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People start to see double on Twin Day. Senior Joseph Musco and junior Andrew Ready for the Raffle Sperando dressed as “keep - By Thomas Woodman ers of the Cup” to show their Once again this year De La Salle is conducting its an - loyalty to the Hawks, their nual Christian Brothers Benefit Raffle. Each student is favorite hockey team. given two raffle books containing six tickets in each book. Each ticket costs $5 or six tickets for $25, and everyone is expected to sell two books at minimum. "This year, our goal is to reach $55,000, which is the same goal as 2012. However, last year the students ex - celled and brought in over $65,000! I would like to see the students not only reach the $55,000 again, but sur - pass the $65,000 from last year. This extra money al - lows us to make even more school improvements," said Mrs. Mandi Kasper, Special Events Manager. So far, the students are doing pretty well with sales. They were expected to sell $10,000 worth of tickets by Sept. 27, a goal the students achieved, allowing casual dress code to linger for at least one more week at the Institute Campus and for the Lourdes Hall Campus girls to be able to wear an accessory last Friday. The money raised will be used to make future im - provements for ‘De’ and also go toward the financial aid of students. The other money will go to the winners of the raffle. The two grand prizes are $5,000 each, 3rd place is Homeroom Color Day spices up the com - $2,500, 4th-5th-6th places are $1,000 each and 7th-11th petition throughout the school. “There were place are $500 each. Mr. Mike Boehm, the Institute Campus leader of the multiple stories behind the genius creativity Hall Campus leader of the raffle tickets, expect 100% Students who sell the most amounts of tickets have a raffle tickets, commented on how De is doing so far: participation from every student, which means selling at chance to win gift cards, an iPad and other great prizes. of the 'shirt heard around the school.' All I "It's a slow start this year because we started during least two raffle books or more. Students who have not So De La Salle Meteors, get those raffle books sold! really know is that when creativity meets Homecoming Week, but I think we can get [participa - sold any tickets yet are encouraged start selling and to Spanish genius and you sprinkle in some tion] up." sell as many as possible. funky freshmen, you get De La Salle spirit Also, Mr. Boehm and Ms. Diane Geers, the Lourdes shirt GREATNESS!” said Mr. Heriberto Garcia. Dragons, Music, Dancers, Oh My! By Horace Nowell III
Last weekend, De La Salle’s Mandarin Club marched down Wentworth Ave. surrounded by floats, dragons, fighters and colorful dancers. The club was officially a part of China - town’s annual Double Ten parade. The parade is held every year in October to commemorate Friday marks the end of Spirit Week and the founding of the Republic of China in 1947. It is a proud is the day to show your most school celebration of Chinese independence. By Horace Nowell III While the parade has occurred in Chicago for several years, pride. “I love that I cheer for my school this was the Mandarin Club’s first appearance. Mandarin Club members proudly march down Wentworth St. during China - because I show all my enthusiasm and With the help of club moderator and teacher Mr. Wang, town’s Double Ten Parade. basically everyone else’s for De La Mandarin Club students were able to enter and receive a spot in this year’s celebration. The students walked side-by-side, waving flags and smil - won-ton soup were really good. It was really good for the Salle. Spirit Day wasn’t a day to worry At first, only a few Mandarin Club students were expected ing at the cheering crowd of onlookers. In the front, several price as well. Overall, it was a cool experience…” two-year about schoolwork, but a day to focus on to participate; soon, the number grew to include people from students held a big De La Salle banner. club member Vicente Carter commented. the fun of our school,” said junior the Mandarin I, II and III classes as well. “There were 27 stu - One student, A.J. Victorianne, also did a little jig in front of The weather was warm and sunny, and the Mandarin Club dents who showed up for this activity! They are so great,” the television cameras. When asked what his favorite part of students had a great experience in this year’s parade. Mr. Stephanie Mendoza. Mr. Wang commented. the parade was he said, “Cheering, waving my flags [and] Wang was proud of the Mandarin Club’s participation this Mandarin Club member Christian Ramos enjoyed the cul - getting on T.V!” year, saying his favorite part was “..when we walk [down] tural experience. “I thought it was cool to see many types of After the parade, the club headed over to a local Chinese the street and the people know we are De La Salle.” different schools and organizations participating [in the pa - restaurant. “The place was fantastic. The noodles and shrimp Index rade],” Ramos said. DLS Welcomes the Shadows to Both Campuses College Corner - Page 3 By Ronisha Stewart schools,” said Ms. Margaret Grabowski, As - felt that the building was crowded,” said Ms. sistant Director of Admissions. Grabowski. “I liked how everyone could be serious but According to Ms. Grabowski, she thinks Horoscopes - Page 3 The first official Shadow Day is one of the also crack jokes; it was like a big family,” said DLS does