Boylan Catholic Celebrates 50 Years

The
Boylan
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Boylan
Catholic
Celebrates
50 Years
A look back at the
highlights of our
beloved school s
50th year...
VOLUME 4
ISSUE 6
May 2010
NEWS AND FEATURES
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Spring Musical
Children of Eden, a musical
based on the Book of Genesis,
was the Boylan Players’
spring production on March
26-28 The cast included 16
grade school children as well
as 41 Boylan students.
Act I centers on the first family in the Bible. The audience
sees Adam and Eve from
their creation to the end
of their lives. In the second act, Noah and his
clan face the problems of
family life while trying to
survive the great flood.
Throughout the play, the
characters express a
longing to return to the
Garden of Eden.
This production, in the
school’s fiftieth anniversary year, continues the tradition of excellence in
theatre that Boylan has enjoyed throughout its history. Ted Bacino, the school’s first theatre director,
sent a special message to the school in time for the
production of Children of Eden. “ And so, after 50
years, I must congratulate you, Boylan High
School. You not only produced a half-century of
talent and theatrical achievements, but also the
kind of people who are so difficult to find these
days. Their hard work, their artistic discipline and
their dedication have paid off not only for the
graduates who decided to make show business the main part of their lives, but also for the hundreds of wonderful students who worked so hard to produce all those brilliant shows for fifty years. Congratulations!”
Mock Trial Triumphs Again...
Following a long and proud tradition, Boylan’s Mock Trial team brought honor to itself and the school in the 2009-2010
season. Team members Mark Blazer, Sally Leaf, Erin Konicek, Maureen Brown, Ben Logli, Jake Logli, Rick Morrison,
Dan Malone, Austin Javerick and David Lynch competed in their first ever regional competition and placed second in
their region. In March, they advanced to the state competition and again achieved success. Ben Logli and Maureen
Brown took awards for Outstanding Attorney and Sally Leaf for Outstanding Witness twice. The Mock Trial team and
the Boylan community thanks Mrs. Carol Birchfield, Mr. Paul Logli, and Mr. Robert Zalud for their time and
dedication to the team.
By: Erin Konicek
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NEWS AND FEATURES
Pinto beans...Stumpy the Jailor...PJ the beagle...
“offering it up”…“Ooh-Aah... Spring
Break 2010!
Campbellsville, Kentucky isn’t a normal Spring Break destination. There
aren’t beaches, palm trees and tourists; there is instead poverty. During the 1960s,
Campbellsville was a growing city, anchored by a large Fruit of the Loom textile factory that employed upwards of 4,500 people. During the late Nineties, however, the
plant shut down, and the town’s economy suffered. Many are still unemployed, and
Campbellsville needs help.
On a cool Monday morning after Easter, 21 Boylan juniors and seniors, three
adults (Fr. Matt McMorrow, Mr. Greg White, and Mrs. Lisa Foti), an eighth grade
sibling and a goldfish named Reggie, set out to answer this call. For a week, the volunteers engaged in a variety of service activities in and around Campbellsville. Their
headquarters was Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, the pastor of which,
Fr. James Bromwich, was an old seminary friend of Fr. McMorrow’s and the group’s
connection to the town. The males stayed in the Parish’s school, re-christened the
“dude-dorm,” and the females bunked in a nearby house that the Parish had recently
purchased for the rectory. Though charming, the house had one minor flaw: there was
little to no hot water for showers.
Days started with 7:30 Mass. After breakfast, the students split into groups
and left for the day’s work. Some worked on Plowshares Farm, where they not only
learned valuable skills like cow milking, stable mucking, and proper livestock care, but
also worked in the fields planting vegetables that would stock the local soup kitchen.
Others helped at the local Crisis Pregnancy Center, renovating both the building’s interior and exterior. Others worked at the St. Vincent de Paul Mission Store, loading
trucks and sorting supplies for sale. One day students helped nuns care for the elderly;
another day, students landscaped the church.
The work was often hard, but it was almost always fun. Boylan students made
many memorable friends in Kentucky. More than fun, the work was rewarding. The
trip provided endless opportunity for development. Physically, of course, the work
was great exercise; no one found it difficult to get, as the men on the trip put it, “toned,
tan, and dirty.” More important than this physical development, however, was the
spiritual development that occurred. Students attended daily Mass and closed every
day with a prayer. On Wednesday, they attended Adoration and Benediction. On
Thursday, many set out into the community to evangelize, pray with the locals and
bear witness to their Catholic faith. In fact, all work, whether it was on the farm or on
the streets, served as a prayer and an example of Christ to the people of Campbellsville.
