INSIDE: Phf^glOhee^r[Zee FZdbg`Ablmhkr !l^^iZ`^*-" Serving the Archbishop Mitty Community Volume 22 Number 2 December 2012 Hoops for Hope 0HPRULDO%DVNHWEDOO*DPH+RQRULQJ'DQ)LW]JHUDOG By Jennifer Sherwood & Riya Dange Ms. Meghan Kovaleski, the 'irector of Alumni Staff Writers Relations and the organi]er of the 0itty memorial Dan Fitzgerald was one of those rare people who game, called the event a ³great opportunity to gather and had the ability to make a lasting impression on everyone remember 'an.´ There will also be a special reception around him. Although it has been forty-three years since after the game for 'an’s family and alumni, to which the he ¿rst coached at 0itty, his memory has not faded from entire 1971 Hall of )ame team is invited. Bob Freitas, a the mind of anyone who had the chance to work with him. member of the championship team, reminisced, ³)rom Back in 199, 0itty, as a relatively new school, an institutional level, 'an taught about commitment, had not yet made a name for itself in the world of high hard work, and believing, and he articulated exactly how school sports. The rafters in the )ien *ym, now ¿lled to meet each of those standards.´ with championship banners, were just about empty. In addition, 0rs. .ovaleski emphasi]ed, this will be However, it took 'an )it]gerald only two years to begin ³the only pre-season home game at 0itty. That’s a big to change that. deal.´ The game will tip-off at 7 p.m. in the )ien *ym. In his third year as a head coach, he led the team to its Mr. Tim Kennedy, coach of the men’s varsity bas- ¿rst appearance in the &&6 &hampionships, after winning ketball team, gave us all one more compelling reason to the program’s ¿rst W&A/ title. The banners that the men’s attend the game it promises to be thrilling. varsity basketball team would eventually earn really began ³We are excited to play -esuit,´ he said. ³They have with 'an )it]gerald. And although )it]gerald’s coaching a tough program and a winning tradition. It will be a career at 0itty only spanned three years, his memory has good test for us.´ remained with the 0itty community ever since. However, the memorial basketball game is much After his leave from Archbishop 0itty, he went on more than that. It is a chance to raise money for charity to coach collegiate basketball at *on]aga 8niversity, Photo Courtesy of Yearbook Staff as well as a chance to show our appreciation for the man in 6pokane, Washington. In his 15 years there, he ac- who helped set 0itty on track for athletic success. ³I Dan Fitzgerald coaching the 1971 basketball team. cumulated an astounding rpsump, ¿nishing with 5 wins would love for everybody to make it to the game,´ &oach and 171 losses. tournament hosts eight basketball teams, and the proceeds .ennedy said. ³They can see us play for the ¿rst time and When )it]gerald passed away unexpectedly in -anuary go to a number of charities, including the Boys and *irls see how the new season is going to start.´ of 1, a group of 0itty alumni who were close to him &lub of 6pokane and the Archbishop 0itty 'an )it]gerald Bottom line, the memorial basketball game is a great decided to arrange a charity-driven basketball tournament 0emorial 6cholarship Endowment. In particular, the schol- opportunity to bene¿t charity, honor an inÀuential coach, in his honor called ³The )it]´. Greg Heinrichs, the direc- arship provides full ¿nancial aid for two students, adding and watch a great basketball game between our very own tor of this memorial event, expressed his great respect and not only to his athletic legacy, but also his lasting presence Archbishop 0itty 0onarchs and the -esuit High 6chool profound admiration for &oach )it]gerald ³He had a way at 0itty. /ast year, the tournament raised over , for 0arauders. All students are encouraged to be there in order of presenting himself and his ideas that were inspiring. 'an charity. This year, they hope to surpass that total. to support a good cause and honor a great coach. is part of the real legacy of 0itty. He was one of those ¿rst 1ow, it is 0itty’s turn to show our appreciation for This game brings back a powerful reminder that, when people who planted the seed and raised the bar. And 0itty one of our most beloved basketball coaches. On )riday, one man shoots for athletic greatness for his team, an entire has really taken off since then.´ 'ecember 7, Archbishop 0itty will be continuing the tradi- school can score. 0r. Heinrichs and many other 0itty alumni, includ- tion by hosting the memorial basketball game, ³The )it]´, ing Tim Walsh father of .erri Walsh , united to organi]e against -esuit High 6chool in honor of &oach )it]gerald. “The Fitz” with take place Friday, December 7, the 'an )it]gerald 0emorial Basketball Tournament in All proceeds from the game will bene¿t the same charities at 7:00 p.m. in Fien Gym. 6pokane, Washington. 