everything correctly considering busiest days of the year. On Columbus Day, freshman Layne Herrera, who shadowed with that the idea is to have a student spend a nor - October 14, a ton of perspective students senior Will Zopp twice last school year. mal day with us. It’s not like we’re here to en - come to De La Salle in hopes of a great expe - At the end of the Shadow Day, each fresh - tertain them or host a special event; we’re Spirit Week photos - rience. man is given a survey. He/she is asked a vari - trying to get them to experience a normal Page 5 "[Perspective students] get to see what a day ety of questions about his/her experience as a school day. is like here at De La Salle. You get to meet shadow. "Columbus Day isn’t the only opportunity teachers, students and coaches. It gives you a "I hope they learn something new whether for 7th and 8th graders to experience a good understanding of the next four years at it's a math problem or history lesson. Hope Shadow Day; they can shadow any day we’re Shadow Day Fun - Page ‘De,’” said Director of Admissions Chuck they leave here with a love for this school that in school," added Ms. Grabowski. Kuhn. our current students and alumni have,” added Hopefully everyone who shadows will feel 6 On Columbus Day, being that De La Salle Kuhn. the same way as one recent shadow. students are in school while grammar schools “A majority of the surveys are positive. The “It was an amazing experience. I’m defi - are out, the school tends to get a lot of stu - only time I have had a survey that speaks nitely going to test at 'De,'” said Mary Shep - dents from various schools. “It’s a nice mix of about improvements of the Shadow Day, the pard, sister of Sydney Sheppard. Sports - Pages 7 and 8 Catholic grammar schools as well as CPS student usually says they’re vegetarian or they Page 2 News The Victory Banned Mr. Welty's Physicist Daughter Speaks Books to Physics Classes Daughter Follows In Father's Footsteps Week By Demetrius Brown Banned Books Week is held once a year at the end of September. This spe - A mom, a photographer and a working physicist are just a few of the words used to describe Leah Rieger, a successful cific week celebrates the postdoc at Northwestern University. Rieger’s presentation to freedom to read any book. the Institute Campus physics classes, according to several During this time, members of the audience, was “interesting,” “introspective” teachers talk with their and even “informational.” students about banned Fermilab was the main topic of Rieger’s presen - books and the importance tation, as that is where she is currently working on the Muon g-2 experiment, which involves analyzing the spin of the par - of reading. Teachers can ticle. choose to give their stu - “The Muon is very interesting,” Rieger assured her audi - By Lia Davis dents any activity to help ence as she presented on the heavy elementary particle. them better understand Rieger, being a physicist, couldn’t pass up an opportunity to and celebrate the week. teach students about the world of particle physics. The Muon g-2 experiment required a laboratory De La Salle tries to find a different way in New York to ship a huge magnet down the coast and to celebrate this week every year. Last year, it had through the Mississippi River all the way to Chicago. The students take “mug shots” holding a banned book. magnet even had a welcoming party of thousands of people This year, they had teachers fill out a poster telling at Fermilab. Rieger joked with students asking, “How much their favorite banned book, which they posted on was that toll?” their doors. “The presentation was fruitful and informational,” said senior Peter Gorman. “I would like to see more student partic - Rieger, besides being a marvelous physicist, is ipation in one form or another,” said Mr. Justin an excellent photographer and was advised by her high school Photo taken by Mr. Mike Walsh Costello-Stebelton. Another English teacher, Ms. physics teacher [her dad, De La Salle physics teacher Mr. Meghan Senjanin, said, “I think we should focus on Welty] to take up photography or art. Rieger, despite the dis - books that are banned all year long, and not just one couragement to pursue physics, still maintains her love for different roads to get where she is. She even took two years which is something very hard to do, especially when talking week because censorship will happen when we’re photography and even has a small side business in photogra - off to be a software consultant downtown, and when asked about physics. Rieger is an inspiration to all public speakers phy. what next, she replied, “Who knows?” because she informed her audience and got students interested not watching.” Rieger gave a glance into the future of Fermilab, which is Banned Books Week is usually an English “That presentation was inspiring,” said senior Charles Wat - in physics and Fermilab. It’ll be interesting to see where the “currently moving from an energy-focused lab to an inten - son. “It’s nice to know that I don’t have to have a blueprint of Muon g-2 experiment goes and if we discover something teacher’s favorite “holiday.” They usually all like it sity-focused lab.” my entire life to be successful.” smaller than a quark. for the same reasons. Rieger explained how she didn’t take the “typi - Rieger retained the attention of a high school audience, “It’s a chance to remind everybody how cal path for a working physicist” because