What made the work rewarding were the results, both seen and unseen.
Though the workers at Plowshares could not see their produce, they knew that many
would eat because of their labors. The door-to-door evangelists could not always tell
immediately if their prayers made a difference, though they understood that God had
heard their prayers. Many students were able to see the effects they bore. Those who
helped at the nursing home smiled as they told the entire group how grateful the elderly had been for the company. One student evangelizing door-to-door was blessed to
meet a fallen-away Catholic who, after a conversation with the student, pledged to “try
Mass out again.” Painters and landscapers at the Crisis Pregnancy Center and the
church had tangible evidence that they had, indeed, made a difference.
Although there were no beaches, no parties, and, in some cases, no hot showers, the week was what some volunteers called “the greatest spring break ever.” When
the week drew to a close, the students returned home, understandably saddened that
the trip had come to an end, but also happy and eager, for, as Fr. McMorrow noted,
“with all ends come new beginnings.” In this case, the week came to an end, but the
desire to serve began.
By: Nicholas Check
Photos provided by Claudia Gomez
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NEWS AND FEATURES
TITAN
TALK
Colleen
Boylan
Adam
Dolezalek
Junior
Junior
What is your favorite restaurant?
The Fish House in Florida, because they
have really good crab dip.
If you were an animal what would you
be and why?
A bird because I could go anywhere and
I don’t like being grounded.
In 10 years where do you see yourself?
As a teacher in an elementary school,
possibly in California.
What would you do with $100,000?
Pay for college, and save the rest.
Joe
Girgenti
What is your favorite restaurant?
Lonestar because they have good steak.
If you were an animal what would you
be and why?
A shark; top of the food chain.
In 10 years where do you see yourself?
Not in Rockford.
What would you do with $100,000?
Probably pay off my parents’ bills for
them.
Mark
Blazer
Senior
Sophomore
What is one of your favorite
activities?
I would have to say playing football.
If you were an animal, what would
you be and why?
I am not sure exactly what animal I
would be. I know for sure I would not
be a house pet or zoo animal because I
need my freedom.
Where do you see yourself in 10
years?
I hope to at least be getting a decent income.
What would you do with $100,000?
I would save it for myself in case I ever
really needed it.
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Mrs.
Judy
Larson
Guidance
Secretary
What is your favorite restaurant?
Maria’s Italian Restaurant on
Cunningham Street. Their Italian salad
and spaghetti is the best.
Do you have a favorite musician?
ABBA– on any given day one can hear
it playing quietly in my office. One evening I saw a group perform the songs of
ABBA at Ravinia and I plan on seeing
another performance at Klehm Arboretum this summer.
What are your hobbies?
When I have time to travel, my husband
and I are going to visit as many National
Parks as possible in our travel trailer.
We love to take our bicycles and enjoy
the outdoors.
Mrs. Larson added…
My job at Boylan is so rewarding. I love
working with all of you young
people.
What is your favorite movie?
Patton. The opening speech is awesome, and he, like me, was anti-Nazi.
If you were an animal, what would it
be?
Is Mayonnaise an animal?
Where do you see yourself in 10
years?
Wealthy and successful; coaching scholastic bowl!
What would you do with $100,000?
Thanks…
The Boylan Current Staff would
like to thank all of the students,
faculty, and staff for their
contributions this year. Look
forward to the opportunity to see
your face in the Titan Talk section
next year. Have a safe, relaxing,
and blessed summer.
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Student and Teacher Features...
Mr. Tom
Lunz
Social Studies
teacher
Who is your favorite musician?
Bob Dylan because he guided me
through a difficult time in my life. (His
favorite song is The Lonesome Death of
Hattie Carroll)
If you were an animal, what would
you be and why?
A sloth because he could sleep all day.
Where do you see yourself in 10
years?
Teaching somewhere, raising kids and
having a family.
What would you do with $100,000?
Buy a nice house.
Katelyn
Maragi
Sammie
Bretl
Freshman
Sophomore
What is one of your hobbies?
One of my favorite things to do is listening to music.
If you were an animal, what would
you be and why?
I’d be something like a cheetah or a tiger
because they’re fast.
Where do you see yourself in 10
years?
Definitely not here, but maybe somewhere in a big city.
Marcy
McGregor
What is your favorite movie?
Titanic
If you were an animal, what animal
would you be and why?
