spotify. while also helping me focus. those of school faculty, would you lose? Taste! school administration, Which animal represents haven’t “I tried to stay up until it came Junior Felipe Villegas said publication adviser or your personality best? Bear— heard of out, but somehow I fell asleep his favorite lyrics from the advertisers. Topics, facts where hugs come from! the student and woke up the next morning whole EP comes from “Swell” and opinions associated What would you name your band Lunar and listened to it all that day,” when Repasky beautifully sings, with the Roman Catholic boat if you had one? Vacation said senior Matthew Bielak. “Choosing words so carefully, Church will be in keeping “Rocinante” by now, While all the songs are great, what’s he gonna think of me?” with such teachings. well, you’re one of my personal favorites is Self-proclaimed Lunar Va- Letters to the editors are What is the best purchase you JILL GILBERT probably “Blue Honey” because its fast cation groupie and undeniable encouraged and welcomed ever made? Wife’s engage- Staff Writer but must be signed by the ment ring living on tempo is fun and lighthearted. #1 fan Christine Davis said one writer. They should be What is the worst purchase another planet. Seniors Grace It’s one of those songs that leaves of her favorite lyrics is “She slept addressed to the editors you ever made? Our first Repasky (vocals and guitar) you feeling upset as it ends and too soundly to remember any and delivered to them house. Only in it 5 months. and Maggie Geeslin (guitar) makes non-Spotify premium dream” from “Sleepy Couch.” in the care of the Golden What is your middle name? along with Connor Dowd people wish that regular Spo- She also attends every one Lines adviser, Ms. Ashley (drums) and John Michael tify would automatically replay. of the group’s concerts, add- Curlette. William Young (bass and synth). The Second on my list of favorites ing that, “my favorite part is Please bring all signed If you could have a beach letters to room 304 or house, mountain house, or group formed in the summer would have to be “Swimming,” when I go on stage and dance email them to acurlette@ lake house, which would you of 2016 and since then have opening with the thoughtful lyr- during ‘Swimming’ or when- spx.org. The Golden Lines chose? Beach! gained a loyal following while ics “She had a party and nobody ever I get to crowd surf.” reserves the right to edit How do you like your eggs? performing at local venues. came.” Mirroring its title, the Bielak said he’s also en- any letters. Letters to the Over easy The “surf pop” group re- song is calming and makes you joys crowd surfing at a editor will not be published leased their first EP in Au- feel as though you are floating. Lunar Vacation concert. anonymously. What’s the single best day on the calendar? Last day of gust, and the calming, smooth Bielak said his favorite song “It felt like I was floating, school! sounds are perfect for taking is “Monterey,” which is about and with my best friends sing- What Taylor Swift song de- a quick vacation to a galaxy growing up and growing apart. ing less than six feet away scribes your life? “Shake It from earthly stress. “Swell” fea- Starting out slow and mellow, it with me, it felt like a dream,” Off” tures five songs that fans had gradually picks up the tempo said Bielak, which is simi- What’s your favorite way heard at live but are now able towards the end, vaulting it into lar to how I feel listening to to relax after a long day at to listen whenever they want. my top five songs on the EP. their soft, uplifting tunes. work? Read or watch a favor- “I was so excited when The title track “Swell’ is a Overall, the new EP “Swell” ite TV show it finally uploaded be- great representation of the is perfect to listen to anytime, What was the best book se- cause all our hard work whole EP, and I’d have to say regardless of what you’re in. ries you’ve ever read? Brad had paid off,” Repasky said. it’s an overall a swell song. I like Check it out on Spotify, or Thor’s series Fans of the band also to do homework while listening be sure to catch them at one Where is the most exciting waited with great anticipa- to it because it rests my mind of their next performances. Golden Lines 3 opinionsOctober 2, 2017 Perfect lineup + Sunny skies = Best Music Midtown ever You definitely the best year yet. one year at 2Chainz and kicked off Weren’t there this year? it was epic. This year was Saturday, Well, you’ll probably regret amazing, too!” she said. September it for months to come. (Small If you were unaware of 16 by sing- silver lining: you’ll have an some of the smaller, alter- ing, and extra $140 in your pocket.) native bands like Coin or screaming If given the chance, how- Circa Waves, a headliner like along to ever, I think everyone would Bruno Mars or Mumford & SOPHIA DE LURGIO AJR’s “I’m have edited the lineup a little. Sons was sure to please. On Staff Writer Ready” Senior Jazmin Huerta thinks the other hand, obscure art- with your friends. Then, Post Malone would have ists served as an opportunity you squeezed out of the been a more relevant choice to discover someone new. packed crowd to a differ- than someone like Daye Jack. At last year’s Music Mid- ent stage for Milky Chance’s Senior Julia Fleisch- town, senior Sammie Chris- alternative jams and Blink- er would have loved for tian discovered a singer 182’s rock tunes. The night Glass Animals or Father she now loves: Raury, a closed with Bruno Mars John Misty to perform. Georgia native and rap- performing a killer rendi- But as Huerta said, ev- per/singer-songwriter. tion of “That’s What I Like.” erything else about the “He was totally amaz- And that was only day one. lineup was awesome. ing! That one concert The lineup for this year’s This year’s lineup ap- made me a lifelong fan,” Music Midtown, the annual pealed to a wider demo- Christian explained. music festival held at Pied- graphic than ever before. This year, Taylor Cor- mont Park, was so diverse Even though there were al- ley was impressed by AJR. The crowd throws confetti as they celebrate day one of that it was bound to be an most ten artists I had never “Before the concert, I Music Midtown. Photo courtesy of Atlanta’s NPR Station amazing experience for ev- heard of, I am sure plenty knew one of their songs, eryone. It seemed like every of people appreciated them. but didn’t really like it,” Last year senior Tessa music festivals don’t mix well. band you could ever want Your friends, your moth- Corley explained. “Then I Lucarini’s experience was But this year, everything to hear, from Weezer to Fu- er, and even your grandpa watched them perform and ruined, but not because of went perfectly for Lucarini. ture to Tove Lo, performed. probably enjoyed the music. it totally changed my mind.” the music. She lost her car “It was one of the best Year after year, the fes- In fact, senior Ash- To top it off, the weath- keys on the second day so weekends of the year so tival continues to top it- lyn Kelly and her mom er was sunny and 75 de- she was too anxious to enjoy far,” Lucarini said. “With so self, and with the lineup we go together every year. grees, and this matched the performances until they much good music and all of had two weeks ago, this was “[My mom] went crazy the music perfectly. were recovered. Stress and my friends, it was a blast!” Going out Golden campaign (Continued from pg. 1) In addition to “caring for see all teachers receiving the The campaign officially the environment and taking best we can offer to them.” kicks off during Homecoming initiatives to preserve our earth The inaugural year of Go- week. and our neighbors,” Kang said ing out Golden had a 33% “There will be announce- there’s one particular group participation from the Class of ments as well as posters put she’d like to benefit from the 2017, but this year’s goal 60%, up throughout the school,” funds: teachers. in honor of St. Pius’ 60th grad- Westenberger explained. “Ad- “The teachers deserve SO uating class. ditionally, if you donate you’ll much,” she said. “If one pro- “That’s a pretty big deal!” receive a ribbon to be placed fession had to be paid the most, Kang exclaimed. “Also, if we on your locker indicating that I would hands down say teach- do have 60% of seniors par- you contributed. ers-- no hesitation. I mean, ticipate, it would be the most Mrs. Brennan said no these people mold our brains participation SPX has received amount is too small to give. to give us knowledge, and from the senior class. We want “If you can spend $5-$8 on knowledge is power; they’re to set the bar high for follow- coffee, you can give a couple basically superheroes. I want to ing years!” bucks to your community,” she said. Student leaders of Going out Golden emphasized how important it is for their class- mates to give. “Seeing St. Pius prosper is our ultimate goal, and will be an ongoing goal even after high school,” Kang said. “In order to see success, we need to give back, and donating to Going out Golden will result in a growing community. Sik agreed. “Seniors should learn to give back to an estab- lishment that gave so much to Seniors Dan Mohr, Tommy Westenberger and Shannon them,”she said. “If a place has had an im- Kang show their enthusiasm for the Going out Golden, portant impact on your life, the a fundraising campaign that’s aiming for a minimum of least we can do is give back.” 60% participation from the senior class. Staff photo Golden Lines 4 Octobernews 2, 2017 Atlanta sports fans rise up in new stadium TAYLOR CORLEY in advance, reserving one of the Editor-in-Chief 12,000 spots in front of the sta- After 39 long, agonizing dium. months, Atlanta’s new Mer- For people who don’t want cedes Benz Stadium is finally to drive MARTA is also an op- complete. Doors are open to tion, but now the new stadium any and all sports fans from offers designated pickup areas across the country who are for Lyft users as well. ready to have their minds The stadium is partnering blown by the stadium’s newest with the Atlanta Bicycle Coali- features. From the food, to the tion to provide fans with bike visuals to the parking outside, racks and a bicycle valet. Two this stadium can’t be topped. Wheel Valet will operate this Food service starting two hours prior One of the most talked to kickoff and ending one hour about highlights has been the after each game. unbeatable concession prices. All that is needed to check-in Dasani water bottles and soda, a bike is a phone number. Cy- for example, are only $2, and clists will then receive a text that The Mercedes-Benz stadium offically opened on August 26. It’s the newestest attraction that includes unlimited access includes a secure claim ID and to self-service refill stations. the time that the valet will close. in downtown Atlanta and one of the nation’s finest sports facitlities. Photo courtesy of The “fan-first” menu also Helmets, lights, bags and locks atlantafalcons.com includes waffle fries, nachos, can all stay on the bikes, mak- stories. It is made up of 27,000 What some may consider to team’s inaugural year. peanuts, pizza, pretzels and ing bike parking simple and ef- tons of steel equaling a total be the most unique feature of The Falcons recently popcorn all for $3 each, mak- ficient. building cost of $1.5 billion. the stadium is the 58-foot-high, knocked off the Green Bay ing food the cheapest in all of In order to make leaving In addition to the fan- 360-degrees, high-definition Packers in their first regular professional sports. the stadium less of a hassle, the friendly events going on inside, halo video board