Insight - Cardinal Gibbons High School

Cardinal Gibbons High School
Volume 48, Issue 2
November 10, 2009
The Voice of the Chiefs
CHIEF EXCELS IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL
By Kaitlin Chandler
Senior Alex Alghussain participates in sports, earns good grades, and
joins clubs. Some people would say that
he has a pretty full plate, but he has gone
above and beyond these school events to
become the coordinator of a program for
students all around South Florida as part
of his Silver Knight project.
―I love this city [Ft. Lauderdale] so much,‖ is what Alex said was
his reason for creating the program. He
and his program were featured in the
Sun-Sentinel on October 25th.
His program is called the Fort
Lauderdale Student Ambassadors
(FTLSA) which is a volunteer program
for high school students. As the founder
of the program, he hopes to enable as
many students as possible to make a
positive impact on their community by
helping to solve some of the city‘s most
pressing issues. Volunteers will also
receive service hours. FTLSA‘s first
service project was for Dolphin Day in
Huizenga Plaza, and several volunteers
showed up to help.
―My main goal is to give back
and bring the community together,‖ said
Alex. This would explain how he has
racked up over 1,000 service hours. He
volunteers at Holy Cross Hospital, St.
Mark‘s Episcopal Church, and he has
also been on a mission trip to Nicaragua.
FTLSA has the support of the
Parks and Recreation Department, the
Downtown Development Authority, and
the City of Fort Lauderdale. For anyone
who would like to lend a helping hand
and join this program, visit
www.ftlsa.com.
Alex Alghussain poses downtown.
Forum Publishing Group-Photographer Jackie Gerena
Homecoming Week: ―I Am A Star‖
By Cristina Font
war. The competition cheerleaders and
dance team performed a routine at the
assembly. The junior and senior Powder
Puff cheerleaders also performed in
front of the school, closing the assembly.
The movie Iron Man played at
movie night on the CGHS football field
on Monday night of Homecoming
Week. Students arrived at the field with
cozy blankets and pillows to watch this
thriller on the giant screen. What an excellent start to an awesome week!
―Movies‖ was this year‘s
Homecoming theme. Students dressed
up in costumes to represent their class‘s
theme on Monday, October 19, the first
day of Homecoming Week. The seniors‘
movie was Justice League, juniors‘
Hook, sophomores‘ Harry Potter, and
freshmen‘s Grease.
At the opening assembly, the
Junior Class put on a hilarious skit. Students from each class participated in the
two games, musical chairs and tug-ofSuper heroes save the day.
News 1-10
Student Leadership-6
Opinion 11-16
Halloween Survey-13
Sports 17-21
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Powder Puff Game-21
Continued on pages 14-15
Entertaiment 22-28
Homecoming Court-28
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Club News
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November 10, 2009
Fine Arts Club
By Jenna Ludwick
With over 70 members, three service projects underway, and their unique tie-dye shirts, Fine Arts Club has a busy
start to this new year. During the month of September, the Fine
Anneka McCombs colors with children at Anne Stork Center.
Arts Club raised $200 dollars for the Anne Stork Center and
18 students devoted their time to paint with the children. Club
moderator Mrs. Busby said, "Art is a universal way to be sensitive of everyone's needs." For Halloween, FAC filled over
200 goodie bags for "Kids in Distress" and "The Children's
Home Society."
For 19 years, the club has lived out its motto: "The
Cardinal Gibbons High School Fine Arts Club strives to promote individuality and self-expression through the appreciation of the visual arts."
Along with monthly service projects, the club members create ornate banners for every school function to keep
the entire student body well-informed of upcoming
events. According to secretary Kayla Graham, "The club was
founded to let the creativity flourish throughout our school and
it empowers others to express their individuality."
To partake in hands-on learning, the art classes and
FAC will be visiting the Norman Rockwell Exhibit at the Fort
Lauderdale Museum of Art on November 17.
Club Officers:
Presidents: Marisa Folz, Ana Guerra
Vice President: Melissa Usher
Secretary: Kayla Graham
Historian: Emma Trudella
A Canvas of Dreams
By Molly Bresnahan
Silver Knight participant, Rachel Bogdan, conducted
her service project this October. For her project, she asked
students to bring in art supplies such as chalk, paints, clay, etc.
to be donated to the Anne Stork Center.
The Ann Stork Center is a nonprofit organization
founded in the late 1950‘s. According to their website, it is
―the first residence for people with mental and physical challenges in the country.‖ Today it helps children and adults in
South Florida with disabilities and gives them opportunities in
expressive arts, recreational services, and different events. The
Center strives ―to discover and build upon the uniqueness and
strengths of each person it serves in order to provide lifeenriching experiences.‖
On October 2nd, Rachel and a number of volunteers
dressed in tie-dye shirts delivered the supplies to the center
after school.
―The event was great for everyone, and it gave the
kids a chance to express themselves and show their artistic
abilities rather than their disabilities,‖ said sophomore Valentina Capotosto. They stayed for hours socializing with the
kids, painting, drawing, and even playing with shaving cream.
―Delivering the art supplies to the center was the best
part; the kids were so, so happy,‖ said Rachel. To show their
appreciation for Rachel‘s art drive, the Anne Stork Center donated a framed picture that was painted by one of the students. It can be seen in the main office.
Rachel Bogdan is with a young student.
