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Bishop Chatard High School 5885 N. Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220
Allison Smith
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editor
hiteboards are no longer the
only tool for teachers to use.
New Interwrite and SMART
technology has been installed to enhance
teachers’ lessons and to make learning more
interesting.
The new technology includes 14 Interwrite
slates, which are small portable devices that
allow teachers to create an interactive white
board. Teachers can project computer images
or Power Point presentations onto a screen and
then use the slate to add to their presentation.
Using the slate, teachers can add notes and
circle and highlight items on the board. “It’s
an interactive learning tool that teachers can
use to enhance their presentations,” explained
Mr. Bill Sahm, school president.
The Interwrite slates will work with the
projectors and screens that are already in place
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in all classrooms. However, new screens are High School.
being installed in some classrooms.
Another advantage of the technology
The new technology purchases
is the ability to send a presentation to
also includes two SMART Boards
absent students. A teacher can email a
and four new sets of response
presentation and the notes added to it
“clickers.” SMART Boards are
during class to a student. “The whole
interactive white boards that
idea that students can get notes they
also display computer images.
missed in class is going to be a huge
Students or teachers can write
advantage,” said Mr. Sahm.
directly on the boards with
The new technology includes a
digital ink. The “clickers” are
variety of useful features, but before
remote control-like devices that
BCHS can take full advantage of it,
allow students to respond to
teachers and students need to learn
questions and then provide
This how to use it. Mr. Mundell said
instant results. They can be used is one of the two types
that learning to use the Interwrite
for quizzes or polls. BCHS had of “clickers” teachers
technology “takes a little bit of time in
can use. photo courtesy
one SMART board and two sets of interwritelearning.
the beginning, but once you get used
of “clickers” prior to the updates,
to it, it becomes natural.”
but the technology will now be
Training is included in the price
available to more students with the additional BCHS paid for the new technology, but Mr.
purchase.
Sahm said, “Adults who are uncomfortable
According to Mr. Sahm, the total cost of with the technology are going to need help
the new technology was $18,000. He said, “It’s and support. We’re hoping that the students
a small investment for the benefit.”
who are much more tech savvy will help with
One of the biggest benefits of the Interwrite the learning curve.”
technology is the mobility it gives the teacher.
The new technolgoy purchases arrived
The slate can be used from anywhere in the this week and teachers are now beginning to
room, so a teacher does not have to have learn to use it an incorporating it into their
his or her back turned to the class to write lessons. Mr. J.T. Funk, English teacher, uses
on the board. “It helps you be able to write SMART technology in his classroom and is
on the board, but also have a presence in looking forward to using the new additions.
the classroom,” said Mr. Andy Mundell, “It will provide us more technology and allow
math teacher. Mr. Mundell used Interwrite us to be out among the students instead of
technology while student teaching at Carmel sitting at the computer,” he said.
Issue VI
BCHS security
gets a boost
In addition to the new technology within
classrooms at BCHS, extra security cameras
have also been installed at various points
inside and outside the school.
“We have always planned to add more
cameras,” said Mr. Rusty Albertson, director
of student life. “We applied for a grant to get
the cameras and we received that grant just
before winter break.”
Ten security cameras were recently
installed, bringing the total number of
cameras up to 16. These new cameras have
already proven to be quite useful.
“The cameras really helped out after the
recent vandalism incident. We were able to
go back through the recorded video and
show the police exactly what happened,” said
Mr. Albertson. Right now, the investigation
into the vandalism is still on-going.
The cameras are not only used for
security but also to aid the administration
in seeing what is going on during the school
day and extracurricular activities.
“Our building is not an easy building
to secure since we always have so many
activities going on,” said Mr. Albertson.
“We could always have more cameras, but
we feel pretty good about the security of our
entrances and exits along with the parking
lot.”
Ice, snow on residential streets pose more problems for student drivers
Katie Wessel
features editor
Slick roads and snowy mornings
can cause chaos in the streets,
especially those around BCHS.
“During icy conditions the roads
are really dangerous,” said Mrs. Julie
Piller, English teacher. Mrs. Piller
said that the most dangerous part of
the commute to school for students
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and teachers is the hill on East 58th
Street.
“People are going in two different
directions. People going down have
no traction and people going up are
trying to gain speed,” she said.
Kenzie Calwell, senior, lives off
of 58th Street and Hillside Ave. “They
don’t take care of the ice at all,” said
Calwell.
“The intersections are the worst,”
said Mr. David Smock, coordinator
of student activities. The streets are
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not salted, but Mr. Smock said that 58th St. and Evanston Ave.
“We address streets that get
the parking lots are taken care of.
the most traffic,
“ I ’v e s e e n
that is our first
tr ucks in our
and pr i m ar y
parking lot and
concern. Those
they get the
are the roads
gravel lot when
t h at l e a d i n
it snows heavily,”
and out of the
said Mr. Smock.
city and routes
T
h
e
for emergency
Department of
vehicles,” said
Public Works is
M r. S t e v e n
responsible for
Hardiman,
the roads around
p u b l i c
the school, but
information
fails to salt
o r p l o w t h e A car struggles to navigate its route on 58th o f f i c e r f o r
neighborhood Street. With more than eight inches of snow this t h e c i t y o f
week, it will be an even tougher drive. photo by
streets, such as Colleen Curtin
Indianapolis.
As of now, the city of Indianapolis
has 375 snow routes that encompass
6900 lane miles, according to Mr.
Hardiman. The city fleet has about
88 vehicles in use for this year. The
residential streets around BCHS do
not normally get salted or plowed
for a multitude of reasons.
“Residential streets are harder to
do because we don’t have the money
to do it. Money dictates what we
do. For residential streets, chances
are they will not be addressed,” said
Mr. Hardiman. Indianapolis Mayor
Greg Ballard is also changing the
way roads are treated by trying to
reduce salting this year. Last year,
continued on page 2- Icy roads
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Awarded grant could provide turf football field
Matt Siler
with NFL teams are eligible to office in New York. The application has a good chance of receiving for area youth. The Colts said that
the grant. He only knows of they would love to host a summer
select a local school to apply for had to include a case for why you
needed
a
turf
field,”
said
one other school from camp here. We could also add
B CHS has cont inue d the grant, but not every city will.
Mr.
Sahm.
However,
the
the Indianapolis area intramurals,” explained Mr. Sahm.
According to Mr. Sahm, BCHS
to grow and improve its
grant
is
not
designed
to
A
turf
field
who applied for the Although there won’t be enough
has applied for two separate
facilities over the last
cover
the
entire
cost.
g rant. “C ardina l seats for varsity football games,
grants from this program,
few years. The newest
BCHS has
costs
numerous other sports will benefit
“A
turf
field
costs
about
one for $200,000 and
improvement may
applied approximately Ritter also applied, from the improvements including
$600,000,
but
we
put
and their case is very
another for $50,000.
come, in part, from
for two $600,000
compelling,” said track, soccer, lacrosse and even
The grants are a track and bleachers
the Indianap olis
CYO teams.
separate
Mr. Sahm. The
designed to go towards in the budget,” said Mr.
Colts.
M r .
S a h m
grants
Grassroots
Sahm. In all, the estimated
a turf football field
Mr. Bill Sahm,
acknowledged
that these
Program will
total of this project is
and any facilities
school president, and
The Colts
improvements
were
around $1,150,000, and name its finalists in
that go along with
members of the board have
may
host
not
necessarily
at
the
32
cities
hopefully the grant will Febuary and make
applied for two grants through the it. To qualify, schools
top
of
the
school’s
“toa
summer
are
cover $250,000 of it. its final selection
NFL Grassroots program. According have to demonstrate
do list,” but it was too
camp at eligible
According to the plans sometime this May.
to the Grassroots’ mission statement, a variety of needs.
good
of an opportunity
If BCHS receives
BCHS
laid out by Mr. Sahm and
for NFL the goal of the program is “to One of the main
to
let
slip
through. He
the board of regents, the the grant, the turf field
provide non-profit, neighborhood- requirements is to
grants
said,
“This
is
a once-in-arest of the money for the will have uses beyond just
based organizations with financial show that the school is
lifetime
opportunity.
We felt
field will come from private football. “One of the main things
and technical assistance to improve located in an economically
with
the
support
of
the
Colts
and
the
is to be able to use it throughout the
donors and fundraising.
the quality, safety and accessibility diverse area. “We had to submit
leadership
in
our
community,
it’s
an
spring and summer. In the summer
Mr. Sahm thinks that BCHS
opportunity
we
couldn’t
pass
up.
”
of local football fields.” All 32 cities an application to the NFL Grassroots
(we plan to) use it for sports camps
news editor
Cable
Switch
Icy roads story continued from page 1
will affect many this year
Katie Wessel
features editor
Editor’s note: As of Jan. 26, 2009, Senate
voted to move the cable switch to June 12,
2009, however the House of Representatives
killed the bill Wednesday. Barring any other
legislative action, the airwaves will go digital
next month.
On Feb. 17, those who use an antenna
on their televisions will be without
a signal. All of the TV broadcast
stations will be broadcasted in
digital, which means that those
rabbit ears won’t work. Stations will
be dropping the analog airwaves and
switching to digital.
Analog technology has been
used for the past 50 years to transmit
conventional television signals to
viewers. The downside to analog is
the picture, which varies in color and
brightness. The benefit of changing
to digital, according to www.dtv.gov,
is that sound and picture quality will
improve. By freeing up the analog
waves, public safety officers can
communicate faster.
According to a recording from
Comcast, people have three options.
They can 1) buy a digital TV which
the change won’t affect, 2) buy
a converter box, or 3)change to
cable or dish. Those with a cable
service, such as Comcast, or with a
satellite dish, such as DirecTV, will
not be affected by the change. To
push along the process to change,
the government required that, as
of March 1, 2007, all televisions
made had to include a digital tuner.