circling the season game at the stadium, The most expensive items stadium is also working with the stadium is adding a 13-acre roof that immediately grabs and they have seven more home on the menu include burnt end the Georgia Department of park that will be used as a tail- fans’ attention. games left on their schedule. nachos for $10 and the porto- Transportation to regulate traf- gating parking area. The park This one-of-a-kind feature Along with these regular bello mushroom burger for $6. fic lights on Northside Drive. will hold up to 800 cars on event will probably be an attraction games, stadium officials have For those wishing for more This should make the exit of days, and the project will begin on its own considering it’s the also confirmed that they will than standard concession stand any event much smoother than as soon as the Georgia Dome is largest video board in profes- host the College Football Na- items, Mercedes Benz also of- before. demolished later this month. sional sports, standing at 1,100 tional Championship Game on fers selections from Fox Bros. Stadium Stats There are also plans in place feet long. January 8, 2018, Super Bowl Bar-B-Q, The Varsity, Sublime The new stadium is more to build an 800-1,000 room ho- For those fans who aren’t in LIII in 2019, NCAA Men’s Fi- Doughnuts, Chick-fil-A and than equipped to hold Atlanta’s tel on the old Dome site but has their seats for the entire dura- nal Four in March of 2020 and several others. large sports family. The stan- yet to be confirmed. tion of the game, the stadium SEC Championship. Parking dard stadium capacity is 71,000 Special Features includes 2,000 TV screens Rumors are also swirling 42 designated parking lots regular seats, as well as 7,600 Sports enthusiasts across around the concourses. With that the stadium is being con- in the surrounding area will al- club seats and 190 suites, but if the nation consider Mercedes new state-of-the art viewing and sidered as a possible host for the low for over 21,000 cars to park needed, it can expand to more Benz Stadium an architectural audio systems, fans will never 2026 World Cup. within a 20-minute walk of the than 80,000 for extra visitors. marvel. One of the most no- miss a play. Family shows and spec- stadium made easy with bridg- The building itself is an im- table features is the retractable Using phones should also be taculars such as Monster Jam, es and overpasses. Fans are also pressive 2 million square feet roof, which, unlike many other a breeze with over 1,800 wire- WWE and several concerts will able to purchase parking passes wide and 305 feet tall, or 30 stadium retractable roofs, can less access points. With all these take place there as well. Garth open or close in less than seven features, fans will never want to Brooks will be the first artist to minutes. leave. perform inside the Mercedes Upon entering, fans will Events Benz stadium on Thursday, Oc- Fall play is a must-see be greeted by a floor-to-ceil- The Mercedes Benz Stadium tober 12. ing window with a view of the is home to the Atlanta Falcons And, for those who are in- (continued from page 1) downtown skyline. These two as well as the Atlanta United trigued simply by the fascina- and even gave it a different end- play their talents, the Pius Play- features take advantage of the soccer team. The soccer team tion that is the Mercedes Benz ing from the original. ers each have their own ways stadium’s natural lighting, but has already played in several Stadium itself, guided tours are Also helping Ms. Spark is of handling their nerves. Tedla 460 LED lights have also been games in the stadium and has offered during weekdays and her assistant director, theol- drinks some tea while Train installed to illuminate the field. earned a playoff spot in the weekends. ogy teacher Mrs. Amy Williams. listens to Taylor Swift. Mar- Williams, a 1985 graduate, was tin reminds the cast not to say involved with Pius Players as a “Macbeth” on stage out of fear A special thank you to everyone who donated to the student and has assisted with that the show may be cursed, the program for the past several and when the day finally ar- fall blood drive on Septmeber 28. Your contributions years. rives, the actors say the famous The Pius Players put in line, “Break a leg!” Right before were greatly apprecitated and will save lives. many grueling hours through- the curtains open, all the actors out the last few months. Re- come together, lock pinkies for hearsals started off fairly calm good luck, and then kill it on in the summer, but grew more stage (pun intended). vigorous as opening night ap- “Pius Players is such a great proached. little family to be a part of!” Ted- “[The rehearsals] are pretty la exclaimed. relaxing right in the beginning, This show packed with mys- but when we get closer to the tery murder and mayhem, is show, they get pretty intense,” one that will keep you on your Train explained. toes, and you won’t want to miss Hours upon hours went into it. Tickets went on sale this Mon- creating the best show possible day and sales will continue next for the St. Pius community. But week. Tickets are $10, and each before they take the stage to dis- student receives one free ticket. Golden Lines 5 Octobernews 2, 2017 English teacher opens performance and visual arts studio MEGAN MITTELHAMMER guardRep, a theater compa- “The playwriting develop- Editor-in-Chief ny in Los Angeles. The four ment branch of VanguardRep Teaching a class of high founders of VanguardRep are is called the Quixote Project,” school students isn’t easy. It also the founders of the Wind- Mrs. Ross said. “[This] building takes countless hours of dedi- mill. is just the mill and the artists cation, hard work and flexibil- After living in California for are the wind. We’re just trying ity. Teachers must constantly 13 years, the Rosses decided to provide the facilities to pro- create new and innovative to move back to Atlanta, and duce art.” techniques to pique their stu- they quickly realized that they While their hard work is dents’ interest. wanted a new space to call their about to pay off, the Rosses For one St. Pius X teacher, own. said there is no easy part of this work doesn’t end once According to Mrs. Ross, renovating, especially when she returns home. English Sam was not afraid to step up working with such a large teacher and head dance team to the task of renovating an en- space. coach Mrs. Elizabeth Ross and tire building. “The hardest part was the her husband Sam used their “Starting theaters is nothing renovations. We took out a creative minds to launch The new to him,” she said, explain- second story of the building!” Windmill, a performance and ing that over 20 years ago he Mrs. Ross exclaimed. “We The Windmill, a performance and studio space, is set to open studio space located in East launched Down Right Theatre thought the project would take Point. in Duluth that eventually be- six months max and it’s taken on October 6 in East Atlanta, Photo courtesy of Mrs. Ross This major renovation jour- came the Aurora Theatre in a year and a half! The easiest of East Point was a no-brainer “Students are welcome to ney started in June 2016, and Gwinnett. part has been NOTHING...it’s for the Rosses. come to the grand opening on their dream is about to come to “We’ve never had our own why no one does this kind of “East Point is the next area October 6. We offered intern- fruition. The building’s grand ‘home’...a building we owned,” project,” she admitted. of growth in Atlanta,” she said. ships to students with Van- opening is set for October 6, Mrs. Ross continued. “We al- The Windmill will feature “The city is committed to arts guardRep and I’m guessing and the entire St. Pius commu- ways rented space and were at various spaces, including “a development and there was we’ll do the same here,” Mrs. nity is welcome to attend. the mercy of their schedules. black box theatre with 70 seats, nothing like our theatre com- Ross said. “Some of my students know We knew we wanted to find, a green room for the actors, a pany in the area.” With state-of-the-art fa- about it, but they don’t know buy and then renovate our own lobby with a ticket booth and The Windmill is sure to be a cilities in a thriving neighbor- the scope of what this space will space.” a white box/rehearsal space,” hit in the performing arts sec- hood, the Rosses are excited become,” Mrs Ross said. The Windmill, named for a Mrs. Ross said. tor in the city, and Mrs. Ross for The Windmill to turn heads The Rosses aren’t new to connection to artist Don Quix- The decision for the location said that there are options as it showcases the best theater, the renovation scene. Back in ote, is more than a basic theater of The Windmill in Atlanta’s for St. Pius students to get in- music, dance and film that At- California, Sam started Van- for Mrs. Ross and Sam. up-and-coming neighborhood volved as well. lanta has to offer. Marching band performs at Disney’s Magic Kingdom KATE BROZOVIC The band also had the oppor- Staff Writer tunity to record their very own For the first time in three version of a Disney song of their years, the Marching Golden Li- choice. Home ons visited Orlando September “We [got] to go into a record- 28 to October 1 to perform in a ing studio and record a Disney parade through Disney’s Magic soundtrack with special features,” Kingdom. said Mr. LaBrek. Band Director Mr. Chad As of press time, the band was Sweet Home Paetznick, his assistant Mr. Ian headed to Orlando and didn’t LaBrek and the marching band know yet which song they’d se- worked very long, hard hours lect, but prior to the trip Villegas preparing for this unique oppor- said he already had an idea in Homecoming Week tunity. mind about what song he would “We [started in] July and choose. October 9-14 we’ve been going at it for over a “I hope we get to record ‘A month now,” Mr. LaBrek said. Whole New World’ from Disney’s The band arrived in Orlando ‘Aladdin’ because it has some Monday: Sports Jersey Day on Thursday and spent most of great opportunities to be able to the day Friday visiting various play the guitar,” he said. Tuesday: Pajama Day Disney parks. Senior Morgan They were also scheduled Childress and juniors Felipe Vil- to attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Wednesday: Tie-Dye Day legas and Kevin Fish said they Halloween Party event that in- Thursday: Homecoming T-Shirt Day especially enjoyed riding roller cluded a parade, fireworks, rides, coasters and being with their trick-or-treating and other special Friday: Costume Day friends. activities. “There [was] a lot of free time In addition to spending time Saturday: Homecoming Dance 7:30-11:00 to hang out, spend time with your performing and participating in friends, practice and go to the Walt Disney World activities, the SENIORS parks of Disney,” Villegas said. marching band concluded the Downtown Atlanta Their performance in the pa- weekend with more time at the rade was on Saturday when they parks before returning home. JUNIORS marched down Main Street in the The next opportunity to see Suburban Georgia Magic Kingdom with bands from the band perform is at halftime SOPHOMORES across the nation. They played during every football game and two songs, Young the Giant’s the Lion’s Den Marching Band Rural Georgia “Mind over Matter,” which they Invitational on October 21, a FRESHMEN also perform at their halftime competition featuring 12 bands Coastal Georgia shows, and “How Far I’ll Go” that’s hosted here on the St. Pius from Disney’s “Moana.”. X campus. Golden Lines 6 centerspreadOctober 2, 2017 SPX welcomes new teachers & staff

