INSIDE: INSIDE: Seniors say goodbye: Check out our sports College choices, page 8. report card on page 7. SSaintaint JJoSephoSeph h.S.h.S. Volume XXXIX Number 6 The Student Newspaper of Saint Joseph High School, Metuchen, N.J. May 2000 Mr. Fischer elected as Educator of the Year By Brian Andaya dents. Since several teachers may deserve it as much as I do.” In addition to being the Math Managing Editor possess these characteristics, it is Mrs. Muratore, who has known Department Chair, Mr. Fischer has sometimes difficult to choose who Mr. Fischer for six years, said that been involved in several activities Mr. Fischer, head of the Math is best qualified. he is a very positive person and a at St. Joe’s throughout the years. Department, has recently been “Mr. Fischer is not only an out- pleasure to be around. For instance, he is the coach of honored as Catholic Educator of standing teacher,” said Mr. Walsh, “He is one of those unsung the bowling team and the moder- the Year. “but also a very good example of heroes around St. Joe’s. He’s always ator of the chess club, chess team, Teachers in catholic schools the charism of the Brothers of the there for the students. A lot of peo- and Math League. He believes that throughout the Diocese of Sacred Heart, especially in the ple don’t realize all the time that it is important to be involved in Metuchen vote for one Educator of giving of himself to help his stu- he puts in after school with the activities outside of the classroom the Year for each school. Those dents.” Ever since Mr. Fischer chess team, the Math League, and in order to get to know his stu- chosen to receive this award were began teaching AP Calculus, his the bowling team.” dents better. honored at the Pines Manor in Edi- students have always done excep- Later, she added, “I’m happy Mr. Fischer’s favorite aspect of son on Tuesday, May 9, 2000. tionally well on the AP exam. In that he’s being recognized for all teaching is working with the stu- Approximately fifty distinguished fact, he has two plaques in his his efforts for being a great teacher.” dents. teachers were recognized at the room that list all the students who Mr. O’Boyle said that Mr. Fis- “It’s enjoyable, lively, and keeps ceremony in front of an audience have received a score of five on cher is “a very good person to me thinking of new things. The Mr. fischer of over a thousand people. this exam. work with. He’s an excellent teacher young guys make life fun and inter- The faculty within each school “It’s an honor to be recognized who works well with the students esting. The energy that they have Chess Nationals in North Caroli- elected the teacher whom they by the people I work with,” said and gets the most out of them.” gives me more energy, too.” na. The St. Joe’s chess team ranked believe is most qualified to receive Mr. Fischer. “I appreciate it very He added, “Mr. Fischer does a Mr. Fischer said that this is the number one in New Jersey, and this award. In order to be elected, much, and I’m very pleased to tremendous amount of work for second time that he has received they managed to finish number the candidates must be truly ded- receive this award. I know that St. Joe’s. Most people are unaware this award. ten in the country, the highest fin- icated to the school and to the stu- there are many teachers here who of what he does behind the scenes.” He recently returned from the ish for a New Jersey school. Attending Accepted College, college, college New England . .12 . .60 Mid-Atlantic . .160 . .419 By Bill Schaeffer they are included in the “other” category. Midwest . .11 . .23 Additionally, colleges were listed by their ath- Southeast . .11 . .31 The members of the graduating class of 2000 letic conference if they compete in that conference Southwest . .0 . .2 has been accepted to a variety of institutions of in at least one sport. higher learning, but despite qualms over which col- For instance, Notre Dame is independent in foot- West . .1 . .2 lege or university to ultimately attend, decisions ball but competes in the Big East in basketball and International . .2 . .2 have been made. so for the purposes of this survey, it is considered SEC . .1 . .4 This year, in addition to information about the a Big East School. ACC . .0 . .13 colleges seniors are attending, there is also data After four grueling years and hours of hard work, Big East . .51 . .175 regarding where students were accepted. the class of 2000 has been rewarded by admissions By including this information, one may better counselors. Now the cycle repeats itself; four