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Bishop Chatard High School 5885 N. Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220 “We are who we are because of where we were when...”
Trojan
March 2, 2012
Bullies use discrete tactics to harm others
by Alison Graham
features editor
People log onto their e-mail,
Facebook, Twitter, Formspring and
Pinterest accounts every day. Cell
phones are in constant use with
thousands of social networking
apps at a user’s fingertips. But
all too often, these devices and
luxuries are mistreated and abused.
A teenager can log on to any of them
and become a victim of bullying
in the comfort of his or her home.
There are no longer escapes from
the outside world because bullying
has encompassed nearly all aspects
of a person’s life, and this can have
lasting, damaging effects.
Bullying has many different
meanings to different people, and
it is not always exhibited in the
traditional, physical form people
see in movies. “Bullying is anything
someone says or does that would
make another feel bad, unsafe
or unwanted. It’s not necessarily
punching someone in the face, but
it can do the same type of damage,”
said Ms. Becky Wilde, school social
worker. Bullying can include teasing,
physical violence, rumors, insults
and even attitudes.
Real life
bullying
situations:
“Bullying is when people have
the ability and the desire to make
people feel less,” said Mr. Vince
Lorenzano, director of discipline,
wellness and safety.
Technology continues to advance
and its prevalence in society is
pervasive, especially bullying. With
so many different internet sources,
bullying has become much more
versatile and allows bullies to reach
their victims in new and different
ways. “Kids have so much more
access to online sources and are
exposed to so much more before
they are ready,” said Ms. Wilde.
Popular sources include Facebook
and Twitter, but there are many
other online programs and apps that
have added to the misery.
SimSimi, a new app for Android
and Smartphone users, was created
by a South Korean developer in
2002, according to the Bangkok
Post. It has already amassed 2.7
million users on both phones and
computers. SimSimi is a robot that
has the ability to “converse” with
users about a wide range of topics
and also has the capacity to learn
from each of its conversations.
It stores those conversations in
a massive database and can be
accessed during any “conversation.”
So when the device is texted by an
iPhone, it can discuss a wide variety
of topics based on information that it
has been taught by programmers or
other users. According to techsparx.
com, “Programmers want SimSimi to
be useful and entertaining.”
While SimSimi can have positive
feedbacks, it has become a tool
for teenagers to use for bullying.
On any Smartphone, a user can
teach SimSimi to respond about a
certain topic or person, so that when
another user asks about it, SimSimi
will reply with what it has recorded.
Before installing the app on
the iPhone, users are warned that
the application contains some
inappropriate material. It states,
“While using this application, you
may be distressed emotionally
with the words created by some
abusers.” Users are then asked to
agree to the terms before use of the
app. “In the case that I suffer from
serious mental anguish despite the
company’s exertion to prevent users’
distress, I will not ask any criminal
At Warren Central
High School, a girl
named Myell Nash
committed suicide
after being pushed
down the stairs and a
victim to other physical harassment by fellow
classmates, according to MSNBC.
and civil liability
to the SimSimi,
Inc. And the
company does
n o t t a k e a ny
responsibility
of the damage
caused while
using the
application,” it
reads.
According
to CBS News,
“Some local
teens say they’re
depressed, even
suicidal, because
other kids are
using SimSimi
to harass
them.” One girl
explained that
SimSimi called
her fat and told her to kill herself. The
CBS report continued, “Because it’s
anonymous and there are millions of
users, anyone can type in any name
and use the cute little SimSimi app as
a bully platform.” Bullying forced two
Pittsburgh girls out of school, but the
Sophomores Anna Elcesser
and Emily Fischer film
their silent short film about
bullying. Their movie is about
a young boy who commits
suicide after continually
being bullied at his school.
photo by Hannah Young
continued on page 4
An anonymous
Tw i t t e r a c c o u n t
named “The Royal
Rag” was created
by a Hamilton
Southeastern
student and caused so much damage that it is
now being investigated by the police.
Bullying
hotline:
1- 800-245- 4580
open 24 hours a
day
N
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Evolution can be understood within Catholic beliefs
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Creationism “The theory that
man, the earth
and the rest of
the universe were
originally created
by God.”
•Genesis 1:1- “In
the beginning, God
created Heaven
and the earth.”
•John 1:1 - “In the
beginning was
the Word, and the
Word was with
God, and the Word
was God.”
(according to www.creationism.
org)
Beliefs of U.S. people:
10%- life evolved
naturally
47%- earth is
6,000 years old and
created by God in 6
days
43%- earth created
by God but the
earth is much older
Tribune
Friday, March 2
by Marie Keiner
reporter
“Then God said, ‘Let
there be light,’ and there was
light.” How was the world
made? How did humans
come about? There are two
persuasive opinions: 1) that
religion has everything to
do with creation, and 2)
others believe in only the
scientific evidence.
Charles Darwin in 1895
discovered and introduced
the theory of evolution
as the change in a gene
pool in a population that
changes from generation
to generation. It has been a
controversial theory about
how the world came about.
Creationism is based
on “the belief that creation
by God occurred literally
as described in the Book
of Genesis,” according to
Catholic Update in 2007.
C re a t i o n i s m i s b a s e d
more on religious beliefs
than scientific evidence.
From creationism stems
the intelligent design
concept, stating that
“certain features of the
universe and living things
Area schools choose
later starting times
by Owen Kaelble
reporter
If asked, any
student would
probably jump on
the opportunity to
sleep in for an extra
hour on a school day.
For students at Lawrence North and Lawrence Central
High Schools, this opportunity became a reality this year
when their school start time was pushed back to 8:50
a.m. Ty Williams, Lawrence North senior, loves the time
change. “It makes life a blast because we’re able to have so
much time in the morning to either finish up homework
or hang out.”
Besides the added down time, the main reason the
change was implemented was to allow students more time
to sleep. According to the Sleep Foundation, adolescents
need an average of eight and a half to nine and one quarter
hours of sleep per night, compared to adults, which require
are best explained by
appealing to an intelligent
cause, a supernatural
cause”(Catholic Update,
2007).
In the Catholic Church,
the theory of evolution is
an acceptable theory of
how the world could have
came to be. “Evolution
is acceptable as long as
God is behind evolution as
the author,” said Mr. Tyler
Mayer, religion teacher.
“It is a common
m i s c o n c e p t i o n to s ay
that we cannot believe in
evolution,” said Mr. Mayer.
He added that the Bible is
a tradition that includes
historical content and
literary style, but is not
always written as fact.
“Exegesis, the process to
discover the meaning, is
what we should
d o
with the Bible
passages; not interpret it
as a literal meaning all the
time,” he said.
Creationism is a belief
that is accepted by the
Catholic Church as long as
the understanding is that
God is the ultimate author.
There is actual proof
that evolution occurred.
Science classes teach the
theory of evolution, not
creationism. Brendan Haile,
senior, however, believes
that “they are both true in
their own way. God created
the earth, but we have
adapted over time to our
surroundings.”
Ms. Stephanie Theis,
science teacher, actually
thinks it is easier to teach
evolution in a Catholic
school. “The majority of
our students are used to
religion classes and our
beliefs of how the world
was created, so there is no
real challenge,” said Ms.
Theis. There is no difference
to how evolution is taught
at Chatard than at any
other public school, except
to support the Catholic
teaching.
Haile does agree that the
content taught at Chatard is
the same as what is taught
at other public schools, but,
“they (teachers) put their
opinion in because we are
a Catholic school.”
On Jan. 21, 2012 Bill
89 passed the Indiana
Senate concerning
t e a c h i n g
creationism in
public schools.
If the bill passes
in the Indiana
H o u s e
o f
Representatives
by July, the
curriculum
fo r t h e c o u r s e
wo u l d h ave to
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seven to nine hours a night. The report explained that
most teens average fewer than seven hours a night due
to several factors, including bad sleep habits, extensive
homework, societal demands and more. The sleep clock
of the teen ends up being out of sync with their schedule.
The Center for Applied Research and Educational
Improvement at the University of Minnesota conducted a
study on the effects of changing school start times. Three
years of data from schools in Edina and Minneapolis
showed improved attendance, an increase in continuous
enrollment, less tardies and students making fewer trips
to the school nurse due to the later start time. Suburban
school districts noticed many of the same changes,
including students eating breakfast more frequently and
being able to complete more of their homework during
school hours due to higher alertness during the school day.
However, the change does have drawbacks, especially
for athletes. Jennifer Himes, LC senior tennis player, has
had to make some adjustments. “Before the schedule
change, we would never condition before school, but now
we have to go in the morning on Wednesday to 8:15.”
Other changes include practices Tuesday through
Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. By the season’s beginning in the
second week of March, these practices will occur Monday
through Friday.
Natural Selection “The theory that
only the organisms
that adapt to their
environment will
survive and transmit
their genetic
makeup to future
generations”
•Descent with
modification(Darwinism)
organisms change in
adaption with their
environment
•Natural selectionsurvival of the fittest
Based on 5 concepts:
1. Variation
2. Competition
3. Offspring
4. Genetics
5. Natural Selection
(a cco rd i n g to www.
darwins-theory-ofevolution.com)
Fortunately for Williams, LN cross country and track
runner, not many changes have had to be made. “It’s
actually more convenient because we can run in the
morning and have a shorter evening practice,” he said.
Cathedral High School has decided to begin the day 36
minutes later for the 2012-2013 school year. According to
Mr. Dave Worland, principal, “It has been found that teens
learn better a bit later and that they do not go to sleep early,
even if they have finished their work and practices by then.”