she took so many important reading is overall. It makes you think about the world. You’re also fighting for something worth fighting for,” said Mr. Costello-Stebelton. From 2000 until now, there have been over 5,099 challenges of books to be banned. Some of the books that are on the banned list have been Successful Academic Competition read at De La Salle. Any number of the books could have been read by the students, even without knowl - edge of them being banned. When asked how many banned books they have read, the two teachers said different things. Mr. Costello-Stebelton said, “I’ve read more for Grade-School Students Held than I can count, probably hundreds.” Ms. Senjanin said, “I’m not sure how many banned books I have read, but most of my favorite books are on the dents participated in a variety dents from four different banned book list.” Lots of English teachers have read many of academic game shows. schools finished third. Finish - banned books, whether it was for school or just in De La Salle Institute proudly ing fourth was a team from St. their spare time. Both teachers were asked what their fa - announces that it held a suc - Finishing in first place was a Andrew’s (Lake View). vorite banned book was and why. Mr. Costello-Ste - cessful academic competition belton replied, “’The Bluest Eye’ by Toni Morrison; team from Skinner West Ele - it’s such a beautiful and heartbreaking book. It helps for students from local grade us look at race, beauty and what makes us see our - mentary (Near West Side). De La Salle congratulates selves the way we see ourselves and the impact of schools on Oct. 2 at its Insti - Finishing in second place was and thanks all of the students that.” Ms. Senjanin said, “’The Catcher in the tute Campus for Young Men. a team from Ashburn Commu - who participated and looks Rye’ is my favorite book. This book is one of the most contested and read books in high school class - nity Elementary (Ashburn), forward to welcoming them rooms. I’ve read it at all different points in my life, Entitled “It’s Game Show while an All-Star Team of stu - back again next year. and each time I get something new out of it.” Night”, 59 grade-school stu - Alumni News: Michael New Teacher Fuchs Performing with Notre Dame Band By Stephanie Mendoza in business from Drexel University and his 2013 football season at home Profile master’s degree in education from DePaul Uni - versity. Mr. Stevenson enjoyed his experience against Temple on Aug. 31. In ad - De La Salle has been open for 124 years ed - at both universities and feels that they both pre - De La Salle Institute proudly an - dition, Fuchs and the Fighting Irish ucating students in the classroom and in life. pared him for his career. nounces that Michael Fuchs -- the band will have the opportunity to Throughout the years, De La Salle has wel - Although Mr. Stevenson was a newcomer to comed faculty and staff from all walks of life. the De La Salle classroom, he has been help - valedictorian at the Institute Cam - play at home games at Notre Dame Each faculty member has left an impact on the ing out with the basketball program for two pus for Young Men for the Class of Stadium this season against Michi - students and community. seasons and he student taught with Mr. John 2013 -- has been chosen for mem - gan State, Oklahoma, USC, Navy This school year, the De La Salle community Brogan last school year. Since he first arrived is full of many familiar faces, but each and at De La Salle, everyone has welcomed him bership in the University of Notre and BYU. every year, De La Salle welcomes new faces to with open arms. Mr. Stevenson also stated that Dame’s marching band. its community. "The Victory" newspaper staff he loves De La Salle’s working environment De La Salle congratulates Fuchs will highlight a few of these faces every month. and all of the technology resources available to This month, Mr. Matt Stevenson from the In - him and his students. He also hopes to use all Fuchs, who plays trumpet, was in on his achievements and wishes stitute Campus is highlighted. of his past experiences as a businessman, coach uniform and performed with the him every future success. Mr. Stevenson answered a few questions and player to help his students excel in and out about himself and his hopes for the upcoming of the classroom. rest of the Fighting Irish band school year. He received his Bachelor’s degree when Notre Dame opened the The Victory 3 Features October 2013
Horoscosoftsppoken peeople s because they need the By Maxine Mathis attention to be on themselves. Virgo - (Truthful Friend) August 23- September 22: Do you ever wonder what kind of friend you If you want the truth, talk to a Virgo. They are are? If you do, here is your friendship horoscope the ones who will be honest with you first and for this month. then give you their personal opinion second. They will not tell you what you want to hear, but Aries - (Courageous Friend) March 21- April rather what you need to hear. 19: Aries are always the life of the party. They are Libra - (Cooperative Friend) September 23- always testing new things and initiating new October 22: ideas. If you want to go out to have a good time, Libras desire to make everybody happy. They people who fall under this sign are the ones to usually are the peaceful mediators between call. friends. They are the friends who you go to when you need to know the best way to resolve a Taurus - (Stable Friend) April 20- May 