Volunteers receive recognition at the Anne Stork Center.
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You Are Key In This Club
By Justina Coronel
Everyone‘s in need of service hours so what better
way to earn some than by volunteering in one of the largest
student organizations in the country, Key Club. It allows all
members to participate in many projects, such as UNICEF,
Pop Tabs Drive, Eyesight Project, Halloween Candy Drive,
and Student Ambassador Program.
This year, the UNICEF drive donations will be benefiting children of Uruguay and protecting the rights of the children. This money will allow children the opportunity of studying and learning.
The Pop Tabs Drive benefits the Ronald McDonald
ouse. Hosted by senior Alex Browning, the Eyesight Project
encourages students to donate used prescription eyewear and
sunglasses. The Halloween Candy Drive asks students to donate candy for the Christ Community Church. Other big projects, such as the Student Ambassador Program, Octoberfest,
and cancer walks, enable students to receive service hours.
―I am very excited for this year and the upcoming
projects,‖ said Key Club‘s President Matthew
Puzio.
Seniors, Maria Minnelli, Steven Lovell, and
Gabriella Ascione, pose before the October
Key Club meeting.
Pictured to the right: Seniors, Brittni Taylor,
Danny Bates, and Alex Browning, are happy to
receive candy and cookies at the Halloween Key
Club Extravaganza.
Cleanin' out the Closet for a Cause
By Justina Coronel
Are you searching for a "dream dress" but don't have
the money to afford one? Well, your prayers have been answered. Go to Ms. McConville's room, G204, and take your
pick from a variety of beautiful and colorful dresses, or you
may donate one of your own.
―I‘m so glad that there is a project that can help girls
and families save money and find the perfect dress,‖ Ms.
McConville said.
This year Exchangettes asked its members to donate
formal dresses for big events, such as Homecoming and Prom.
Girls can trade dresses with each other or leave the dress as a
donation for Becca's Closet, a non-profit organization which
supplies dresses to those in need. This service project will ensure that every girl has her fairytale dream come true.
―It‘s nice to know that something that just collects
dust in my closet will make someone else a lot happier,‖ said
senior Suzie Solenski.
Marie Marquez, senior, holds some of the beautiful
dresses that were donated.
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Lollipops Help Missions
By Cristina Font
Members of Spanish Connection Club
sold lollipops last month to raise money for Nicaraguan children suffering from HIV.
The money collected will be given to
―Christ for the Poor,‖ a non-governmental organization founded by Alejandro Torres. This money
will then be used to buy the vitamins needed to
improve these children‘s health.
Sra. Silvia Lanza, club moderator and
Spanish teacher, visits Nicaragua yearly to distribute these vitamins to about 250 children at ―La
Mascota Hospital.‖ Sra. Lanza will make her third
trip to Nicaragua this December.
The students in Spanish Connection Club
collect charitable donations and help load them
into a container that is sent to Nicaragua. By selling lollipops and collecting donations during Missions Week in April, the club has been able to
provide vitamins to every child at the hospital.
―I really like to see my students helping
out and becoming involved,‖ said Sra. Lanza.
Nicaraguan children happily receive their vitamins.
College Choices
By Justina Coronel
The College Fair at Cardinal Gibbons is a way for
students to talk with the representatives of various colleges and
universities. With more than 200 college representatives from
all over the country present, curious students and parents
crowded the gym with excitement and interest on October
15th.
―We think the College Fair is a great way to learn
about the school that interests you the most,‖ said seniors Raymond Schreiber and Anthony Coello.
For sophomores and juniors, it is a chance to see what
choices are available.
―I‘m thrilled there were so many colleges here. The
representatives traveled from all over the country in order to
be at Cardinal
Gibbons! I‘m
glad
families
are looking at
all the colleges
and being more
open-minded,‖
said Mrs. Blyth,
head of the
Guidance Department.
The gym is filled with interested students.
Senior Nick Rios shakes hands with one of the college
representatives at College Night.
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Jungle in the Media Center
By Katie Fazenbaker
Cougars, macaws, and owls, oh my! Mrs. Quailey‘s
environmental science class got to experience a jungle in the
library thanks to McCarthy‘s Wildlife Sanctuary. For ten
years, Mrs. Quailey has been using McCarthy‘s Wildlife Sanctuary to teach her students about endangered species. ―It was a
fun and educational experience,‖ said enviornmental science
student April Ortenzo.
Mr. Mark McCarthy from the sanctuary comes with a
variety of different animals, such as a kinkajou, tarantula, baby
alligator, owl, and even an albino Burmese python and a cougar. Students get a chance to hold and pet certain animals, such
as Norma Jean the macaw, and Harriet the tarantula. ―In 6,000
visits, no student has ever gotten hurt, although the cougar did
growl at Mrs. Tavernia,‖ said Mrs. Quailey.
McCarthy‘s Wildlife Sanctuary is devoted to helping
sick or injured animals; it is a non-profit organization, and
receives all of its funding from the community. Visitors can
come to the sanctuary Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to
3:00
p.m.
For
more
information,
visit
www.mccarthyswildlife.com.
Mr. McCarthy introduces the cougar to the class.
Sammy Mueller (Left) and Ashley Segota pose with the albino Burmese python.
Shawn Corker pets the kinkajou.