Does Chatard have a chance of starting later? According
to Mrs. Ann Taylor, assistant principal, the idea has not
been brought up. However, “we could consider it if a
student brings it up to Dr. (John) Atha (principal).” She
added, “The (current)schedule is good because you’re
out at 3:10 p.m. If we back it up too much, it might affect
after-school activities.”
Pat Ciresi, junior, is among those who would be in favor
of a later starting time. “I would love for school to start
later because it would give us a chance for adequate sleep.”
However, Mrs. Beth Jacobs, business and technology
teacher, has worries about it. “My only concern with
starting later is with sports and practices that occur after
school; practices would start later.” Concerning the length
of the school day, Mrs. Jacobs explains it rather simply. “You
start later. You end later.”
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Chatard is
focused on the
growth of the whole
person and modeled
on the teachings of Jesus
Christ and the Catholic
Church. It prepares its students
for a life-long commitment to
faith, learning, leadership and
service. So reads the Chatard
motto.
It is rare to find a lone Chatard
student out in the community by
him or herself. They often travel in a
‘posse’ with fellow Trojans occupying
the usual places: La Hacienda, Glendale
Movie Theater, Target, etc. These places
are frequented by many, but how do
business people see Chatard students?
Dr. John Atha, principal, said, “My
hope is that the students are viewed
well.” He thinks that BCHS may be seen
as a football school, or blue collar. He
added that he hoped students show
themselves as they are. “We have
very hard-working students and
we try to focus on our mission
of living out the gospel.”
Away from Crittenden
Ave., a hangout for many
Trojans is the Broad
Ripple Noodles and
Company. It’s a
rare occasion
to go
ask where I go
to school and are
junior and Sullivan employee.
McNulty,
junior.
Another
a r e a
the outside
community sees
students is when
serving. Every month, a
group of Chatard students
put service into action while
volunteering at Miracle Place,
an after-school program for kids.
They perform numerous activities
including tutoring, playing games
and going on field trips. Sister Rita
Ann Wade, co-director at Miracle
Place, greatly appreciates the effort
and time BCHS students spend with the
children. “We have had several Chatard
students that have gone above and
beyond; not just for the service hours,
but for the love of working with the
children,” explained Nannwade.
It is important that Chatard
students carry themselves well
as they are not just representing
themselves, but that of the entire
school community. Dr. Atha said,
“As long as we don’t get caught up
in competing, but rather focus
on being the best Christians
we can be and focus on
what God wants us to do,
we (will be) viewed
well (because we)
are doing a lot of
good things
here.”
“When
I go to
LA fitness,
all the classes
collaborate; sometimes
impressed when I say
Chatard,” said Wade Knotts,
t h e r e
and not see a familiar face.
Susanne Chapman, junior, is among the
frequent eaters at Noodles. “I love the
atmosphere and probably go there at
least once a week, not just for the food,
but also because it is a great hangout
place,” she said.
A manager at Noodles and Company
enjoys having the Chatard students fill
the restaurant. “All the students have
always been super happy to be here
and a joy to serve. I have never had a
single negative experience with any of
the Chatard students,” said the manager.
Chatard students display their
leadership as employees throughout
the community. Sullivan Hardware is a
well-known employer of students and
graduates. Paul Schneiders, manager of
Sullivan Hardware and responsible for
hiring new employees, speaks highly
of Chatard. “I have nothing but positive
things to say about the students. We
look to hire Chatard students because
they are polite, conscientious, respectful
and are able to communicate well with
adults,” said Schneiders.
Another common location is the
uniform store, Schoolbelles. Every
student who wears a uniform has
visited at one point or another.
Stephanie Barnes, junior employee at
School Belles, sees students from many
different schools coming through. “My
favorite people to wait on are definitely
the Chatard students. I may be biased,
but they are so much more laid back,
patient and are overall the friendliest
group of people to come through,” said
Barnes.
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Bullying
continued from page 1
bullying continued due to this online tool. Because this app
has become so volatile, it has been banned in some countries,
including Thailand and police have issued warnings that
abusers of the app can be prosecuted if charges are pressed.
Many believe that bullying is not present at Chatard
because physical fights do not break out often. However, the
majority of bullying takes place online, where many students
and faculty members do not encounter it. To Mr. Lorenzano,
Chatard’s bullying problem lies in the online world. “It’s so
subliminal and we don’t even see it,” he said. A big problem
here, according to Ms. Wilde, is that a lot of people are afraid
to tell others what’s happening to them. “People are afraid
to name names, which is understandable, but unfortunate
because the administration can’t help them,” she said. The
main bullying problem she has seen here is verbal bullying
and rumors.
Two sophomore girls, Anna Elcesser and Emily Fischer,
are making a silent short film about bullying. It is about a
little boy who commits suicide because of bullying. His older
brother is a bully, and after his little brother’s suicide, he
realizes everything he has done is wrong. “We want people
to realize that bullying can really make people miserable.
It’s not always a joke,” said Elcesser. Fischer agrees, “People
don’t know all the little things that can amount to so much
more.”
Because Chatard exhibits such a strong faith and familial
community, bullying is a little different here when compared
to other schools. “There is less physical aggression here
Digest
NEWS
Tamese Bebley,
junior, dances to
“I Smile” by Kirk
Franklin during
the black history
month
assembly,
organized
by
student
union, on
Feb. 17.
The assembly
included speaker
Mr. Eric Saunders,
who spoke about
the importance
of being aware
of one’s own
cultural
heritage. In
addition, juniors
Abby Soffera
and Samantha
Strack performed
“Let It Be.” Strack
also performed “Lift
Every Voice and
Sing” with fellow
juniors Mischiko
Jackson and Sherae
Dixon.
News Digest
reported
by Mary
Wallander
News
Tribune
Friday, March 2
versus at public schools,” said Ms. Wilde. “Since we are a
Catholic school, we exhibit good values and ethics.” Mr.
Lorenzano said, “The difference is that we have a smaller
population; kids tend to look out for each other, but the
volume of it is no different. There is still bullying.”
Bullying at Chatard is seen as a serious offense. “We
have zero tolerance and we address it as it comes up,” said
Mr. Lorenzano. “Finding it, identifying it and working with
it are the toughest due to technology and the inaccessibility
the administration has to online accounts.” According to Mr.
Lorenzano, 99 percent of the student population here are
good kids and want to stop bullying if it were addressed
with them. It’s just that one percent that always exists. And
if the bully is identified and he or she persists, that student
won’t remain at Chatard.
“Communication is the biggest piece. You have to use
teachable moments as a way to solve bullying. Kids don’t
know they’re bullying sometimes. You have to educate them
on what they’re doing wrong,” said Mr. Lorenzano. Another
solution to the bullying problem is “creating a school culture
that starts with administration. We have to teach kids that
bullying is not an option and teach them alternatives,” said
Ms. Wilde.
All agree that the best thing to do if someone is being
bullied is to tell a trusted adult. “Tell someone or it will just
get worse,” said Elcesser.
Mr. Lorenzano said, “It needs to be exposed. Don’t just
take it because it needs to be solved.” Bullying is a big
problem everywhere, but is 100 percent preventable.
Ms. Wilde said, “Tell someone. It doesn’t matter who.
Just keep saying it until something is done.”
Don’t Forget
March 9: Blood drive and end of 3rd
Quarter
March 16: St. Patrick’s jeans or sweats day
March 23-April 1: Spring Break
April 9: Easter Monday - No school
April 11: Club picture day
Crazy News: Invisibility Cloak
Invisibility cloaks, which are often a point
of interest in fantasy worlds, are now a reality.
While they are not wearable yet, the cloaks are
well on their way. So far, there are two ways
to produce a seemingly invisible effect. One is
from the UTD NanoTech Institute. It resembles
the desert mirages and is operated by heat
and water. So far, however, the creation is only
big enough to cover one’s ear. The other way
works with diverting light away from the body.
However, this option is only available in two
dimensions and only can be made in the size
of 10 micrometers. The quest to make a full
length cloak is still being pursued.
“QUOTED”
“If you don’t finish the job, it’s not
recycling. I don’t have enough time
to take out everyone’s recycling, so
it just piles up into a huge mess. I
think another Green Team should be
formed to continue the upkeep of the
recycling. Like
everything in
life, if you only go
so far and then
stop, the process
is not effective.”
-Mr. Kenny Crossland, maintenance
Daylight Savings
Daylight savings time begins Sunday,
March 11 at 2:00 a.m. Everyone, except
those living in Arizona and Hawaii, will
move their clocks forward one hour.
Daylight savings was invented to utilize
the most daylight in a year. The concept
was originally thought of by Benjamin
Franklin, but was not used until much
later and was still very controversial.
Even today, many countries change
their policy on daylight savings from
year to year.
Evolution
continued from page 2
include the theories of
other religions, such as
Judaism, Islam, Buddhism,
Hinduism, Christianity and
Scientology.
Ms. Theis said, “When
discussing what we
teach in classes, we have
to remember there are
options. We don’t have to
teach everything. There
are standards we have to
keep, but that’s all.” Ms.
Theis explained that it is
more of a political battle
than something that has
to do with what is taught
in the classroom.
Haile believes that the
bill is not a good idea.
“It breaks the idea of
separation of Church and
State. If you want to learn
something, figure it out
your own way.”
The battle between
evolution and creationism
Charles Darwin, scientist and
founder of the theory of evolution,
challenged creationism with his
findings.
is inevitable, although
some people do believe
that faith and science can
coexist. Mr. Mayer said,
“True faith and science
cannot conflict; they are
one in the same for the
ultimate goal; to separate
one from the other leaves
truth out.”