A bird, so I can fly.
In 10 years, where do you see
yourself?
Cosmetology school
What would you do with $100,000
SHOPPING!
Miss
Amber
Schroeder
Science teacher
Senior
Tim Hazen
Freshman
What is your favorite restaurant?
What is your favorite movie?
Step Brothers
If you were an animal, what animal
would you be and why?
A Siberian tiger because it’s my favorite.
In 10 years, where do you see
yourself?
Hanging out with my friends
What would you do with $100,000?
I would give it to Miss Marie.
Marc’s Fusion Café. I love sushi, and
it’s the best place to get sushi in
Rockford.
If you were an animal what would you
be and why?
A zebra because they’re my favorite
kind of animal, and they are really calm
and graceful.
In 10 years where do you see yourself?
Graduated from college and working in
a hospital as a nurse specializing in oncology.
What are some of your favorite
things?
I like to watch Michigan State sports,
run, swim, and listen to music.
If you were an animal, what would
you be and why?
I would be a butterfly because they are
pretty and can fly.
Where do you see yourself in 10
years?
I see myself still teaching, coaching,
swimming, raising a family, and enjoying being 35 (yikes!)
What would you do with $100,000?
I would buy a Cadillac Escalade, go to
South Africa, buy my parents a new car,
invest, and save it.
SPORTS
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Boys' Tennis
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By: Ben Belford
The Titan Tennis Team got off to a solid start for the 2010 season. The team was poised for
another potential conference championship led by a strong varsity lineup. Returning senior Craig Cahillane
plays number one singles. Junior Joe
Rose and promising freshman Adam
Dahlberg hold the number one doubles
spot. Number two singles are played
by junior Ryan Dahlberg, and twin
seniors Mitchell and Mason Faulk play
number two doubles. As Ryan Dahlberg put it, “Our team has a lot of
depth and great players, and that
should put us near the top of the conference.” Craig Cahillane and the
number one doubles team of Dahlberg
and Rose are expected to make it to
state.
The team has an almost flawless record for the season of seven wins
and only one loss. The Titans defeated
Crystal Lake Central, SterlingNewman, various teams at the Boylan
Invite, Harlem, several Chicago suburban teams at the Boylan Quad, and
Freeport. The only loss was against
Guilford, their biggest rival in the NIC10 conference.
It is interesting to note that the
team has four sets of brothers: Ryan
and Adam Dahlberg, Mitchell and Mason Faulk, Joe and Alex Rose, and
Kevin and Kyle Beckett. Two sets of
these brothers are twins: the Faulks and
Freshman Adam Dahlberg
the Becketts. Needless to say, they are
a very close-knit team and even the
non-siblings feel like family.
Girls Soccer
By: Margaret Sentovich
Tryouts for the Titan Soccer team began back in March and the season could potentially last as
late as May depending on how well the team performs. Titan soccer has a strong tradition of success and being a part
of the program both as an
athlete and a coach takes determination and dedication.
The dedication
and commitment starts with
the lower-level teams.
Freshman Susanne Chapman
said, “The best part so far
is that we’ve all become
really close as a team.
Each one of us has improved
and it’s been very cool to
see.” By the time one has advanced to the varsity
squad, everything becomes
more challenging. However, with challenge comes
reward. Junior Hannah
Castree shared, “One of my
favorite parts of the season
so far is seeing how doing
really hard sprints have
brought us closer together.
Feeling each other’s pain
keeps us motivated.” The
The Titans defeat Belvidere North in Titan Stadium.
varsity team is doing very
well, and the players seem to
be having a great time playing their favorite sport.
Whether an athlete tried out for the team looking to have some fun and stay in shape or because they are an
avid fan of the sport, their experience will give every girl many good memories. It will also give each soccer player
an opportunity to experience the pride and joy that goes along with being part of a strong tradition.
EDITORIALS
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Article by an Athlete:
Cammy Washington ‒ Softball
Webster’s definition of softball is "baseball played on a smaller diamond with a ball that is larger than a
baseball and that is pitched underhand." To
me, it’s more than that. Softball is a sport that
requires physical and mental strength. When
you’re out on the field you have to be able to perform both the mental and physical aspects of
the game. To achieve this you need family. No,
I’m not talking about the people you go home
to every night. I’m talking about teammates. The
people who you see almost every day and
challenge you to do better.
This year our family consists of 14
people. We do a lot together and for each other.