Mr. Michael Abbott Mrs. Jessica Barclay Ms. Melissa Beam Mrs. Anne Marie Burnett Science Library Foreign Language English Where did you work before Pius? Where did you teach before Pius? Where did you teach before Pius? Where did you teach before Pius? Christ the King Lutheran Church Collins Hill High School Brookwood High School Cristo Rey preschool If you weren’t a teacher, what would If you weren’t a teacher, what would If you weren’t a teacher, what would If you weren’t working at St. Pius, you be doing? Traveling you be doing? I would be a personal you be doing? Working at a cafe in what would you be doing? On the Outside of school, you are most shopper Florence, Italy beach likely to find me... playing sports Outside of school, you are most Outside of school, you are most Outside of school, you are most with my kids likely to find me...at the park with likely to find me... sitting in traffic likely to find me... with my family and What superpower do you wish you my son What superpower do you wish you friends enjoying the outdoors could have? Invisibility and mind What superpower do you wish you could have? Ability to fly What superpower do you wish you reading could have? Ability to cure sickness What can you cook to perfection, and could have? Ability to cook and clean What can you cook to perfection, and What can you cook to perfection, and are you willing to share the recipe? with a snap of my finger are you willing to share the recipe? A are you willing to share the recipe? I Toast What can you cook to perfection, and ribeye, and no can’t cook! are you willing to share the recipe? My grandmother’s sour cream pound cake, and I’m happy to share