Quick Facts
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the
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Indiana is...
most obese state and the
7th
state with the
safest drivers.
th
best state for business (for earning
college degrees and owning a
business).
state in annual crop production rates,
raising about
$6,043,191
each year in agriculture sales.
Chatard is...
.00012
Parish Service Day
percent of the
inhabitants in Indiana.
The annual Parish service day is April 18.
Usually, students will go back to their grade schools
or parish for the day to give back to their church.
Some activities include cleaning or organizing in
the classrooms, or interacting with the grade-school
students. Last year, some students were part of
advisory groups at their parish and offered their
advice regarding the path to high school.
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pinion
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Positive
going the extra
mile for others
Students feel overwhelmed
with service project requests
oints
• Thanks from music teachers Mrs.
Angela Peterson and Mr. Dan Haato
to all the music students who worked
at the CYO Music Fest.
• Mrs. Annie Moddrell, physical
education teacher, thanks everyone
who has helped look for her
engagement ring.
• Mr. Rick Leppert, building and
grounds supervisor, thanks Reese
Trainer, junior, for all his help with
the CYO Music Fest.
• Mrs. Beth Jacobs, business teacher,
thanks Will Shine, senior, for parking
her car at Chatard-A-Bration.
Requests
Prayer
• For the family of Mrs. Barb Gaffney,
receptionist, in their time of loss,
that they know the love and support
of God.
• For BCHS during this Lenten
season, that we appreciate Christ’s
suffering and keep our promises.
Sound
off
Opinion
Staff
• Mrs. Laura Dossman, Spanish
teacher, thanks freshmen Joe
Bormann, Sam Atkins, Adam
Solomon and sophomore Miles
Murray for being helpful in Spanish.
“Hi, my name is _____ and for my service project, I’m asking
for _____.” How many times have we heard or spoken these words
this year? For juniors and seniors, the service requirements
include implementing their own service project and maintaining
a leadership role. As students living out the mission of Bishop
Chatard, we are honoring our calling as servants of Christ. We fully
understand the importance of service in our lives. As is evidenced
city-wide, we give of ourselves generously.
With so many projects throughout
the year, however, it
is difficult to
donate to every project. As a
result, some of the projects
are not as bountiful as
they could be. There
have been at least two
canned food drives, a
diaper drive, donations for the homeless and for refugees and much more. Each student
who has made an effort believes in his or her cause. . .and so do we. It’s not that we don’t
want to donate or that we are, as some put it, “lazy.” Simply, there is a sense of donationfatigue. The outcome is little donations with not enough impact to help the people in need.
We do the best we can, yet we seem to be looked down upon for not participating enough.
The Tribune staff suggests that each grade level focuses on a specific area of service.
For example, the Freshman Class could associate with Pro-Life, the sophomores with the
homeless, juniors with the troops overseas and seniors with the refugee resettlement
program. Each student could decide, as a group, where their interest is and then dive
into that project or several projects with the same focus for the year. Having 372
upperclassmen take the lead in a project doesn’t exactly seem necessary for it still to be
considered successful. However, it is necessary for students to be good stewards by giving
of their time, talent and treasure. This different aspect of the service program could help
limit individual requests, yet have a larger impact. Students would also be involved in
different types of service that they might not usually be exposed to.
Service is a huge aspect of Bishop Chatard’s mission, and we want to serve in the
best way we can. The current service program has improved immensely over the past
two years. We respectfully offer another option.
If you could go back to any
time period, what would it be?
by Liz Gore
reporter
“I would go back to the
medieval times or the
dark ages because I’m
interested in the
time period and the
history because
it is somewhat
u n k n ow n .”
Michael Ortman,
senior
“I would
go back to the
Super Bowl and
see if I could
get tickets!”
Charlie Wessel,
freshman
“I would
go back to
just before
t h e A m e r i c a s we re
colonized, when the
Native Americans
were there, because
they are part of
my heritage and it
would be cool to
experience that.”
Kathleen Wright ,
sophomore
“I would go back to the
60s, to Woodstock (and
other events). It was a
time where music was
the best and everyone
was happy. Also, people
didn’t want to go to
war.” Gina Bidmead,
junior
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Editor:
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Paige Powers
Managing editor:
Clay Kuntz
News editor:
Mary Wessel
Opinions editor:
Mary Wallander
Sports editor:
Hannah Young
Features editor:
Alison Graham
Opinion Columnist:
Adam Ketzenberger
Reporters:
Alia Chowdry
Liz Gore
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Mary Stonner
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Photographers:
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Publications adviser:
Mrs. Tracy Luke
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Newsworthy
Friday, March 2
As students, it’s easy to get caught up in our own academics, athletics, extra activities and social
lives. We become unaware or unengaged about what goes on in the world around us. The Tribune
staff examines four news stories, international, national, local and school-related, and explains
their relevance. The staff then investigated in order to answer the real questions we all wonder.
How does this affect me? Why should I care? reported by Clay Kuntz
Topic
The
•A pple Working Conditions
Reports have surfaced from China
about the harsh working conditions
under which Apple forces its Chinese
workers to manufacture iPads. Many
of these Chinese workers are employed
seven days per week, work excessive
overtime, labor in dangerous facilities
and live in terribly crowded dorms that
Apple supplies. Some of these workers
are underage, and a recent string of
worker suicides has moved Apple to
apply mesh netting to the outsides of
the dorms.
•School Lunches
The school lunch may be seeing
some changes next school year. The
Obama Administration announced its
proposal to change school lunches,
adding more fruits and vegetables
while reducing the amount of salt
and fat in the food offered. These
changes aim to reduce the number
of overweight children in America’s
schools.
•Peyton M anning
After a dismal 2-14 season record
for the Colts, the return of Peyton
Manning is giving many Indianapolis
fans hope for the upcoming season.
Manning has been cleared to play
by doctors, but his return has been
further complicated by the $28 million
roster bonus that the Colts owe him by
next Thursday. Wanting to use their
number one draft pick on Manning’s
successor, speculation continues on
whether or not Peyton will be wearing
a Colts jersey next season.
•Capital Campaign
As the Capital Campaign grows
even closer to the $4.5 million goal,
work has started on the construction
of the new athletic facilities. Though
it is in the preliminary stages and only
soil-sampling has taken place thus
far, work on the new football field
and facilities are scheduled to begin
in the spring.
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Effect
The
Next school year, Chatard is
considering implementing a 1-to-1
program where each student might
have an iPad. Many of those iPads are
likely to have been manufactured in
China. Mrs. Tracy Luke, publications
advisor and technology committee
member, said, “My biggest concern
is our responsibility as consumers
to understand where our purchases
come from. We need to be good
stewards of any purchase that we
make individually and as a school.”
Mrs. Brenda Henry, cafeteria
manager, explained how these
changes will affect Chatard’s school
lunch. “What I understand is that
they are going to limit the number of
times we can have starchy vegetables,
such as french fries, mashed potatoes,
corn and peas.” Seen almost all week
at lunch, only one of these vegetables
will be served per week.
“I hope Peyton comes back
(to play for the Colts) so that they
can start to win again,” said Matt
Gozdecki, freshman. After being
crowned the 2006 Super Bowl
champions, Gozdecki has high
hopes for the Colts in their coming
season. He thinks that “(with
Manning’s return, the Colts) can
make it back to the Super Bowl.”
“ T h e l a s t t h a t I ’ ve h e a rd ,
(construction of) the (turf) football
field will start on April 1 and the
baseball (field construction) will
start around May 15,” said Mr. Ben
Reilly, facilities manager. “The goal is
to begin construction on the football
field when we get back from spring
break.”
Adam critiques Adam
A while ago, I watched a movie with one of my schoolyard
chums, Nicole Lehrman. If you’ve never seen her before, find her
sometime, because she has good taste in films. But the movie we
watched was awful. I didn’t pick the movie, even though it was
named Adam.
Adam is about a young guy living alone in Manhattan when
a girl moves in a floor above him
and they start dating. Pretty sweet!
Sounds just like me! Except he has
Asperger’s, his parents are dead and
he loses his job. Uh, what? That sure
doesn’t sound like my life…Excuse
Adam Ketzenberger
me Hollywood, if you’re going to
make a movie in my honor, remember the most important aspects
of my life next time.
First of all, I have no psychological disorders. Or at least none
that I know of. Don’t get me wrong, I think the choice of giving the
main character an autism spectrum disorder is an insightful way
of analyzing human connections and displaying the many ways
people view the world. Buuut I don’t have autism anymore, so it
can’t really apply to me.
Also, both of my parents are alive and well, last time I checked.
I also don’t live alone yet in New York, although that would most
likely “rock.” And a girl doesn’t live above me because we don’t rent
out our attic, no matter how much I try to convince my parents
it would be great and lucrative and not totally like the plot of The
Iron Giant.
Plus, I don’t have a job to lose. So they got nearly everything
wrong. Instead, they should’ve included my childhood passion for
chapter books, or my love of cartoons like Liberty’s Kids or Xiaolin
Showdown, or my late cats Harold and Figaro.
But I would’ve also taken some creative liberties, like dinosaur
battles or my presence at important historical events. I would
have Liam Neeson play me when I give Reagan the idea to tell
Gorbachev to tear down that wall. There would be a scene where
I help Moses usher the chosen people across the seabed so that
we have enough time to drown the Egyptians.