We have dinner together, we hang out, and we
do whatever it takes to help each other improve. I
would say that dedication to one another is our
strongest quality. The bond we have is so strong
that if any one of us were in trouble, we would
know that there are 13 other people who will be
there for us.
There’s a lot more to this game than a
larger ball and underhand pitch. People have pregame rituals. I eat chicken or pasta for dinner
before every game, eggs and toast for breakfast
on game day, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch, and a protein bar and Gatorade
when I get to the field.
There’s always the risk of injury, too.
Some of the girls on my team wear ankle braces,
wrap their shoulders, wear knee braces and
face masks, and put on sports cream before and
Softball Pitcher
after the game hoping to prevent injury. After
every game I wear an ice sleeve for 15-20 minutes
Ashley LoMonaco
and then a hot sleeve for 15-20 minutes. This
helps prevent any strains or pulled muscles in my
right arm. Also, it helps me from becoming
sore and stiff.
Even though Webster’s definition says softball is just a sport played with a larger ball; you can see that there is a lot more
to it. As the great Tom Hanks said in A League of Their Own, “There’s no crying in baseball.”
Article by Two Athletes:
Frankie Martinez & Bobby Custer‒ Baseball
Game Day… and it’s a BIG one today because it’s the day we face the undefeated (in
conference) Hononegah Indians. I eat the breakfast of champions-- Wheaties -- hoping for a proper start to my
day. Next I methodically pack my uniform which was washed and dried only hours before.
In school it is hard to focus because my mind is on baseball and the battle
that will begin in a few hours. I pass my
teammates in the hallway and even though no
one says it, we are all thinking the same
thing...game time.
The bell to end sixth hour finally
rings and I walk down to the locker room with
butterflies in my stomach. The butterflies
are a result of the nerves, excitement and determination that I have been feeling all
day. I find all of my teammates in the locker
room and everyone seems fired up for the
game and ready to go. This only adds to my
own excitement. We head out to our field
and Coach Rozanski leads us onto the field.
I feel relaxed but definitely focused on the task at hand. Pregame goes well-the team seems unified and confident.
Next,
the sacred ritual, known by members of
Baseball Players
the team as flip, happens. In a few moments we notice the colors of purple and gold
Frank Martinez &
Bob Custer
trickling onto the field and reality sets in.
It is finally game time.
A battle of strong pitching arms
was predicted between our teammate Tyler
Dray and Hononegah’s Ryan Scarpetta. It was a struggle for offense, but in the end the Titans arose with a victory
over the Indians. At long last…
There were cheers in the dug out and smiles of satisfaction all around. All of our hard work was rewarded
and it was especially sweet to be a Boylan Titan today.
SPORTS
GIRLS TRACK
Highlight from
the season…
At the Woodstock meet I PRed
(beat a personal record) in the
triple jump (34’).
- Senior Naomi Patrnchak
The day we did 400 repeats at
practice and the day our 4x400
team beast Hononegah in the indoor conference meet.
-Senior Julia Popp
A throwing highlight was when
Rachel Evett threw 132’ in discus.
-Senior Erin Didier
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SOCCER
Head Coach Mark Coupar:
Coaching soccer at Boylan is
very special to me. The great
tradition, talented student athletes, exceptional coaching staff
all make it a unique and memorable experience every season.
This years team is very special.
We have a nice mix of talent and
experience. They are definitely a
group that wants to "add to" the
Lady Titan soccer tradition.
They continue to improve everyday and all of the coaching staff
is exited to see them peak perform at the right time.
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SOFTBALL
Highlight from
the season…
Totally destroying
Hononegah.
- Senior Captain Cammy
Washington
Beating Freeport 7 to 5.
- Senior Captain Kristin
Kotis
Highlight from
the season…
Beating Hinsdale Central , which
is the team that won state last
year, 3-1.
-Senior Captain Annie Lotko
Defeating Freeport 5-1 because
the paper had really talked them
up.
-Senior Captain Audra Merino
Playing with my little sister.
-Senior Captain Taylor Reed
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SPORTS
BOY S TRACK
Head Coach Jeff Phad:
Track and Field is a unique sport. It
features athletes competing as individuals in true tests of athleticism:
running, jumping, and power. It
takes a special student athlete to
compete in this sport. It is you
against your opponent with no place
to hide and can be intimidating to
athletes who regularly compete in
team sports. It is exciting to see athletes become competitive and break
personal records on a regular basis.
We have dedicated seniors and talented underclassmen. The future
looks bright if we can hold onto the
athletes we have, and recruit some
of the good ones walking the halls.
