‘Life With Father’ Joe’s Bowl XII Fall Play Review The Falcon PAGE 3 PAGE 4 Vol. LIV Number 2 The Student Newspaper of St. Joseph High School November 2011 COLLEGE BOWL Audio Insight Headlines Rock Show Begin Title Defense By Charles Bruno with the school and perform for By Daniel Kozub Editor-in-Chief such a great cause is something I Associate Editor am very proud of,” remarked Sulli- St. Joe’s students subscribe to van. Proceeds for the event, which While our fledgling Falcon excellence both on the field and tallied over 500 dollars, went to footballers fantasize about mak- in the classroom. However, their The Cancer Center of New Jersey. ing it in the NFL, the St. Joe’s multifaceted drive does not stop The success of the event was College Bowl team continues a there. On October 21, Falcons of due in large part to the hard work 30-year tradition of setting nation- al standards. One All-American both past and present demonstrated of all those involved, nota- their dedication to success in the art player, one All-state player, a bly student council coordi- third-place national ranking, and of rock and roll music at the third nator Mr. Jenkins and Matt annual Student Council Rock Show. two state championships are the Dezenzo. A crowd of more than 100 music foundation for one of the school’s enthusiasts were on hand to watch “I got involved with this most successful teams. the bands perform music ranging event because not only is Currently ranked 19th in the from punk rock to heavy metal. music my passion, but nation, the team went 11-1 at the Student band Acetylene started we did it for such a great LIFT competition held at Kellen- the show, igniting the crowd into cause,” commented Dezen- burg High School on October 22. a frenzy with their set. Born Into zo, who helped organize the The team’s only loss was in the Ignorance, The New Black, Step- Photos by F. Medros and Falcon Staff performances. championship round against the down, Borderlines and Beneath Audio Insight bassist Mike Deverin performs In addition, Benjamin number one team in the nation: on the bass while Daniel Sullivan ’10 rocks Kelly of Jersey Fresh Live Hunter College of Manhattan. Willow Pond followed suit. out on the drums at the third annual Student Following the student perfor- rocked the house with a Sound Company donated The team began the season on Council Rock Show. Nick Torrisi (right) per- September 24 by traveling down mances, Audio Insight stepped forms with his band Born into Ignorance. four-song set featuring his services to coordinate the to Maryland and going head-to- onto stage as the headlining act songs off their album sound in the cafeteria. Dimensions. Performing The Student Council Rock head with the best twenty-five for the night’s proceedings. The 2011 Bamboozle Musical Festival. teams in the nation. The squad band, which features class of The band returned to school last in the confines of the cafeteria, Show highlighted the Falcons use Audio Insight showed the appre- of talent and generosity to come went 5-2 in the tournament, an 2010 alumnus Dan Sullivan on May to speak about their success, excellent showing at the national ciation to their roots amidst all together as a community for some the drums, has drawn statewide with the promise of returning to platform. The team is already their success. recognition last year after earning perform this fall. great music and an even better showing promise for a repeat an opportunity to perform at the True to their word, the band “Having the chance to team-up cause. of their state championship on MSG Varsity’s The Challenge. On October 28 they defeated Pingry Hayman’s Howitzers 2011 Thanksgiving 370-280. Comparable to cross-country Food Drive meets, College Bowl features Shoot to Success in Freshman Cup individual as well as team rank- $200,000 $199,322 ings. Players are rated based on By Carter Coudriet 2011 points-per-game and compared Associate Editor $21,000 with players throughout the com- 2010 petition. Senior captain Alex Frey This year’s annual Freshman $17,508 $160,000 has consistently placed in the Cup presented our newest Falcons 2009 top three for the past two years, with an epic way to form friend- $19,887 followed closely by senior Jason ships and find glory in the games. 