2014-2015 Quarter 1

THE
Columns
St. Agnes Academy
9000 Bellaire Boulevard Houston, TX 77036
What’s Inside
Senior
Service
Sierra Johnson
Students Out/Entertainment
Columnist
Audrey Sauer
See page 2.
Re-live the era of
Joan Rivers.
See page 3.
Welcome to
St. Agnes!
Introducing our new
faculty and staff members!
See pages 4 and 5.
Need Advice?
Ask Aggie!
See if Aggie answered
your question! Can you
guess who she is?
See pages 6 and 7.
Life’s a
Circus
H
Center Spread
Editor
ere at St. Agnes Academy, we
take pride in many things. We
are a school founded on the
Dominican pillars of Prayer, Study,
Community, and Teaching. In addition
to these values, tradition is a major aspect that accompanies you as you find
your identity in the St. Agnes community. Every staff member and student is
a key element to making every tradition what it is. Each year when we open
our arms to a new class of freshmen,
that only means one thing – fish week.
This tradition helps freshmen form
new friendships and enables them to
have a big sis to help them get through
their first year in high school. This
year we had a very successful fish week
which included written letters given to
the freshman by their big sisters, buckets on buckets of candies and goodies, a
crazy parade, and of course, the dance
and sleepover!
Each student at St. Agnes has
a special memory from Fish Week.
Whether it was the anonymous (and
sometimes creepy) letter from a big
sis or that one costume that everyone loved, Fish Week binds the entire
Join the Journalism staff
in welcoming the Class of
2018!
See page 8.
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Index
Page 2...................Editorial
Page 3........................News
Page 4-5.......Center Spread
Page 6-7................Features
Page 8.................Tiger Tail
Volume 64 Issue 1
Fish Week: Behind the Scenes
Take a look at where the
seniors spent their summer!
Tragic
Comedies
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PHOTO SUBMITTED BY
SOPHIE BELTON
Neon Lights: A perfect end to a perfect week, Senior Sophie Belton &
her fish, Caroline Peters, dance the
night away!
PHOTO CREDIT LORI PINTER
Countries & Cultures: The seniors have really outdone themselves this year!
Grab a forkful of these freshmen!
student body together through these
exciting traditions. Obviously, everyone knows the themes and traditions
of Fish Week, but have you ever wondered about what goes on behind the
scenes?
The class of 2015 has been
preparing for this week for three years.
Though seniors have heard planning
and preparation this week takes, the
amount of shopping you have to do
does not really hit you until fish week
is just around the corner. Baby items:
easy. Candy: easy. Some things necessary for theme days were difficult to
find, especially on the hills of summer
ending. Brainstorming for the perfect
theme is the foundation of everything
in your group and key for costume
selection in the parade. The Journalism staff caught up with Emily Elkins,
whose group had an interesting concept in designing their costumes. Each
person in their group constructed a
human rollercoaster body suit. “They
were made out of cardboard and in
total cost around $30 each,” Elkins
shared, “The most supplies we needed
included cardboard, spray paint, and
pool noodles.” Other senior costumes
included the Twelve Apostles, bacon
and eggs, green men, cotton candy,
and many more. In addition to theme
day shopping, there’s the initial anonymous letter that each freshman gets
the Friday before all festivities again.
As a senior you have to sit back and
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think; what approach do I want to
take? If your big sister made your
fish week one to remember as a
freshman, you’re prepared to do the
same. If not, then you’re prepared to
make things the very best you can!
As the impending week
comes close, senior stress level is at
all-time high. Trying to make sure
that everything is absolutely perfect,
seniors scamper for last minute accessories, candy, or tasks to make
their little sister do. However, once
the week officially begins, the seniors become excited to see their
little sisters adorned in large bibs
and pacifiers one day and hula shirts
and grass skirts the next. Finally,
Fish Week ends with a bang, the
entire freshmen class completely
unrecognizable due to their elaborate and over-the-top costumes. An
unspoken contest as to who has the
best, funniest, or cutest costumes
motivates the seniors to make their
costumes memorable.
Despite the stress of the
buildup to this exhilarating week,
each senior always feels more than
satisfied once she sees the joy on
her little’s sisters face as she parades
around in her costume. Fish Week
remains a longstanding tradition
here at St. Agnes that bonds the student body together – welcoming our
new students with open arms.