Televisions containing a digital
tuner will work after the switch.
Gaming consoles, DVD players and
VCRs will continue to work after the
switch to digital as well.
Those without a provided
service or cable or those who own
televisions without a digital tuner
will need to buy a converter box.
Coupons were issued through the
government to allow people to buy
boxes at a reduced rate. Congress
spent $1.5 billion on coupons, which
were each worth $40. To receive a
coupon, people had to apply before
a certain date.
Approximately 19 percent of
people in the United States rely on
antennae. Mary Katherine Curtin,
freshman, used to have an antenna
connected to her televisions at
home. Her family made a change.
“We switched to cable,” Curtin
said. “I don’t watch a lot of TV, but
it’s nice.”
Mrs. Ruth Roell, math teacher,
decided to go a different route. She
bought converter boxes to attach to
each TV in her home.
“We bought the converter boxes
and have been using them,” Mrs.
Roell said. “But when we bought
my daughter a TV for Christmas,
we bought her a digital one.”
Though the converter boxes
allow viewers to receive more
channels, the cost for digital TV
is more expensive. People will also
be throwing away televisions that
cannot work, but worked previously
with the antenna attached.
Mrs. Roell said that though the
price increased, she has an added
benefit withher television due to the
converter box.
“With the box, there are more
channels and options to watch,” said
Mrs. Roell.
the roads were over-salted and the salt stores were depleted at
the end of winter. He is also trying to save taxpayers money. The
main change, though, is that the Department of Public Works
added snow routes around schools this year.
“This year we added school routes, but we have always tried
to address school areas,” said Mr. Hardiman. The crews, due to
the traffic from BCHS, always clear Kessler Blvd. early in the day.
“We take care of Kessler and give it special monitoring because
of BCHS,” said Mr. Hardiman.
The hardest part about clearing out the area around BCHS
is the narrow streets, which are made smaller by cars parking
there.
“Most of our vehicles are too large to navigate the streets,”
said Mr. Hardiman. Before a heavy predicted snowfall, Mr. Smock
always requests that students attempt to park in the gravel lot or
along the baseball field.
“In bad weather we want to get more kids in the parking
lot. The trucks can’t get through on Crittenden (Ave),” said Mr.
Smock.
Mr. Smock advises students to take precautions when driving
in the icy weather and to take turns slowly, especially when coming
into the gravel lot.
“A problem is people coming into the gravel lot too fast.
Leave room between cars and adjust your speed to the conditions
outside,” Mr. Smock said.
Mrs. Piller agrees with Mr. Smock.“Unfortunately, not much
can be done, except for find a way for the roads to be salted. People
need to be aware of the conditions and not be so concerned with
being late for school,” she said.
Students or parents who have complaints about the roads
around the school can call the Mayor’s Action Center at 3274622.
News
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Black History Month celebrates achievements of all cultures
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1.30.2009
“
Matt Sergi
achievements of all Americans,” said Mrs. McConnell.
columnist
One way that students can showcase achievements
here is the poster contest that each homeroom can
Black History Month began as “Negro History
participate in. Each homeroom can create their own
Week,” in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted
unique poster displaying their representation of the
African American historian. Later, in 1976, it became
theme for the year, and the Student Union will select
a month-long celebration. The month of February was
the ones they feel best show the theme. First prize is
chosen to correspond with the birthdays of Frederick
a pizza party and the second place winner receives an
Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Now, during the
ice cream party. The posters are due Feb. 4.
month of February, Black History month is celebrated
Student Union encourages other students to
nationwide, and here.
participate
in the assembly. “If students would like to
For the past several years, the BCHS Student Union
Mrs. Paula McConnell
speak or a recite a poem at the assembly, they should
has had a week of activities celebrating Black History
Student Union sponsor
see me as soon as possible,” said Mrs. McConnell.
and its importance. The theme this year is “Go Make
Although the assembly only lasts around an hour, there is
a Difference.”
much more behind the scenes work that goes into putting on the assembly.
“We chose this theme because Student Union felt a need to focus
“The Student Union starts planning and practicing right after Christmas, and
on how each of us individually can make a difference,” said Mrs. Paula
they work a couple hours every week until the assembly,” said Mrs. McConnell.
McConnell, sponsor of Student Union. Mrs. McConnell, who is in her
Each year, Student Union has a unique presentation to grab the interest of
third year of organizing the Black History Month activities, stressed the
the audience. Mrs. McConnell said, “All I can say is we have some surprises
importance of the month and its meaning.
planned.”
“The purpose of this month and our assembly is to showcase the
The purpose of this
month and our assembly is to showcase
the achievements of
all Americans.
News Digest:
The Student Union annual
poster contest is underway.
Student Union members
will choose the ones that
depict the theme, “Go
Make A Difference” the
best. First prize receives a
pizza party. Second place
winners will have an ice
cream party. All posters are
due Feb. 4. All posters will
be displayed at the Black
History Month assembly
Feb. 6. Any questions, see
Mrs. McConnel in Room
109.
spring musical. quick facts. chemistry recycling. academic bowl. calendar. quoted. crazy news.
Cinderella to be held in the spring
This spring, the magic of
Cinderella will come to the BCHS
theater program. Leading the cast
will be senior Jon Poore, playing
Prince Charming, and Kimmie Klee,
junior, as Cinderella. The opening
show is April 23 at 9:30 a.m. for the
deanery schools and will show every
evening until it closes at Celebration
”
Go Make A Difference
of the Arts April 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Director Ms. Alex Kraft commented on
choosing Cinderella saying, “Mr. (Bill)
Sahm, school president, wants to build
the theater department and pull in kids
from the deanery schools. Everyone
understands and knows Cinderella, so
both kids and adults will want to see it.”
reported by Kim Tyler
Hours at area recycling centers change
Recently, recycling plants around the city have changed their hours,
affecting chemistry students at BCHS who recycle aluminum for extra credit.
Omnisource, located at 311 Shelby St., is open Mon.-Fri. from 7:30 a.m. until 4
p.m. and some Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Students are encouraged
to call 634-7175 to check whether or not the plant is open on a given Saturday.
96th St. Transfer and Recycling, located at 4935 Robinson Rd., has similar hours
and is also closed on some Saturdays. The phone number to check its schedule
is 872-5492. reported by Kim Tyler
Colin Kea, junior, attended the inauguration of President Barack
Obama Jan. 20 in Washington D.C. “My friend from North Central
called me the week before and invited me,” he said. Kea said that it
was “amazing and absolute chaos,” and he could not move. “Every
place was completely packed,” he said. Kea, though not actually close
to the capital building, was able to watch the ceremony on JumboTron
screens that were set up at the Lincoln Memorial. “History was there. I
was there. I was a part of history,” Kea said. photo courtesy of Kea
Quick
Facts
5.2%
percent of Indiana
schools that graduated
less than half their
students in four years.
77.8%
percentage of students
who graduated from
public schools 20072008.
$6 billion
amount of money
Indiana dropouts
(from the class of
2008) will lose over
their lifetimes.
Source: Indiana Dept. of
Education
“Quoted”
“All the information we have was
turned over to the police, and it is an
ongoing investigation. They won’t
know until something happens
at a later date, when something
else is tagged that looks like what
happened here. I appreciate the
staff for taking the time to get the
paint off the building and cars.”
~Mr. Rusty Albertson, director of
student life, on the vandalism that
happened earlier this month
Academic Bowl pits boys v. girls
The second B CHS Academic B owl,
sponsored by the social studies department,
took place yesterday. Contestants consisted
of students from each grade level who were
in a variety of classes – Advanced Placement,
Honors and Academic. It was a battle of
the sexes as the girls took on the guys.
“Questions for the Academic Bowl were
submitted by teachers from each department,”
said Mr. Doug Donahue, head of the social
studies department. Mr. Greg Miller, history
teacher, served as the moderator. Due to press
deadlines, the Trib was unable to record the
results of the Academic Bowl. reported by Bridget
Feeney
Crazy News
Don’t Forget
Wednesday
Progress Report Night
Thursday
Late Arrival
Black History Assembly
Feb. 7
CYO Music Festival
Feb. 13
Noon Dismissal
Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day
Feb. 16
President’s Day-No School
Feb. 18
Service Meeting
Feb. 25
Ash Wednesday
A man from Bloomfield, Indiana shaved his eyebrows for charity. Si
Burgher, 72, collected $1,600 Jan. 13 by allowing people to shave his wiry,
bushy eyebrow hairs. Some of the hairs measured longer than 3 inches, as
they had never been trimmed. The money he raised will go to finding a
cure for polio in developing countries. reported by msnbc.com
On Thursday, Jan. 22, Mayor Greg Ballard
came to BCHS to speak and answer
questions from the student body.
Mayor Ballard also took a student-led
tour to see the school. During the presentation,
Mayor Ballard
answered questions
on property
taxes, potholes,
football, and
his favorite part
about his job.
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TROJAN TRIBUNE
Positive Points. . .
Icy
Aids
Caitlin Selby, QueArea Stewart and David Eaton,
seniors, helped Mrs. Val Fillenwarth, former BCHS
parent and current neighbor to the school, when
her car got stuck in the ice at the corner of 58th
Street by the baseball field.
l
David Eaton and C.J. Tiplick, seniors, volunteer
Rea ers during
and after school to move paper from the
ycl
Rec
classroom recycling boxes to the recycle bin.
Bailee Early, senior, organized and coordinated a
l National Honor Society Blanket Drive to benefit
a
t
i
p
Hos pers Riley Hospital. The sponsors thanks her and all
l
He
who donated blankets.
Two seniors help BCHS in different ways. Blake
g
Moon gave money-saving suggestions for set
n
i
Do rs construction in the play and musical.Danny
o
Fav
Ford drives the freshman bowlers to practice
every week.