TENNIS
Head Coach Steve Price:
I love coaching tennis because I
have played tennis all of my life
since before high school and it is
truly a sport you can play all of
your life.
This year the boys’ tennis team
has been one of the best for coming from behind to win matches.
Because there is no clock in tennis, you can always rally to win
no matter how far behind you
are. This year's team has proven
that many times.
BASEBALL
Head Coach Chris Rozanski:
I enjoy coaching baseball for many
reasons, but the one that comes to
mind is that a coach must find ways
to motivate his team for every challenge. In baseball, better teams can
be challenged by lesser opponents.
It is a constant challenge to think of
different ways to say the same
phrase: 'come ready to compete and
win'. This team is enjoyable to
coach because they like being
around one another and the chemistry has been positive all season. Although they might tease each other,
there is respect and support for each
member of the team.
SPRING
SPORTS
Highlight from
the season…
The McHenry Relays were fun. I
threw my PR , 138’7”, in discus.
- Senior John Herra
At Auburn I PRed long jump,
19’5”, making me BHS’s #1 long
jumper.
-Senior Rick Morrison
At McHenry the 4x200 team
took second place.
-Senior Barrett Kroll
Highlight from
the season…
Beating Freeport in the dual
meet.
-Senior Mason Faulk
Playing at the park.
- Senior Mitchell Faulk
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Highlight from
the season…
Throwing a shut out against
Hononegah.
-Senior Captain Tyler Dray
Hitting for the cycle against
Mt. Caramel.
-Senior Captain Michael
Morman
Entertainment
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Familiar Characters but A New Story
We all know the story of Alice in Wonderland. Alice falls through a hole, eats cake that makes her grow, drinks potion that makes
her shrink and along the way meets plenty of fun-and occasionally frightening-characters. However, in Tim Burton’s new motion
picture, Alice in Wonderland, these are about the only characteristics that will be familiar.
In the new film adaptation of the novel Alice in Wonderland, the plot uses Lewis Carroll’s story merely as a guideline. Seventeen-year-old Alice, played by the debut actress Mia Wasikowska, is at a party when the disdainful character Hamish asks for her
hand in marriage. Alice does not want to accept, so she runs away from the party to think. When she sees the White Rabbit, she
follows him to a tree where he suddenly disappears. This is where Alice falls down a large hole in the ground and ends up in Wonderland where she meets the White Rabbit, the Tweedles, and others. It is in this garden that the Caterpillar shows Alice the prophecy that she will have to kill the Jabberwocky (a fictional beast creature). This prophecy guides Alice throughout the rest of the
movie.
The plot line is drastically different from the book despite the similar characters. The cast, who lent their voices to different
characters or physically played the character, definitely has its list of stars. Some of these stars include Stephen Fry (Cheshire Cat),
Alan Rickman (the Caterpillar), Michael Sheen (the White Rabbit), and Anne Hathaway (the White Queen). The greatest acting
comes from Helena Bonham-Carter and Johnny Depp- both of whom star in many of Tim Burton’s fantastical films. Helena Bonham-Carter plays the Red Queen who rules Wonderland after taking the throne away from her younger sister, the White Queen.
Carter’s acting is humorous and her voice definitely grabs your attention and keeps you interested throughout the film. Johnny Depp
is brilliant as the Mad Hatter who has a much larger role in this film adaptation than he has in the novel. There are certainly remnants of Depp’s previous roles as Edward Scissorhands and Willy Wonka in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," both of which are
also directed by Tim Burton. What makes Depp’s Mad Hatter compelling is that he is an interesting and dynamic character that most
people will love after they look past the slightly frightening makeup and the changing eye colors.
Many people, may not (or did not) want to see this new film adaptation of Alice in Wonderland because they love the Disney animated version, but the new film certainly is different. The characters are the same, but the story does not revolve around Alice trying to get back home; instead, it revolves around Alice fulfilling her prophecy to defeat the Red Queen’s Jabberwocky. Tim
Burton’s adaptation will be separate in one’s mind from the 1961 version, and one may forget they are even related. One of the only
similarities that this new film has with the original cartoon is the animated aspect. Although the new film features many actors
physically on the screen, the film feels more animated than real due to the distorted physical characteristics of the actors and the animation scenery and characters. With the creative new twist on this beloved, classic childhood tale, it is hard to not like Tim Burton’s
Alice In Wonderland.