The turning point of my Adam is where I reveal myself to be
the long-lost brother of Chad Michael Murray and then fight him
to the death to see who gets to make the final appearance on One
Tree Hill. At least one talking animal would be necessary, and it
would most likely be a platypus or an ocelot. If I tied all those
aspects together with enough explosions and plot twists to make
both Michael Bay and M. Night Shamalamadingdong jealous, I
think I could make billions, easy.
Columnist expresses distaste for
last-minute “spring break bod”
So the countdown has begun. There are 21 days until spring
break ’12. That is 21 days left to cram multiple shorts, tank tops
and flip-flops into a duffle bag about the size of a stuffed animal; 21
days left to at least try to pay attention in class; and for many, 21
days left to achieve that flawless
beach bod.
Last semester, I enjoyed my
time after school exercising at
L.A. Fitness in an attempt to
keep my endurance up from
Mary Wessel,
the cross country season (not
news editor
that my endurance was high to
begin with). It’s still a struggle to
complete two miles, but whatever. It was never a big deal; working
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How credible is the New York
Times Best Seller List?
by Mary Wallander
opinions editor
Roughly 200,000 books are published each
year. One percent of those become best sellers
on a published best seller list or simply a highselling book. But should the best sellers be
chosen by the books with the highest sales or the
best reviews? And how are
authors deemed worthy or
unworthy of making the list?
The reasoning behind
the most popular best seller
list, the New York Times
best sellers, is a closely
guarded secret, but many
people speculate.
M a g g i e W a g n e r,
freshman, said, “I think it
is based on reviews. Just
because a book is sold
doesn’t mean that it is being read or even good.”
Mr. Funk, English teacher and moderator
of the Bishop Chatard Classic Book Book Club
(BCCBBC), disagrees. “It’s called the best seller
list, not the best book list.”
Liam Foran, junior, said, “If you want a
tremendous book, look for good reviews. After
all, best sellers are the best sellers.”
Wagner’s favorite book, Dear John, and Mr.
Funk’s favorite book, The Great Gatsby, have been
on the New York Times list. “I read (Dear John)
because a friend suggested it. I don’t let best seller
lists dictate my reading,” said Wagner.
The BCCBBC is currently reading The Great
Gatsby. It has not only been on the New York
Times list, but also is in the Top 100 of the
American Library Association. This list is based
only on reviews. Other lists, such as the Amazon
best seller list, rate books solely on whether it
sells a lot from their website.
“If you are looking for a current popular book,
the New York Times list is a good place to look.
It can have anything from cookbooks to Snooki’s
(Jersey Shore Star) rampage,” said Mr. Funk.
“I think the list can include both (classics and
current novels). I’m a fan of classics, but I think
you have to read a few of the recent ones to stay
cultured,” said Foran.
Some students think that the New York
Times list isn’t a big deal.
“Obviously it’s not that
hard to get on the list,
considering Snooki wrote
a book and it’s on there.
People just buy books
based on the author, not
based on if it’s good or
not,” said Wagner.
In order to get on the
list, Wagner thinks the book must be
long enough to keep the reader going, have a good
story line and characters that people can relate
to. “The author shouldn’t matter. It should be the
book,” said Wagner.
Mr. Funk thinks almost anything can be on
the list. “It mostly depends on how much money
and influence the author has.
Influence comes from sales and
media of the author.”
Regardless of how the lists
are created, studies show that if
a book is put on the New York
Times list, sales and popularity
rise immediately. Recently,
the New York Times list has
become more of a current list
rather than classics. For those
readers who like novels by
celebrities or ones that have
been hyped up by the media, the
New York Times list would be a good place to look.
For readers who enjoy sticking to the classics or
underappreciated books, the BCCBBC is still open
for members. “You must pass a rigorous mental
and physical test to be allowed into the club,”
joked Mr. Funk. See Room 303 for details.
BCCBBC:
Who: everyone is welcome
What: club to read and discuss
classic books
When: Wednesdays during SRT
Where: Room 303
Current book: The Great Gatsby
Book Reviews
Sit down with a good book
The Maze Runner
By: James Dashner
For those of you who like futuristic
dystopia books, this is a good read. The
main character, Thomas, awakens in a box
with only the memory of his name, but he
is not alone. When the box opens, he sees
twenty or so other boys staring at him. They
welcome Thomas to their current home,
The Glade: a wide grassy area surrounded
by four large stone walls. Beyond the walls is a humongous
maze with a path that changes every night. Just like Thomas,
the Gladers do not know how or why they got to the Glade. All
they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze
that surrounds them open. Every night they close tight. Every
30 days a new boy is delivered in the lift, so Thomas’ arrival
was anticipated. The next day, a girl shows up in the box-the
first girl ever to visit the Glade- carrying a message that could
change the Glade forever. Now, the Gladers want answers from
Thomas and the girl, if only they could unlock the secrets that are
within the childrens’ own minds. James Dashner takes readers
on a whirlwind adventure describing Thomas’ ultimate purpose
in the new place and why the boys are there.
Steve Jobs
By: Walter Isaacson
Ever ybody k nows Jobs was a
multimillionaire technology icon, most
known for his Apple and Pixar connections.
His death shocked people across the world
and he will always be remembered for his
ingenious inventions. But did you know
he was a vegetarian? That he was once
homeless? That he was a college dropout? That he was adopted?
That he was dyslexic? Readers can learn more by reading the
biography. Author Walter Isaacson chronicles the life of Jobs,
including his early years, his rise to power and wealth and his
way of thinking. Isaacson is a known biographer and within a
month after publishing, Steve Jobs became a nation-wide best
seller. One point unknown to readers is that Steve Jobs himself
asked Walter Isaacson to write his biography in 2004. Isaacson
replied he would be happy to in a decade or so when Jobs would
have retired, according to abcnews.com. The biography was set
to be released Nov. 21, 2011, but was released a month early due
to Jobs’ untimely death.
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Tribune
Friday, March 2
The alarm goes off at 5:45 a.m. It’s the beginning of a long school day, followed by after-school activities and the horror of
homework. Many spend several hours each night studying for that science test, or writing the English essay, not to mention all
those math problems. That coupled with long work shifts, 2-hour practices and texting with friends, there’s no room for free time.
“I definitely get how (people could have) five hours of homework. It totally stinks. But I get it,” said Morgan Cook, junior.
While some only dream of what they could do if piles of homework weren’t waiting for them after school, others see five hours
of homework as surreal. “That (stinks) [to have that much homework to do]. Five hours of homework - that’s ridiculous,” said Jesse
Miller, senior. So what would you do if you didn’t have any homework? Here are 10 ideas to get you started, in no particular order.
Bake enough sweets for your
entire first period class. Check
beforehand what that teacher’s
favorite sweet is in order to
stay on his or her good side.
This is necessary, because you
were unable to do that crucial
assignment he or she is going to ask about
in a few minutes due to your making a
treat for everyone out of the goodness of
your heart. Rather lame yes, but your first
period class will love you forever and,
as an added plus, you didn’t have to do
homework. “(One of the things)I like (to do
instead of doing homework) is baking,”
said Cook.
From Indianapolis, it takes
approximately two hours
to reach Cincinnati, Ohio,
according to Google Maps. Spend
about an hour checking out the
Newport Aquarium, which is
approximately eight minutes
from downtown Cincinnati, or eat at a fun
restaurant. Drive the two hours back and
about five hours have passed, the amount
of time some students spend on homework
a night. It may be extremely pointless, but it
makes for a cool story to tell friends.
Make a list of all the
things that could be done
instead of doing homework.
Or write an essay, whichever is preferable. Seriously,
you may learn something
about yourself that you never knew before. Or not. Cook enjoys doing things
that relax her. “Homework stresses me
out, so I like to do things that help with
relaxation,” said Cook.
Have a Lord of the Rings
marathon, or watch a different
insanely long trilogy. Yeah, that
may be more than five hours,
but were you really planning to
go to bed before midnight anyway?
However, not everyone is into late nights.
“I don’t understand how people could stay
up until 12 a.m. I’ve never stayed up that
late, and I think (if I did) I would fall asleep,”
said Cook.
Students are constantly falling
asleep during class or claiming they
barely slept. So, instead of doing
homework, why not sleep? It’s not
as exciting as taking a road trip to
another state, but it makes for a great topic
to brag about in first period while everyone
else is sleepily trying to find their way to
their seats. “The best way I could spend
my time is by going to bed by 9 p.m.,” said
Benjamin Sowinski, freshman.
Learn how to speak
convincingly in your favorite
accent. Then call up someone
you haven’t seen in a while
and convince them, in your
flawless new accent, that
you’ve moved.
Try and write a book. You
never know, in five hours
you may just become the
next J.K. Rowling. Who
said not doing homework w a s
unproductive?
run into someone who had attended BCHS
for about two years, and I asked what he
was doing at L.A.; I had never seen him
there before. He replied, “I’m working on
my SB’12 body.” I guess this wasn’t just the
New Year’s resolution crowd, but the spring
break group that will not simply die down
in a few weeks.
Soon after, I heard about people going
on crazy diets and cleanses to be “spring
break ready.” There is everything from
the 17-day diet which limits the number
of carbohydrates and other necessary
nutrients you eat, to other self-created
diets: eating only an apple or celery stick
and water for lunch. I don’t know about
you, but I enjoy my peanut butter and jelly
sandwich with whole-wheat bread. Yes, I
said it: I’m eating bread with 21 days left
till spring break.