Mr. John Favier Mrs. Connie Fish Mrs. Jennifer Gibbs Ms. Amie McDougal Operations Mathematics Counseling Physical Education Where did you work before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? Notre Dame Academy (1 year) Norcross High School South Forsyth High School counselor YMCA on Ashford Dunwoody Road If you weren’t director of operations, If you weren’t a teacher, what would If you weren’t a counselor, what If you weren’t a teacher, what would what would you be doing? Teaching you be doing? Engineer would you be doing? I’d be an author you be doing? Senior Program Outside of school, you are most Outside of school, you are most Outside of school, you are most Director at YMCA likely to find me... playing the likely to find me... doing yoga likely to find me... hanging with my Outside of school, you are most keyboard What superpower do you wish you kids and/or dog likely to find me... on the softball What superpower do you wish you could have? Ability to see the big What superpower do you wish you field could have? Ability to fly picture could have? Teleportation What superpower do you wish you What can you cook to perfection, and What can you cook to perfection, and What can you cook to perfection, and could have? Teleportation are you willing to share the recipe? are you willing to share the recipe? are you willing to share the recipe? What can you cook to perfection, and Sarcasm, and are you willing to die? Apple pie, and it’s my mother-in-law’s Chicken enchiladas, and yes! are you willing to share the recipe? recipe so maybe Homemade mac n’ cheese, and absolutely Golden Lines 7 centerspreadOctober 2, 2017