2014 Quarter 1
Editorials
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Editor-in-Chief.............................................................................Isabel Scott
Editor-in-Chief.............................................................................Abby Varona
The Columns:
Editorial/News Editor..................................................................Lauren Hoffman
Center Spread Editor....................................................................Audrey Sauer
Features Editor..............................................................................Haley Rocha
The SAA Buzz:
Sports Editor/Wellness Columnist.............................................Racquel Lynn
Students Out Editor/Entertainment Columnist.......................Sierra Johnson
Just for Girls Editor..................................................................Leigh Frederickson
Around the School Editor........................................................Aubrey Artzberger
Advisor..........................................................................................Ms. Kate Wright
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St. Agnes Academy Mission Statement
Rooted in the Dominican tradition, St. Agnes Academy provides a Catholic
college preparatory education that encourages young women to develop intellectual curiosity, to work for social justice and to act with integrity and compassion.
Abby Varona
Editor-in-Chief
W
e are never too old to keep
learning about ourselves. This
past summer, a majority of the
St. Agnes Academy seniors volunteered for
various programs locally, nationally, and
internationally. Whether spending time in
different countries such as Kenya and the
Dominican Republic, or keeping it close to
home such as Camp Smiles near Brenham,
Texas, the senior class discovered what it
was like to sacrifice their time and effort for
the sake of others.
Leaving the country can be a terrifying experience, especially without technology, internet, or having the assurance
that our parents will always be there to
take care of us. The students who ventured
to several parts of the world came back as
new people, appreciating the life they have
right now. “I noticed how happy the people
were even though they had so little,” said
Tatiana Kawar who traveled to the Dominican Republic, “This experience made me
appreciate the little things such as a hairband so much more. One girl at the batey
[we were working at] begged me to give her
my hairband because she didn’t have one.
I have hundreds of them scattered all over
my house.” Along with her fellow St. Agnes
seniors and under the guidance of Coach
Kelley, Tatiana had her fair share of manual
labor such as mixing and carrying cement
to build walls. However, she was also able
to interact with the children of her community through a two-day camp where the
girls would teach classes, make arts and
crafts, and play games with the kids. “We
got so close to the kids in such a short pe-
We are
Isabel Scott
Editor-in-Chief
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY TARYN LE
Camp Fire Jammin’ : Senior Taryn Le enjoys a traditional
campfire with her camper Reece and his buddy Denium.
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY TATIANA KAWAR
Sightseeing in the Dominican Republic : St. Agnes seniors
climb aboard a boat to take in the beautiful country.
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s college application deadlines draw
closer and general
stress flows through the
hallways, I’ve found myself
valuing the community
here at Saint Agnes Academy more than ever before.
From my fellow students
to the teachers and other
staff here at St. Agnes, there
is never a time when I am
truly on my own when
dealing with difficult situations.
For example, the
other day I found myself
in one of the worst situations a girl can face. On the
way to my senior pictures,
cranberry juice slipped
2
Sisters
from my bag and spilled,
completely dowsing my
outfit in the red juice. With
only my uniform to wear, I
stood in the lobby of Freedman’s Photography trying
to figure out a way I could
reschedule the appointment and take my pictures
in something other than
my St. Agnes uniform. To
my utter astonishment the
girl behind me, an academy
woman in line for the next
appointment, spoke up and
offered me a spare outfit
she had in her car. Her total
act of kindness changed the
direction of my entire day
and later when I thanked
her she simply replied,
“That’s what sisters do.”
That attitude not
only saved my senior pictures but serves as the bond
that ties us all together here
at St. Agnes. It’s everywhere
you look; in the girl who
brought her friend brownies because she bombed
a test, in the teacher who
takes time out of her day
to speak with a struggling
student, and in the counselor who works to make
her office both inviting
and comforting. No matter
what time of day or what
your problem is the St. Agnes community is there for
you!
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Dangers in the
Middle East
Service
riod of time. It was very sad and emotional
to see the kids load the buses and go,” said
Tatiana.