Don’t get me wrong. I encourage people
to eat right and exercise on a daily basis.
It’s a way to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
But what I don’t understand is the constant
starving yourself from the nutrients your
body needs. When did it become okay to
only have one piece of fruit a day because
some silly book says it will have long-term
effects? I thought fruits and vegetables
were a large part of the food pyramid.
Hmm…maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t think
so. And finally, when did people start to
Spring break continued from page 6
out on the elliptical, lifting a few weights,
counting down the minutes of “threeminute-abs” and finally, stretching. That
is until New Year’s was checked off the
calendar and the entire Chatard community
ventured the half mile to the Glendale L.A.
Fitness. I credited this to the New Year’s
resolution crowd.
Now I can’t walk into the gym without
seeing at least 10 people I know from
school. Once, an entire row of elliptical
machines was full of Chatard students and
staff, including me…absolutely ridiculous.
One day, Jan. 9 to be exact and the first
day back from Christmas break, a gazillion
people were there. I just so happened to
Sample every single flavor
of frozen yogurt or ice cream
a t yo u r favo r i te d a i r y
franchise. Pretend to be a
critic while very seriously
tasting everything, which
can be
made more realistic by making
thoughtful facial expressions. Then proceed
to walk out without buying
anything.
Build an elaborate city
out of Legos. Take pictures
and post them on Facebook.
Then go to the store and buy a
dinosaur costume and put it
on. Proceed to act like Godzilla
a n d terrorize your city, taking out all your
frustration over the homework you had
but didn’t do.
Clean the entire
house. Then when
your parents ask what
you were doing after
school, show them
how immaculate the house is. They’ll be so
impressed; all thoughts of your homework
situation will vanish. Or they may think
you’ve been replaced by alien body
snatchers because you’ve never willingly
cleaned a day in your life, and have you
locked up in the insane asylum. On second
thought, maybe just do your homework.
“[I normally don’t procrastinate] because
I like to get the homework done and not
worry about it later. That way, I don’t have
to scramble to get it done the next day,”
said Cook.
written by Alia Chowdry
applaud others for dropping 15 pounds in
a matter of days?
Spring break should not be a reason
to lose weight or to “get swoll.” I thought
the point of spring break was to relax with
friends and family, the people who don’t
judge you based on your body type in the
first place. Sure, I would love to have a six
pack and long, skinny legs that go to the
moon and back, but that definitely won’t
happen in a month or two (or in my case,
never, being 5 feet 3 inches).
So the challenge from me to you is one,
stop starving yourself; two, love your body;
and three, enjoy spring break no matter
what.
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Pets provide much needed love and companionship
by Paige Powers
said. Mrs. Gaffney considers her pet to be one of her children. “She
gives me unconditional love. I don’t know what we would do without
Whether it’s a scaly snake, a chirping love bird, a fluffy kitten h e r , ”
she said. “She has brought a lot of joy to the family.” Mrs.
or a rambunctious puppy, one thing is true: Humans love their
Shaw agrees with Mrs. Gaffney. “My cats have been my
pets. Most pet owners can attest to the fact that their pets
kids. They are the ones I pamper and take care of. It’s
make them happy. But research shows that our
almost like they can sense when something is wrong.”
furry friends can have psychological and physical
Margaret Malarney, freshman, is very close to her
benefits that run much deeper than just being man’s
family’s mutt, Charlotte, who is always there to listen
best friend.
and protect her. “I like how she’s lazy and really laid
The Centers for Disease Control reports that
back. Sometimes I love her more than my sisters.”
owning a pet can decrease your blood pressure,
According to brendareedpsyd.com,
cholesterol level and feelings of loneliness. They can
psychologist Brenda Reed, who integrates pet
also increase your opportunities for social activity
therapy into her practice, writes, “Dogs provide
and exercise. Dogs have been used for many years
empathy in a way that most other animals
in the therapeutic treatment of hospitalized people.
typically don’t. The ability to touch and pet a
TheraPets, out of Fishers, Indiana, is a non-profit
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them and treat them like a member
about a boost in morale, help people overcome depression,
of their family, sometimes even
and provide the social stimulation to get people out and
going on vacations with them!”
interacting with others.” Ms. Darlene Gosnell,
Although dogs might be
executive director of TheraPets, said,
the most common, Trojans
“(Pets can) wake an unresponsive
prove that dogs aren’t the
patient, calm a crying child, offer
only animals that can
unconditional love to someone
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a family member or help a patient
freshman, has a Chinchilla named
take their mind
Chili. He said, “They (chinchillas) are super fuzzy
off of pain.”
and adorable.” He said that he likes having a Chinchilla because
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said the reason why animals are so beneficial to humans is their universal
acceptance. “I He said his albino hedgehog makes him feel better when he is sad by
think animals are very forgiving,” she said. “They don’t care who you are, what you look like or what’s snuggling up in his arms.
wrong with you. They’ll accept you.” Ms. Gosnell said, “Dogs don’t care how a person looks, their problems
No matter what kind of pets people choose to have, it is certain
or social status. They just want to love and be petted.”
that they bring added happiness to the lives of their owners. “They
Mrs. Barb Gaffney, receptionist, believes her Border Collie, Oreo, can sense when something isn’t right. (animals) don’t expect anything from you except companionship,”
“They (dogs) are smart. They have some sort of inner sense about human beings and their feelings,” she said Mrs. Shaw.
editor
See if you can match these Trojan pets to their owners
A.
B.
2.
D.
3.
Peetie, a Cairn
Terrier
1.
Chuck, a Silky Terrier
C.
Lauren Taylor, senior
Maria Hill, sophomore
E.
5.
Addy Monger, freshman
4.
Cinnamon, a Chihuahua Terrier
Miles Murray, sophomore
Buddy, a Vizsla
Annie Filar, sophomore
Answers: 1.A; 2.B; 3. E; 4.C; 5.D.
Cubby, a Golden Doodle
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Students
exhibit
creative
outlets
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A hobby is an outlet for students to express their individuality and highlight
their interests. Josey Cline, sophomore, believes it is important to have a hobby.
She said, “It gives you something to do and to look forward to, but (a hobby)
is not so time consuming that it’s all you do. It is something that you can take
with you later in life.”
Maggie Bardol, photography
Photography allows
Maggie Bardol,
junior, to capture her
memorie s as well.
Bardol received a
camera for her 13th
birthday and was
instantly intrigued.
Photography gives
Bardol a chance
to “see somethi ng
d i f f e r e n t l y.” S h e
said, “I can take an
everyday item and
turn it into art by
taking a picture of
it.” photo by Emily
Williams
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Have you heard something funny? Go online
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org, and click on the “Students” link and then
on “To the Editor” to submit it!
reported by Bridget Murray
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F
eatures
After Catholic high school, students remain faithful
Tribune
page
Friday, March 2
by Chris Tyler
reporter
At 8:45 on a Sunday morning, one wouldn’t necessarily
expect much of the population of a college campus to be
awake, let alone be moving around.
Across from Purdue University’s campus, inside St.
Thomas Aquinas Church, the pews are full. While most of
the parishioners are from the surrounding West Lafayette
area, quite a few college students can be spotted sporting
Purdue hoodies. As Mass starts later, more students can
be found in attendance.
Kim Tyler, ’09 grad and junior at Purdue University,
said she found people to attend Mass with her fairly easily.
“I was hanging out with a group of friends and realized
a bunch of us were Catholic. So I started encouraging
them to come to church with me. At first they came
sporadically, but then seven or eight of us would go and
fill up an entire pew.”
For four years, Trojans are surrounded by the
Catholic faith. Prayer is encouraged, Mass is mandatory
and religion class teaches the fundamental elements of
Catholicism. Upon graduation, that comfort dissipates,
routines change and suddenly all around the recent grads
are Buddhists, Jews, Muslims and many more people who
follow another belief. The challenge to stick to the values
and beliefs that a small Catholic school presents can be
daunting when entering a much larger world.
Mrs. Sally Gleaves, campus ministry assistant, noticed
what an amazing faith foundation Chatard students
graduate with. “I met my husband (Drew) when I was
19 at IU. I was coming from a totally different situation
at a big, big high school. Chatard gave my husband this
awesome set of friends. He wasn’t necessarily Mr. Student
Government, but he had this self-assurance and selfconfidence that came from being in a loved community.
I had a different experience. His being grounded helped
me get grounded.”
Mr. Damian Schmitt, religion teacher, had his own
experience with people challenging his faith in college.
“I went to (Marian University), but I worked all through
college. People working in a restaurant are typically less
than fervent Christians. People who attack other religions
are often trying to defend their own lifestyles. Often times
you must simply ignore it because you can’t reason with
people, with very few exceptions,” he said.
Many people find themselves challenged in the years
following high school. “Ironically, it was my older sister
who challenged me most in my faith,” said Mrs. Gleaves.
“She is not a practicing Catholic, and for a while she was
very sarcastic about when I would tell her we needed
to get going to make it to church or to Confirmation
meetings. It was intimidating. But the more I stuck to my
guns the more secure I was in my faith,”
Tyler said she has not been challenged much in her
faith in college. “I have a friend who claims he doesn’t
believe in God and he asks me a lot of questions about
what I believe and why, but he never attacks my faith. He
even says that Christians who live their lives correctly are
generally happier people.”
Mrs. Gleaves recognizes that college is a time of great
self discovery. It can be a time of really exciting new things,
but it can also be a time of great challenge. My hope for
my kids and for (Chatard students) is that you realize that
the support that’s here at Chatard is there at college, but
you have to seek it out. Start at the Newman Center or a
church,” said Mrs. Gleaves.