Mrs. Louise McGill Mrs. LeyAnna Ms. Vanessa Placeras Mrs. Jennifer Sedlack Roar Store Messick Counseling Development Where did you work before Pius? Library Where did you work before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? Anderson Consulting in Ireland CETPA, a nonprofit working with IHM School If you weren’t working at St. Pius Where did you work before Pius? undocumented kids If you weren’t working at St. Pius what would you be doing? Playing Was retired and now returning If you weren’t working at St. Pius what would you be doing? Working golf or tennis If you weren’t working at St. Pius what would you be doing? Figure for a wealthy private foundation and Outside of school you’re most likely what would you be doing? Educator skating if I was good handing out money instead of raising it to find me... doing laundry or playing at a history museum Outside of school you’re most likely Outside of school you’re most likely to tennis Outside of school you’re most to find me... at Georgia State getting find me... sitting around a campfire in What super power do you wish you likely to find me... at one of my kids’ my PhD the North GA mountains could have? Invisibility extracurriculars What super power do you wish you What super power do you wish you What can you cook to perfection, and What super power do you wish you could have? Fly to and from CA to could have? Ability to cure sickness are you willing to share the recipe? could have? Wiggle my nose and get see my family What can you cook to perfection, and Spaghetti bolognese, and yes, of whatever I want like Samantha from What can you cook to perfection, and are you willing to share the recipe? course “Bewitched” are you willing to share the recipe? I make really good meatballs but the What can you cook to perfection, and Anything microwaveable, and I’m recipe is in my head so they come out are you willing to share the recipe? willing to share my microwave different every time Fish tacos, and yes

Mrs. Debbie Skene Mr. PG Standard Mr. Tim Stultz Mr. LED Light Mathematics Physical Education IT Department Athletics Where did you teach before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? Mullen High School in Colorado I was getting my Master’s and IT at Northside Hospital Marist. It was a dark time If you weren’t teaching what would working as a graduate assistant at The If you weren’t working at St. Pius If you weren’t working at St. Pius you be doing? I’d be an accountant Citadel what would you be doing? I’d be a what would you be doing? I’d work Outside of school you’re most likely If you weren’t teaching what would sports play-by-play announcer for the Falcons to find me... decorating my house you be doing? A tour guide in Outside of school you’re most likely Outside of school you’re most likely What super power do you wish you Charleston, SC to find me... at the driving range or to find me... on Coach Anderson’s could have? Teleporting Outside of school you’re most likely coaching baseball/softball motorcycle What can you cook to perfection, and to find me... near the water What super power do you wish you What super power do you wish you are you willing to share the recipe? What super power do you wish you could have? Time travel could have? Invisibility Green chilli chicken stew, and yes could have? Ability to fly What can you cook to perfection, and What can you cook to perfection, and What can you cook to perfection, are you willing to share the recipe? are you willing to share the recipe? and are you willing to share the Great macaroni and cheese, and Lion Burgers. I’ve said enough recipe? Spaghetti and meatballs, but happy to share Chef Boyardee won’t let me share the recipe Golden Lines 8 featuresOctober 2, 2017 Not clickbait: ‘Shaydude family’ takes over student body