20: problem. A Taurus is there to keep you calm. When things may be going haywire and out of control, Scorpios - (Committed Friend) October 23- you can look to a Taurus to keep you relaxed or November 21: to give you advice. Scorpios are the support system of most friendships. They will support you in anything unorganized, Gemini - (Light-hearted Friend) May 21- June you do. If you invite them somewhere they will just call an Aquarius to help you 20: put in every effort to attend. out. Geminis are the friends who are considered “wingmen” or “wingwomen.” They will do just Sagittarius - (Optimistic Friend) November Pisces - (Good Listener about anything with you. Although skeptical 22- December 21: Friend) February 19- March about going places or doing certain things, they These lovely people are usually the happiest 20: will always be by your side. of their group of friends. They always have a If you are feeling like no positive attitude and are rarely upset. They are one is listening to you or cares Cancer - (Dependable Friend) June 21- July full of energy and excitement. what you have to say, obviously you 22: are lacking a Pisces in your life. Pisces are great Cancers also will do just about anything for Capricorn - (“Looking-forward” Friend) listeners whether you want to just talk to vent or you. However, they will expect the same in December 22-January 19: just have a friendly conversation. return. When in need, whether it is something Capricorns are like your own personal material or just a friend to talk to, Cancers are motivational speaker. They will push you to do there for you. your best at everything and will not let you get discouraged. Leo - (Needy Friend) July 23- August 22: Leos, although very friendly people once you Aquarius - (Organized Friend) January 20- get to know them, do not get warm to you right February 18: off the bat. They are considered attention Aquarians are the brains of the friendship. grabbers. All eyes have to be on them. You often They will look at an entire situation or plan to see Leos as friends with more timid, quieter, and analyze and assess objectively. If your life is
De La Salle to Host “Chicago’s Next Top Artist” Contest College Corner Submission Deadline is Oct. 25 By Anjelica Velazquez De La Salle Institute will be Whether you are a freshman or a senior, it hosting a contest to determine is never too early or too late to think about “Chicago’s Next Top Artist”. college. There are great colleges right here in the city of Chicago. Depending on where you Students in grades 6-8 are live in Chicago, these colleges are not too far invited to submit their best from home. The University of Illinois at Chicago, DePaul University, Roosevelt artwork for judging by local University , IIT and Columbia College are just Chicago artists. Any medium a few examples of the great colleges Chicago will be accepted and can be no has to offer. However, there are plenty of other colleges where that came from. Many of these larger than 4’x4’. colleges are very diverse because they are located right here in the city. This gives students an opportunity to meet new people The exhibition of the from around the country and around the world. artwork along with an awards There are many opportunities that go hand- ceremony will take place on in-hand with going to college in the city of Chicago such as apartments or dorms in November 5. The deadline for amazing parts of the city, 24-hour available submission of artwork is restaurants, and accessible CTA transportation. “Being able to continue working and October 25. Artists must keeping my friends and family close were the deliver their entries to either best parts about staying home for college,” De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall said Cristina Velazquez ’07 a graduate of Loyola University in Chicago. Campus for Young Women at Attending college in the city allows students 1040 W. 32nd Place in to easily go home for the holidays, birthdays things that you never knew were there before. Opportunities for anything are endless. Chicago or De La Salle’s and family emergencies. It is also financially Feeling right at home and never being “Feeling right at home and not worrying too smart because tuition is much cheaper in-state homesick seems like a nice way to start off much about student loans is a great way to feel Institute Campus for Young than out-of state; this allows students to enjoy college life. However, even though it will be as a college student,” said Leticia Velazquez Men at 3434 S. Michigan Ave. their education in their hometown with enough “home”, there is much to learn as a growing ’16 from Roosevelt University. in Chicago any weekday money to do it. student. There are so many colleges to choose from UIC freshman John Rodriguez ’17 said, “It “I love how alive my campus is in the city. that meet our needs as a student. Want to go to before October 25 from 7:30 is much easier to go to school in the city due to When you go to school in the city, you have so a big college? Want to go to a small college? A am " 3:30 pm. financial the restrictions of going out of state. much at your disposal. The opportunities to junior college? A university? A community The transportation systems to get to and from learn and grow are endless,” said junior college? There are so many options that can school are very accessible to every student.” Jahmila Rodriguez ’15 from DePaul lead into a great future. For more information For more information, please UIC is in the heart of the city which brings University. about colleges in the city of Chicago, visit contact De La Salle art so much diversity and opportunities in Chicago colleges are easy to get to and www.ccc.edu. For information on research and activities outside of the classroom never too far from home. Family, friends, and scholarships, visit instructor Paul Granat at (773) for everyone to enjoy. Going to school in your jobs are close, and the lost or homesick feeling www.scholarships.com/illinois. 650-6800 ext. 316 or own city is nice because you can go home is never felt. The opportunity to be whenever you want and you can discover independent is there with the comfort of home. [email protected]. Page 4 Entertainment/Features The Victory