Newman Centers are found on nearly every college
campus across the country. Formed by Paulist Priests,
the centers are designed to enhance the development
and growth of Catholic spirituality. The centers help
students get involved in Mass, retreats and other events
at surrounding parishes.
Tyler said, “I teach Sunday school to little kids at
St. Tom’s, but you don’t have to do stuff just within the
church. I ended up doing this thing where you meet
up with people from other cultures and I talked to this
woman from South Korea. She and I discovered we were
both Catholic and really ended up talking about that a lot.”
Regardless of what faith path a person is on, Mr.
Schmitt believes it is important to stick to it. “It’s essential
to us as human beings. It’s all we have!”
Tyler said, “If you share your talents you have
opportunities to develop your faith.”
Chatard anticipates return of world religions course
by Clay Kuntz
managing editor
Currently, there are more
than 20 major world religions
practiced by people worldwide.
The largest denominations are
Christianity, Islam, Judaism,
Hinduism and Buddhism, all
with millions, or even billions, of
followers.
Students here aren’t
necessarily exposed to nonChristian religions until the
world religions unit in their
senior religion class. Next year,
all this will change, as Chatard is
implementing a world religions
class that will give students “a
basic understanding of what
other people believe and what
drives their actions and their
beliefs,” explained Mr. Tyler
Mayer, religion teacher.
Chatard used to teach a
world religions class under the
direction of Mr. Richard Powell,
former world religions teacher.
He explained the origin of
class. “In 1970, Father Gerald
A. Gettelfinger (principal at the
time) wanted a more challenging
course of studies for seniors,”
he wrote. The class was called
“World Cultures” and was divided
into four subgroups, one of those
being world religions. “World
religions was taught (so that
students could) understand
their own faith by exploring the
religious traditions of the world,”
he wrote. The class also aimed
to “enhance and broaden the Founded in/by:
exposure of our students to the
real world. We stressed respect Approx.
number of
for other religious traditions.”
followers:
In the class, students were
exposed to the “similarities, Monotheistic:
tendencies and differences
Holiest/most
among the religions of Judaism, important
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, holiday:
Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism,
Shintoism and Sikhism,” Mr.
Powell wrote. He concluded that Description of
holiday:
world religions is considered by
Father Gettelfinger as “one of his
best educational contributions
to Bishop Chatard High School.”
Not only does this class aim Life’s purpose:
to help students understand
other religions, but also to “help
us clarify what we believe as Practices:
Catholics,” said Mr. Mayer.
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1.3 billion
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Passover(Pesach)
Diwali
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and resurrection,
He died for
forgiveness of sins
Month of fasting (no
food or drink during
day), spiritual and
physical cleansing
Jews freedom from
slavery and God’s
choice of them as His
chosen people
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represents inner
light that protects
from spiritual
darkness
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salvation comes
through faith in
Christ
Submit to will
of God(Allah) to
enter paradise
after death
Easter
Prayer, Baptism, No alcohol or
pork, Five Pillars
Eucharist
Wesach
Commemorate
Buddha’s death
and him reaching
enlightenment
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into new soul
until reach
enlightenment,
gain merit
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commandments
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focus on next life
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own purpose,
gain release
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F
eatures
Coffee drinkers put beverage to the test
page
12
Tribune
Friday, March 2
Second place Tie: Speedway
Coffee, coffee, coffee!! As one of the most highly traded commodities in the world,
the United States citizens consume up to 1.7 billion cups of the beverage per day.
It is not uncommon to see a Chatard student walking down the hallway
with a coffee mug in hand getting ready for the day ahead. But, which coffee
do Chatard students prefer? The Tribune staff set out to find which coffee,
Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks or
Speedway, Trojans prefer. The taste
t e s t e r s rated their unidentified
coffees from one to three, one being
the favorite and three the least
favorite. reported by Emily Wheelock
Laura Groleau, junior, regularly starts
her morning with a cup of Speedway
coffee, and when her favorite coffee was
put to the test, she still picked it as her
favorite. “Starbucks was way too bitter;
it just didn’t taste like coffee to me, and
Dunkin’ Donuts was too strong. I just like
the Speedway coffee because you can add
whatever you want to it and have it taste
exactly how you want it to,” said Groleau.
Second place Tie: Starbucks
First place: Dunkin’ Donuts
Stephanie Barnes, junior and a regular coffee drinker, was
plucked out of the hallways to taste the coffees. Barnes drank
her coffee black and rated Dunkin’ Donuts as her No. 1 choice
out of the three. “I liked it because it didn’t have too much of
a bitter taste; just a good, clean coffee taste,” said Barnes. “I
usually drink coffee because I need the caffeine. I like the taste,
so I guess it has a double effect for me.”
Our second tester, Mrs. Elaine Carson, art teacher, also
preferred Dunkin’ Donuts’ coffee to the other choices.
“Speedway was just too watery and Starbucks was too bitter.
I usually drink Dunkin’ Donuts anyway, so I guess it makes
sense,” said Mrs. Carson.
Euphemisms may
hide true meaning
You know what you want to say, yet you feel
the need to sugar coat it a bit. Everyone does it.
They’re euphemisms, and they’re used for every
topic of discussion. You know when they say one
thing, they really mean another. For example. . . .
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They say...
“I can’t I’m grounded.”
“For what?”
“Oh you know how
my parents get.”
They mean...
I don’t want to hang out
tonight.
“What are you
doing Friday night?”
“Why?”
I have other plans, but I
want to see if you have a
better offer.
So I was Facebook
creeping last night...
So I was procrastinating.
I wouldn’t wear it,
but it looks good on you!
That’s ugly.
Caroline Bussell, junior, usually
drinks Dunkin’ Donuts, but was
shocked when her No. 1 coffee was
revealed as Starbucks. “I normally
drink the hazelnut coffee from Dunkin’
Donuts, but the Starbucks coffee just
tasted better,” said Bussell.
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They mean...
They say...
It’s not you, it’s me.
It’s you.
I don’t remember
talking about that.
I wasn’t listening.
I don’t know...
We need to talk.
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They say...
I left it in my car.
Can I go to the
restroom?
Can I run the pink
slip to the office?
I didn’t get much
sleep last night.
I do know, and it’s
not good.
I’m breaking up
with you.
They mean...
I haven’t done it yet.
Can I wander the
halls?
Can I go get a piece
of candy from Mrs.
Gaffney?
Let me go back to
sleep!
Light roast coffee actually has more caffeine than dark roast.
Over 500 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year.
Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world next
to oil.
Coffee was banned three different times by Charles II, Frederick
the Great and the government in 16th century Mecca.
*coffeecupnews.org
Teac
hers
They say...
They mean...
I was less than thrilled with
your performance.
You all failed.
Keep your eyes on your own
paper.
I saw that.
Well, Jane does well in class
when she’s here.
There’s a strong possibility
of a potential assessment.
They say...
Because I said so.
Is your room clean?
I’m not mad. I’m just
disappointed.
How was school?
Your kid never shows up.
Do the reading.
They mean...
Par
ents
Either I don’t have a good reason,
or I’m just sick of having this
discussion.
I already know the answer to that
question, and you’re not going out.
Feel guilty.
Talk to me!
reported by Chris Tyler
Features
Tribune
page
Friday, March 2
Sets of multiples attest to the power of
by Claire Powers
reporter
Julianne and Caroline Springer, seniors, as children
smile for the camera (top) and now, chat in class
(bottom). photo by Hannah Young
“Today you are you, that is truer than
true. There is no one alive who is you-er
than you.” Since childhood, Dr. Seuss has
taught us that every person is unique and
different from anyone else. There is no one
in the entire world exactly like us. However,
when it comes to twins and triplets, they
just might be “seeing double.”
One of the mysteries and theories
surrounding twins is that of “twin telepathy.”
This sort of bond that goes beyond the
boundaries of ordinary sibling relationships
can often be found among multiples.
According to science.howstuffworks.
com, one twin may experience a physical
sensation of something that is affecting
their twin, such as labor pains or a heart
attack. Other times they might discover
that they perform similar actions when
they’re apart, such as buying the same item,
ordering the same meal in a restaurant or
picking up the phone to make a call at the
exact same moment. They may also appear
to know the other’s thoughts, by speaking
simultaneously or finishing each other’s
sentences.
win
Bridget Murray, sophomore, can attest
to this theory. “Megan (fraternal twin
sister) and I can’t exactly read each other’s
minds or feel each other’s pain, but we’ve
been together for so long that we just
know each other extremely well. We can
definitely finish each other’s sentences,”
Murray said. Murray also recalled a time
when the duo came down wearing the
exact same outfit by pure accident.
Mitch, Claire and Emma Etchason,
sophomores and the only set of triplets
here, recalled an instance of “triplet
telepathy.” “All three of us were in separate
rooms watching TV when we discovered
that we were all watching the same episode
of Grey’s Anatomy at the exact same time,”
said Claire.
Seniors Ryan Christe and Caroline
Springer have had their own instances
of telepathy with their respective twin.
Christe and his fraternal twin, Andrew,
experience twin telepathy in the form of
music. “I will be singing a song in my head
and Andrew will randomly start singing it
out loud.” Springer said that she and her
identical twin, Julianne, have been together
for so long that they truly think the exact
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elepathy
same way.
“We do hear of things like this
happening between identical twins more
often than fraternal, but it isn’t telepathy,”
Dr. Nancy Segal, professor of psychology
and director of the Twin Studies Center
at California State University said in
an article for Lawrence Journal-World.