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Student Leadership Members Care, Serve, and Lead
By Kelsey Chandler
Each year, Student Leadership clearly lives up to its
motto to, ―care, serve and lead.‖ Whether they serve guests at
the annual College Night or inform younger students about our
school at Open House, the members of Student Leadership
take part in many school activities and functions.
Mrs. Hanke (moderator) and Student Leadership
members have been keeping busy since the beginning of the
school year. They started with Trenton Fehl‘s (treasurer) 5K
race to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation.
Countless students also volunteered at the Chris
Hickox Fundraiser on October 10th (He is a Gibbons graduate
who is a quadriplegic.) Many were also a part of the Saint
Gabriel‘s Pancake Breakfast the very next day.
Each month, Student Leadership also takes part in
Mrs. Hanke (Moderator), Bridget Wilson (Vice President) and
projects that are carried out throughout the year. Before
member Dominic Campenni pose for a picture at Open House.
school, during lunch, and after school, members spend their
time helping in the new bookstore; other leadership students
go to D203 after school each day to help tutor fellow students.
Two volunteers also go to Christ Church each week
to make sandwiches for the homeless, and one Saturday out of
Some perspective
every month, six members pack boxes for the needy at Holy
students tour the
Cross Hospital.
school at Open
House.
Service Above Self: Interact
By April Ortenzo
This year‘s Interact Club has high aspirations to
really make a difference in the community. The club is reaching out and offering a helping hand to those in need; they have
already helped with the Relay for Life.
Sponsoring and looking upon the club as a kind of
―big brother,‖ the Rotary Club of Ft. Lauderdale helps to support the projects the club plans to undertake. Mr. Davis, the
club moderator, has organized the events listed below:
Calendar of events:
Nov 21
Thanksgiving Basket Charity Event
Dec 19
Bell Ringing Charity Event (Wal-Mart/
Kmart)
Jan 23
Air Challenge (Special Needs Volunteer
Event)
Feb 6
5K Run
June 2
Annual Softball Game
Mr. Davis in room E203, will be happy to talk with interested
students and to answer any questions.
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Pasta for Pennies
By Kelsey Chandler
Each year, the Olive Garden restaurant hosts its Pasta
for Pennies program throughout the nation. Since the program
began in 1994, it has raised over $42 million dollars to benefit
patients fighting leukemia and lymphoma.
School districts participate by having the students
donate their loose change for the cause. This year, money was
collected from October 1-16. Members of Mu Alpha Theta,
moderated by Mr. Zmuda, took the time to count the change
received from each seventh period class at the end of each day.
The winners are based on the percent of money to
student ratio. Though the original goal was $2,000, the school
raised $3112.85. Brother Ferris‘s period 7 contributed $634.98
(averaging $26.46 per student) and won their own pasta party.
Mu Alpha Theta Welcomes New Members
By Katie Fazenbaker
Twenty-five new members were inducted into the
math honor society, Mu Alpha Theta, on October 8th in the
chapel. In order to become a member of the math honor society a student must maintain a B average for the semester in all
of his or her math courses.
Mu Alpha Theta organizes an annual fundraiser for
the National Leukemia and Lymphoma Society called Pasta
for Pennies. They also participate in math competitions, host
Trivia Night, and tutor other students.
Mu Alpha Theta‘s new members.
New Members:
Anderson
Ball
Bonvini
Cardia
Casciato
Casciato
Clementi
Costa
Daw
Gardiner
Griffin
Guttman
Hanifin
Hanson
Hamilton
Lindsey
McIntyre
McLaughlin
Peterson
Ryiz
Saunders
Schaefer
Tight
Usher
Willis
Michael
Alexander
Christine
Lauren
Dominick
John
Katherine
William
Meaghan
Kevin
Lauren
Elizabeth
Mason
Krsitina
Kristina
Michael
John
Margaux
Kevin
Blake
Paul
Melody
Nicholas
Alvin(Buddy)
Melissa
Madison
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Class of 2014 Checks Out Gibbons
By Laura Wiley
Prospective Gibbons freshmen and their families arrived on campus on October 18th in anticipation of the widely
publicized Open House.
At 12:30 in the afternoon the cheerleaders, dance
team, orchestra, pep band, chorus, Glee Club, and Drum Line
all performed in the gym, giving the eighth graders a taste of
the Music Department at Gibbons.
Mr. Ott gave an introduction, which was followed by
an opening prayer from Msgr. Kelly. Both Brother Michael
and Senior Class President Drew Zloch proceeded to give
―welcome‖ speeches. The Drama Department gave a short
preview of Fiddler on the Roof, and the jazz band concluded
the opening presentations with a performance.
Later, the guests were invited to visit their own personal points of interest within the school. Members of Student
Leadership helped them find the Guidance, English, Math,
Science, Social Studies, Art, and Drama Department presentations that provided information about the various aspects of
academic life at Gibbons.
In the gym foyer, future Gibbons students registered
for the 2010 HSPT Entrance Exam. Information regarding
transportation, community service, and guidance was also
available.
There was a myriad of presentations in the gym, representing the Music Department, the Tri-M Honor Society,
various athletic teams, and the physical education program.
Overall, the Open House provided a wonderful opportunity for middle school students to get to know the school
and prepare themselves for the Entrance Exam in January.
Sarah Bogdan (Left), Morgan Mildren, and Alexandria Orrizzi prepare information pamphlets for Open House.