Staff Opinion
Thank behind-the-scenes workers here
Our Position:
Many people work behind the scenes at BCHS to keep the school functioning well and running smoothly. Though
their contributions are great, they rarely get the recognition they deserve. We should all appreciate and thank them
more often.
With all the major changes occurring recently at setting up for events, working games and handling any
BCHS, students tend to forget about the little things athletic problems that occur.
Another overlooked but important group of people
that go into making our school run efficiently. Too often
these contributions go unnoticed and unappreciated. is our cafeteria workers. They come in early before our
The Trojan Tribune would like to thank a few of the lunch periods and prepare the immense amount of food
it takes to feed our entire school. Even with the large
many contributors in the BCHS community.
Few students realize the immense amount of work amount of work they do, they never fail to happily ask
the support staff does for the school. Whether they are us how our days are going.
Other unsung heroes include the maintenance staff
providing information about our students, taking phone
calls, fixing problems concerning Classroll or keeping and cleaning crew. They keep the place running and
attendance, these people work behind the scenes to keep clear after we mess it up.
Lastly, all of the students who participate in the
BCHS running. While they may not have a classroom,
the contributions and endless hours they put in help after-school work study group have continually kept
our hallways and classrooms clean. Their task is often
our school function and run smoothly.
In addition to the support staff, those who assist in overlooked, but desperately needed and appreciated.
making our athletic events run smoothly sometimes
Whether these contributions are large or small,
fail to get credit. Our athletic department, including of all of them deserve recognition for the hard work and
Mr. Mike Ford, Mr. Mike Harmon, and Mrs Paula Beals, long hours they put into making BCHS the community
are here almost every day and night scheduling games, that it is.
Claps And Slaps
Claps for going to the gym,
Slaps for stopping at McDonald’s on
the way home.
Claps for a long winter break,
Slaps for forgetting your locker combination.
Claps for Claps and Slaps,
Slaps for having to write them.
Claps for a two-hour delay,
Slaps for still having to take a
test.
Claps for having your own car
Claps for the Super Bowl,
to drive,
Slaps for staying up until midnight and waking up six Slaps for having to stand out in
hours later.
the cold to scrape ice and snow
off.
BCHS Angels
• Mr. David Smock, student activities coordinator, for his
enthusiasm and effort with trying to get intramural sports
going.
• Miss Jennifer Rea, teacher, for being flexible in helping
with the ARC, Campus Ministry and the Washington Pro-Life
March.
In Our Prayers
• For Mrs. Vicky Traub, as she undergoes treatment for
cancer.
• For Mrs. Mary Haas, as she continues to recuperate from her
cancer treatment.
• For Mrs. Mary Schaffner, as she continues to transition into
her new job.
• For Fr. Schmidlin, resident priest at Fatima, as he receives
hospital treatment.
• For President Barack Obama at the beginning of his presidency,
that he may lead wisely and serve compassionately.
Tribune Staff
Editor: Allison Smith
News Editor: Matt Siler
Features Editor: Katie Wessel
Opinion Editor: Jimmy Mundell
Sports Editor: Katie McCalley
Design Editor: Bridget Feeney
Photo Editor: Colleen Curtin
Columnist: Matt Sergi
Page Editors: Taylor Brown, Rose Fay and Kim Tyler
Staff Artists: Mitchell Jacki and Vinnie Hornbach
Publications Adviser: Mrs. Tracy Luke
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1.30.2009
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PC vs Mac
Hello,I’m a PC...and I’m a Mac
I am a Windows fan. Many people out there like Mac and I respect that. It is more
stylish; they have cool commercials that make fun of Windows. It is more stylish; they
have Steve Jobs, oh and it’s more stylish. There is just one thing… who cares?! I mean
isn’t a computer about function, not style?
Many people think that because Windows is so frequently used that it is more
vulnerable to attacks. However, according to a study by Symantec (a security software
company), Windows computers actually have fewer fixes
and virus problems than Macs. Contrary to what most
people believe, Windows does not have as many virus
problems as those Mac commercials advertise, even
though it is more widely used. Also, PCs are compatible
with almost everything. Even the Apple iPod works on
a Windows computer. Look on the back of any software
box, and most will require a Windows operating system.
There is a much wider variety of programs available for
PCs than Macs.
Another reason to buy a Windows based computer is
its ease of use. Mac users have actually reported having
trouble finding the power button on the computers. Mac
might be a little easier to deal with in terms of changing
certain settings on your computer, but this is why we have
“computer people.”
Windows computers tend to be less expensive than
Macs. In fact, they tend to cost almost $200 less than the
equivalent Mac. Even with the lower price, Windows
based computers can be easily costomized when you are
buying them off websites. Also, PCs are easier to purchase
than Macs. When a consumer wants to buy a Mac, there
is only one company to buy from, Apple. However, there
are tons of companies that produce PCs including Dell,
Compaq, Gateway and Hewlett Packard just to name a
few.
Although Macs may look a little nicer and eventually
might come close to PCs in terms of price and quality, for
now, I am sticking with my Windows computer. written
by Chris Mark, senior
Last year, my family finally moved into the 21st century and threw out our computer
of ten years that ran on Windows 98. Even when it was new it was slow and constantly
asked me questions when I got on the internet.
We upgraded to a Mac, and it is so much better. Macs cannot acquire viruses and
that keeps them running fast long after you buy them. There is no extra cost needed
for virus software that doesn’t always work. Even with the software, PC’s are struck
with viruses that can slow them down or otherwise
harm the computer. When I use the school laptops,
I am bombarded by pop-ups asking me all kinds of
questions over and over again.
While I realize that PCs have come a long way
since the school laptops were released, I still believe
that Macs are superior. Mine is still as fast as the day
we bought it, which can’t really happen on a PC. Macs
come pre-loaded with lots of software that make a lot
of things much easier. I have used the video editing
software on numerous occasions for school projects,
and it is really easy to use.
But probably the best part about using a Mac
is that it hasn’t frozen…once. There’s no pressing
Control+Alt+Delete and having to restart the
computer.
Some people have reservations about buying a
Mac because they still believe that some of the old
problems hold true for the new Macs. The biggest thing
that people believe is that Macs aren’t compatible with
Windows software. That’s no longer true. Just about any
program a consumer can buy for a Windows-based
computer can also be purchased for Macs, and a lot
will work on both operating systems. Microsoft Office
can even be purchased for a Mac.
For all of these reasons and more, Macs have
overtaken PCs as the most popular laptop on college
campuses. The Mac Guy, Justin Long, is stating facts
in those commercials: Macs are faster, easier and just
better. written by Matt Siler, senior
SITUATION
What do you think...
FACTS
When we were kids, we all had a childhood dream
job. Some wanted to be a firefighter, some wanted
to be a doctor, and some wanted to be the next
Michael Jordan. BCHS students and teachers shared
their childhood dream jobs, and how their dreams
have changed with the Trojan Tribune. reported by
Katie McCalley
“I wanted to be a rock star because I
liked singing and making people laugh.
But, I’m not good in front of crowds
and I’m afraid of public speaking.
Now, I want to be an architect. I am
going to keep building with my little
building blocks until I become a master
designer.” -Emily Nightingale, freshman
“I wanted to be the guy
in NASA who was like,
‘5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, ignition,
blast-off,’ (as said in a
deep announcer voice)
then I’d be like, ‘Alright
people, I’m out.’ It’s
really pretty quick, you
just go in and do some counting, and I was
a madman at counting when I was a kid,
especially backward. Now, when I grow
up, I still want to do that, but I don’t like
electronics…or science, so it’s a problem.
I need to practice a lot more counting,
for sure. I also need to practice pushing
the button; I wouldn’t want to whiff it
and abort the mission.” - Mr. J.T. Funk,
English teacher
“I wanted to be an astronaut
who could float around and have
jet packs on earth and fly around
and save people. But, jet packs
are probably a lot of money and
I don’t have that, so those dreams
have fallen. Now, I want to do
something in sports, like sports
management.” -Kenny LaRose, sophomore
“I wanted to be a commercial pilot so
I could spend my life flying across the
world because I love to fly and travel. I
still want to be a pilot, and I am already
in the aviation school at Purdue. That
will get me the licenses and hours I need,
so after that, I will just work my way up.”
-Dylan Foran, senior
“When I
was a kid, I
wanted to be
a trashman or
a mailman. I
liked watching
them come
around in the
trucks. But then, I realized that
being a trash man would be
horrible because you would be
dealing with trash all day. Now,
I want to go into business and
make a lot of money.” -Michael
Moore, junior
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New artists prove
to be worth
listening to
Start off 2009 with some new music. With so much to
discover, sometimes it is difficult to know where to look for
music. Trojan Tribune reporter Taylor Brown set out to find
lesser-known musical talents currently on the rise.
For those who enjoy SOFT
ROCK music (John Mayer,
Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat),
check out Marie Digby.
Marie Digby is a melodic
singer, guitarist and pianist. She
is most known for her acoustic
cover version of Rihanna’s song
Umbrella, which became a hit on
YouTube in 2007. Digby’s debut
album, Unfold, was released on
April 8, 2008. With soft beats,
inspiring lyrics and flawless
vocals, Digby is definitely one to look out for in 2009.
Opinion
For those
who enjoy
ALTERNATIVE
music (The All-
For those who enjoy RAP/
HIP-HOP music (Lil’ Wayne,
T.I., Akon), check out Brisco.
Hailing from Opalocka, FL,
Brisco is a 24-year-old emcee
who uses a compilation of past
struggles and experiences to
create dynamic lyrics. Brisco’s
debut album, Street Medicine, is
set to release later this year, and it
contains tracks featuring popular
artists such as Lil’ Wayne and Flo
Rida.
Listen to: “Just Know Dat”
For those who enjoy COUNTRY music (Rascal Flatts, Taylor
Swift, Carrie Underwood), check out
Heidi Newfield.