Other seniors volunteered for a
variety of special needs camps, becoming a
buddy to a younger boy or girl and spending the entire week with them, making
sure that they were safe while having a
great time. Senior Taryn Le spent a week at
Camp Smiles, a summer camp dedicated
to giving children with cerebral palsy the
experience of a lifetime. Her camper, Reese,
was restricted by a walker in order to assist
him in his mobility. “Whenever I strapped
him in, I would push him like a racecar,”
said Taryn, “He was always smiling and
loved having fun.” Although the communication was difficult, Taryn learned more
about herself and Reese. “Through Camp
Smiles and being a buddy to Reese, I have
been shown that the obstacles that he has
to experience everyday don’t make him any
different from everyone else,” said Taryn.
Saying goodbye was one of the hardest
parts of camp, but Taryn was thankful for
the new relationship she now has with Reese.
This past summer has been a huge
learning experience for the entire class of
2015. Whether boarding a plane for several
hours, taking a road trip, or staying close
to home, each senior discovered something
new about herself through other people.
Congratulations on a successful summer
ladies!
News
2014 Quarter 1
Summertime
SAA Journalism staff
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Vol 64 Issue 1
Isabel Scott
Editor-in-Chief
E
stablished in October 2006 the Islamic
State of Iraq, ISIS,
has since evolved into one
of the most dangerous and
significant terrorist organizations in the world. The
assembly was formed by
multiple insurgent groups,
the most infamous of
which being the original
Al –Qaeda in the Land of
Two Rivers or AQI. Abu
Omar al-Baghdadi manages the terrorist group
with goals of establishing
a worldwide Caliphate,
reflected in frequent media
reports by means of images
of the world united under
an ISIS banner.
ISIS is currently active in Iraq, Lebanon, and
Syria. Based out of Iraq,
the terrorist group divides
itself geographically into
sixteen wilayats, providences or states, within
Iraq and Syria. The most
important and powerful
wilayat is Anbar. Serving
as a headquarter of sorts,
Anbar couples deadly
training camps for those
new to the extremist group
with frequent attacks on
what peaceful and moderate government is left. In
the past few months, ISIS
has moved into Lebanon
and though there is still no
terrorism on the level of
the group’s actions in Iraq
and Syria, countries such
as Lebanon face growing
threats from ISIS.
Recently, ISIS
has clarified the intent to
move into the Gaza Strip,
planning to spread past
their current sphere of
influence. This is where
ISIS proves to threaten
the fragile democracies
and rocky governments
of the surrounding
government. With ample Gaining Power: Iraq & Syria continue to establish their control
over various parts of the Middle East.
financial support, this
group flourishes by giving the middle east. In the past
both the moral and financial
a false sense of security to ten years, the USA has spent fields. In addition to the
supporters and terrorizing billions of dollars and put
moral obligation the USA
all who speak negatively of thousands of troups into the holds to protect democracy
their radical goals.
area, in particular Syria and
and the innocent, negative
Although ISIS
Iraq, to promote peace and
portrayal of the market can
will not march into Texas freedom. ISIS has certainly
gravely affect the price of
anytime in the foreseedestroyed any peace that
goods such as oil here in the
able future, the terrorist
had been gained and furUSA.
group poses a threat to the ther threatens the USA in
United States’ standing in
Fashion’s Most Comedic Critic
Aubrey Artzberger
Around the School Editor
O
n September 14th, as the world still
mourned the loss of comedy icon Robin
Williams, who passed away on August
11th, another pioneer for comedy passed away.
Joan Rivers, who was most recently on the show
Fashion Police, died from cardiac arrest, brought
on by complications in a surgical procedure.
Rivers was 81 years old, and a wildly popular
and successful comedian.