LIONTRACKS TAYLOR CORLEY of happened naturally.” to record for a purpose.” honest, I like the weird looks Editor-in-Chief It’s important for Unlike most YouTubers, because it’s just another part Upcoming As Phineas and Ferb told YouTubers to give their fans for Haydu “it’s not about the of putting yourself out there. Events us back in 2015, “there’s 104 a catchy name so that other fame.” He just wants to put You have to be mentally tough days of summer vacation and fandoms will know which himself out there and make when you vlog because not school comes along just to videographer they’re backing. himself a name. everyone is going to approve, end it.” The annual problem “As a friend I support “A lot more people know Oct. 2: College but vlogging is something I for our generation is finding Steven’s new found career so me at Pius now because of Application Deadline enjoy so I don’t care if I get a a good way to spend these yeah, I would consider myself the vlogs and most people #2 little hate.” blissful weeks of freedom. a Shaydude,” said junior want to be in them, however Haydu may be expecting a Instead of building a Ashley Rizik. I do get weird looks once in Oct. 5-13: Fall play little too much hate. rocket or fighting a mummy, Although the name is an awhile,” said Haydu. “To be continued on pg. 9 one very creative St. Pius X original creation, Haydu had Oct. 6: PSAT senior decided to pick up to learn tips from well-known Writing; Senior class a camera and record his YouTubers such as Jake Paul Students explore art, photo and senior summer adventures. and David Dobrik to pick up superlative pictures “I mean, during the specific vlogging techniques. history and culture on summer I was going to bed at “It did take me a couple Oct. 7: SAT’s @ St. like two in the morning and weeks to get used to talking Pius waking up at one in afternoon into camera, which is basically summer trip to Italy anyways so I thought, since I like talking to myself,” said WITT HOLLENSBE spent in Assisi because of the October 9-13: Homecoming had nothing better to do, why Haydu. “I try to talk to the Staff Writer connection he felt to “my chosen Week not give it shot,” said senior camera like I’m talking to an After months of preparation personal saint, St. Francis.” Steven Haydu. “Plus, I liked actual person.” and a small army of 23 St. Pius Next on the itinerary was Oct. 9-10: Model UN watching other YouTubers 305 subscribers and 43 X students, Latin teachers Ms. Pompeii, an area Latin students Conference @ Georgia Tech and I thought vlogging videos later, Haydu seems to Laura Briscoe and Mr. Matt were already familiar with from looked cool.” have gotten the hang of this Wineski and Spanish teacher their textbooks in the classroom. Oct. 11: PSAT Recording his day was just vlogging thing. Mr. Mendez marched through Once a thriving Roman city, the first step. After buying a “It’s really easy for me to the international terminal of the Pompeii was buried under stone Oct. 12: Lion Leader professional camera with the walk around with a camera in Atlanta Airport, stepped onto and ash after the eruption of meeting @ 7:15 am and money he made from working my hand and I bring it with a plane and after nine hours Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. during all lunch periods at Bruster’s, Haydu learned me everywhere I go,” he said. of flying across the Atlantic After a tour that gave how to hold the camera, Haydu even brings his camera Ocean, they arrived at their final them a greater appreciation Oct. 13: Homecoming pep talk to the camera and edit to class with him. destination: Venice, Italy. understanding of ancient history, rally; Mission trip meeting videos so that he could post “It’s fun to see my friend The educational trip, the group visited a modern farm them on YouTube. After just doing something he loves,” beginning June 5 and ending in Sorrento before making it to Oct. 14: Saturday School; a few weeks, on July 16, the said senior Lucas Northway. June 13, exposed students the final leg of their journey in Homecoming Dance, 7:30- “Shaydude” family was born. “I don’t necessarily like the to famous cities, historical Rome. 11pm “I decided to call my fans attention, but I enjoy being landmarks and a “taste of Italian “As quickly as it began, the ‘Shaydudes’ because able to look back at myself culture and architecture,” as [the trip] ended with Roma,” Oct. 16: No school; Faculty whenever I see people in and at the clips from our junior Georgia Brieske said. said Cross about their final retreat the halls they say ‘Hey dude. English class.” The tour was a whirlwind two days in the Italy’s capital What’s up?’ and ‘Haydude’ “I try to put as many experience with the group city, which included the group Oct. 20: All school Mass just really stuck in my head,” people as I can in the vlogs but visiting six cities in only nine literally running to visit popular he explained. “And my first sometimes I have too much days. tourist attractions such as the Oct. 21: Lion’s Den name is Steven so I guess you footage and I have to cut clips After seeing the blend Sistine Chapel before they were Marching Invitational could say ‘Shaydude’ just sort out,” said Haydu. “You have of modern and medieval scheduled to leave. architecture including St. The trip was both rewarding Oct. 23: Sophomore Mark’s Basilica and St. Mark’s and difficult at times. The pilgrimage Square, junior Anthony Tiberia cultural barrier, for example, described Italy as a “country with challenged junior Calvan Chase Oct. 24: NHS Induction history on every corner.” with the unexpected “having practice @ 7:30am; NHS The group then traveled to pay for water and ice,” while Induction @ 7pm roughly 165 miles to Florence, the uphill battle of walking long which junior Kathryn Kavanagh distances tried junior Kemper Oct. 26: Pride Leader/Junior said was the highlight of Higgins but “burned off pasta Lion Leader meeting @ her trip because she got to calories” in the process. 7:15am see Michelangelo’s famous Despite the occasional Renaissance sculpture, David. difficulties, the jam-packed Oct. 27: Senior Night pep “It was more real than any trip was an unforgettable and rally; Spirit day picture, and seeing it was an educational experience for both overwhelming experience,” she the students and teachers Oct. 28: Coke sale pickup said. “[It] gave me a taste of each Students also enjoyed a city but continuously showed us Oct. 31: Halloween costume tasting in a gelato factory just to new things as well as opening out of uniform fundraiser outside of the city, indulging in the doors for travel later in my for the mission trip Italy’s culinary works of art. After life,” 2017 graduate Sabrina seeing the sunset over the well- Guyton said. Nov. 1: Special schedule; All known Ponte Vecchio, a bridge And for those thinking school mass, All Saints day built during Roman times, the like junior Emily Foster, who travelers made their way about returned with “a greater desire Nov. 3: College Application 100 miles south to Assisi, where to explore,” students should clear Deadline #3; Pride Leader/ they saw the Papal Basilica of St. their schedules for the summer Junior Lion Leader meeting Francis of Assisi among other of 2019, when Ms. Briscoe and a @ 7:15am Vlogger Steven Haydu smiles on the Clemson University campus this summer. He carries his Canon camera attractions. new group of travelers set their Sophomore Sam Kennedy sights again on Italy as well as with him eveywhere to document his everyday life. particularly enjoyed the time Greece. Photo courtesy of Chloe Anderton Golden Lines 9 featuresOctober 2, 2017 Started from the bottom and now we’re here How much really changes from freshman to senior year? WELDON KOLKER hours of sleep. I don’t really Freedom because the faculty Staff Writer know why because it’s not like isn’t always breathing down We’re all aware that it’s I do any homework.” your neck.” not easy being a freshman in Senior Maddie Rahn: “Six Senior Sam Repasky: high school. Going from the hours. It could be more if I “Smelly, because this school top of the food chain in eighth didn’t procrastinate so much.” is filled with many fragrances. grade right back to the bot- Busy because stuff is always tom in ninth grade is certainly How much time do you happening. Chill because ev- an adjustment, but for ninth spend on homework? eryone’s pretty relaxed, which graders the year is all about Freshman Bella Tummillo: is kind of nice.” new beginnings, figuring out “I don’t even know, maybe who you are and making life- three hours. I shouldn’t even What has been the best part long friends. be spending that much time of your year so far? Seniors, on the other on it, I’m only a freshman.” Freshman Molly Palumbo: “I hand, have it all figured out... Freshman Anna Katherine loved going to the first foot- or at least they think they do. Flynt: “Two hours, at least. ball game, even though we They’re more worried about English takes me the longest.” weren’t allowed in the jun- how many AP’s they’ve taken Senior Janie Douglass: “One gle.” Seniors Reyn Harbour and James Paxton are on the fi- so they can get into a good hour at most. I just don’t re- Freshman Samantha John- nal leg of their high school journey, while freshman Will school or revising college es- ally care this year.” son: “Meeting new people. I says over and over and over Senior Matthew Bielak: “May- like getting to hang with peo- Pentecost is just beginning his. Staff photo again. As soon as the stressful be like an hour, but that’s only ple who didn’t go to my grade “Field day is what you make be annoying, but I’ve gotten college process ends, the se- if I’m feeling really studious, school, St. Thomas More.” of it. Since it was my last year, closer with some of them and niors tend to find themselves which rarely happens.” Senior Josie Tummillo: “We I decided to go all out and I guess they’re okay.” coming down with a bad case get a lot more privileges this have a lot of fun. There was a Senior Tommy King: “They of senioritis. What do you do in the morn- year which is nice, like eating lot of glitter involved.” were small and helpless. They Yes, they’re on opposite ing before school? outside.” all had their big turtle back- ends of the high school spec- Almost every freshman: “Go Senior Ansley Reese: “My Who is your senior crush? packs and were cute. Now trum, but just how much is to the cafeteria.” senior sweatshirt because I’m Freshman Nicolas Galeano: they seem a lot more situated really different for freshman The rest of the freshmen always cold all the time no “Diane DeLany” in school.” and seniors? To find out, we who don’t go to the cafeteria: matter where I am.” Freshman Anne Covington: asked several students from “Go to the library.” “Cole Tressler” High school is hard, wheth- both grades to answer ques- Senior Brennan Quinn: “I What did you think of Senior Celia Kinzey: “Ben er you’re a tiny 14-year-old or tions about their first two stay in my car to sleep so I field day? Shiptenko” a (more) mature 18-year-old. months at St. Pius. don’t have to talk to people. Freshman Jackson Long: Senior Dermot Hegarty: Some things are the same for Once the bell rings, though, “Field day was a ton of fun “Will Galvin” freshmen and seniors, like How much sleep do you get I’m ready to talk to who- and a great way to interact buying candy from the Roar on an average school night? ever.” with people I didn’t know.” What was your first Store on a regular basis, while Freshman RJ Brewster: “23 Freshman Nita McCulla: “It impression of the freshmen? others change completely, hours on a full moon” What are three words to de- was really hot. Senior Nina Burwell: “They like getting to school in the Freshman Will Hermann: scribe St. Pius X and why? Senior Jojo Manzo: “I carry their whole locker in morning (Hello driver’s li- “Seven hours. I’ll also take Freshman Megan Painter: couldn’t play soccer but I their backpacks.” cense, goodbye carpool in a naps when I get home from “Friendly because everyone saw some other students on Senior Cole Einbender: minivan!) The good news for school. Depending on how has been really nice. Enthu- the field break ankles for a “They are cooler than me.” both grades, though, is that much homework I have.” siastic because people seem change.” Senior Julia Clark: “At first the year will be over in only Senior Everett Lane: “Five to have a lot of school pride. Senior Tori Winkeljohn: I thought they were going to seven short months. Haydu’s popular vlogs document his senior year (contd. from pg. 8) “I’m actually kind of realizing he forgot his charger. one often,” said Shiptenko. “I of the best parts of vlogging, step out of their comfort zone. bummed that I haven’t been Keeping in mind that love seeing myself online and is “getting kids, some whose “Even if you don’t post kicked out of any shops yet Haydu is a full-time student I feel beyond famous knowing names I don’t even know, your vlogs anywhere, that’s because that would make for along with being a vlogger, you that my face was used to attract excited about being on vlog fine because just watching great content,” he said. “Me can imagine that it’s tough to people to watch that video.” or just seeing the camera in the videos helps you to learn and my friends literally raced post a video “every day, bro.” Shiptenko also feels that general,” he said. “I love when about yourself and love shopping carts in Target and “I guess you could say I do using his picture as the people at Bruster’s are just like yourself more,” said Haydu. still didn’t get kicked out.” a lot less homework and I’m thumbnail for the video was “a ‘Hey dude, do you vlog?’ or “Personally for me, I guess you While most of us might be up until two or three in the smart move on Steven’s part” ‘Oh my gosh are you famous?’ could say vlogging has helped terrified by the idea of filming morning editing, but I do it for considering this particular vlog It’s just so fun.” me to become a better person. our daily lives and posting the vlogs so I make it work,” now has over 500 views in just Vlogging has not only It forces me to uphold a better them on the internet for said Haydu. three weeks. changed things for Haydu image of myself because I know everyone to see, Haydu finds Fans appreciate this extra But unfortunately not socially, but it has also affected people will be watching me.” that to be the easiest part. dedication on Haydu’s part. everyone is as fortunate as the way he views life. So head over to YouTube “I don’t really mind “I sometimes stay up until Shiptenko. “I look at things much to check out @StevenDHaydu filming myself,” said Haydu. two in the morning waiting “I’m not on the vlogs as more cinematically now,” and his roaring, black 2016 “Awkward moments are what for the videos to release,” much as I should be,” said he explained. “When I see a Mustang GT. Make sure you make the videos funny and said senior Ben Shiptenko. senior Jonathan ‘Jswaggs’ group of people I think about “like and subscribe, comment entertaining so I don’t mind Shiptenko is one of the luckier Fisher. “But when I see Steven how can I make the scene down below, do what you gotta stepping out of my comfort Shaydudes who was blessed walk around school with his funny or what’s the best angle do” and get the Shaydude zone. I would say the hardest enough to be featured in one camera, it makes me laugh. and lighting to capture the family up to 1,000 subscribers part is remembering to charge of the vlogs. I wish him luck and I hope moment in.” by October 31. Don’t miss out my camera.” “It was weird seeing myself he becomes a professional Haydu encourages aspiring on your chance to ride along He’s even left his house for in the vlog at first but I still YouTuber.” vloggers to express themselves with Haydu on his quest for school and turned around after enjoyed it and I rewatch that According to Haydu, one on camera and not be afraid to stardom. Golden Lines 10 sportsOctober 2, 2017 JUNGLE Talented competition cheer team Upcoming ROARS Athletic Events expecting their ‘best season yet’

