COvington Catholic August 2016 Blue Print September VOlUME XXIX - ISSUE I PAGE 2: arts/ entertainment PAGE 4: Student Life PAGE 8: Sports Remembering 9-11 Alex Shelton The morning of September 11, 2001 was a defining moment for the United States of America. On this day, the largest terrorist attack on American soil was carried out and changed the outcome of US Foreign affairs for- ever. Three hijacked airplanes, taken control by members of the Al Qaeda movement, were flown directly into the World Trade Center in New York and The Pentagon in Washington DC, causing complete and utter chaos, commo- tion, and completely but only temporarily dis- mantling a country. Our country remained in shock for quite some time. But one thing about our great coun- try is that we never go down without swinging back. And so we did. The United States did not settle for the embarrassment and decimation of three US buildings and thousands of US lives. The United States Navy Seals, more specifi- Mr. Ken Williams accepts the football helmet from Hunter Ziegelmeyer during halftime at the cally Seal Team Six, located and killed Osama Lex. Cath. game in memory of Brian Williams. Bin Laden, the leader of the Al Qaeda terrorist movement. This sent a message throughout the world that the United States was not going to settle for being the little brother to anyone. try here and abroad. We say thank you to all the men and women in the law enforcement We also remember a COLONEL, Brian Wil- On every September 11th, we remem- and firefighter departments. In today’s world, liams, who graduated from Covington Catho- ber all of those who died on the 9/11 terrorist Americans are divided on so many issues. One lic. Brian Williams was killed in the tower on attacks, all those who responded, risked, and of those issues being the support of our police 9/11. It was an honor to be able to meet his fam- gave their lives to help those in the towers. and first responders. We must put away all con- ily and present them with a CovCath football We remember all the individuals and families troversies on September 11th and truly take time helmet before the varsity football game against who have been touched by this horrific event. to appreciate not only what the first responders Lexington Catholic. Please keep his family and We should also use September 11th to say thank did for our country that devastating morning in all of the families of victims in your prayers ev- th you and show appreciate. We say thank you New York, but also every first responder in the ery September 11 and throughout September. to all the men and women serving our coun- country. God bless the USA. Ross Basford First Mass of the Year in Style with the Bishop After a long and eventful summer break, school is officially back! The new, 2016-2017 school officially started on August 8th. Every year, the Colonels join together to for an all-school-Mass with Most Reverend, Bishop Roger J. Foys on August 26th. Senior, Class of 2017, Chris Garrett read a passage from the Gospel according to Luke. Covington Catholic’s famous Chamber Choir, led by Mr. Jim Wolfe, sang beautifully in front of the other students, parents, faculty, and Bishop Foys. Some of the favorites the Chamber sang included “We are Called,” “Miracle of Grace,” “What Have You Done for Me?” and closed the Mass singing “We Praise Thy Name.” Principal Rowe spoke at the end of the Mass saying how he is excited to see that this 2016-2017 school year will be a fantastic one. Also, Bishop Foys made sure to add that the students give thanks to their parents for both sending their children to Covington Catholic and paying for a great Catholic education. The students are always excited to have the Bishop,in attendance for Mass, for we usually are granted a day off of school! Thankfully, Bishop Foys granted us the day off on Friday, August 2nd. The Colonels cannot wait for a visit from the Bishop again! #E-V-E-N-T-S See Senior Mass (page 7) Arts/ Entertainment Music Reviews 2 RIverbend Offers Great Bands Travis Scott Sweeps Gunnar Schuh the Nation Another concert at Rive- Cole VonHandorfNick Porras Zac Brown Band came to bend this summer was performed biggest artist in the music industry. Riverbend Music Center this sum- by G Eazy and Logic, both of which Jacques Webster, also mer in early July. Zac Brown Band perform rap music. Yo Gotti opened known as Travis Scott is currently Travis just recently re- is a country music group that has up with some of his most popular sweeping the nation with his new leased the album Birds in the Trap a variety of different songs. Some songs, some of which have been on album Birds in the Trap Sing Mck- Sing Mcknight and the popularity are fast songs such as “Chicken the radio and have been on the “Hot has been growing daily. It took 11 Fried,” “Knee Deep,” and “Home- months to produce this album, 100 List” for music. It was easy for grown.” Others are slow songs such the audience to get involved, be- and the amount of love it is get- as “Colder Weather” and “Sweet ting is definitely relating back cause they were younger and knew Annie.” Because of this variety of a lot of the music. to the time taken to produce it. songs, the Zac Brown Band concert “Goosebumps” is the most pop- is always fun, and it almost always Rap concerts at Riverbend ular song in the album featuring gets good reviews. Fan Jimmy Lee are normally popular because the Kendrick Lamar. Travis also re- Stavros from Los Angeles, Califor- performers that come are usually corded two other songs contain- nia, said, “Doesn’t get any better big names that the audience will ing other big named artists such than this!” know. as Pick up the Phone featuring Young Thug and also Through Riverbend has two areas in Riverbend is a good place the Late Night featuring Kid which the audience can stay: the Pa- to go for concerts because every Cudi. This adds to his credibility vilion which has seats, is close to the summer there are good performers of how known and up and com- stage, and normally holds the older with good music. It is a fun place to ing he is. crowd; and the Lawn which is fur- go with friends and a good place to night. Travis was born in Houston, ther away from the stage, normally meet new people. Riverbend is only Texas, and has been coming out When Travis really got to holds the younger crowd, and holds about twenty-five minutes away, with music since 2008 and has been be known by everyone was when more people. The acoustics at Riv- but normally has traffic, especially traveling all around the country for he released his album Rodeo. Ro- erbend are also great. It is always on the night of a concert. Riverbend it. He has been often compared to deo is the culmination of Travis clear what the performer says, and is a highly recommended music Kid Cudi for his style and voice in Scott’s amassed networking ability. the music from the speakers reaches center for a concert because of lo- the music, and he has admitted he It received a rating of 8.1/10, which all the way out to the parking lot to cation, access, and music. was inspired to create music from has been his highest rating of all his be sure all audience members can Kid Cudi. He is currently 24 years career. Other popular albums of his hear the music. old and is fortunate enough to be are Owl Pharaoh and Days before signed with Epic Records and Good Rodeo. These albums really put him Records Company. For his age that on the map. From the age of 16 he is quite impressive. He definitely had always wanted to be a popular has the tools to become the next rap artist, and his dream has finally come true. Movie Reviews Check out a Classic Soon Luke Lonnemann The Godfather, one of the most classic films of all time, stars Mar- lon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, and Robert Duvall. It was written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, made in 1972 and based off Mario Puzo’s novel The Godfather. The movie is about an aging patriarch of an organized crime dy- nasty transferring his empire into the hands of his eldest son. Soon after he takes over, a series of unfortunate events take place, and a war begins between all the best-known families across the country. After violence, murder, revenge, and all sorts of affairs takes place, the Corleones must decide who will be the successor of the family business. The Godfather won three Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actor in a leading Role (Marlon Brando), and Best Writing. It was nominated for an additional eight Oscars including three Best Actor in a Supporting Role nominations. It is rated #2 on IMDb’s list of the top 250 movies (only behind “The Shawshank Redemption”) and rated #3 on AFI’s 100 Greatest Films list. This movie is one of my favorites. I love the cast who is in the film, the plot was something I enjoy seeing, and the writing in it is one of the best of all time.