Former member of the country
band Trick Pony, Heidi Newfield
decided to go solo in 2006. She released
her debut album, What Am I Waiting
For, in the spring of 2008. With a
perfect mix of energetic and mellow
songs, Newfield is a must-hear for any
country fan.
Listen to: “Johnny and June”
Listen to: “Say it Again”
Columnist suggests solving problems through song
Matt Sergi
TROJAN TRIBUNE
events in history. Take the Civil War for instance. “History”
columnist
books will tell you that it was a long and brutal battle between
I am a man. I am not an ordinary man, but a man’s man.
the Union and the Confederacy, but this is false. Abraham
I do things like make my own beef jerky and go on riverboat
Lincoln held auditions for a nationwide musical he was
gambling trips…okay I’ve literally never
directing, and he did not like how the
done any of those things, but you get my
Southern actors’ voices sounded with
point. As a man’s man I am not afraid to
their accents. After he cut them all from
admit something I LOVE musicals.
his masterpiece, the South then decided
Scenario: You’re in high school
to try to ruin the play by attacking the
and things aren’t going your way; your
more talented North.
significant other has just kicked you to
Musicals can also teach people
the curb, your grades have tanked, and
valuable life lessons. I don’t know about
you just got cut from the basketball team.
you, but for me personally, the only
What do you do? You could pour your
reason I have survived high school is
heart and soul into a diary and confide all
because of High School Musical.You can
your deep and true feelings and emotions
get so much more information from this
into it. You could go home and eat a whole
movie (which is more of a documentary
carton of strawberry ice cream while
than it is a kids’ musical) than you could
crying and watching Laguna Beach. But
from people who have actually gone to
there is a solution that trumps all of the
a real high school. If that wasn’t enough,
previous ones- sing. Yes, sing all of your
if you look in the Gospel of Mark,
problems away. Sing until your heart is
Jesus actually used musical numbers to
happy again.
teach parables and during several of his
For the past several years, I have been
teachings.
doing research on singing and its effect on
So what have we learned today? We
people and situations. I have made some
have learned that expressing yourself
pretty monumental discoveries. Myth: Comfortable on stage, Matt Sergi, senior, knows he
through song and dance is vital to
singing is for little girls and people with can break into song to work through any problems.
surviving high school and life in general.
talent. Fact: singing is for real men and
So next time something happens and
has no boundaries when it comes to talent. Myth: singing can’t
you’re feeling the urge to unleash musical ecstasy on those
solve any real problems in the world. Fact: 73.5 percent of all
around you, just wait for the background music to start and
the world’s problems are solved through song and dance.
the backup singers to appear suddenly, and off you go.
Singing has also played a significant role in many important
American Rejects,
Fall Out Boy, Boys
Like Girls), check
out My Favorite
Highway.
My Favorite
Highway is a fourman band based in Fairfax, Virginia. MFH’s music has
been featured on MTV’s The Hills, and the quartet has
released two full-length albums. With a polished boynext-door sound and fun pop-rock tracks, this band is
worth a listen.
?
Listen to: “Bittersweet Life”
ld You Rather
Wou
...
Would your rather never get to
see your favorite sports team
win a national championship
or find out your favorite athlete
has used steroids his/her entire
career?
“I would rather never get to see my team win the
championship. Peyton Manning is my favorite athlete
and I would be so disappointed to find out if he had
used steroids.” Caroline Knoth, junior
“I would rather find out about my favorite athlete.
But I don’t really idolize athletes (like some other
people) because they are just getting paid to play a
sport that they have played for years. I believe people
who should be idolized are those who do things for
other people, and help people and society develop.”
Miss Nicole Croddy, softball coach
“I would rather never get to see my favorite team
in a championship. Brendan Jacobs (of the New York
Giants NFL team) is my favorite athlete and I would
be really disappointed and upset if I found out he used
steroids.” Dion Johnson, junior
reported by Bridget Feeney
With his “back up” dancers and singers, Sergi knows the halls of BCHS have
great potential for a new musical.
Features
TROJAN TRIBUNE
Activities take
more time than
you think
2
You spend
hours watching
the musical
They spend up to
hours a night
at rehearsal.
Allison Smith
editor
From sports to service, students find ways to stay
involved here. At 6:30 a.m., the weight room is often filled
with athletes, and the cast and crew of the play are here as
late as midnight during opening week. The announcements
list countless meetings for various clubs every day. All these
groups require commitment, but some involve much more
time and effort than you might think.
You spend
minutes
getting
your ankle
taped.
5
Drama Productions
The production itself may only last a few hours, but it is
the sum of countless hours of work from the director, the cast
and the crew.
Ms. Alexis Kraft, director, said each theater production
takes a large time commitment from those involved. “They’re
here about eight hours a week normally. Once it’s opening
week, they’re pretty much here from 7 p.m. to midnight.”
According to Jena Wallander, junior, acting involves more
commitment than just the time spent at rehearsals. “The
You spend
They spend
Trainers
30
hours a
week
helping
the team.
Everyone knows athletes dedicate countless hours to
practice, but student athletic trainers also put in a great deal
of time, especially during football season. “They probably
commit 30 hours a week. It’s a pretty big time commitment,”
said Mr. Jason Morgan, athletic trainer.
The student trainers have numerous responsibilities
including making sure players and coaches are hydrated,
loading the busses on game days, passing out jerseys and
performing general first aid, such as taping and ice. “They
help free me up from that stuff so I can concentrate on
injuries,” said Mr. Morgan.
Over the summer, the trainers attended a 2-day camp at
St. Vincent Hospital for student athletic trainers. “We learned
how to tape. We learned about certain injuries and treatment
for injuries,” said Bridget Tasker, sophomore. Tasker is a
trainer for football, basketball and baseball.
Tasker said, “Some people don’t appreciate (what the
trainers do). The football players do, but other people don’t
realize we spend that much time there.”
45
minutes
watching
the Black
History
month
assembly
7
10
They spend
months
planning and
fundraising.
They meet
times a week
to plan Black
History Month
3
Student Union
As one of BCHS’ most active clubs, Student Union is
constantly in the process of planning its next event. Student
Union, a club dedicated to appreciating and promoting
diversity, meets once a week all year long and three times a
week prior to a major event. “It’s a lot of work because just
about every month, we have something going on,” said Selina
Tillman, senior and Student Union president.
This year, Student Union hosted a Fall Fun Fest for North
Deanery students, volunteered at a soup kitchen, hosted
Taste of Chatard, planned a winter Dance and sponsored
a needy family at Christmastime. Currently, the club is
Dance Marathon
Executive Committee
You spend
hours dancing.
5
For most students,
the annual 7-hour Dance
Marathon is a long and tiring
day. But for the members of
the executive committee, the
marathon itself represents
only a small fraction of the
time they dedicate to the
Riley fundraiser.
Although the marathon is
in late October, the planning
process begins in January with
the selection of committees.
Fundraising also begins
early in the year with the St.
Lawrence spaghetti dinner
in February, and continues
throughout the summer. The
Dance Marathon committee
has several major fundraisers
prior to the marathon itself,
including working a horse
show, hosting a tailgate and
canning at various events.
Being on the executive
committee involves months
of commitment. “We have
meetings every one to two
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outside work involved is a huge part of it,” she said. “You
have a limited amount of time to develop your character and
learn lines on top of that.”
But what the actors do would not be possible without the
work of the people behind the scenes. For the fall play John
Lennon and Me, approximately 50 students made up the crew.
The crew is responsible for building the set, managing props
and costumes and controlling sound and lighting. “There’s a
lot to do and normally we have about a week to do it because
we don’t get the gym until about the week before the play,”
said Ms. Kraft.
Blake Moon, senior and head of lights and set building,
puts in just as much time as the actors. “I’m usually (at
rehearsal) a half hour before and I stay a half hour after,”
he said. According to Moon, the crew is essential to the
success of the play. “The crew is everything. I know how
much time is put into it. We do our jobs to make (the actors)
look good.”
The months of work from both the crew and cast pay off
when the production opens. Wallander said, “It’s totally worth
it when you step on stage and everyone is clapping for you,
but it’s a lot more than people think.”
planning activities for
Black History month,
and in the spring they
will put on a fashion
show at Celebration
of the Arts. They sell
chocolate chip cookies
in Room 109 after school
as an ongoing fundraiser.
“A lot of time and effort
goes into planning these
events and getting people
to sponsor us,” said
Tillman.
Mrs.
Paula
McC onnell, Student
Union sponsor, said,
“People may not realize
how much planning
students do to make our
events successful. It takes
an incredible amount of
time to pull off some of
the events we do.”
weeks during the summer,”
said Emily Schafer, junior
and External Fundraising
Committee chair.
When s cho ol star ts,
the Executive Committee
meets for an hour and a half
twice a week. Closer to the
marathon, it meets nearly
every day. The committee has
several follow-up meetings
after the marathon. “You
get a few weeks break and
then start over. It’s almost
a year-round commitment,”
Other groups put in
time behind the scenes
• Trojan Talk
The show may only last 15
minutes, but the TV staff works
fom bell to bell during third
period to produce it. Videos
also require a lot of time. “Videos
take 10 hours of editing for you
to see a 2-minute video,” said
Mrs. Tracy Luke, Publications
adviser.
• Liturgy Musicians
To prepare for monthly masses,
the liturgy musicians practice
from activity period through
lunch period three times a
week.
• Sound Crew
Sound crew is responsible for
setting up the sound system
at school masses, pep rallies,
assemblies and a variety of other
events. “We probably work 15
to 20 events a year,” said Parker
Stevens, senior.
said Schafer.
“The time commitment
is challenging,” said Katy
Burkert, senior and Riley
Relations chair.
However, committee
members say the months of
work pay off when the total
is revealed at the end of the
marathon. “It’s indescribable.
Seeing everything you’ve
worked for, it’s amazing,” said
Schafer.
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You
Said
It,
We
Heard
It!