Dear John
Nicholas Sparks
Dear John, Nicholas Sparks' novel made into a movie, is now in theaters. Although the film is set overseas during the United States war
with Iraq, no violence is shown and there is very little action. Instead,
this film focuses on young love separated by war and at the same time
displays a realistic view of American soldiers’ living quarters and daily
decisions while fighting. John, played by Channing Tatum, meets and
falls in love with a girl named Savannah, played by Amanda
Seyfried. This happens just two weeks before he is supposed to go to
Iraq. They decide to write letters to each other in order to stay in
touch; however, their notes take a while to reach the other, and their
relationship is weakened. There were many times the characters could
have changed their fate, which was aggravating, but ultimately John
discovered who truly cared for him. Channing Tatum and Amanda
Seyfried were convincing and the storyline took place around September 11th, 2010, so the heartache was relatable and hit home with the
audience. Dear John is a sweet romance and would be appropriate for
a date night movie.
By: Genevieve Clemens
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City of Bones
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Barnes and Noble Book Fair:
Shopping, Coffee, and Entertainment for All
The third annual Boylan Book Fair took place on May 8 at Barnes and
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
recently won the Abraham Lincoln
Book Award, and it proves worthy
of this honor. The book provides
readers with a fresh take on the
highly popular fantasy genre. The
story’s main character is a mortal
girl, Clary, who finds herself
forced into an unbelievable world
when her mother is kidnapped.
With the newfound knowledge that
magical creatures do exist, Clary
must team up with a motley bunch
of demon hunters in order to save
her mom and to find out the secrets
of her past. With a fantastic backdrop of magic in the Big Apple,
City of Bones is, at heart, a book
about a young girl’s journey to discover herself. Although the book
looks long, it is action packed and
propels the reader through its many
pages. Cassandra Clare has provided two equally entertaining and
action-packed sequels, with a third
set to be released in March of
2011. If you are a devoted fan to
the fantasy genre or even if you
have never read a fantasy novel,
City of Bones should be at the top
of everyone’s reading list. It will be
well worth your time.
By: Becca Konicek
Noble, and succeeded in raising a good sum of money for the Boylan
library. Boylan librarians Mrs. Denise Ethun and Mrs. Angie Long
worked hard to publicize and organize the fair, and both were present on
Saturday to see its success. A number of Boylan students provided entertainment throughout the day, and many more stopped by to purchase
a book or try the special Boylanicious Titan Chocolate Frappachino at
the café. “Those 4 Guys” kicked off the Fair at 9 a.m., and were followed by a skit from Boylan’s Theatre Class, then music from the Jazz
Band, Octaves, “Voce,” and members of the Guitar Ensemble continued
until 9 p.m. There was also some artwork from Boylan students on display, which beautified a section of the store. Boylan’s book club members provided gift-wrapping and handed out chocolates, and two Boylan
graduates who are now published authors, Kim Dillon Summers and
Karla Clark, held book-signings during the day. A percentage of the
purchases made by supporters of Boylan were donated to the Boylan
library, and free homework passes were handed out to Boylan students
who attended. Also, for every ten dollars spent in support of the Fair,
one could enter a drawing for a gift basket from Barnes and Noble. The
Book Fair was a great opportunity to support the school, while enjoying
performances by many of Boylan’s talented students.
Photos & copy by:
Grace Heim
Comic courtesy of Kyle Beckett
Mrs. Denise
Ethun, Jake
Schneider
and
Katherine
Sieradzki
of the
Boylan
Book Club
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It’s finally springtime. The flowers
Barrett Kroll & Emily Hazen
MOVIE
MAGIC
Ryan
Bernsten &
Sally Leaf
after she
accepted his
creative
prom invite.
Bryent Smothermon &
Alayna Dufour
Maria Dansdill &
Steve Thomas
Dominic DeMarco &
Naomi Patrnchak
Josh Moorman &
Cammy Washington
Anthony Lind
& Hannah
Hinkel
Bobby
Custer
&
his
date
Interesting
Prom Invites
Tyler
Dray
and his
date,
Michael
Morman
& Olivia
Graciana
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are budding, the sun is shining, the
weather is warm and graduation is right
around the corner. But before graduation
comes something that students dream
about for years before: senior prom.
Prom is a one-night culmination of fun
and friendships. It is common for students to spend hundreds of dollars on this
one evening. However, before the actual
evening comes a date and prom invitations have gotten elaborate over the
years. Students have gone from a simple
“Will you go to prom with me?” to very
advanced shows to persuade their date to
accepting their invitation.