“They’re merely coincidences that occur
when two people are so much alike in the
first place. It’s nature and nurture - same
heredity, same environment. [Identical
twins] come from the same egg and they
tend to have the same general thought
patterns, intelligence levels, likes and
dislikes.”
Though Paige Barnes, sophomore,
isn’t a twin, she says she definitely
has twin telepathy with her cousin,
sophomore Meghan Barnes, because of
how much time they’ve spent growing up
together. “We will wear the same outfits,
bring up the same ideas and even get
cravings for the same foods.” Barnes is a
definite believer in twin telepathy. “I think
that when twins are in the womb, they are
connected and bonded. They continue
that bond for the rest of their lives.”
Comedy Sportz allows students to let their humor shine
by Liz Gore
reporter
As fans come into the arena, the blue
and red teams huddle up before they enter.
They have practiced improv games, but
still don’t know what will happen in the
upcoming match. The music begins and out
steps the Comedy Sportz team.
Comedy Sportz is a series of improv
games played by two teams of four people.
Comedy Sportz originated in 1984 in
Milwaukee and has expanded across the
country and to Germany and England. In
1993, it came to downtown Indianapolis.
A high school league was introduced based
off of this adult Comedy Sportz league.
“I joined it because it looked fun and
my older brother was in it,” said Adam
Ketzenberger, senior and team captain.
Ketzenberger was the only freshman to be
on the team three years ago.
Interest has grown as 40 people
auditioned for only eight spots available.
Mr. Tyler Mayer, coach for Comedy Sportz,
extended the team to 13 players, making
a JV and varsity team. The varsity team
includes seniors Ketzenberger, Elizabeth
Bain and Teddy Sheetz. Juniors on the
varsity team are Abby Eichholtz, Nicole
Lehrman, Brian Gamache, Laura Burger,
the alphabet. In Potpourri, the audience
know what’s going to happen,” said
Jeff Jorgenson and Bridget Murray is the
gives a theme suggestion, like “banana” and
Amanda Rulong, sophomore and Comedy
only sophomore. The JV team includes
the player must create a pun based on that
Sportz fan. Rulong first came to matches
juniors Amelia Siler, Liam Foran and Nick
to support her friends on the team.
Schultz and freshman Paul Nicholas.
Teddy S heet z, sen io r a n d
The players rotate for positions at
member of the team, started out
each match.
as a fan like Rulong. “For the past
“Once people come, they realize
three years, I’ve been a huge fan,”
how fun (Comedy Sportz) is,” said Mr.
said Sheetz. Sheetz decided to join
Mayer. He started coaching Comedy
the team this year because he likes
Sportz three years ago. “Consistently
performing with the same people
I’m blown away at how funny the
he has chemistry with outside of
students are,” said Mr. Mayer. There
Comedy Sportz. Cooperation is a
are more than 100 Comedy Sportz
significant part of improv. In the
games and on match night, either the
games, players must think on their
referee or sometimes the audience
feet and work together, sometimes
selects which games to play. Some
without verbally communicating. of the games played often in the high
Audience participation is also a
school league are Five Things, ABC
big part of each match because they
Shakespeare, Slide Show, Potpourri,
come up with ideas within the game.
Arms Expert and more.
The audience also picks who wins
Five Things is a game where
the games, so fans are a must.
players cannot speak English. They
“The fans affect us a lot,” said
must speak in gibberish to get their
Elizabeth
Bain, senior. “It’s so much
teammates to guess which five things
Seniors Adam Ketzenberger and Teddy Sheetz compete at a Comedy
easier to perform for an audience
Sportz match. photo by Mary Wallander
the audience came up with. In ABC
and it feels good when we have
Shakespeare, all players participate
theme such as “It’s not you it’s me. I don’t
support.”
by saying a sentence in Shakespearean
find you “appealing” anymore.”
Ketzenberger said, “The more people
language. Whichever letter of the first
“My favorite part of Comedy Sportz
that come out the better!” The team’s next
word the player said, the next person must
is that it’s different every time. You never
match is Tuesday at 6 p.m. in room 102.
start their phrase with the next letter from
S
ports
Parochial school success sparks class realignment discussion
page
14
Tribune
Friday, March 2
each other, regardless of school size. Unlike
football, post season competition is against
The arrangement of schools within every other team in the state, rather than
classes of Indiana High School Athletic just competing against schools of similar
Association (IHSAA) sports has stirred enrollment.
Mr. Dan Kinghorn, cross country and
controversy and called for change. With the
success of many parochial schools in sports, track coach, said that he wouldn’t want
especially football, critics and rivals have track or cross country to be separated into
sparked the discussion of a realignment. classes. He explained that he goes back and
The total enrollment of both boys and forth between the arguments for several
girls in a school determines the class that reasons.
“Since I’ve been coaching here, we’ve
football, baseball, basketball, softball,
been the best
soccer and
or second
volleyball teams
best in the
compete.
state (among
In cross
3A schools),”
country and
C o a c h
track, coaches
Kinghorn said.
and runners
Although cross
d o n’ t h ave t o
country and
worry about this
t ra c k m i g h t
argument. These
sports are made Mary Davis, senior cross country runner, stands on top of the podium h a v e m o r e
up of only one at the state meet. Davis finished ninth where she competed among all state titles if
different sizes of schools. photo courtesy of The Citadel
the system
class, so every
high school in the state competes against were different, he wouldn’t want to change
by Hannah Young
sports editor
it. “I like the fact that we are competing
against the absolute best in Indiana.”
Coach Kinghorn said that competing in
one class and against the best in Indiana
has bred the success of runners like seniors
Maggie Bell in sprints and Mary Davis in
distance. One of the ways that they have
been able to get better is by running against
tough competition.
Bell said that by only competing in
one class, it “puts you up against the best.”
People may underestimate it, but Bell said
“it’s the best accomplishment in the state
beating 5A schools.”
While cross country, track and
swimming will likely continue to compete
in one class, basketball is a sport that
controversially transitioned from one class
into four. IHSAA basketball has operated
under the four class system since 1997-98.
“I think there was an attitude among
school leaders (across the state) that
the playing field was unfair,” Mr. Travis
Daugherty, head basketball coach, said of
why the change happened.
Coach Daugherty said that since the
Fans and athletes question
by Sarah Kennedy
reporter
Curses in sports have been used as
an explanation for teams’ losing streaks
or athletes’ injuries. Some avid believers
know that curses are to blame, while
other skeptics say that they are merely
coincidences.
Two of the most well-known curses in
professional sports are the Madden Curse and the Sports
Illustrated jinx. Mr. Dave Whittemore, football coach, is
familiar with the Madden Curse. “I’ve played Madden (a
football video game) every year since ’88. Every year I
bought the game. In the first years, John Madden (was on
the cover), but in 2000, they started putting other people
on the cover (of the game box),” he said. Mr. Whittemore
explained that as soon as they started putting other
athletes on the cover, something bad would happen to
them the next season. The first person to be on the cover
besides John Madden was Barry Sanders of the NFL
Detroit Lions, and he retired later that season. Two years
later, the curse struck again when Daunte Culpepper, of
the NFL Minnesota Vikings,
suffered a season-ending
injury after appearing on
the cover and there were
several more instances
similar to these from then
on. “Not only would (the
athletes) get injured, but
they would have a bad
year,” he said.
The Sports Illustrated jinx is similar to this. According
to sportsillustrated.cnn.com, of the 2,456 Sports
Illustrated magazine covers, 913 of the athletes that
appeared on the cover had a “jinxed” season the next
year. Seventy percent of golfers and 50 percent of tennis
players that appeared on the cover were “jinxed.” Now, as
a result of these curses, “no one wants to be on the cover
of Madden anymore,” said Michael McHugh, sophomore.
Similarly, many athletes refuse to appear on the cover of
Sports Illustrated.
Although statistics seem to support it, Mr. Whittemore
said that the Madden Curse isn’t necessarily real. He thinks
that there is an explanation as to why players’ careers seem
to be negatively affected after appearing on the cover. “I
don’t believe it has anything to do with the cover. The
people (on the cover) were at the height of their career.
In the process of being the focus of everyone, there’s more
likelihood to get tackled or hit and hurt,” he explained. “The
real curse behind the curse is the fact that their exposure is
so much more because they had such a good year before.”
Most baseball fans, especially Chicago Cubs fans, have
change, “a lot of people would say that the
overall excitement surrounding the game
has diminished.”
He explained, “Part of Indiana’s history
revolves around the ‘underdog,’ and class
basketball diminished the chances (of that
happening).”
The movie “Hoosiers” depicts the story
of the true underdog. The Milan High
School Indians, with an enrollment of 161,
played Muncie Central, a school ten times
its size. The Indians defeated the Bearcats
32-30.
There have been outspoken critics
about this issue who want to see the rule
reversed. IHSAA commissioner Bobby
Cox has agreed to listen to the arguments
and get public opinions through town hall
meetings and other public gatherings.
Football is also in the spotlight because
of a demand for class realignments. With
the dominance of parochial schools this
past season, many have called for change.
Seven out of 10 schools that competed
in the 5-class state finals were Catholic
schools. continue to page 16
validity of
heard of the Billy Goat Curse. The legend
behind it begins at the 1945 World Series
when the Cubs played the Detroit Tigers.