Reporter Anthony Geary asked, Daft Punk Gets Lucky What do you enjoy most about Over the Summer De La Salle? The French duo make their Dr. John return to music Romberger By Henry Kasprzyk
Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel De Home Christo of After eight long years of frus - The album isn’t the Daft Punk return to the mainstream. tration, people can rejoice--Daft normal Daft Punk album. They Punk is back. Released in late break away from their normal have success with the release of rhythm and tone,” he added. May, Random Access sound and infuse the sounds of 2003’s Discovery that boasted Random Access Memories has already skyrock - disco and rock while still stay - singles “Harder, Faster, Better, Memories also boasts perhaps eted and broken numerous ing true to the duo’s electronic Stronger” and “One More the most popular single of the records, including Amazon’s roots. Time." year, Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell highest selling vinyl of all time. Daft Punk was formed The duo took a break Williams). Other singles include “At first, I didn’t like in the mid-1990’s by French after 2005’s Human After All Doin’ It Right (Feat. Panda "Working with the faculty. the album, but it slowly grows college students Guy-Manuel opened to mixed reviews. In Bear) and Lose Yourself to The faculty is the most on you,” said history teacher De Home Christo and Thomas their time off, they began to Dance (feat. Pharrell Williams.) dedicated and sincere group Tad Hickel. When asked about Bangalter in response to the write and compose Random This album is a must that I have worked with.” his favorite songs off the album, growing house music craze in Access Memories. for all music fans. Its smooth he said, “That’s tough; I like Europe. Their first album “It could be their best sound and crisp tone suit any - Senior William ‘Touch’ and ‘Lose Yourself to “Homework” was released in album,” said senior Dominic one’s style. Easy 10 out of 10. Dance’ is great; I like the whole 1997. Worth. “The sound is so com - Gentry album.” The two continued to plex, but has a very simple Meteors Doing Inside the Words By Khalia Powell
At just 23, Taylor Swift has hit the enced at different times in her life, one Great Things music world by storm. Selling more than thing can be said; she’s in a different 26 million albums worldwide, her music time, but with one main thing in mind: Mykhal Suide '15 Chosen to Participate in Academy for Future Leaders and the stories she tells through her love. Whether the mood of the song is lyrics are magically captivating to listen - extremely gloomy or cheerful, she Mykhal Suide, a student at ers. believes one of the most beautiful things Let’s just face it. Her success in song - in life is love. the Lourdes Hall Campus for writing is simple: Write a catchy and Her music is an inspiration to young "I like the diversity, the Young Women, was one of 22 relatable song and it's bound to be a hit. girls and with her music, she wants to clubs, and how both campuses In early 2006, sixteen-year-old Swift grab the listeners’ attention; she wants can all come together for Chicagoland high school stu - got her big break when her first song them to visualize the song like they were school events." dents chosen from a pool of titled “Tim McGraw” was released. In actually there. the song, she talks about a guy she once “’Sparks Fly’ is my absolute favorite 200 applicants to participate in dated, and how he was going off to col - song, hands down. It gives me hope of Junior Joseph the six-week program for the lege; she sings, “When you think Tim finding love out there and it encourages McGraw, I hope you think of me.” me to follow my heart,” said senior Considine Academy for Future Leaders in Her lyrics convey that even though Venanzia Njeru. you’re gone, I hope when that Tim Songwriting is like therapy because it Science and Technology at the McGraw song comes on, you’ll think of allows people to get out all their thoughts Illinois Institute of Technology. me. and put them into words. What Taylor Over the last eight years, she has Swift has done through music is open the evolved as an artist. Having released door for so many people’s lives. People four studio albums, every album, every can relate to her songs; people are affect - song, has a meaning, a story to tell. ed by her words. Honestly, her music and Jordin Pearson '15 Honored in Essay Contest Although these emotions are experi - her lyrics change people's lives. Jordin Pearson was one of 12 essayists recognized at the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative Dinner held at the Union League Club in Chicago.