Joe White wanted to take junior Hannah Castree to prom with him. Joe happens to be an avid lover of puns so he
decided to make use of a pun to ask Hannah. He blew up ten inflatable globes and
taped them around her desk in history.
Then he played the waiting game. When
the unsuspecting Hannah walked into
class, she saw all the globes on her desk.
She curiously inspected them, wondering
why they were there. It was then that Joe
jumped up from behind the teacher’s desk
with flowers in hand and proclaimed:
“Hannah, there is no one in the world I
want to go to prom with more than you,
so will you go with me?” Hannah willingly accepted Joe’s clever invite.
Another couple who had an interesting
invite are Sally Leaf and Ryan Bernsten.
Sally and Ryan were in anatomy class
watching a video about osteoporosis. As
the class learned about the bone disease, a
woman came on the screen and began to
share a first person account of her struggles with osteoporosis. Unexpectedly, the
woman looked into the camera and said,
“Sally Leaf, will you go to prom with
Ryan Bernsten?” Sally was taken aback,
but thrilled. She happily agreed to go
with him. .
Nowadays, seniors have a lot of pressure put on them to ask their dates in
creative ways. Despite this , some people
still believe that simpler is better. James
Howe felt that the key to a girl’s heart
was through a “Yes, No, or Maybe?”
note. It’s all a matter of preference and as
long as it’s done from the heart and the
couples enjoy their last dance of high
school, then the mission is accomplished. By:
Mike
Koscak
John Herra, Jessica Foti,
Ryan Mullen & Ariel Miller
PUN-NY
INVITE
Hannah
Castree
couldn’t resist
Joe White’s
clever
invitation to
the dance.
Frank Martinez &
Lauren Furgiuele
BACK TO THE
BASICS
Bianca Pearson
accepted a heart-felt
invite from James
Howe.
Nick Bauch &
his date
Matt
Schmeling
&
Abby
McCormick
Abby
Embry
&
Joey
Hammond
Luke
Carlson
&
Dunja
Cosic
Special Olympics 2010:
An Opportunity to Serve
By: Genevieve Clemens
Eight hundred and fifty volunteers stood in line to
receive their name tags and tee shirts for the day. Every person
was there for the same reason: to support the Special Olympics.
Opening ceremonies at the Special Olympics Spring Games
2010 at Harlem High School began with thanking all of the
sponsors and reciting their pledge. All of the athletes smiled
and joined in when they heard, "Let me win. But if I cannot
win, let me be brave in the attempt." As they waited for the
games to begin, the athletes could hardly hide their excitement
as they danced and waved to their friends, family, and supporters in the audience. Finally, the events, which the competitors
had trained for for months, began.
Runners were on their marks, and when they heard the gun,
ran as fast as they could to the finish line. For these athletes,
the sports were not so much about competition as they were
self improvement. Each person grinned as they noticed the
crowd encouraging them. In addition to races, other sports at
the competition included soccer and softball. As the athletes
received their awards, they first congratulated their opponents
on a fine performance. Those who won first place awards will
go on to compete in the statewide Illinois Special Olympics
Games.
The Boylan dance team, JV cheerleading team, and varsity
basketball team volunteered at the Special Olympics on May
1st.The volunteers left with a sunburn and an appreciation for
their own abilities as well as the opportunity to volunteer at the
Special Olympics.
Visitor “Delightfully
Surprised” by Titans
Mike Church was in Boylan’s gym on March 12, not as
a Titan fan, but as a supporter of the opposing team, Bartlett High School. Mr. Church, a former high school basketball player himself, was sure he knew what to expect
from the crowd: behavior that would be either “dull and
boring” or more likely “rude and vile.” But in his own
words, “At Boylan High School, this was not the case.”
Because he was so impressed with what he saw and heard
in the gym that night, Mr. Church wrote to Fr. Lipinski to
express his appreciation for the positive experienced he
had at Boylan. “I applaud the entire BHS community for
your sportsmanship and support of your team. The cheers
were supportive and not insulting, “ he said in his letter.
“As I left the school that evening, I expected to hear what
I was exposed to when leaving my high school games
after a road victory - insults and foul language. Surprisingly, I was pleased to overhear such comments as ‘They
played better than us and deserved to win.’ and ‘Winning
isn't everything.’ from (the Boylan) students.”
Mr. Church complimented the school ‘s administration
and faculty for their role in helping students to be respectful fans. He also wants the students to know that
doing the right thing is valued. “There are people out
there who notice and genuinely appreciate it.”