Seniors‘ First Recollection ‗09
By Kaitlin Chandler
The seniors enjoyed their first
Recollection. Justina Coronel, Marie
Marquez, Conor O‘Dea, Molly Macek,
Dareyon Chance, Elliott Brady, and Tyler Mulkey (a graduate), gave motivational talks in the chapel, and touched
the hearts of several seniors. Their
speeches were compiled of major events
that affected their lives in good or bad
ways. A few of them told everyone to
enjoy their senior year as much as possible.
―It was a very moving experience,‖ said Brittany Petrucelli.
While in the gym, students listened to some calming music incorporated into a slideshow. ―It was very nice
of Mr. Cubas to have made that for us,‖
said
Lauren ―Lo‖ Lubitz. The peaceful shows
allowed the seniors to contemplate their
past years at Gibbons and the rest of the
year to come.
The seniors were also privileged to have some time to chat with
each other while making ―What We
Want Out of This Year‖ posters. The
poster‘s ideas varied in the hopes for the
upcoming year. One group wanted to
―Bake a cake of smiles and rainbows, so
everyone could share it and be happy.‖
Other posters consisted of ideas of unity,
fun,and friendship.
The Recollection ended with
Mr. Ott advising the seniors to ―be safe
and have an amazing senior year.‖
Devon Grahl, Jacquie Ziccarelli, and
Ryan Chiu show off their poster at
senior Recollection.
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Gibbons Is Going Green!
By Ma-Ena St. Paul-Danier
The Environmental Club has asked each class to recycle their used paper instead of throwing it in the trash. According
to the statistics, recycling one ton of paper can save 17 mature trees, 7,000 gallons of water, 3 cubic yards of landfill, 2 barrels of
oil, and 4,100 kw hours of electricity (enough to power a home for 5 months!).
In light of the ―Go Green!‖ movement, the Journalism students took a survey of 10% of the school population on the
issue of recycling.
Do you think recycling is important?
John Moore – Junior
―I think it is important because the environment is
our home and its our responsibility to take care of
it.‖
Katie Hillman – Sophomore
―I recycle at home so I think it
would be a good idea to recycle at school.‖
Morgan Jodat – Freshman
―It‘s a good idea because I
believe that recycling could
really improve our environment.‖
Daniel Stark – Senior
―Yes it‘s important because
the environment is in terrible
shape and there just isn‘t
enough people recycling.‖
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Physics Students Blast off!
By Molly Bresnahan
Located in the Kennedy Space Center, the ATX program allows people to experience many of the same stimulations astronauts must go through in their training.
The physics AP Class was accompanied by instructor Mr. Tom
Herrmann and Mrs. Kathy Blyth to the Astronaut Training
Experience.
The class was put into a spaceship that was built to
scale and given a space mission similar to that of a real-life
mission an astronaut would have in space. The students were
assigned positions such as commander, pilot, MS1, MS2, etc.
and preformed the duties those positions would have.
―The mock mission was stressful because you had to
enter landing codes and really pay attention to what you were
doing or else we would fail the mission,‖ said Nick Picon. After the mission, the group finished their day by visiting
the Astronaut Hall of Fame.
―It was an exciting experience for all of us,‖ said
Mrs. Blyth.
Mr. Herrmann and his crew pose for a picture.
Paul Ryiz and Christian Vogel go for a wild ride.
Future astronauts Paul Ryiz (left), Randy Veliky, Peter Usher,
Gaby Navarro, and Christian Vogel learn how to use space age
technology.
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November 10, 2009
A Fond Farewell
By Cristina Font
Mrs. Jean Unis
has recently retired after
working diligently at Cardinal Gibbons for over 41
years. She worked in the
tuition office as a bursar,
responsible for tuition,
registration, and all other
fees for every student in
the school. She was also
the assistant to former
Principals,
Father
Kershner, Father Dennehy,
and Father Huck.
Mrs. Unis began
working at Gibbons in
1968, and she retired on
A recent picture of Mrs. Jean
October 1st of this year
Unis was taken before her
due to health reasons. She
retirement.
was great at collecting student tuition, which is essential for the school to run properly.
She would work 2 or 3 hours a night in addition to her work at
school to get the tuition deposited on time.
―Jean Unis and her family have been an integral part
of the St. Coleman and Cardinal Gibbons Families since the
earliest days of both schools. For Jean, her work here was
never ‗just a job‘ but a total commitment to our school, our
kids and our families. It would be impossible to pay her or
repay her for her service and dedication to Cardinal Gibbons.
We hope she will visit with us often, because we are all going
to miss her very much!‖ said Mr. Paul Ott, Principal.
New Secretary In The House
By Katie Fazenbaker
Mrs. Anita
Valle has always
wanted to work with
kids, which led her to
become Dean Mahon‘s
new secretary.
In the past,
Mrs. Valle volunteered
at a hospital, but realized she couldn‘t deal
with the blood. She has
also volunteered for
charities such as United
Way, which deals with
education.
Dean Mahon‘s new secretary
is Mrs. Valle.
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Most students know her from exam permit time because she worked vigorously over weekends and during her
breaks at school to help the students understand why they had
not received their exam permits. She absolutely loved working
here, and she especially enjoyed the students.
―She always went out of her way to help both parents
and students with any questions or problems that they might
have,‖ said her son, Mr. Craig Unis, who has worked here
since 2002.