Pearson was one of three finalists who wrote in the Stepfather Category about the positive impact that their respective step - "The diverse fathers have had on their lives. learning environ - Every essay writer received a handsome certificate of participation and a coupon ment." sheet that included two tickets to a Chicago White Sox game and a host of Mr. Michael other prizes. Nall
Eight Students Recognized in National Spanish Exam Eight DLS students were recognized for their achievements in taking the 2013 National Spanish Exam.
In all, there were 68 high schools participating with 7,775 students taking the exam. Of the 351 students who received recognition, eight were from De La Salle.
Placing third in Level 1 Excelente was Jacob Bernal. Placing fourth in Outside Experience Notable Level 1 was Fernando Moreno. Placing third in Level 1 Bilingual Excelente were Sarah Herrera and Crystal Padilla. "The students--working with Placing fourth in Bilingual Notable were Carmen such a diverse group. The num - Ferrer, Aaron Funes and Gabriela Hernandez. Placing second in Level 2 Bilingual Sobresaliente ber of different things that was Juliana Tamayo. kids do here, it gives me ener - gy." The Victory 5 October 2013 Spirit Week
CHONGRoATmULATeIONcS to oumr "Lifeiisna Cagrnival" -2Hom0ecom1ing 203 13 Winners!
Homeroom Day Institute Campus Thursday winner: Room 314, Mr. Garcia
Homeroom Day Lourdes Hall Campus Thursday winner: Room L101, Mr. Granat
Lourdes Hall Campus Door Decorating Contest: Room L104, Mrs. Maldonado
Twin Day Institute Campus: 1st Place, Stanley Cup handlers of Joseph Musco and Andrew Sperando
Twin Day Lourdes Hall Campus: Lego girls of Michelina Kotrba, Bailey LoVetere and Carly Theil
Homecoming Court: Count and Countess (Class of 2017) â€" Adzel Calvillo and Nubia Rivas
Duke and Duchess (Class of 2016) â€" Gerald Carter and Madison Coppola
Prince and Princess (Class of 2015) â€" Ben Colletti and Mary Kate Byrnes
King and Queen (Class of 2014) â€" Mikale Wilbon and Maxine Mathis www.dls.org Sports Page 7 Girls Swimming Update By Katie Mazziotti
The Meteors are off to a "I started swimming and Speaking for my team, we good start this year for playing water polo sopho - couldn't be more grateful. swimming. Although the more year and never regret - The swimming and water Meteors lost their two meets, ted it. Not only did I get to polo program is a very sophomore Erin Hughes try something new, but I also important addition to De La achieved her personal best! got to experience what it's Salle," said Sheppard. She had a time of 1:01 in the like to be a part of a team. I 100-yard freestyle. The cap - absolutely love my team; we This year's swim team is tain of the varsity team, sen - are so close, and I would do dedicated to its sport, and ior Sydney Sheppard, who anything for those girls. We the members have a strong has been on the team for started off small and now bond with one another and three years now, is proud of our team has expanded. Our their coach, Ms. Tina her team and all that their coach has put in everything Grunauer. We wish them the program has accomplished she has to give us the best; best of luck this season! Go over the last few years. she is the one person who Meteors! hasn't given up on us.