Rising to fame in the 1950’s, Rivers
kicked off her career as a guest host on The
Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and released
many comedy albums. She soon became a
household name; guest starring on
many different programs such as
Peewee’s Playhouse, and the David
Letterman show. She and her daughter Melissa co-hosted the Golden
Globes in 1994 and hosted a show
together called, Joan or Melissa: Who
Knows Best, in 2012. Rivers went on to
co-host the show Fashion Police with
Kelly Osbourne, Guilana Rancic, and
George Kotsiopoulos, and wrote many
books about her life, including an
auto-biography entitled I Hate Everyone… Starting with Me. RivPHOTO SOURCE: TVBYTHENUMBERS.COM
ers was known for her brash
and slightly offensive comJoan or Melissa: Who Knows Best : Starring in a hit TV
edy, but she did her own
show with her daughter, Joan and Melissa maintained a
thing, and became known
close-knit relationship.
for not hesitating to tell it
I will have to do is think of Joan and a smile will
at is it. Her “no one cares at
cross my face.”
all” attitude will be missed by many
Despite the tragic loss of fashion’s bewho had the pleasure of working with loved
critic,
Rivers’s legacy continues through
her, including Kelly Osbourne who
her daughter Melissa, as well as her many books,
said, “‘I’m completely heartbroken
including her most recent work, Diary of a Mad
by the loss of my beloved Joan. Not
Diva. Joan Rivers will continue to dominate
only was she my boss, she was and
the fashion industry, her critiques and one-ofwill always be my teacher, therapist,
a-kind humor setting the standard for aspiring
closest friend, inspiration and the
PHOTO SOURCE: TVBYTHENUMBERS.COM only grandmother I ever knew. She
fashion critics.
was family and I will never forget her.
“No one cares at all”: With her sassy attitude and brash comLaughter will be difficult for a while
ments, Joan Rivers was never afraid to speak her mind.
but when I’m sad, lonely or upset all
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Fresh
Faces
Ann Bowe
~Subject: Science (Biology 1, Human Body
Systems)
~Previous Careers: Teacher at Kinkaid High
School, massage therapist, and research scientist
~Family: Two sons, two grandchildren, a
husband who is also a Biology teacher, and
two cats - the only thing she loves more than
teaching is her family!
~Hobbies: quilting, making jewelry, drawing,
and gardening
by Audrey Sauer
Natalia Ismail
~Subject: Mathematics (Algebra 1, Algebra 2)
~From: Born in Karachi, Pakistan, then
moved to Richmond, Virginia
~Summer time: Mrs. Ismail just recently
got married this summer! It was a 6 day
celebration with friends and family.
~Fun fact: She is very adventurous! Over
the summer, she and her husband went
skydiving!
Matt Jacobs
~ Subjects: Mathematics & Science
(Trig/College Algebra, Physics)
~Hobbies: Mr. Jacobs loves to run
and is one of the new cross country
coaches this year!
~Past: He is a Strake Jesuit Alumnae!!
~Favorite Place: Colorado
Elizabeth Walden
~Subject: Mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry)
~From: Lincoln, Nebraska
~Summer: Mrs. Walden got married this
summer to someone she met when she
was two years old!!
~Working experience: She previously
worked at Temple High School in Temple,
Texas
~Hobby: She loves to bake!
Kathy Brozek-Streit
~Subject: Science (Chemistry 1, Chemistry 2)
~Summer time: Mrs. Brozek-Streit was
busy moving to Houston. Previously, she
lived in France and taught at the American School of Paris.
~Fun Fact: She participated in FIVE marathons!
~Family: two sons ages 15 and 12, and a
husband
Krystle Powell
~Subject: Theology 3 & Coordinator of
Campus Ministry
~Hometown: Queens, New York
~Summer: Ms. Powell led a group of nine
students from the University of Dayton on
a trip to Africa!
~Favorite Food: Chinese food
~Hobbies: Listening to music, writing, and
making crafts
Lyndsy Duet
~Staff: Guidance Counselor
~Family: two children ages 6 and 11,
and a husband
~Summer: Mrs. Duet and her son
traveled to the United Kingdom for
three weeks!
~Personal motto: “Live right now,
just be yourself; it doesn’t matter if
it’s good enough for someone else.”
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Jewell Handy
~Subject: Theatre Arts- Intro to Acting,
Advanced Acting, Stage Production
~Fun Fact: Ms. Handy graduated from St.
Agnes in 1988!
~Before St. Agnes: She worked in New
York where she lived with her younger
sister.
~Dream: Hopes to land the role of Caroline in Caroline, or Change
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WELCOME!
2014 Quarter 1
Ask
Aggie
Features
Q: As a fish, I feel so often that I don’t fit in,
or I’m not able to make the transition to
more homework and more social events as
my friends are. Any advice?