―Mrs. Unis was a tremendous asset to Cardinal Gibbons High School, both professionally and personally, and will
be sorely missed,‖ Mr. Unis said.
Her favorite memory at Gibbons was seeing her 3
sons, Gary, Mark, and Craig graduate. Her favorite events at
the school were the Christmas and end-of-the-year parties.
―What I will miss
most about the school is
interacting with the students
and my co-workers,‖ Mrs.
Unis said.
―Over the 41 years
that Mrs. Unis shared her
talents with us, she has been
a model of dedication, hard
work, and service to and for
her fellow workers, the parents, and the students whom
she served so faithfully during her tenure at Cardinal
Gibbons High School. God
Bless her for her dedication!‖ Sister Marie
Mrs. Unis came to Gibbons
Schramko said.
in 1968.
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A Ride With Kerry
By April Ortenzo
Everybody knows Mr. Kerry Hardison, the man behind the wheel of the beige golf cart that circles the campus
throughout the day. Mr. Hardison has had an interesting past.
He was a member of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department as
a motorcycle officer for 26 years. During the summers while
school is not in session, Mr. Hardison continues his passion for
motorcycles by providing instruction to prospective motorcycle officers all around the country from the Keys to Seattle.
―Just because I like motorcycles,‖ Mr. Hardison said
is the reason he started and is continuing to teach motorcycle
safety.
As the head of security on campus, his main duty is
to insure only people who belong on campus are here.
―Each day I look forward to seeing the staff and students around campus,‖ Mr. Hardison said. He added that Cardinal Gibbons is a school like none other; it represents a community feeling more than other schools. ―It‘s the little things
like seeing the way so many people actually care,‖ Mr. Hardison concluded.
April Ortenzo goes along for a ride with Kerry Hardison.
Welcome to Gibbons,
Mrs. Mitchell
By Ma-Ena St. Paul-Danier
Students who have
been to the office recently
may have noticed a different
face behind the receptionist
desk.
Mrs. Alexis Mitchell
has taken the receptionist position in the main office, due
to Mrs. Hirsch‘s recent position change. Mrs. Hirsch is
working as the assistant to the
Director of Admissions. When
Bro. Michael retires and
moves onto marketing and
public relations for the school,
she will take over his position.
Mrs. Mitchell is working hard.
Since September 18,
2009, Mrs. Mitchell has been
a part of the Gibbons‘ family.
―I love working with people because I am very much a people person
so any interaction with the students and teachers is a job well suited for me,‖ said
Mrs. Mitchell.
Opinion
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November 10, 2009
Lindsey Jacobs
"I was a llama."
Left- Coco Termaat
"I dressed up as a
Fanta Girl!"
Right- Jennifer
Snyder
"I was a leprechaun."
Left-Alex Day
“I was Michael Jackson.”
Right-Danny Morrill
“I was Angel from Rent.”
Left- Joe Dissette-“I was
Sheriff Dangle from Reno
911.”
Right-Hashim Moore-“I was
Lebron James from the Cleveland Cavaliers.”
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Homecoming Week 200
Insight
November 10, 2009
Hats off to the Winners of the
Talent Show
By Cristina Font
The annual Talent Show was held in the gym on October 21, the Wednesday night of Homecoming Week. Students from all grade levels showed their talents to the attentive
audience, who came to watch and support these courageous
performers.
The crowd observed a variety of talents, including
everything from singing to playing the electric guitar. A panel
of five judges determined the winners in each talent category.
Sophomore David Stewart won best male singer after
performing ―Use Somebody,‖ by Kings of Leon, with his
acoustic guitar.
The best female singer
was the talented Freshman Jessica
Mayers, who sang ―Battlefield‖
by Jordin Sparks.
Sophomore Christian
Klein won best musician for
beautifully playing ―Orange Blossom Special‖ on the violin.
Best skit went to the
seniors, whose hilarious parody
of Channel One News brought
laughter to everyone.
The four winners of the
talent show had the chance to perform again in front of the whole
school at Friday‘s Homecoming
Pep Rally.
Christian Klein is performing on his violin.
Juniors are dressed up for the movie Hook.
Boomers in Boca
By Kaitlin Chandler
The second day of Homecoming Week went off with
a BANG as students and faculty headed to Boomers in Boca.
Unfortunately, the number of people who showed up was
fewer than expected, but those who came enjoyed go-karting,
arcade games, and laser tag.
The go-karting was temporarily delayed due to
weather. To kill the time, everyone packed into the blacklighted maze for a couple of rounds of laser tag. Sophomore
Mauricio Aguilera said, ―The games were so intense!‖
After the rain finally subsided, Boomers attendees
had a need for speed, so they hopped onto the go-kart track.
The racing was even more exciting than usual, as there were a
couple of crashes on the course. Luckily, no serious injuries
occurred. ―The next time someone goes to Boomers and hears
the advice not to bump another car, it is probably a good idea
to listen,‖ said go-kart accident witness and senior Ledjon
Mucollari.
Everyone is getting into the cha cha slide at the dance.
Freshmen are having fun at Boomers!
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Touchdown!
By Justina Coronel
The Chiefs blew the Pompano Tornadoes away with a score of
50-0 in the Cardinal Gibbons Homecoming game.