I am really nervous that I am going to get carpel tunnel
when I get older from texting too much.
You should live inside my head. It’s crazy.
Carrots grow on trees, right?
I just want to go home…and eat a pop-tart.
Try these new lunch ideas
Lunch is a time to unwind, laugh with friends and
of course, satisfy your growling stomach. Nevertheless,
opening up a brown bag to find a squished sandwich, some
crushed chips and a bruised apple can ruin your appetite and your mood. If you can’t stand the thought
of another soggy PB&J, try these ideas and pack a little more fun in that paper bag.
Rose Fay
What you need: skewers and fruits, veggies or meat
Skewering fruits or veggies not only makes them easier to eat,
it also makes wide varieties of flavors possible. Use meat for a
traditional kabob, or use fruit or veggies for a more exotic flavor.
Try combining them with dips as well.
Shake It
What you need: fruit with honey or yogurt and salad shakers
A simple container can go a long way when you want to mix things
up. Add fruit and yogurt to a thermos or Tupperware bowl, snap
the lid and shake for an even coating. It’s very neat and saves the
time spent mixing and stirring at home.
Open up my backpack and all 50 states will pop out.
The beauty of your arm blinds me.
I wish deer would attack me!
“Excuse me, can I borrow you for a minute, Mr. Seniorof-the-day?”
“Thank you.”
“Why did you just say, ‘thank you’?”
“All four people there will go nuts.”
“There were five…”
I wish your name was Tyler Siler.
Would you rather eat at the Shore Shack or the Honker
Burger?
That’s a lot of plate on your food.
“What’s her middle name?”
“It’s some type of cheese.”
This locker smells like Band-Aids.
It’s so cold out, my heels are cracked.
Walking from the parking lot was one of the worst
experiences of my life.
I’m going to be a truffle hunter and own pigs and
become filthy rich.
Guys, I just got passed by a SmartCar. This is
unacceptable.
You’re wearing tiny green Costa Ricans in your ears?
Chuck Berry is amazing!
Dude, this feels like a two-piece moment.
Have you heard something funny? Go online to the
school’s website, www.bishopchatard.org, and click on the
‘Students’ link and then on “To the Editor” to submit it!
reporter
Skewer It
You just had a concussion. I’m not going to trust
anything you say.
“Secret Life comes back January 5.”
“What? Secret Life of Zack and Cody?”
TROJAN TRIBUNE
What you need: a small Tupperware container or single serve caramel
or veggie dips
Dips pack a punch in terms of flavor, and there are many possibilities.
Use your own containers or buy a variety of dips pre-packaged in snacksize containers. Try caramel with apple slices or ranch with veggies.
What you need: tortillas or pita pocket bread
Add zip with colored tortillas. Smear red and green ones with
ranch dip or cream cheese and layer with cold cuts. Fill with
veggies instead for a healthy vegetarian option.
For many students at BCHS, the benefits of living in the
United States are taken for granted. However, junior Elina
Potapenko recently became a full American citizen after being
born in a foreign country. The Trojan Tribune sat down with
her and asked her about the process and what it means to
become an American citizen. reported by Jimmy Mundell
EP: My mom and I can
now get insurance since
we are citizens. We
also have a better life
here in America with
more opportunities.
In need of some new
lunch ideas, or just
looking for a new
snack to try at home?
Students at BCHS share
their favorite (and
sometimes strange)
food combinations.
“Blueberry bagel with
turkey, Muenster
cheese and hot Cheetos
to make a sandwich.”
- Wil Van Dyke,
senior
“Hot dogs dipped in
milk.”
- Sara Perry, senior
“My little brother likes
to dip his apples in
ketchup, and I like
pretzels and mashed
potatoes.”
- Haley Jost,
sophomore
Dip It
Wrap It
Weird Food
Combinations
“I like Twizzlers and
nacho cheese together.”
- Erica Stahl,
sophomore
Wh o K n
ew?
Elina Po
tapenko
junior a
,
nd Am
erican cit
izen
Trojan Tribune: Where are you originally from?
TT: Are you still a citizen of your home country?
Elina Potapenko: I was born in Ukraine and lived there when EP: I am no longer a citizen of Ukraine, but I still have a
I was a child.
Ukrainian passport. However, it is going to expire soon.
TT: When did you move to America and why?
EP: About six or seven years ago, my mom met an American
man. We moved over here so that we could be with him and
my mom eventually married him.
TT: Why was it important for you to become an American
citizen?
EP: Becoming a citizen has made our lives easier because now
it is easier to get jobs, especially for me. Also, I could still be
sent away (before I was a citizen) but my mom couldn’t because
TT: What all did you have to do to become an American she is married.
citizen?
EP: I didn’t really have to do much since I was under 18. When TT: What does it mean to you to
my mom became a citizen, I automatically became one, too.
be an American citizen?
EP: There was a war back in
TT: How long did the process take to become an American Ukraine and many people
citizen?
there were in poverty, so
EP: To become a citizen you have to live in America for at least being an American means
five years. Also, you have to file taxes correctly while you are a better life for me and my
living here. After five years, you can then apply to take the test future family.
that will grant you citizenship.
Elina Potapenko and her
TT: As a citizen, what benefits do you now receive that you
didn’t have before?
mother pose after becoming
American citizens. photo
courtesy of Potapenko
Features
Students ‘swear’ by alternatives
TROJAN TRIBUNE
Rose Fay
doing; they just say it,” he said. “It’s just become
page editor
casual to them.”
“X#*!..dude, did you do that math homework?”
BCHS teachers agree with this assessment.
“Was that the bell!? #$&*! I didn’t study!”
“I hear a large number of students use swear
It’s not unusual to overhear conversations words every day. Being angry is one thing, but
like this in the crowded halls of BCHS. In sometimes kids just use them with absolutely
fact, most students pepper their discussions no relevance to their conversations,” said Sister
with profanity on a daily basis. Teachers, Kathleen Yeadon, religion teacher.
parents and teenagers themselves can agree:
However, some students claim that their
Teen cussing is on the rise, and BCHS is no swearing has a purpose.
different.
“I don’t really cuss that much. I usually
Nearly 75 percent of Americans say they just do it when I’m angry or to add emphasis
frequently or occasionally hear profanity to things,” said C.J. Tiplick, senior.
in public, (according to an Associated Press
“Cuss words add more emphasis than
poll).
calling someone a
Tw o - t h i r d s
‘boogerhead’,” said
BCHS Swear-Alternatives (As heard
s a i d t h at t h e y
Nathaniel Wright,
in the halls and from students) What
think people
sophomore.
the frack? Shinike! Turnip head! Your
swear more than
Intentional or
grandma’s mailbox! Hot potato chips and
they did 20 years
unintentional,
Mr. Jay
whipped cream! Oh, fart in a barrel! Oh,
ago. Linguists offer
estimates
that
every
shenanigans! Cottonpickin’ Shitake! What
differing reasons
American
teen
uses
the flip? Sham! Shizznat! Cheese and rice!
for this rise in
an
average
of
80
to
90
Oh, raspberries! Pumpernickel!
profanity : lax
swear words per day.
social standards;
He suggests replacing
influence from television, movies and music; profanity with substitute words. For example,
simple laziness from a person who is unwilling using the phrase “shenanigans” is much more
to search for a more appropriate word.
humorous than the more vulgar option. BCHS
In a recent interview for The Sacramento students have already come up with some of
Bee, Mr. Timothy Jay, a leading American their very own unique swear-alternatives (see
scholar on cursing, says that teens mainly insert box). But whatever method is used, it’s
use swear words as fillers. “Some teens swear worth making an effort to quit the cussing
and they don’t even think about what they are habit.
Theater productions make good
entertainment for audiences
Taylor Brown
page editor
From small school productions to large Broadway plays, more people are attending live
theater than ever before.
“I think so many people are seeing live theater because they are realizing how much talent
and work is put into each production,” said Laura Oldiges, sophomore. “It provides the audience
with a sort of ‘wow factor’.”
The origins of live theatrical productions date back to ancient times, and some may be
surprised to see just how much the industry has changed. The Greeks were the first to bring
acting to the stage, creating and performing comedies and tragedies. Since then, there have
been quite a few changes in the world of show business. Elaborate set designs, interesting
costumes and heartfelt dialogue all contribute to modern-day acting.
“Theater has definitely changed,” said Oldiges. “Today, there is more advanced technology
and more developed scenery in the plays.”
Recently, children and adults alike have been attending plays as a form of recreational
activity. The Lion King, a well-known story and Broadway play, came to the Murat Theater in
downtown Indianapolis. The reviews of the show were overwhelmingly positive, with some
people even saying that it changed their lives.
“The show was really good,” said Mary Kunkel, junior. “It was extremely realistic. The floor
vibrated during the stampede. The best thing about the play was that it incorporated African
culture into a children’s story.”
Throughout the rest of 2009, many other Broadway acts will be making their way into the
Indianapolis area. Happy Days, Movin’ Out, Stomp, Riverdance, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and
Wicked are all Broadway plays taking place downtown within the next few months.
As an actress and a theater fan, Emily Hoff, freshman, understands the allure of these
productions. Hoff acts in small plays and attends numerous large-scale productions. “Seeing
plays is so appealing because of the music and the fun storylines,” said Hoff. “Every play is a
new story, and it never fails to draw us in.”
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Many important
events in history
are unknown
R
ecent movies have popularized relatively
unknown historical events. Valkyrie,
released in December, brings to light one of many
assassination plots against Hitler. Defiance,
released Jan. 16, tells the story of a Jewish
community that settled in the Belarusian forest
during the Holocaust. With the increasing
popularity of these little-known stories, many
may wonder, what other important events
in history are not widely publicized? Trojan
Tribune reporter Kim Tyler found some key
A memorial honoring the War Dogs stands in events that most people do not know occurred.
Pennslyvania. photo from bristoltownship.org.