A: High school is a big enough transition
in itself, and St. Agnes Academy takes that
transition to another level. You have to learn
how to prioritize and keep in track what
is important to you and what is not. From
beginning to end at St. Agnes, it is such a
big deal to always be on top of your school
work. However, finding time to have fun
and relax should also be just as important
to you! As you spend more and more time
at St. Agnes, you’ll learn how to adjust to
all the pressures and eventually find a great
group of friends who will always be there
for you.
Q: How do you survive Honors Chemistry?
A: Don’t be afraid to ask for help from your
classmates, teacher, or really anyone! Also,
if you know any upperclassmen who have
taken the class, reach out to them and see
if they have any advice for you. I know that
being in chemistry is hard enough, and
Honors must make you feel swamped with
that class, but just try and stay as interactive
as possible, and never, EVER fall behind
in your school work; now is a crucial time
for your grades and don’t let a difficult class
hold you back!
Q: I really want to go to homecoming but I
don’t know anyone! I’m super shy and just
want a cute boy to come up to me and ask me
to homecoming, but nothing’s that easy. Any
advice?
A: Honestly, you’re just going to have to put
yourself out there. I know how difficult it is
to make time between schoolwork, friends,
etc. and especially if you consider yourself shy. DO NOT be afraid to be yourself
and meet new people. Hang out with your
girlfriends who know boys at Strake or St.
Thomas. And remember, going to Homecoming does not have to mean that your
date is the boy of your dreams. It may seem
glamorous to have a cute or “popular” boy
as your date, but going with one of your best
guy friends can be even better than going
with someone you barely know. I’m not saying settle for less, simply widen your range
of options!
Q: Is the “Freshman 15” really a thing here at
St. Agnes?
A: Yes and no. If you haven’t noticed yet,
St. Agnes not only loves to cram you with
homework, but also candies and cookies.
However, you have to remember that you
will grow a lot during your high school
experience, so much so that you’ll literally
feel like a new person by senior year. So, is
it true that you will gain 15 pounds by the
end of freshman year? No. But is it possible
that if you eat poorly and don’t exercise, it
can happen? Of course. Just remember to
exercise control when temptation calls!
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Popping the Question
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Leigh Frederickson
Just for Girls Editor
upcakes, posters, car paint,
poems and more—with homecoming around the corner
there is not a day going by without a
“homecoming proposal”. Conversations are now centered on who is asking who, how they will do it, and most
importantly when the girl should be
prepared to say yes. Many St. Agnes
Academy girls warn their friends in
advance about which boy wants to
ask them in order to give the boy fair
warning of a yes or no response. In
the circumstance of a decline, the boy
quickly looks down his list to the next
option and the process begins again.
However, if the girl decides that yes,
she will go, the boy quickly comes
up with a clever and absolutely instaworthy way to ask his date.
Since I was a freshman, I knew
the seniors received and exchanged
the largest mums and garters. However, feel free to get your date whatever
size garter you want. For example,
my friend received a triple mum as a
freshman. Reilly Knecht had no idea
what to expect, but when she first
saw it she remembers being, “overwhelmed with the bells, three flowers,
and the crazy amount of ribbon.” The
same goes with ordering a garter for
you date, ladies. Bring some safety
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Destination:
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PHOTO SUBMITTED BY LEIGH FREDERICKSON
Corsage or bouquet? : Try to color coordinate flowers with
your date to match each other!
pins in case your date’s arm is not quite big enough to fill
the band. As for the dance, girls, make sure to give the boys
boutonnieres and be prepared to receive wristlet corsages or
nosegay bouquets. My suggestion for pinning the flower on
your date—pose for the picture like you pinned it yourself,
but let a mom do it later. Also, you do have time to practice!
Try not to panic, ladies!