Oct. 1-5: Softball RILEY LUCKMANN The seniors also like this they follow. cheerleader has a different Region Tourna- Staff Writer tradition because “I remem- “When we get to the role, whether they are mainly ment “Rings. That’s our goal ber having the best big sister school we’re competing at, we relied on for basing, flying, or this year,” said senior Mary ever when I was a freshman, go into a classroom and get tumbling. Some are focused Oct. 3: Varsity Butler. The competition and she really helped me ready,” said Case. “We play on sticking their tumbling Volleyball vs. Madi- cheerleading team has greatly throughout the season with music and get pumped up as passes or hitting all their son County High improved the past few years, my confidence and being we do our hair and makeup.” stunts, while Winkeljohn School @ Home. and this year the squad is new to the team,” said Butler. Next is warming up. “We emphasizes the importance 6:30 pm aiming to win state, some- “Now, I get to be that person warm up all the parts of the of cheering on teammates thing the program has never for a freshman this year.” routine, and everyone tries throughout the routine. Oct.. 5: JV Football done before. Another tradition the team their best to have a positive “I always try to encourage vs. Stephens Coun- “The talent has skyrocket- started last year was “knock- attitude, so we can all get our my teammates as they fling ty High School @ Home, ed since I first started coach- ing on wood on the way to nerves under control,” Wil- and fly across the mat,” she 4:30 pm ing in 2012,” said English the competition floor,” said ner said. said. “We all try to support teacher and head coach Ms. junior Klara Wilner. “It’s After warm-ups, the team each other as a squad, as a Morgan Carney. “We only very superstitious, but we all waits backstage and says a unit.” Oct.. 6: Varsity Football had six people who could do believe that it’s good luck.” prayer, wishing for safety and After each competition, vs. Stephens County High standing back handsprings According to Case, the cheer- endurance. “Everyone has a the cheerleaders wait to see School @ Stephens County in 2012, and now we require leaders want to walk out ex- hard routine, and we all just what place they earned, the High School, 7:30 pm standing tucks to even make pecting a win, but they don’t have to try our best to make squad uses the judge’s scor- want to jinx themselves with Oct.. 7: Volleyball Area the team.” it through the routine, doing ing rubric for what to work Championship vs. Jefferson; As the talent has increased too much confidence. what we have practiced tons on at practices the following Girls’ Varsity Cross Country on the team throughout the The cheer squad also has a of times,” Winkeljohn said. week. “Our first practice after @ Florida State University; years, the squad has placed tradition of putting on school Each individual cheer- a competition we go over our Girls’ JV Cross Country @ higher at state each season. showcases throughout their leader has different thoughts scores and set our focus on Fox Hall Farms Sporting “We didn’t even make it season in the fall at pep ral- right before walking out onto certain areas of the routine Club, 8:00 am; JV Volleyball out of sectionals in 2013. We lies and after-school perfor- the mat to compete. While where scores were low,” But- @ TL Hanna (SC); Boys’ got 14th place in 2014, 11th mances. Case feels excited because of ler said. Cross Country @ WakeMed place in 2015 and 7th place “Showcases are by far my “so much adrenaline that is So far this season the girls Soccer Complex (NC), 7:40 last year, only losing 6th place favorite tradition,” said Win- built up in warmups,” Win- have placed first in each of am by three points out of 300,” keljohn. “It’s so exciting to keljohn gets more nervous. their competitions against Coach Carney said. show off what we’ve been “The pressure that is im- North Oconee and Jefferson. Oct.. 12: Volleyball State Senior Tori Winkeljohn practicing since June to the mediately laid upon us is in- They have two more compe- Tournament @ Home; is also impressed with the rest of the school. We use it describable. You suddenly titions on their schedule that Freshman Football vs. squad’s talent level. as practice to push through feel all eyes on you, watching will prepare them for regions Dunwoody High School @ “Since I joined the team, our nerves so we are ready you, waiting for you to make on November 4th and state Home, 5:30 p.m. we have only gotten better for competitions when we’re your first impression. You on November 7th in Colum- and better, and that’s scary actually getting scored.” feel your heartbeat through bus. Keep an eye out for this Oct.. 13: Football vs. Oconee to think about because each To perform to the best of your chest, through your program on the rise, and County High School (Home- season we raise the bar even their abilities on competition whole body,” she said. who knows, they may end up coming game) @ Home, 7:30 higher for the next,” she said. days, the squad has a struc- During the actual two and hanging a banner on the gym pm “I can confidently say that tured and routine schedule a half minute routine, each wall this fall. this competition squad this Oct.. 14: Girls’ Cross Coun- year is the most talented team try Coach Wood Invitational St. Pius has seen.” @ North Georgia College; As they work on improv- Boys’ Cross Country Coach ing each day at practice, the Wood Invitational @ Gaines- girls are also having to adjust ville College, 8:40 am to new GHSA rules. Squads are no longer allowed to use Oct.. 17: Varsity Volleyball copyrighted songs without State Tournament @ Home permission from the artist. “It really stinks that we Oct.. 19: Freshman Foot- can’t use normal songs for ball vs. Wesleyan School @ our routine now, but we’ve Home, 5:00 pm gotten used to it since last Oct.. 20: Varsity Football year,” Butler said. vs. Jefferson High School @ Although both official Home, 7:30 pm rules and the talent level of the squad has changed from Oct.. 21: Varsity Volleyball when the program first start- State Tournament, TBD; ed, the competition cheer Competition Cheer @ Ken- team has kept some traditions nesaw Mountain High School alive. “Every year, each senior Oct.. 25: Varsity Volleyball picks two of three underclass- State Semifinals, TBD; Girls’ men to be their ‘little sisters,’” and Boys’ Region Champion- said junior Catherine Case. ship Meet @ North Oconee, “The tradition is very spe- 4 pm/5 pm; Water polo ban- cial to us because you always At their first competition of the season against Dacula, the squad hits their stunts to quet have someone who’s got your back and is cheering you on end the routine. The program continues to improve each season and is focused on win- throughout the season.” ning their first state title in November. Photo courtesy of Cady Studios Golden Lines sports 11 October 2, 2017 Football cards you won’t want to trade