Dareyon Chance scored 3 touchdowns, Shawn Corker made a
68-yard touchdown, Tim Burton had a 10-yard touchdown, and
Akil Daniels made a 40-yard scoring run plus a 54-yard scoring
run touchdown. This team was hard to stop. Our great defense
held the Tornadoes to 42 yards at offense.
Chief fans cheered to see their football team add another win to their fantastic season.
At half time there was a parade of the cheerleaders and
numbers clubs represented. The Homecoming Court was announced. Sister Marie crowned the Queen, Courtney Buchanan
and the King, Drew Zloch.
The Chiefs obliterate the Tornados 50-0.
Tony Arida is taking a new
view on the Powder Puff
game.
NHS members march in the Homecoming parade.
Aqua Chiefs assemble for a picture at the dance.
Party like a star
Julie Hansen, Sydney Glantz, and Nikki Mallon
look spectacular at the dance.
By Justina Coronel
Lights! Camera Action! The Homecoming Dance 2009 was the most exciting event of the year. The dance was held at
the Signature Grand, and it made everyone feel like movie stars. There were amazing decorations including a screen that
played movie clips. This fun-filled night was one no one will forget.
― Homecoming Week was so much fun! This dance definitely made my senior year the best year ever,‖ said senior
Nicole Mallon.
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Tips for Stressed Students, Especially Seniors
- Breathing exercises or yoga can help
relieve stress or take your mind off problems that may distract you from being
productive.
- Stay in close contact with your family.
Source: ezinearticles.com
By April Ortenzo
All around campus, seniors are
stressing out as the reality of the college
application process hits them.
Studies show that stress at a
young age can be a very serious issue,
causing fatigue, hair loss, and possible
acid reflux disease. Stress can cause a
student to literally get sick, due to the
impact on the immune system, or lead
one to seeing a doctor in the future.
However, even when students are
about to hit rock bottom, there is always
hope. Doctors have come up with suggestions to relieve stress and some of the
overwhelming feelings.
Taking a break to relax or being in a relaxed environment helps bring
the level of stress down and gives one
the power to calmly think things through
without panicking or feeling pressured.
Wearing comfortable or loose
clothes helps relax the body and mind.
Steps to relieve stress
Taking part in activities such as yoga,
meditation, tai chi, or dance help a great
deal to relieve stress as well as letting
out feelings that may be building up.
Tips for success
- Make a list of tasks that are realistically going to get accomplished.
- Space out assignments, so you don‘t
get restless and get off track.
- Get help from friends, family, coach,
or professors with stressful assignments
to help boost your confidence.
- Make room for some alone time and
time with friends, so there‘s not just
work, but play as well.
Insight Staff:
Dedicated to providing a deeper vision
of scholastic, spiritual and social
activities
Editors: Patricia Curry and
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- Break things down into steps. Make a
planned outline of what you need to
achieve the goal you are trying to reach
- Share what you are going through. Tell
a friend or relative what has been on
your mind; it will make you feel better.
- Have faith in what you do and where
you will end up. Meditation or spiritual
practices insures faith and shows that
difficulties can be worked out.
- Knowing who you are is a key to
change. Accepting yourself and having
faith in whom you will become leads to
higher self-esteem and greater success.
Source: holisticmed.com/stressed.html
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Ludwick, April Ortenzo, Ma-Ena St. Paul
-Danier, and Laura Wiley
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Gibbons Golf Teams Above Par: Girls Team Goes to State
By Patricia Curry
With the season winding down, it is clear that
the Cardinal Gibbons golf team has done an amazing
job. The girls‘ team finished with a stellar record of 113
.
After finishing third at districts the team, led by
Coach Eileen Melnicoff, went on to regionals and
placed second, qualifying them for state for the first
time ever.
The girls are currently competing against 16 other
teams in Ocala, Florida for the title of state champion.
They battled against defending champs American Heritage and the up-and-coming team from St. Andrews.
The boys‘ team ended their season with a record of 7-4, and came in third at regionals behind
Archbishop McCarthy and Gulliver Prep.
―Overall, we set our goals quite high this year. We
did have a young team, so the future of Cardinal Gibbon‘s boys‘ golf looks good,‖ proclaimed Coach Dale
Brady.
2009 Boys Golf Team
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Red Hot Football Season
By Jenna Ludwick
With only three games before playoffs remaining, the
Chiefs football team is 5-2. Wins include the impressive 2nd
half comeback over Northeast (29-21) and the Homecoming
game against Pompano(50-0). Key player Shawn Corker averages around 14 points per game, while kicker Drew Zloch
reels in extra points.
This year, the Chiefs are favored to win the district
title and advance further into the playoffs since rival school
Glades Central switched classifications.
―This year we have a chance of going all the way and
winning state,‖ said Cornerback Garrett Smith.
For senior Victor Manuel ―Gibbons football holds a
lot of memories.‖ The majority of the varsity players have
been playing under Coach Morrill since freshmen year.
―When I first started, we were all players. As the
years progressed, we became a family,‖ said Jory Gohagen.
Keelan Wilks tackles a Northeast player.
Team pictures are at gibbonsfootball.com
by Vladimir Dusil.
Tim Burton charges down the field.
Eric McLamore sacrifices his shoe for a
touchdown.