1ow in its second year running, the as the big 6pokane tournament. For more information, visit www.thefitztourney.net By Omid Mirfendereski & In order to create these scenery changes and character transformations, 0itty is Payam Mirfendereski renting props from TheatreWorks, a professional theater company in the Bay Area. 0r. Staff Writers 6antana af¿rms that this is indeed a special opportunity for 0itty students to work with professional props and to attempt a strikingly new style of performance. Whether you desire comedy, thriller, 0itty is also hiring set and lighting designers to help embellish and illuminate the or romance—adventure, horror, or stage. Yet, due again to the accelerated pace of the play, the lighting will perhaps play drama—The 39 Steps is for you. Passion- a more important role than the set in highlighting the development of the intrigue. The ate and whimsical, this award-winning music in the play will furthermore come from Hitchcock soundtracks, and the play itself theater adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s will feature many puns on other Hitchcock movies. ¿lm is coming to 0itty this -anuary. )ea- The play will have two casts of 8 actors, so if one watches the play one night and turing avant-garde characters, lighting, returns the next, he or she will have two entirely different experiences. The actors will and music, along with quick-changes, the be rehearsing after school until the week of ¿nals, and they will return a couple days play promises to bring a performance the before the holidays end to practiceractice their community will never forget. parts. Their first performance,nce, consconse-e- ImageImage Courtesy of Mr. KimontKimont Based on a 1935 Hitchcock thriller, quently, will be on -anuary 11—shortly11—shortly itself based loosely on a novel of the same after school resumes. name, The 39 Steps is a uniquely British 6o far, the actors have beenen working production. It features four actors playing hard to master this challengingng plaplayy — the over roles present in the ¿lm the one that few other high schoolsols in the heroes, the villains, the spies, the lovers, and more. region have ever performed. Butut as 0r. Mr. Doug Santana, 0itty’s 'irector of 'rama and the sole faculty member involved 6antana explains, they have alsolso beebeenn in the school production, explains that this feature renders the play truly comical in nature. able to enjoy themselves and eexpressxpress It transforms the grave horror of the original ¿lm into silly, ³0onty Pythonesque´ humor. their more creative sides. 7hough composed of eight actors rather than four, 0itty’s cast retains much of the 6enior cast member AnnaLieseaLiese excitement and stimulating confusion of rapidly changing roles. One leading character, Burich comments, ³I’m exciteded to as a matter of fact, undergoes four changes in a single minute. As 0r. 6antana notes, have the audience appreciate hhowow The 39 Steps is like a ³play within a play´—one that truly showcases its actors’ skills. clever the show’s dialogue aandnd The protagonist, Richard Hannay, is an ordinary Englishman who gets pulled character changes are. It’s reallyally into the center of a boiling conÀict. The other characters are no less engaging, and 0r. a great, loving parody of Alfreded 6antana states that the actors will be using English, 6cottish, and *erman accents as Hitchcock’s original work.´ they perform their lines. The 39 Steps promises too The stage will have basic scenery—including a steamer trunk, a door, and crates— be one of 0itty’s truly dis-- but the actors will use a variety of wigs, costumes, and other props to signal their frequent tinctive works. And you will transformations. 'ue to the ]ealous pace, sometimes a mere addition of a hat will be certainly not want to miss this enough to convert one character into another. thrilling experience. OPINIONS Opposing Viewpoints: The American Dream THE DREAM IS ALIVE THE DREAM IS DEAD By Daniel Braginsky By Kelvin Fann Staff Writer Staff Writer Teenagers excel at a myriad of things— preconceptions, so they take up their picket Our generation has heard of the Ameri- will be unable to ¿nd full-time jobs when procrastinating could become an Olympic signs and protest on Wall Street. can dream ever since we were in grade we graduate. The core idea that dedication sport along with stirring up unnecessary Our complaints may feel righteous and school. I can still distinctly recall how our and perseverance can make a certain dif- drama and creating witty Facebook sta- self-pity well deserved, but let’s not forget teachers would weave tales of men who rose ference in our ¿scal status is completely tuses—but arguably our greatest trait is our that our parents have made it through similar from rags to riches, and how we gathered foreign to us.