Charlie Albert #75 Winston Andrews #57 Austin Branson #19 Scott Braswell #2 Richard Brown #44 OL/DL OL/DL WR/DB RB/DE TE/LB Highlight of Career at Highlight of Career at Highlight of Career at Highlight of Career at Highlight of Career at SPX: Experiencing the SPX: Scoring a touch- SPX: I had an intercep- SPX: Beating Woodward SPX: Going to the Dome Woodward vs. St. Pius down in middle school tion sophomore year in the semifinals Favorite Pre-Game Food: game Favorite Pre-Game Food: Favorite Pre-Game Food: Favorite Pre-Game Food: Chicken Parmesan Favorite Pre-Game Food: cookies chicken Parmesan Protein shakes Chicken Parmesan

Marco Dinkins #52 Bryan Evarts #17 Reyn Harbour #76 Riley Heneghan #65 Will Laughter #5 OL/DL WR/DB OL/DL OL/DL FB/LB Highlight of Career at Highlight of Career at Highlight of Career at Highlight of Career at Highlight of Career at SPX: Starting in my first SPX: Beating Marist SPX: Pressuring the SPX: I sacked the QB SPX: Beating Woodward varsity football game as a sophomore year quarterback to throw an from Stone Mountain my to go to state freshman sophomore Favorite Pre-Game Food: interception in a game sophomore year, and the year Favorite Pre-Game Food: The mashed potatoes against GAC crowd was cheering my Favorite Pre-Game Food: M&M’s name Biscuits and gravy

Tripp McMullan #11 Nkem Njoku #28 Charles Stouffer #8 Luke Ver Meulen #58 WR/DB RB/DB TE/LB OL/DE Highlight of Career at Highlight of Career at SPX: Highlight of Career at Highlight of Career at SPX: Winning games with Bainbridge game when I SPX: Getting to play in SPX: Beating Marist my best friends blocked a punt in the first the GA Dome sophomore year 24-14 Favorite Pre-Game Food: quarter and tied the game by Favorite Pre-Game Food: Favorite Pre-Game Food: Chicken Parmesan recovering the fumble and Chicken, mashed potatoes Chicken Parmesan returning it for a TD & a salad New coach and field mean big changes for the softball program ELLIE TAUBE varsity softball team in 2013. As part of the long range St. Although the baseball and ing tournaments,” Coach Staff Writer “She’s super nice and a re- Pius X master plan, the team’s softball teams will be sharing a McDougal said, address- The softball program be- ally good coach,” said sopho- new home at the Seaver Fam- field, they each require different ing the fate of the soft- gan their season in August more Claire Arnold about ily Sports Complex will include measurements, so in the fall dur- ball field after this season. with a new head coach and Coach McDougal. “I’m re- additions such as locker rooms, ing softball season the base paths As for this year, a group plans of several promising ally excited about this sea- bathrooms and a press box. will be shortened from 90 feet of three seniors, Elise Leicht, upgrades that should posi- son and the team’s future.” “The team is excited for the to 60 feet, and a shorter, tem- Morgan West and Sarah tively affect the whole school. All four assistant coaches program’s changes,” said sopho- porary fence will be installed. Van Duser, are leading the A lifelong softball player will also be returning to help more pitcher Josie Lorde. “The The field will also require team through a tough sea- and fan, health and physical Coach McDougal lead the turf field makes me pitch faster a detachable pitching mound, son. The softball program education teacher Mrs. Amie program: English teacher and gives ground balls bigger and Coach McDougal hopes has struggled in the past few McDougal took over the pro- Mr. Trey Broussard, theol- and more predictable hops, to change the color of the turf years with a difficult region gram this summer. She started ogy teacher Ms. Melissa Gin- and we also don’t have to wor- so that it outlines the dimen- and a small team, but look playing softball at Murphey ther, substitute teacher Mr. ry about rainouts or as much sions of a softball diamond. at these challenges as merely Candler Park at the age of six, Loren Southwick and pitch- maintenance,” she said, “which She said the move is nec- growing pains that all pro- moved to a travel organiza- ing coach Mr. Don Coleman. is very beneficial for everyone.” essary because the current grams go through at times. tion called the Vipers, played Coach McDougal has The move to turf will re- field is costing the school too Currently there are varsity softball all four years brought a lot of enthusi- quire an adjustment for all play- much money to maintain for six sophomores and a at Chamblee High School and asm and optimism to the ers, especially the infielders. regular use. In the past two strong middle school team, went on to play at Oklahoma team, but perhaps the most “The only con would be know- years alone, the drainage sys- which is also a good in- State Panhandle University. exciting transition will be ing that the ball is going to travel tem cost St. Pius $20,000. dicator of the future. Although this is her first the program’s move across faster, which makes me a little “The school is planning With all the changes season as head coach, Coach campus from the softball nervous,” Arnold said, adding, to use the old field as a multi- occurring coach. McDou- McDougal began assistant field’s dirt and grass base- “I’m going to miss the old field purpose field, but I’m hope- gal said she is “optimistic coaching for the Golden Lions ball field’s artificial turf. and the fun times I had there.” ful we can also use it for host- about the next few seasons.” Golden Lines 12 backsideOctober 2, 2017 Two students and one teacher are asked a series of random questions... Say What?! Luke Young ‘20 Emory Wegener ‘18 Ms. Spear, English If you could ask God one question, what would Yo, does it smell like updog in here? Is the dress black and blue or gold and Do all dogs go to heaven, including it be? white? short, long, sassy ones?

If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you A person St. Pius Sausage Dog Hotel in London would buy?

Which teacher would win the hunger games? Daddio (Mr. White) Geiger, for sure I don’t even know what that means

Which teacher would do the worst in the Hunger J.T. Gilbert Schmitty Mr. White Games?

Who has had the biggest Doon Dianely Will Galvin My daddy impact on your life?

Which historical figure The old Miley Ben Franklin Mary Poppins would you choose as a roommate?

Who is your favorite Mr. Moseby Chandler Rachel “friends” character?

Futbol or Football? Neither. I play real sports. Futbol Football...Roll tide, roll tide.

When In doubt... Repent and seek Jesus Don’t Kiss a dachshund How do the new football stadium way LED lights affect your complexion? “Now you can’t see me” “We got new -Cecilia young ‘18 LED lights?” - Coach Bob Gilbert

“Brightens it and makes it “I haven’t been to a football look nice” - Ingrid Capone ‘21 game so...” - Cali Dacey ‘18 “They make me look like “They make me look Matthew McConaughey” taller” -Jack herring ‘21

Breeze -Schmitty “I don’t know. They just really hurt my “It makes everyone in the stands disappear eyes.” -Sean Taylor ‘20 because I see nothing but bright lights when I’m cheering” -Josie Tummillo ‘18 Banter