All-America Jamarco Jones to High School Participate in 2014 Football Game showcases the Under Armour All- best high school seniors from America Game across the coun - try and is in its seventh year.
Jones, who will Senior offensive The game will attend Ohio State lineman Jamarco be played on University, was Jones has been January 2, 2014 chosen to the All- chosen to partici - at 3 pm at Chicago Catholic pate in the 2014 Tropicana Field League First success on the gratulates Jones Under Armour in St. Petersburg, Team in 2012 gridiron, Jones on his achieve - All-America FL and will be after making the also excels in the ments and wishes High School televised on All-CCL Second classroom. him every future Football Game. ESPN. The Team in 2011. success. Under Armour De La Salle con - In addition to his
GCAC Most Valuable Player. This will be in Sports Round-up: Cross addition to already being named the GCAC Best Player and being seeded first in IHSA with a 10-0 record. Congratulations, Khalia! Country, Tennis, Soccer Following in her footsteps, sophomore Blaze Bonko ended her season 9-1.
The team as a whole ended its season 4-4. The Meteor cross country team is steadily are the fearsome threesome of junior Senior Kayla Johnson, although new to the improving as the season is progressing. The Catherine Nowaczak, who has won three team this year, worked hard all season to team has won two meets already and looking races, and seniors Maggie Rocha and Kayla perfect her game. Senior Monika Tisdale to place well at sectionals this year. The team Hui. Other runners who are aiding in the and Khlaia Powell have been with Coach is led by four-year senior Pat Schiller, who victories are four-year senior Mariel Danzine since their freshmen year, and he is has won four races this year. He is aided by Guzman, seniors Dalilah Early and Roxanne very proud of all they have accomplished four-year seniors Justin Rodriguez and Brian Garcia, junior Eleni Nunez and sophomore over these last four years. Thanks for all Bansley. Other runners who have helped Delia Gallegos. your dedication! make an impact are seniors Diego Nunez and Serafin Fernandez and juniors Nicholas ********** Garcia and Dionicio Luna. ********** The 2013 varsity tennis team had its last The girls cross country team has also been tournament of the year Saturday, October 12 The boys varsity soccer team held its running well as of late. The team has won at Loyola Academy. At the time of press, the annual senior night on Monday, October 7. three meets already and are looking to finish results were not in, but if Senior Khalia The next issue of "The Victory" will provide in the top 10 at sectionals. Leading the way Powell clinches it, she will be named the a report on the team's season. Go Meteors! www.dls.org Sports Page 8 Golf Highlights: Kickin' Off the 2013 Football Season! An Interview By Kayla Woodman with Emily Brown By Meghan Hughes De La Salle football started its 2013 season off right with plenty of wins
across the board. The varsity, sophomore Senior Emily Brown won the Girls Catholic Ath - and freshman teams all have been play - letic Conference Golf Tournament on October 2, ing strong games so far this season and 2013. She medaled in golf five times this season hope to keep it up. as a part of De La Salle’s team. Emily answered a few questions about golf, her tournament and being The season started August 24, 2013, as on a team. the De La Salle football teams scrim - Q: How and when did you get started playing maged each other in the Blue/Gold Fall golf? Sports Preview Game. It was a great way A: I started playing golf when I was six years old. My dad took me to a course near my house in to start off the season and give the fans Michigan, and I have been playing ever since. and the players a taste of what the actual Q: What has been your biggest motivation dur - season will have to bring. ing your career as a golfer? A: My biggest motivation during my golf career The first official game was played by has been my dad because no one has believed in the varsity at Soldier Field against my abilities and talent more than him. Phillips High School. The varsity players Q: What would you consider to be your greatest must have felt as if they were in the NFL golfing achievement? A: My greatest golfing achievement thus far was with the big stadium and all the fans in winning the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference attendance. (GCAC) Golf Championship. I played against “De” started its season off right with a some really good competition. beat Fenwick and McNamara to win their ahead; all three teams on the schedule are “W” against Phillips. The sophomore Q: How has being on the De La Salle golf team divisions. The varsity’s record as of the legitimate state contenders in their play - changed your view of the sport or impacted you as team also played Phillips on September time of press is 5-1, the sophomore’s off class." a golfer? 3 to start its season, and they too gained A: When I first came to De La Salle, everyone record is 5-1 and the freshman record is The best of luck is wished to all three a W. on the team was so nice and made me feel wel - 3-2. levels and we hope to have a great rest of come instantly. Being on the De La Salle golf team With such great seasons so far, we ex - "Barring injuries, all three teams should the season and especially to varsity in showed me what being on a team is all about. pect the rest to be played very well and finish strong," said Head Coach Dan O' - playoffs! Congrats to Emily and the members of De La tough. Varsity and sophomores need to Salle golf team on all of their achievements! Go Keefe, "Varsity has the toughest road Meteors!