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Shawn Corker flips through the air at the
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Cross Country Team Running Strong
By Jenna Ludwick
After 33 years of coaching, Glenn Lee achieved his
900th victory at the Mayor's Cup meet October 10th. The girls
dominated the meet with Macy Huskey placing first followed
by other top finishers Kandace Newry (3rd) and Alex Macedo
(4th).
The Broward County Championship hosted by Cardinal Gibbons ended in a victory for the girls and a sixth place
finish for the boys. Seniors Trenton Fehl and Alex Algussain
led the boys to a 33-4 season record and the girls finished the
regular season undefeated with 37 wins over rival schools St.
Thomas, Pine Crest and Archbishop McCarthy.
―Cross Country is a challenging test of one‘s limits,‖
said Tim Bonner after competing in the County Championship. Morgan Rodriguez is one of the top ten fastest freshmen
to run for Cardinal Gibbons. The girls‘ team as a whole has
won 72 consecutive dual meets.
― It‘s a lot of fun coaching both teams. This is one of
the best girls‘ teams we‘ve ever had,‖ said assistant coach
Austin Scott.
With the season nearing the end, both teams will
compete on the road to state. Captain Lauren Griffin speaks
for the team when she says, "Our goal is to sweep districts and
regionals, and place among the top schools at State Finals."
Girls place first at County Championships.
Alex Alghussain (left) and Tim Bonner run past
the first mile mark.
The boys team smile for the camera.
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Lady Chiefs Plan to Bring Home the Gold
By April Ortenzo
Coach Farland and the Lady Chiefs honored the eight
seniors of this year‘s volleyball team at the last home game of
the season. With a record of 18 wins and 2 loses, the young
team has progressed, becoming stronger and tighter as a
whole. Following the tough loss against St. Thomas (3-1), the
girls used defeat as a building tool.
Heading into the playoffs, the team sees the District
Tournament as a stepping-stone to hosting the Regional Tournament in their own gym.
―We plan on going to state and bringing home the
gold,‖ said Molly Macek, a senior captain. The team is showing great camaraderie as well as leadership by the three senior
captains, Molly Macek, Courtney Buchanan, and Suzie Solenski, who plan on guiding the team to victory and preparing the
underclassman for the shoes they will soon have to fill.
The team agrees that the Boom Squad is what energizes them and keeps them pumped up. The Lady Chiefs won
districts and are looking for support during the Regional tournaments. (November 1 -November 14)
The Seniors celebrate their last home game on Senior Day.
Swimming to Success
By Molly Bresnahan
Once again, the Aqua Chiefs have had a spectacular
season so far. Following last year‘s undefeated regular season,
the Chiefs did not lose a single dual meet this year; their running record is currently 38-0 for both the girls' and the boys'
teams.
Led by captains Kelly Yakymiw, Marisa Folz, and
Alex Sutton on the girls‘ team and Michael Marino,
Joey Yakymiw, and C.J. Burke on the boys' team, the Aqua
Chiefs continue to match last year‘s post season success.
The team feels confident due to their first place victory at
the BCAA Championship where Brittany Evans, Ryan Rosenbalm, and Mike Marino, all won an individual event.
Senior recognition day took place during the team‘s
last dual meet of the season against long time rivals Cypress
Bay and Douglas. The Chiefs did the seniors proud by sending
them off with a final victory. At districts, the girls‘ team
brought home the gold and the boys took second. They anticipate further success at the Regional and State meet.
(States: November 14th)
Julia Price (left), Brittney Evans, Brook Evans, Payton
White, and Kelly Schwantes are prepared for a swim meet.
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SENIORS HAVE GUTS, BUT JUNIORS STEAL THE GLORY
By Kaitlin Chandler
Powder Puff 2009 was an exciting event for some,
but for others it was a disappointment. The seniors‘ three year
winning streak was broken as the juniors were victorious on
the gridiron.
The game flip-flopped as both the juniors and seniors
kept scoring touchdowns and continued to keep the game tied.
All of the girls were so focused on the game that they did not
even flinch when it began to rain. They were going to fight to
the finish.
The match seemed to last forever as it headed into
overtime. Both teams played their hearts out, but in the end,
only one could take home the win: the juniors.
The juniors were so hyped about their win that they
jumped up and down in excitement. It is a very rare occasion
for the juniors to beat the seniors in a Powder Puff game,
which made the victory even sweeter.
Coach Danny Adams with some of his Junior team.
This is a part of the winning Junior Team!
Some of the Senior Powder Puff players.
Seniors (left) Sam McNabb, Katie
Setton, and Tierney Tight pose with
Chief Parker
Spectators enjoy the game.
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Gibbons Fall Production
By Patricia Curry
The Drama Department has been hard at work preparing for its annual fall production, the classic, Fiddler on the
Roof. The transcendent story has won both Tony and Academy
Awards and now it has come to Cardinal Gibbons where its
legacy of greatness will undoubtedly continue.
Fiddler on the Roof will be running November 19-22
at the Hollywood Playhouse. The shows will be on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Anyone interested in purchasing tickets should stop by the
main office.
The plot is centered on a Jewish family struggling
under the harsh Tsarist rule in a small Russian village in the
early 1900‘s. Their lives revolve around firm traditions even
when circumstances threaten to tear them apart.
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Sudoku
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Horror at the Movies
By Patricia Curry
Halloween may be over, but we are left in
its wake with candy bar wrappers, sugar hangovers, and the obligatory slew of horror movies.