years Big Ten . .10 . .20 understand just how well qualified are St. Joseph’s in school, hours of hard work, and more applications, Ivy . .3 . .5 students. but this time for employment opportunities and Other . .132 . .322 The rankings were compiled according to data graduate school. Tier 1 . .22 . .51 published by US News and World Report on nation- Seniors, you now have a St. Joseph’s education Tier 2 . .41 . .111 al universities. Although some colleges, such as as a tool. Use it to the best of your ability in college Tier 3 . .18 . .55 Villanova University, are considered regional uni- and behind and you will succeed in all you may versities and considered to be excellent schools, endeavor. Other . .116 . .322 next year’s editorial staff Grandparents communion breakfast brings faith and family together By Michael Cagney school family at St. Joseph’s. donated their time to the Com- Special thanks goes to all the munion Breakfast. The St. Joseph’s Student Coun- students and moderators who cil sponsored a Communion Break- fast on May 7 for all students and their grandparents. Over 100 mem- These other articles may be seen on our web site, www.st.joes.org: bers of the St. Joseph’s commu- nity were in attendance, making Rising gas prices meet rising concerns the breakfast was a great success. By Andrew Hymas Mass was celebrated before the breakfast and the celebrant was Youth group helps when government doesn’t Br. Peter. Members of the school’s By Mike Gorczyca Campus Ministry arranged the Why can’t we have football at St. Joe’s music for the mass. Following the By Charles Burton liturgy, members of the St. Joseph’s A jump-start on fall by Kevin Turbert Student Council served breakfast Fighting gas prices by Daniel Morales to all the families in attendance. What to do this summer besides watching T.V. Overall, the Grandparents Com- by Robert Pleva next year’s editorial staff for The Falcon includes (top row, munion Breakfast was another left to right), George Grzyb, technology editor; J.J. o’Brien, Mosh Pit by Bill Bodkin great celebration of the school’s Pit Stop byBrian Quinn associate editor; Brian andaya, managing editor; (bottom faith and family atmosphere. The row, left to right) Garth swenson, photography editor; Breakfast also gave many stu- More than a few glossy pictures Patrick Higgins, editor-in-chief; and terrence Kneisel, asso- by Garth Swensen ciate editor. not pictured: Jeff flynn, sports editor. dents the opportunity to introduce their immediate family to their 2 THE FALCON May 2000 Final editorial: A long strange journey By Brian Quinn here without it. ry.”) of course, I’m grateful that they and don’t miss Mr. Lovell’s work Retiring Editor-in-Chief We were the keepers of those It was a trip. It was a journey: all put up with me for so amaz- - it’s something to take to heart. keys for one year only - as long we met beautiful sites and foul ingly long (and that they finally After four years, friends and all, No senior edited a one of these as any team to come before us, but weather; smooth sailing, and traf- did give me a break about the girls- this is my final article for the Fal- articles. still just an eyeblink, really. And that fic, and those people who forget kissing-Brian-Quinn picture on con. It’s an ending for me, but it’s I didn’t, myself; neither did John- year just whizzed past around us, to turn their blinker off. In the December’s banner). To the edi- just a continuation for the publi- nie L, nor Al, nor JB; Alex kept blurring the scenery, and the signs, words of Jerry Garcia, “What a tors, and particularly to a very cation I had the privilege of edit- his peace, and so did Matt, and and the faces - be they booing or long strange trip it’s been.” patient, wonderfully helpful, and ing this past year, and for Pat Hig- Brian, and Tom, and Bill. But then cheering, scowling or smiling. I’m certain that any one of us supremely tolerant Ms. Gubernat: gins and his crew, it’s only the again, we don’t hold the keys to Of course there were times it would do it all again. thank you - and thanks again. beginning. So, for the current and the Falcon anymore. It’s no longer seemed, at that speed, as if our For my part, no matter what we So, look for those names, our future editors of this paper: I wish in our garage, under our care; the ride was proving a bit hard to han- encountered along that glorious, Reader, as you go through this one you the very best of luck with it, old standby’s been inherited by a dle; but still we steered it though vexing, exciting, frustrating, won- last issue.