Romanian AIDS epidemic Everyone
has heard stories about the AIDS horrors in
Africa, but many do not know about the huge
epidemic that has torn through Romania.
The outbreak first took hold under the reign
of despot Nicolae Ceausescu, who refused to
recognize the problems caused by the disease,
declaring it a “plague of the West.” Because
Ceausescu wanted to increase the Romanian
population, he ignored the risks of spreading
AIDS and instead required women to have at
least four children. The epidemic spread in a
horrific cycle: women and men would pass the
disease to each other through sexual contact,
and a pregnant woman would infect her child.
Then, many children who were not infected at
birth were infected by contaminated needles
in orphanages or hospitals. The Romanian
government refused to test its blood supplies
for the HIV virus, allowing thousands to be
infected through blood transfusions. Today,
at least 5,147 people -mostly children- are
coping with the disease, and numbers are
likely much higher.
Racial Injustices All Americans know
the stories about the racial injustices in
America in the 1960’s, and many have seen
movies such as Remember the Titans that
typify the violence and tensions experienced
between blacks and whites during this time.
But many do not know just how bad the
situation was and how recently the injustices
were still being perpetrated. Ruben Salazar,
a journalist in Los Angeles who wrote in the
1960’s and was killed in 1970 while reporting
on an anti-war protest, saw first-hand the types
of injustices committed in a decade when some
of our parents were being born and growing
up. One of Salazar’s most widely remembered
stories involved an African- American soldier
killed in Vietnam. After his death, his family
wanted to bury him at an all-white cemetery
where his fellow fallen comrades had been
buried, but because he was black, authorities
would not allow it. Though Salazar left a
legacy of fighting for racial equality, injustices
still occur as evidenced by the recent Jena
Six episode. On December 4, 2006, a white
student at Jena High School in Jena, Louisiana,
was beaten and sent to the emergency room.
Six black teenagers were arrested after the
beating. During the prosecution of these black
individuals, unfair proceedings occurred, such
as the improper trying of juveniles as adults.
Also, a prosecutor alleged that the tennis shoes
one of the defendants was wearing that day
were “dangerous weapons” so that the charge
could be elevated to aggravated battery. In
response, mass protests occurred on behalf
of the Jena Six.
War Dogs In the midst of the Vietnam
War, American soldiers got some help from
man’s best friend. “War dogs” were enlisted
to aid in the fighting effort as they had been
in previous wars, but their use was most
evident during the Vietnam conflict. Able to
see better in murky conditions and possessing
sharper hearing than humans, dogs put their
keen senses to use and alerted soldiers of
impending danger, especially in the dark
Vietnam forests. They were also useful in
sniffing out hidden enemy supplies, camps and
tunnels. Two memorials, one in California
and one in Georgia, are currently set up to
honor the 400 dogs killed in action during the
Vietnam War. The Discovery Channel made
a documentary about these furry fighters in
1999 and can be purchased on amazon.com.
LSU students participate in a protest march on behalf of the
Jena 6. photo from media2theadvocate.com
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hink y u kn w spor s?
Hartley
(8) Zach Hartley, senior
(5) Jack McLaughlin, senior
(3) Matt Siler, senior
Siler
Hartley
Hartley
Champ!
Welch
Tyler
(4) Thomas Welch, senior
Round 1
Editor’s Note: The final speed round questions
Hartley and Tyler answered for the championship
are not included on this page, but also contained
easy, medium and hard questions. All sports trivia
questions gathered from funtrivia.com.
1. Which of these NBA players retired with the most points scored in
their career?
A. Bill Walton
B. Oscar Robertson
C. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
D. Clyde Drexler
2. How many gold medals did Michael Phelps of the U.S.A win at the
Beijing 2008 Olympics?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
3. In a world class run from 1926-1958, these 33 seasons of Major League
baseball saw which team go to 21 World Series?
A. New York Yankees
B. Washington / Philadelphia Phillies
C. Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers
D. Chicago Cubs
4. In the NFL, when a penalty is called against both teams on the same
play, only the most serious penalty is enforced.
A. True
B. False
5. How many players can be on the ice at one time for a single team
in the NHL?
A. 5
B. 6 C.10
D. 12
6. Which Big Ten team’s nickname and mascot has caused the NCAA to
ban the school from hosting NCAA-sanctioned tournaments?
A. Minnesota B. Indiana
C. Illinois
D. Ohio State
7. Usain Bolt set new world records in three relay athletics events at the
2008 Beijing Olympics. Which country was he from?
A. Zimbabwe B. Trinidad/Tobago
C. Cuba
D. Jamaica
8. I was 20 years old when I won my first batting title, but it was not in
the Major Leagues. I won six more before I crossed the Pacific Ocean to
play with the Mariners (of the MLB) in 2001. In 2001, I was the American
League Rookie of the Year and the season MVP Award winner. I was the
first ever Japanese position player in the Majors. Who am I?
A. Ichiro Suzuki
B. Hideo Nomo
C. Satchel Paige
D. Natosma Yamaha
9. Who was the football coach of Notre Dame when they won their first
Associated Press National Championship in 1943?
A. Knute Rockne
B. Frank Leahy
C. Elmer Burnham
D. Pop Warner
10. Every playoff series in the NHL uses the same format, where a team
must win how many games before winning the series?
A. 3
B. 7
C. 5
D. 4
11. What player was NOT involved in the blockbuster 2002 mid season
trade, between the Indiana Pacers and the Chicago Bulls (of the NBA)?
A. Brad Miller
B. Ron Artest
C. Erick Strickland
D. Jalen Rose
12. 2008 Beijing Olympics Medal Count: U.S.A in first place with 110
medals, China in second place with 100, and which country came in third
place with 72 medals?
A. France
B. Russia
C. Australia D. Great Britain
13. MLB: 1956 World Series with the Dodgers vs. Yankees Game 5. The
first perfect game in World Series history was pitched. Who was that
pitcher?
A. Don Larsen
B. Sal Maglie
C. Bill Bevens
D. Yogi Berra
14. Which of these 2007 NCAA Football bowl games, named after an
online site where you can order up some game time pizza, is real?
A. Pizzahut.com Bowl
B. Papajohns.com Bowl
C. Dominos.com Bowl D. Littlecaesars.com Bowl
15. Which NHL team was swept 4-0 in three consecutive years in the
Stanley Cup Final (’68-70)?
A. Toronto Maple Leafs
B. Calgary Flames
C. St. Louis Blues
D. Chicago Blackhawk
Round 2
(6) Zach Brown, junior
(7) Kim Tyler, senior
Tyler
Round 3
1. Who was the senior from USC to win the Heisman Award in 2002?
A. Brad Banks B. Carson Palmer C. Reggie Bush D. Jason White
2. London is the host city for the 2012 Summer Olympics. What other
city did it beat out, winning 54 votes from the International Olympic
Committee, in order to become the host?
A. Istanbul B. Moscow C. Chicago D. Paris
3. Who was the first U.S. President to attend a major league baseball
game while in office?
A. Benjamin Harrison B. Teddy Roosevelt C. Grover Cleveland
D. Chester Arthur
4. Purdue basketball gives out a “Mr. Hustle” award every season to the
player who displays the greatest amount of determination, drive and
leadership. Who was this award named after?
A. Ray Eddy B. Guy Mackey
C. John Wooden D. Ernie Hall
5. Whose logo appears on each NHL game puck?
A. Logo of home team’s conference
B. NHLPA C. The home team’s D. NHL
6. Which NFL team won 17 consecutive opening day games, thus
setting a record?
A. San Francisco 49ers
B. Dallas Cowboys
C. Miami Dolphins
D. Pittsburgh Steelers
7. A monumental upset occurred in women’s water polo at the 2008
Beijing Olympics, when the No. 1 ranked USA team lost in the gold
medal game to the ninth ranked team. Who was this team?
A. China B. Australia C. Netherlands
D. Italy
8. The first bats in organized baseball resembled what?
A. Badminton rackets B. The bases (10” by 10” square wood with a
handle)
C. Polo wicks
D. Cricket bats
9. 1. What former Colts head coach was also a former Colts player?
A. Ted Marchibroda B. Don Shula C. Tony Dungy D. Jim Mora
10. How many sticks did Wayne Gretzky use in his final NHL game?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30 D. 40
11. In 2003, no college basketball team had finished the season with a
perfect record since the Indiana Hoosiers did it in what year?
A. 1974
B. 1975
C. 1976
D. 1977
12. What was an Olympic sport for the first time in 2008?
A. BMX Motor cross B. Mountain bike C. Taekwondo D. Triathlon 13. MLB: What is the status of a thrown baseball when it accidentally
hits a base coach?
A. Out (interference by team member) B. Dead immediately
C. Live
D. Dead, but each runner is allowed one more
base
14. Who is the oldest player ever to have been active in the NBA?
A. Moses Malone
B. Robert Parish
C. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
D. Sam Mitchell
15. Who was the first NHL scoring champ?
A. Joe Malone
B. Cyclone Taylor
C. Howie Morenz
D. Dit Clapper
16. What city’s NFL team has a helmet with no symbols, designs or
words on it?
A. Kansas City
B. New Orleans
C. St. Louis D. Cleveland
17. How old was American swimmer Dara Torres when she competed
in the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
A. 39
B. 40
C. 41
D. 42
18. Who was the first MLB player to steal 100 bases in a season?
A. Ty Cobb B. Hugh Nicol C. Billy Hamilton D. Rickey Henderson
19. What NBA player had the shortest career of those on the top 25
all-time scoring list?
A. Bob Petit B. Michael Jordan C. Reggie Miller
D. George Gervin
20. What motion does the referee make to indicate a roughing penalty
in the NHL?