Previews for these seasonal flicks have been
haunting theaters for months, stuck in between the
romantic comedies and the emotional dramas, and
we have all rolled our eyes at the sheer stupidity of
them. But as long as they are flooding movie theaters and Blockbusters everywhere, you might as
well figure out which ones are worth watching.
―Filmography‖ 101: Do not remake a classic. I don‘t care if Rob Zombie is some horror
movie genius (which I doubt he is, have you seen
House of 1000 Corpses?);
it is time for Hollywood
to come up with some
original
material.
If you‘re ―jonesing‖
to see some masked serial
killer hack teenagers to
bits, then rent the classics
Halloween, Friday the
13th, and A Nightmare on
Elm Street. Granted,
Freddy Krueger isn‘t
masked but his face is pretty disgusting. Trust me,
there is nothing scarier than seeing Jamie Lee Curtis battling a psychotic Michael Myers (whose
mask is a mold of William Shatner‘s face—
terrifying) with nothing but a wire hanger in a
closet. Besides, who can resist those awesome 7080s‘ hairdos? Not me.
If you want some gnarly undead action do
NOT turn to Edward Cullen, all he can do for you
is sparkle and look like he‘s in pain. May I suggest
a little pre- 24 Keifer Sutherland instead? The Lost
Boys is not your baby sister‘s vampire movie.
Don‘t let the title fool you this 80‘s classic has
nothing to do with Peter Pan. It contains some
truly horrific scenes.
And let‘s not forget the Zombies. Sure,
they‘re slow moving and, more often than not,
you‘re wondering how they caught up to their vic-
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tims in the first place, but Hollywood has made
great strides in making zombies more intimidating.
Now, if you don‘t think you can cope with full-on
flesh-eating, skin-rotting zombies, Zombieland is
for you. Yes, it has its share of shock and eew, but
Woody Harrelson‘s love of Twinkies and all
things Bill Murray should help you disguise your
shrieks of fear into squeals of laughter. For those
of you not so faint of heart, rent 28 Days Later. All
you need to know is that the zombies in this one
can run. Fast.
My final category is a little broad, but it contains some of the most disturbing horror movies of
all time. Everyone is afraid of what they cannot
see or control. Unfortunately for the family in Poltergeist, that included the cemetery underneath
their house and the less than thrilled spirits who
want them out.
In The Shining it is the ghosts you can see that
are the problem, especially if they are driving your
hubby, played by a truly neurotic Jack Nicholson,
to kill you and your son; probably not a good idea
to listen to them. And if there was one thing I
leaned from Linda Blair, it was this: never listen to
an Ouija board. If you do, it may cause demonic
possession, pea-soup green vomit, backward crabwalking, and 360-degree head spins. Watch The
Exorcist and learn the same valuable life lesson for
yourself.
Now that you‘ve heard my sage advice, I
know you‘ll be heading
out to your local Blockbuster or placing your
orders on Netflix,
ASAP. Really, what else
are you going to do? It‘s
not like there are any
Thanksgiving movies
out that don‘t star the
Veggie Tales. You might
as well lock your doors
and take other precautions against psychopathic killers, zombies,
and vampires, and watch
some movies.
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Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) 2009
By Laura Wiley
Thousands of South Florida residents make a tradition of attending Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, Florida every year. The vast majority of these people are high
school students, including a fair representation from Cardinal Gibbons. Although these students are from different
schools, they are all united in a common goal: having a
good time while being scared senseless. ―It was super scary.
I had a great time,‖ said senior Jacquie Ziccarelli.
Halloween Horror Nights first began in 1991 under
the name ―Fright Nights.‖ The attraction has been thriving
for nineteen years, drawing people from all corners of the
country to experience the thrills of Halloween at one of the
most famous theme parks in the world. Extended from only
three nights to twenty-three, Halloween Horror Nights was
open every weekend from September 25th through October
31st.
The theme was ―Ripped from the Silver Screen.‖ Classic horror movies like Child’s Play (Chucky), the Saw series,
and the The Wolfman were incorporated in the various rides
and haunted houses. Other movies used in this year‘s haunted
houses were Dracula, Frankenstein, The Spawning, and Leave
it to Cleaver. Scare zones such as the Horrorwood Die-In and
the Apocalypse: City of Cannibals featured characters from
old horror movies as well as undead flesh-eating monsters.
The recurring show, ―Bill and Ted‘s Excellent Halloween Adventure,‖ was another attraction. The show satirized the music,
movies, TV, and pop culture of 2009 and has been a popular
favorite in past Halloween Horror Nights. Other muchanticipated attractions that were open this year were The Revenge of the Mummy, The Simpsons Ride, Men in Black:
Alien Attack, and Jaws.
With the haunted houses, the scare zones, the shows,
and the rides, Halloween Horror Nights was exciting for
many.
Post Halloween Miracle
By Susan Curry
Homecoming Court 2009
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Seniors: Hayley Delk (left), Conor O‘Dea, Samantha Gomez, Dareyon Chance, Queen Courtney Buchanan,
King Drew Zloch, Jenna Ludwick, John Mahoney, Justina Coronel, and Joe Sylvestri
Freshmen: Freddy Maclean and
Colleen Kelley
Sophomores: Kevin McLaughlin and
Katie Crittenberger
Juniors: Anthony Giamanco and
Jessica Wynn