2008 Hill, who finds a spot amongst After a morning of sociable, spirited $16,000 Photos by Dr. Gubernat the top ten in most competitions. competition, Hayman’s Howitzers $120,000 2007 Aside from traveling to Bos- came out the victors, rising above The competitive spirits prolifer- $16,223 ton, New York, and Maryland a three-way tie for second place by ated during the Freshman cup 2006 $15,300 to compete, the team will once one point. Biology Bandits coach Pat Simon- again host two competitions this For years, the Freshman Cup 2005 son. “This is a day that they will $80,000 $18,450 year on campus. While a host has been a staple in the St. Joes remember for a long time.” 2004 does not compete in their “home Freshman experience. As the day The day was perhaps most mem- and, consequently, the Freshman $16,673 field” events, the experience does progresses, students share success orable for Mr. Hayman’s Accelerated Cup. Despite losing favorite Karl 2003 afford the squad an opportunity to and failure, ultimately bringing them $17,500 World History homeroom, the Hay- Towns, Nick Guddemi and Noah $40,000 read questions and scout out other together as one team not only striv- man’s Howitzers. The Howitzers, Columbro rallied to win the event, 2002 teams as rivalries are renewed ing for success in the day’s events, $16,705 energized by coach Sean Puzzo’s clinching their Freshman Cup vic- heading into the 2012 state and but also forming lasting friendships captivating “Ka-Boom” cheer, dis- tory for the Howitzers. 2001 national championship competi- and memories. $18,076 played the team chemistry necessary “I was just so proud of them; tions. “Freshman Cup originated to to capture the cup. they did a really great job,” com- $0 initiate freshmen into the school “The Howitzers were great. It mented the elated Mr. Richard Hay- community,” commented Ms. Alice was their enthusiasm, team work, man on his team’s performance and Trick or Suite for Halloween Backlund, who has spearheaded the and commitment to the spirit of the pride. “[This feeling] doesn’t go The Medical Careers Club, led by guid- event for past five years. “Although game that helped our team win,” away; it stays part of the St. Joes teams compete against each other, ance counselor Ms. Nicolau, was busy commented junior coach Sean psyche.” bringing smiles to children with various in the end overall freshman class Puzzo. Additionally, every year the disabilities during the Halloween season. spirit emerges.” The Howitzers displayed both Sportsmanship award is awarded by The club, which aims to provide students Spirit was indeed everywhere on resiliency and dominance, overcom- the referees and the event captains with knowledge and experience in the the sunny October morning, from ing a five-run deficit in kickball and to the team showing the most cama- medical field, also takes part in volunteer the pre-game prayer to the deciding going undefeated in Ultimate Fris- raderie and enthusiasm. Although activities for charity, such as Trick or Photo by Ms. Nicolau shootout. After parading in their Suite, an event held for disabled children. (l to r) Seniors Anthony Reyes, Chris bee. In Tug-of-War, Dan Weisenhorn many teams embodied these traits, Kwock, Jason John, and Carlos de unique team t-shirts, the nine classes shined as the star anchor, earning yet Mr. Trojanowski’s Biology Bandits On October 27, the St. Joe’s Medical Jesus dressed up as superheroes to convened around the track for a another team victory. best exemplified the heart of the St. Club took part in this annual event at bring joy the children at Trick or Suite. moment of reverence and a reminder the Embassy Suites Hotel located in However, a lackluster perfor- Joes Way. face. Even though I was dressed up as of rules. With the ground rules set, Piscataway. At this event, the volunteers mance in volleyball set the stage for “Although we didn’t win, it decorated a suite at the hotel in a Hal- Iron Man, the bravery of these children each homeroom began on their quest a dramatic finish. Towards the end of was good to know that [our team] loween fashion for children in the area to battle through what they go through for the coveted Freshman Cup. the competition, Backlund’s Buck- did our best and bonded along the with physical, mental, developmental, and makes them the real superheroes.” This year’s consisted of Tug-of ing Broncos, Saulys’ Specimens, way,” stated Biology Bandit Steven other disabilities. The students dressed As always, the event was a total suc- War, Kickball, Volleyball, Ultimate and Brother Kevin’s Bad Boyz were Meisenbacher, who would be elect- up in various costumes and provided the cess, as over five hundred children from Frisbee, Beanbag Toss, and Basket- all in contention for victory in the ed freshman class Vice President. children with the opportunity to trick-or- several organizations attended. Repre- ball Knockout. The games required a Freshman Cup. Only one event Regardless of their scores, the treat and experience the holiday that all sentative programs included the Ameri- combination of athleticism, enthusi- remained- the suspenseful round children hold near and dear to their can Cancer Society, Midland School, teams relished the day’s activities, Sayreville Association for Brain Injured asm, and skill from the freshman, as of Knockout.