that I had peroneal tendonitis,” said Hermle. Peroneal tendonitis is tissue damage and inflam - Bump, Set, mation to the peroneal tendons in the ankle. It is pretty common among athletes, specifically those who play basketball and volleyball. Although this particular type of tendonitis can take months to heal, Hermle is on the fast track to recov - Spike! ery. Coach Anna Marassa said, “She just started back By Monica Goga up and contributed nicely. I think that with her men - tal toughness and regular treatment and therapy, she will be able to play without reinjuring herself.” Even though she hasn’t played many games this The varsity volleyball team had to adjust to some season, Hermle has supported her team through it all. changes as the new season started due to a recent in - “Her leadership, stable mental attitude and calming jury that put senior starting player Jessica Hermle on personality helped lead us during tight matches and the bench. get through tough practices,” said Coach Marassa. Hermle has been playing volleyball at De La Salle Hermle is cleared to play for now, but one thing since she was a freshman. Her sophomore year, she that this injury has her worried about is getting col - was moved up to play on varsity, where she mastered lege recognition. Hermle said she hasn’t received any her position as a middle hitter. offers yet because she has been on the bench all sea - This season is the first time in her volleyball ca - son. reer that Hermle has had an injury so bad that it pre - Coach Marassa said, “The risk of any athlete who vented her from playing. She said the worst part of it doesn't play part of the season is that they don't get all is sitting on the bench watching her team play noticed. Hopefully since she's back for the most im - without her, not even being able to put on her uni - portant part of the season--the end--she'll get some form. recognition.” “Every single step I took hurt, so my trainer told me to go to the doctor to get an x-ray, and he told me
Hockey's Back Want to advertise in By Anthony Ciesla ³7he Victory´" that Coach Wallin is friends with Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach Joel Quenneville. He Talk to Mrs. McGuire at said that Coach Q’s favorite line to referees is, This upcoming year “If you had one more eye, you would be a Cy - [email protected] will see the return of a clops.” De La Salle hockey When asked why he chose DLS as a new or Ms. Senjanin at team. The new coach is place to take a job, he responded, “I grew up in Coach John Wallin. Evanston, IL and went to St. George grammar [email protected]. There hasn’t been a school. I knew about DLS and the quality of hockey team in almost work they did. I was reintroduced to it by peo - four years. Students like ple like senior Shelby Spence, Spence’s father senior Henry Kasprzyk and head varsity football coach Dan O’Keefe.” have loved intramural “As soon as I met the students at the school, hockey and have always I knew this was the school for me,” said Wallin. wanted a team. “I hope to spread or branch out to the neigh - The team won’t offi - borhoods to start hockey programs.” cially start until next school year, but Coach When asked about expectations for the Advice Column in next issue of ´The Victoryµ Wallin said,”I will try my best to get some ice hockey team, Coach Wallin responded that “he time for these seniors. There are a few kids I hopes to build a solid foundation, slowly build Have suggestions for topics? Email Mrs. personally talk to who are jumping out of their the team and be competitive.” skates to get a team up and running.” As football season comes to an end and McGuire at [email protected] or Ms. Senjanin Currently, Coach Wallin works in the Media homecoming has come and gone, there is a Center of the Institute Campus during the day light at the end of the tunnel. As soon as foot - at [email protected] or talk to a newspaper and after school, he is on the football field ball ends and things settle down a bit, it will coaching quarterbacks. slowly become official. staff member. Coach Wallin actually coached in the USA Mr. Nick Colletti will announce on the PA, Olympic development for a while and is full of “Ice hockey tryouts will begin soon. Contact stories that can relate to De La Salle’s young Coach Wallin if you have any questions.” hockey players. A common story for this year is Sounds sweet.