Boylan’s own Hall Of Famer:
Mr. Larry Schnorr
Teachers are dedicated-- especially teachers at Boylan High School. This dedication and the every day ins
and outs of teaching, often go unnoticed. Recently, however, this changed for one Boylan teacher, Mr. Larry
Schnorr, who was inducted into the IHSA Scholastic Bowl Hall of Fame on April 17, 2010.
Mr. Schnorr, who has been coaching Scholastic Bowl for over 30 years, deserves this honorable award for,
if nothing else, dedication. Mr. Schnorr truly loves what he does. He enjoys “the excitement of the game,” as well
as “the challenge of molding a team.” “It’s wonderful to see the team develop its strengths,” notes Mr. Schnorr.
Strong teams are something with which Mr. Schnorr has a history. In addition to coaching the mighty Boylan Scholastic Bowl Team, he has coached the equally impressive Byron Scholastic Bowl Team, which he led to
state tournaments a number of times, winning the state title in 2002.
Mr. Schnorr’s dedication is not exclusive to Scholastic Bowl. Although he is new to Boylan, teaching is
nothing foreign to Mr. Schnorr. He has taught for over 40 years. In fact, as of this writing, Mr. Schnorr claims that
he has not missed a day of school since 1984, and has, despite this, remained completely sane. A Herculean feat, no
doubt.
Coach, teacher, and chemist extraordinaire, Mr. Schnorr is a wonderful and appreciated addition to the Boylan faculty.
By: Nicholas Check
GOOD-BYE
HELLO
INTRODUCING NEXT YEARS EDITORIAL STAFF OF
THE BOYLAN CURRENT...
Layout Editor:
Dunja
Cosic
Jill Deutsch
Lauren Bronowski
Editor in Chief 2009-2010
Dear Boylan Catholic,
The end of the year is near and
the stress that goes along with it can
seem insurmountable at times. Fortunately, we have an incredible newspaper
for you to read when you need a break
from working on those projects or papers. There are a couple things I want to
point out about this issue. First, the student features have evolved a little with
new questions. Also, we have a few new
members on the staff for this issue. One,
in particular, Michael Koscak, wrote a
very witty piece on the creative ways
seniors were asked to Prom, the event of
the season. Finally, this is my last ever
issue of The Boylan Current. I am quite
sad to be leaving something that has
become such a part of me. However, I
feel better knowing I am leaving it in the
good hands of the new Editor in Chief,
Jill Deutsch. I want to thank my fellow
Boylan Catholic students for supporting
The Current, the administration for
making it possible, my staffers for their
hard work this year, and especially Mrs.
Rozanski because I couldn’t have done it
with out that lady. Have a wonderful
summer, good luck next year wherever
you may be going, and make good
choices! One last time, thank you for
reading The Boylan Current.
God Bless,
Lauren Bronowski
Editor in Chief
Jill Deutsch
Editor in Chief 2010-2011
Copy Editor:
Grace Johnson
Nicholas Check
Photo Editor:
Matt Olmstead
Abby Austin
News & Feature Editor:
Nick Sentovich
Margaret Sentovich
Sports Editor:
Teresa Gwardys
Dear Boylan Students and Staff,
The 2009-2010 school is almost
over! Daily countdowns until the last day of
school have popped up all over the place and
many of you are joining Facebook groups
that want the end of school to come quickly.
With all the anticipation, I know we are all
looking forward to our futures, but we are
also looking at the year that has passed. For
some of you, this school year was your last
year at Boylan and you are heading to college. Some of you are happy to be finishing
your first year at Boylan. No matter what
grade you are in, The Boylan Current helps
to keep you informed on everything going
on, in and around Boylan. I hope you have
enjoyed this years paper as much as I have,
which makes me extraordinarily excited to be
the Editor In Chief next year. I know that I
have big shoes to fill with all of Lauren
Bronowski’s work at making this paper the
best it has ever been. I hope to continue this
tradition by making The Boylan Current
relevant and interesting to the Boylan
community. I look forward to seeing all of
you next year! Until then, have a wonderful
summer!
Sincerely,
Jill Deutsch
Ben Belford
“See you next year.”
Entertainment Editor:
Jill Deutsch
Nick Sentovich
The Boylan Current Staff welcomes
organized, motivated, and friendly Titans to
join them on their mission next year. If you
are interested, e-mail Mrs. Rozanski at
[email protected] for more
information.