A. Thrusting motion with arm extending from the side
B. Pounding the closed fist of one hand into the other
C. Rotating closed fists in front of chest
D. Crossed arms in front of chest with closed fists
1. What event did the U.S.A NOT win gold in at the 2008 Beijing
Olympics? A. Women’s soccer B. Baseball
C. Men’s basketball D. Women’s basketball
2. When did the 2008 Little League World Series take place in
Pennsylvania?
A. May
B. June
C. August
D. September
3. What city held the NCAA Final Four for basketball in 2008?
A. San Antonio B. Cleveland
C. Detroit
D. Tampa bay
4. To the nearest inch, how long is a NFL football?
A. 10 B. 11 C. 12
D. 13
5. What year were the first Summer Olympic Games held?
A. 1892 B. 1896
C.1900
D. 1904
6. In what state is the MLB hall of fame located?
A. California B. Ohio C. Illinois D. New York
7. Gene Keady coached the Purdue Boilermakers Men’s Basketball team
for 25 years. How many Big Ten “Coach of the Year” awards did he win
in that time?
A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 10
8. What was the victory margin in the most lopsided game in NFL
history (that took place when the Bears destroyed the Redskins)?
A. 69 points
B. 70 points C. 73 points D. 79 points
9. Which of these is not an Olympic Sport?
A. Trampoline B. Canoeing C. Curling D. Bowling
10. Undeniably the king of baseball card companies, this company
celebrated its golden anniversary in 2001. What is its name?
A. Fleer B. Bowman C. Leaf D. Topps
11. Some MLB teams couldn’t figure out who was in charge because
they had four different managers in a season. Which of the following
teams changed managers a total of 12 times in 3 seasons?
A. Texas Rangers
B. St. Louis Browns
C. NY Mets
D. Philadelphia Phillies
12. Roderick Wilmont set an IU school record for most 3-pointers made
in one game against Northwestern Feb. 28, 2007. How many did he
make?
A. 9
B. 8
C. 10
D. 11 13. When did the QB sack become an official NFL statistic?
A. 1978
B. 1980
C. 1982
D. 1984
14. Before Sydney 2000, what was the only city in the southern
hemisphere to host the Olympic Games?
A. Cape Town B. Melbourne C. Brisbane D. Brazillia
15. Which of the following players was not one of the first three Indiana
Pacers to have his number retired by the organization?
A. Mel Daniels
B. Roger Brown
C. George McGinnis D. Freddie Lewis
16. Peyton Manning became the first Colts quarterback to throw 6
TD passes in a single game. In fact, he’s done it more than once. What
2 Colt QBs held the previous team record of 5 TD passes in a single
game?
A. Gary Cuozzo & Gary Hogeboom
B. Earl Morrall & Jim Harbaugh
C. Johnny Unitas & Bert Jones
D. Jack Trudeau &
Jeff George
17. Which U.S. city was the host for the 1996 Summer Olympics?
A. Los Angeles B. Seattle C. Atlanta D. Chicago
18. What MLB player did not play in over 3,000 games?
A. Hank Aaron B. Willie Mays C. Ty Cobb
D. Stan Musial
19. Tamika Catchings, star athlete on the WNBA’s Indiana Fever team,
has won two Olympic gold medals in women’s basketball. What school
did she play for before going pro?
A. University of North Carolina B. Syracuse University
C. University of Illinois
D. University of Tennesee
20. What team had the first cheerleading squad in the NFL in 1972?
A. Baltimore Colts B. San Francisco 49ers
C. NY Giants
D. Dallas Cowboys
Answers Round 2: (medium) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-A, 5-C, 6-B, 7-C, 8-D, 9-B,
10-D, (hard) 11-C, 12-A, 13-C, 14-B, 15-A, 16-D, 17-C, 18-B, 19-D, 20-A
“I felt jubilant, proud and deeply
honored after winning the trivia
contest. It’s cool knowing I’m the
most knowledgeable person of
sports trivia at BCHS. I’m the
Tim Tebo of sports trivia,” said
Hartley. Hartley won a trophy and
bragging rights for his victory.
(1) Ms. Maura Day, English teacher
Answers Round 3: (medium) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B, 5-B, 6-D, 7-A, 8-C, 9-D,
10-D; (hard) 11-B, 12-A, 13-C, 14-B, 15-D, 16-A, 17-C, 18-B, 19-D, 20-A
“Zach Hartley (senior) is the
Cinderella story of the (Sports
trivia) contest,” said fellow
contestant Zach Brown, junior.
TROJAN TRIBUNE
Are you an ESPN Sportscenter buff? Can you recall random
sports trivia? Think you know sports? The Trojan Tribune held a
sports trivia contest to test BCHS’ knowledge of sports. 20 students
and teachers signed up to be contestants. All 20 participated in
the first round of trivia. Then the Elite Eight advanced into the
finals. Question difficulty ranged from easy (worth 1 point each)
to medium (worth 2 points each) and hard (worth 3 points each).
Reported by Bridget Feeney.
(2) Mr. Dan McNally*, science teacher
*withdrew from contest due to too many science fair projects
and also applied for a medical red-shirt for next year.
Top: Seniors Ricky Rivelli and John Brumleve take the
first round quiz. Middle: Trojan Tribune reporter Bridget
Feeney, senior, scores round one quizzes while contestants
Matt Sergi, Matt Siler and Ricky Rivelli, seniors, look on.
Bottom: Senior Kim Tyler raises her paddle in the speed
round to answer a question before her opponent Zach
Hartley, senior. photos by Kourtney Crawford.
Answers Round 1: (easy) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B, 5-B; (medium)
6-C, 7-D, 8-A, 9-B, 10-D; (hard) 11-C, 12-B, 13-A, 14-B, 15-C
Sports
TROJAN TRIBUNE
Some athletes gut it out, others...not so much
Katie McCalley
sports editor
He feels a pop every time he
takes a step with his right foot, but
continues to run. He might be sick
from the feeling, but he doesn’t
stop. He plays through the pain of
a possibly broken ankle, but he won’t
let his team down. Meanwhile, his
teammate takes himself out of the
game because he may have reopened
the wound from a paper cut.
All athletes have different pain
tolerances. Some can continue to
play through extreme pain, while
others cannot stand it. Even in
practice, some athletes will refuse
to sit out, while others may milk an
Tough Guy
“injury” too long, simply to sit out
of a tough drill.
However, faking injuries does
not seem to be a huge issue here.
According to athletic trainer, Mr.
Jason Morgan, “It’s not necessarily
faking. It’s kids who don’t know the
difference between being injured
and being hurt.” Being hurt is
being sore after a hard practice;
an athlete can play hurt. Being
injured is having an actual severe
injury that an athlete cannot play
through. “Some freshmen, and
upperclassmen too, have never been
hurt before, so they do not know
what pain is.”
When kids come into the
training room who think they are
injured, but may not be, Mr. Morgan
always checks them out. “If a kid
says, ‘I sprained my ankle,’ but there
are no signs, I will tape him up and
let him go back out,” he said. “I treat
the athletes as I would want my kid
to be treated, so I will never say to
someone, ‘You’re a wimp.’ Some kids
just don’t know if they are injured
and they want to check.”
“There are some kids who are
always in the training room, but
I have to treat everything as an
injury until I know for sure,” said
Mr. Morgan.
Coaches also have to deal with
athletes who occasionally make
excuses. “It is difficult because you
don’t want to call someone out and
ruin your relationship with them.
But often a player will continually sit
out of a drill if they don’t like it and
a phantom injury will come up,” said
Mr. Ben Reilly, girls soccer coach.
Coach Reilly determines when
someone is “faking” by observation.
“When one drill is over, she will
want back into practice, or I will see
her running around after practice.”
Mr. Mike Harmon, baseball
coach, distinguishes between the
types of players he has by their work
ethic. “Usually you can tell by the
work ethic of the athlete, not only in
your sport, but in everything they
do—if they can work hard when
they are not being watched. If they
are disciplined, it will carry over.”
However, athletes are not always
faking injuries, sometimes athletes
will have legitimate injuries and
will refuse to say anything because
they want to play. “A player who is
really injured will eventually speak
up and say something. Jason is very
good at telling who is faking and
who is actually injured. But, it goes
with the athlete’s personality. If she
is a hard worker and wants to be
there, (that athlete) is least likely to
fake. I have had players play with
stress fractures and broken bones,
but eventually it gets to her,” said
Coach Reilly.
Coach Harmon also trusts Mr.
Morgan’s opinion. “Jason has a
pretty good gauge of pain tolerance.
But, certain times you just know
if an athlete is faking. If they
have a different injury each day at
conditioning, or if I ask them if they
have seen Jason about it and they
say, ‘no,’ then it’s just an excuse.”
According to Coach Reilly some
common excuses for athletes who
want to sit out are shin splints,
ankles or asthma. Coach Harmon
said, “If the injury is not visible,
then I just have to trust the athlete.
These ‘injuries’ usually come in preseason conditioning. It is amazing
to me that everyone is healthy on
game days.”
When Mr. Morgan believes an
athlete may not really be injured,
he simply talks with the athlete. “I
will say to them, ‘This is what I see,’
and explain to them that they can
practice or play and they are not
going to make it worse.”
As coaches and athletic trainers,
it is necessary to treat athletes
who have different pain tolerances
differently. “If someone has a low
pain tolerance, I educate them about
an injury. I tell them they are going
to be sore after a hard practice,” said
Mr. Morgan.
However, if someone has a high
pain tolerance, “I (explain) it would
be more beneficial to rehab the
injury or sit out a few days and get
as close to 100 percent as they can
rather than playing on it all the time
at 70 percent,” said Mr. Morgan.
Often athletes with high pain
tolerance don’t want to sit out. “I
have been injured and missed a
whole season,
so I know
where they
are coming
from. But,
t h e y h ave t o
know that they
are not letting
their team
down or me as a
coach down.
If they play
hurt, they
wi l l get
worse
a n d
end up
letting
the team
down. The
injury needs to
be rehabbed properly,” said Coach
Reilly.