Cubs fan William “Billy Goat” Sianis,
owner of a tavern across the street from
the Chicago Stadium, came to the game
with his pet goat. But when he was told
that the goat was not allowed in, he became
upset and said that the Cubs would never
win a World Series again. The Cubs lost
the World Series that year and have yet
to win one since. Tim Leemhuis, sophomore, knows of
the curse, but does not believe it. “It’s ridiculous. It’s all a
load of bunk,” he said.
Indianapolis Colts fans have experienced the curse
associated with hosting the Super Bowl first hand. It is
believed that the team of the city who hosts the Super Bowl
will have a bad season. Colts fans who were skeptics of this
curse may have had their minds changed after this past
season. Many believed that the Colts were on their way to
being the first team to make it to the Super Bowl in their
home city until quarterback Peyton Manning had neck
surgery and did not play in the 2011-2012 season. This
led the Colts to have their first losing season in a decade.
Mr. Whittemore said, “I’ve heard about (this curse), but I
don’t know if people are just making it up this year.”
Whether you believe in the curses or think they are
“bunk,” they are a part of the culture of professional sports.
McHugh said, “Curses are real because it’s more than just
a coincidence when it keeps happening over and over, like
with the Cubs.”
Sports
Tribune
Friday, March 2
by Mary Stonner
reporter
March Madness. The name says
it all. Some would argue this is the
most anticipated time of the year
for sports fans everywhere. “It is
undoubtedly my favorite time of
the year. Nothing comes close,”
said Mr. Dan McNally, science
teacher. It is the largest national
single-elimination competition. It
captures the world’s attention, as
people bring out the brackets and predict
the potential upsets, the final four teams, and
most importantly, the team who will bring home the
championship.
The first tournament occurred in 1939 and included
eight teams. These eight teams grew to 68 teams in 2011.
According to livestrong.com, the term, “March Madness,”
gained its popularity after broadcaster Brent Musburger
dropped the line in a 1982 tournament game telecast.
Around the same time, Musburger used the line “March
Madness,” ESPN began airing more and more of the games,
causing the tournament’s popularity to soar.
March Madness’ popularity in America is evident;
it is estimated U.S. companies could lose $1.8 billion
on unproductive wages the week of the tournament.
According to businessweek.com, this figure is based on
the statistic that 58.3 million people are participating in
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the brackets at the workplace nationwide.
Mr. Travis Daugherty, boys varsity basketball coach,
Its significant popularity has made this tournament a believes the excitement that stems from the format of the
multi-billion dollar event. According to pbs.org, the NCAA tournament is what makes people really enjoy it.
collectively brings in about $8 billion dollars annually;
Mr. Brian Shaughnessy, boys JV basketball coach,
March Madness brings in about 95 percent of this revenue. agrees. “I think it’s one of the most ideal playoff systems
As fans impatiently await Selection Sunday, the day in sports. I tend to like college sports over professional
brackets and seeds are released to the public, people are sports. The kids are playing to win, not for the money, and
asking, “What is all the hype about?” Kyle Janowicz, senior, it makes for an electric atmosphere.”
said, “It is the best part of the college basketball season
For many, March Madness provides a certain kind
and the most climatic. Anything can happen. Anyone can of entertainment you can’t find anywhere else in the
win or lose.”
world of sports. Maybe it’s the fact that these teams are
One of the appeals of this tournament is the fact that playing each and every game with everything they have
after every game, the losing
in order to progress
team will go home. There
in the tournament.
I think it’s one of the most ideal playoff systems “College basketball
are no second chances. “It’s
do or die,” said Janowicz.
in sports. I tend to like college sports over i s m y f a v o r i t e
The finality of these games
because the players
professional sports. The kids are playing to win, play with so much
enhances the atmosphere
and ups the stakes that
not for the money, and it makes for an electric passion and pride
much more.
for their schools,”
atmosphere.”
Due to it being a onesaid Tommy Barrett,
Mr. Brian Shaughnessy,
game series, the upsets
junior. These teams
boys JV basketball coach
are inevitable. “I like that
have to prove their
there’s always lesser teams
worth in a 40 minute
that find ways to beat better
game and no matter
teams. Not only is it fun to watch, it’s fun to predict the the outcome, one team’s season is over. March Madness
upsets,” said Mr. McNally. A team must play six consecutive never fails to offer fans nerve-wracking games, buzzer
strong games to be crowned the champion in the end, beaters and shocking upsets; it is how this legendary
showing that they truly deserve to be given the trophy. tournament got its name.
“
Independent sports challenge athletes to self-motivate
by Sarah Kennedy
reporter
Most Chatard athletes would agree that they have
always felt the support and motivation of their teammates.
But there are also athletes here who compete in individual
sports outside of Chatard, who find that they must push
themselves in order to succeed. Ms. Stephanie Theis, science teacher, is a devoted
runner, having participated in over a dozen half-marathons
and three full marathons. She believes it is a misconception
that running is an individual sport. “I think all people
would uniformly say that (running) is a combination of
their own effort because it requires hard work, but there
is still a team element,” she said.
In other sports, though, there are aspects that make
it more individual. Clayton Ford, senior, is a level 10
gymnast and has been competing for 14 years. He said
that gymnastics “is more individual because you compete
and get your own score, but it’s also kind of a team sport
because a team can get a score by combining the three
highest scores on the team.”
Ms. Theis explained that cross country is similar to
this. “You can advance as an individual but you are still
successful as a team,” she said. “The same people that
were at the state meet with Mary (Davis, senior) were
with her all along.”
Anne Cardimen, sophomore, is a competitive dancer
and has been dancing since she was 3. “It’s kind of a team
sport because you go to competitions together, but it’s also
individual because no one at school does it with me. It’s
not like a school group sport,” she said.
One apparent difference between team sports and
individual sports is that in team sports, athletes
must work together to accomplish a goal,
whereas in an individual sport, it is all up
to that person. “If I mess up in a solo, it
only affects me, but if I mess up in a group,
I feel so much worse because it affects
others too,” said Cardimen.
This could also be the reason why
some are drawn to individual sports. “People
like the accountability and responsibility for
themselves,” said Ms. Theis.
Another variance between team and individual
sports is how athletes are motivated. In team
sports, there are always other teammates that have
each others’ backs and encourage them. In individual
sports, though, athletes must find ways to motivate
themselves. Ms. Theis said, “For me, I try to set
goals.” She added that runners here “have goals
in mind, like to PR (personal record) or get to
the state meet.”
Ford and Cardimen agree that goal setting is an
important way to push themselves, but they also say that
even though their sports may be individual, there are
always people there to support them. “Coaches help you
and teammates motivate you,” said Ford.
Cardimen said, “Other people motivate you to
do your best and not worry about what others
think.”
Horseback riding is one
of many individual sports
taking place outside of
Chatard. Elaine Wessel, junior
and equestrian, jumps her
thoroughbred ,Diamond’s
Persephone.
photo submitted by Elaine Wessel
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16
Sports
Tribune
Friday, March 2
trojans define what it
means to be a meathead
by Maddie Hannon
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reporter
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What does it mean to be a Trojan meathead? According to Joe Sullivan, senior,
it is a “meaty lad who’s passionate about lifting weights.”
Alex Bill, senior, agrees. “Joe’s a fellow meathead for sure,” said Bill. “His life
revolves around three things: meat, weights and football. Don’t forget the post
workout supplements.”
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ever said Joe was a meathead?” said Alex Ney, senior. “He only substitutes tone with mass.”
Can anyone be a “meathead,” even if he or she doesn’t play football? Danny Scheidler,
senior, seems to think so. “The only way you can be a meathead and not play football is if
all you think about, all day everyday, is lifting and eating steak and eggs,” said Scheidler.
“Don’t forget about getting ‘girthier.’” Scheidler added.
When it comes to girls, some would be offended if they were labeled as a meathead.
“Well, if they are vegetarian, that would just be awkward,” said
Molly Marsh, senior, “and if they aren’t vegetarian,
they just aren’t football players and aren’t
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“The success of parochial schools, in football
particularly, prompted the discussion to want to even
the playing field,” said Mr. Vince Lorenzano, head football
coach. Although Mr. Lorenzano believes that changes are
to come, he does not agree with any of the arguments
presented in the discussion.
Commissioner Cox’s plan includes using a 15-point
system. Schools will get a point for a sectional championship,
two points for a regional title, three points for a semi-state
crown and four points for a state title. If a school were
to earn 15 points in a 2-year span, that school would be
bumped up one class in that sport. Commissioner Cox will
present this idea to the IHSAA Board of Directors in April
and it is likely to pass.
Coach Lorenzano believes that trying to even the
playing field for everyone is a hard thing to do.
“The practice fields aren’t equal and we always have to
play our games away,” Coach Lorenzano said. “Their (the
IHSAA’s) idea of an even playing field and my ideas don’t
exactly correlate.”
Commissioner Cox defended his plan in an interview
with the Post-Tribune. Commissioner Cox said, “People
will say that I’m punishing success…I’m allowing success
to have an opportunity for greatness, to get better, to step
up their game to the next level.”
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“I think he is punishing success because of the private
schools always winning,” Pete Hartley, junior, said. Hartley
added that “he (Cox) never said anything when Warren
Central won state four times in a row.”
An announcement will likely be made in the spring as
to what changes will be made in football class realignment,
but as for basketball, the debate is in its beginning stages.
Coaches Daugherty and Lorenzano don’t plan on letting
the changes impact them negatively.
“There won’t be much of an impact on us because
we can’t control any of it,” said Coach Lorenzano.
Coach Daugherty added, “You can only win against the
competition that you’ve got.”