Coach Harmon agreed, “For
a very competitive athlete, it eats
away at them to miss because of
an injury. But, they have to look
at the big picture and realize that if
they sit out for a couple weeks, they
can come back at 100 percent. As a
coach, if I put a kid in who is not at
100 percent, I am probably hurting
the team.”
Mr. Morgan said, “I use an
injury as a life lesson. You are going
to have bumps in the road through
life. Sometimes you need to suck it
up and play because it is not always
going to be easy in life.”
Underdog Cardinals face Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII
Kim Tyler
page editor
In just two days, the Arizona Cardinals or the Pittsburgh
Steelers will earn their title as the 43rd Super Bowl champion.
When these two teams square off at Raymond James Stadium
in Tampa Bay, fans from BCHS will gather at different venues
to watch the game.
“I will probably watch (the game) with family. If the
Colts were playing, I would probably go to a friend’s house,
but I normally just watch it with family or friends,” said Kyle
Janowicz, freshman.
Mrs. Kim Shaw, biology teacher, will be going to a party to
watch the game. “I always go to a party. Someone from my
husband’s office is having one, so we will go to that.”
Though the Colts will not be playing, many Indy fans
still have strong feelings about who they want to win the
game. Janowicz is rooting for the Arizona Cardinals to win
it all because “they are the underdog and haven’t won a Super
Bowl.” In fact, the Cardinals have never before participated
in a Super Bowl.
Abby Specht, senior, is also rooting for the Cardinals.
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“ They are the
underdogs. I’m
rooting for them;
they’re gonna do it!”
Mrs. Shaw said, “I will root for the Steelers. I have a
little bit of allegiance to them because my sister used to live
in Pittsburgh. And since Big Ben (Steeler quarterback Ben
Rothlisberger) graduated from a MAC conference school
(Miami University in Ohio), I have to root for him.”
According to a poll on nfl.com, 53 percent of people believe
the Steelers will get their second Super Bowl victory in four
years, while the remaining 47 percent think that the Cardinals
will pull out the win.
Fans also have strong feelings over who will follow in the
footsteps of NFL greats such as Peyton Manning, Jerry Rice and
Bart Starr and win the coveted award of Super Bowl MVP.
Wimp
“I think Kurt Warner would be MVP (if the Cardinals
win),” said Janowicz. “He’s the most experienced player and
if anybody will play their best, it will probably be him.” If the
Steelers win, Mrs. Shaw thinks that Rothlisberger will be the
next MVP.
In years past, Super Bowl Sunday has provided memorable
moments for some BCHS students. For Janowicz and
many others, last year’s Super Bowl proved to be especially
memorable. “Last year was really amazing,” he said. “(The
Giants upsetting the Patriots) was one of the greatest
comebacks in Super Bowl history.”
Though the game holds high appeal in itself, many also
appreciate other aspects of the festivities surrounding the
contest. This year, a 30-second commercial spot cost $3
million. Janowicz thinks that this is a ridiculous price to pay for
such a short commercial. However, Specht is grateful that
companies paid so much to produce these commercials. “I
love the commercials!” she said. “Pretty much any funny
commercial will make me laugh.”
Tune in for kickoff at approximately 6:20 p.m. Eastern
Time on NBC.
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Matt Siler
Sports
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Indiana basketball succeeds with winning teams
news editor
Just a few years ago, Indiana
college basketball experienced
embarrassment- not a single
Indiana team reached the 2005
NCAA tournament. This year state
basketball has experienced a revival
with three of its teams ascending
into the national top 25.
“It shows that Indiana really is
the basketball state in the country.
It’s pretty amazing to have three
teams in the top 25,” said Luke
Johnstone, senior.
Butler Bulldogs
Butler, according to the rankings
released on Jan. 26, is the highest
ranked team in the state for the
second straight week, rising to 13th
in the Associated Press poll. The
Bulldogs have built up a record of
18-1. Their only loss was to Ohio
State by three points in Columbus. It
has been over a year since Butler has
lost in their conference. The Bulldogs
c am e i nt o
the season
unranked
and were
picked to
finish fifth in
the Horizon
League in
light of
losing four
Luke Johnstone
senior
starters from
l a s t ye ar’s
team. They
entered the
polls after beating Xavier and have
been on a steady climb since. Joe
Lunardi of ESPN.com updates a
March Madness bracket every week
during the regular season. He ranks
teams based on what they have done
up to that point in the season, and
right now Butler has a six seed.
Aaron Hepp, Freshman, believes
that the rankings are valid and the
Bulldogs really are the best team in
the state. “Gordon Hayward is really
good and all the other teams (in the
“
state) besides Purdue aren’t playing
very well.”
Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue, despite being known as
a football school
in recent years,
began the season
ranked in the top
ten in the country.
They have since
dropped to 16 th
in the AP Poll,
but have played
a tough schedule
including losses
against two top
five teams, Duke
and Oklahoma.
Currently they have a six seed in
Lunardi’s “Bracketology.” Despite
being behind Butler in the rankings,
Johnstone still feels that Purdue is
the best team in the state. “They have
the best defense in the state and their
defense is starting to come back,”
said Johnstone.
It shows that Indiana really is the
basketball state in
the country.
”
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame also began the
season in the Top 10, but the team
has since dropped out of the AP Poll,
but remains ranked 22nd in the
ESPN/USA Today Poll. However,
the Irish play in one of the toughest
conferences in the country, the Big
East. Right now, there are seven
Big East teams in the top 25. The
Irish also currently have a 10 seed
according to “Bracketology.”
These three teams look to
be definite NCAA tournament
candidates, and other Indiana
teams have a shot at the tourney
as well. Any team that wins their
conference tournament gains an
automatic berth to the tournament
and a few more Indiana teams
have an outside chance of entering
the tournament that way. Right
now Indiana has the most teams
out of any state
i n
the top 25. It’s
impossible to
know if that
w i l l hol d
but it looks
like these
teams will
b e he ard
from come
March.
City Champs
The JV Boys Basketball team
defended their title as City
Champions last Monday
n i g h t , d e f e a t i n g Ho w e
Academy 51-42. The team
record stood at 13-1. Then,
this past Tuesday, the team
moved to 14-1 by defeating
Brebeuf 31-30. Kenny LaRose
hit two free throws with no
time left. The team was
scheduled to play Wednesday
night at Broad Ripple, but
due to press deadline, no score
was available (Game may
have been postponed due to
weather). photo by Kourtney
Crawford
• Senior Zack Martin was selected
to play in the Under-Armor AllAmerican Bowl. He was also chosen
as one of the top 50 players in
Indiana, for the second year in a
row andwas selected to play in the
first-ever National World Football
Championship. He is one of only 45
high school players in the US to be
selected for the honor.
• Anthony Bill, junior, defeated Tyler
Willis from Cathedral to secure first
place in the wrestling CityTournament
for the 160-pound weight class. Bill
is currently undefeated as he heads
into sectional competition.
•The boys JV basketball teamed
advanced to the city tournament,
beating Heritage Christian. The team
won 38-32
•Twenty-five athletes from The Class
of 2008 were inducted into the
school’s Wall of Fame Jan. 9.
Tonight:
•Girls and boys varsity basketball @
home- 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Saturday:
•Varsit y wrestling sectional @
Lawrence Central- 8 a.m.
•Girls Freshmen Basketball City
Invitational @ home- 8:30 a.m.
Monday:
• Fr. girls basketball city invitational
@ home-4:30 p.m.
• Freshman boys basketball vs
Heritage Christian @ home-6 p.m.
• Girls JV basketball game against
Park Tudor @ home - 6 p.m.
• Girls varsity basketball against Park
Tudor @ home - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday:
• Boys JV/Varsity basketball against
Cathedral @ home - 6:00 & 7:30 p.m.
•Boys/girls varsity swimming &
diving @ Speedway H.S. - 6:00 p.m.
According to Mr. Mike Ford,
athletic director, there are currently
at least five former Trojans playing
basketball at the college level. Tyler
Kleindschmidt (Marian College) and
Greg Cage (Alabama) are playing this
year. Kleindschmidt (class of ‘07)
is the only one who stayed in state.
Cage’s older brother Dan was a four
year letter-winner at Vanderbilt and
now plays in a European professional
league. There are also three members
of last year’s girls’ state finalist team
playing in college. Megan Gardener
and Caroline Schutzman both play
for the University of Indianapolis
and Anne Boese is playing for IPFW.
Mr. Ford noted how tough it is to get
noticed, but doesn’t think that the size
of the high school makes a difference
in getting noticed by scouts. “You
have to demonstrate very specific
skills. If they see some of those things
they’re going to be interested. I don’t
know that its any harder for an A or
4A school. It’s tough no matter what,”
said Mr. Ford.
Number 20 Dan Cage of Vanderbilt awaits to take
on the Georgetown Hoyas during the NCAA Men’s
East Regional Semifinal at Continental Airlines
Arena on March 23, 2007 in East Rutherford, New
Jersey. photo taken from daylife.com
Sports Desk
Accomplishments
Past BCHS athletes
still on the court
Anthony Bill, junior, is declared the winner
after his match against Arlington. Bill secured
first place in the wrestling City Tournament. He
is currently undefeated this season. The 160pound wrestler looks to defend his sectional
title tomorrow as the team heads into sectional
action at Lawrence Central at 8 a.m. photo by
Sabbath McKiernan-Allan
Brittany Siegler, sophomore JV
basketball player, gets ready to shoot
the ball during halftime at Scecina.
The teams raised more than $3000
for the American Cancer Society.
In honor of the cause, the girls all
wore pink shirts specially made for
the game. This week, BCHS has had
“Penny Wars” to raise more money
for the Coaches v. Cancer event. The
class that donates the most pennies
will be rewarded with a pizza party
Monday.photo by Lauren Hughes