St. Thomas Homecoming was on September 19th
and 20th. The Eagles played Episcopal High School for their
big night. Their homecoming court included: Caroline Adams (Duchesne), Lauren Badger (IWA), Maddy McCurry
(SAA), Cecilia Schmidt (IWA), Katherine Sloan (SAA), and
Marta Zuzeviciute (IWA). Congrats to Maddy for taking
home the crown! Unlike St. Thomas, Strake Jesuit’s homecoming court will only consist of St. Agnes girls. Jesuit’s
homecoming is October 10th and 11th. They play against
Katy Taylor on the 10th. Unfortunately, The Columns staff
was scheduled to publish before Jesuit homecoming took
place. Please check out the journalism website, saabuzz.
com, for the list of Jesuit’s 2014 homecoming court and a
follow up on each of the exciting weekends!
his summer was an unforgettable one, especially
for St. Agnes Academy
girls! Many students traveled
to exotic places, went to music
festivals and concerts, and even
took time to relax, and enjoy
themselves.
Several students traveled
out of the country this summer,
visiting places such as Spain,
France, Brazil, and Australia.
Senior Lily Buthod says that her
trip to Spain was one she will
never forget. “It was an amazing
experience to meet new people
and learn about their culture
and have fun while doing it,”
commented Buthod. Her Spanish has improved as well as her
understanding and appreciation for other countries. Other
students that stayed in America
went all across the nation - visiting family, exploring Disney
World, or even attending star
studded events like the Teen
Choice Awards in LA. There was
so much to do this summer, and
St. Agnes girls took advantage of
their time.
Houston was full of
concerts to go to this summer – including Summer Fest,
One Direction and 5 Seconds
school in order to donate money to worthy causes. The Aarzu
club, founded by president
Zehra Javed and vice president
Simal Mian, funds an under
privileged school in India by
raising money and awareness.
Zehra Javed states, “I started
this club because I thought it
would be a good way to spread
awareness
and give back
to a community we may
not be familiar with.”
The school
consists of
75% girls and
the money
donated to
the school
will be used
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER RACQUEL LYN
to purchase
education
Aarzu Club : Take part in raising awareness about material,
students in India!
sports equip-
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ment and art supplies. Members
will get the chance to make
friendship bracelets for the
children and even write letters.
Javed, who has been going to
India every summer for her
whole life, has seen that these
kids in India are not as privileged as others. Moreover, Javed
says “My main goal is to get everyone in the St. Agnes community involved!” The Aarzu club
is bound to make an impact on
St. Agnes. Good luck to Zehra
and Simal in raising awareness!
Overall, the clubs at
St.Agnes offer many opportunities for a student to make a
difference in their community.
Joining clubs is one of the best
ways to build life-long friendships and a great way to destress from schoolwork. The
journalism staff encourages
everyone to sign up and participate in clubs to make an awesome school year!
of Summer, and Beyoncé and
Adding to the summerJay-Z. Summer Fest, which took time music that attracted many
place in Eleanor Tinsley Park on students was the Beyoncé and
May 31st through June 1st, feaJay-Z “On the Run” tour. It was
tured many unique and exciting held at Minute Maid Park with
bands. Some of St. Agnes’s favor- high energy and great music,
ite performers were, Jack White, Houston’s very own Beyoncé
Vampire Weekend, Childish
didn’t disappoint. It was a busy
Gambino, and CHVRCHES.
summer for all.
Another concert that was Of course, if traveling is
attended by many students was
not something that interested
One Direction and 5 Seconds
you, or you just needed to catch
of Summer, on August 22nd at
up on your sleep, there was plenthe Toyota Center. Senior Luisa
ty of time for a relaxing staycaSilva said, “The One Direction
tion. With plenty to do or just
and 5SOS concert was actually
wanting to relax, St. Agnes girls
the best concert I’ve ever been
had a fun and eventful summer.
to. The
energy
was
amazing and
so was
the set
list!”
One
Direction
continued to
deliver
PHOTO CREDIT LIAM PAYNE
a concert to
Let me take a selfie : Taking a break from a show, Liam
rePayne snaps a selfie of the boys and their bandmates.
memer.
Falling into theater
Racquel Lyn
Sports Layout Editor/Wellness Column
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Reviews:
A Chart-topping
Summer!
Aubrey Artzberger
Around the School Editor
St. Agnes Tigers
Hit the Club
mong the weeklong
events that happen at St.
Agnes Academy every
year, Club Carnival is one of the
most exciting and interesting.
This year, there are 63 clubs at
St. Agnes, some old and some
new.
Many of the clubs at St.
Agnes fundraise outside of the
Features
2014 Quarter 1
Sierra Johnson
Students Out/Entertainment
Columnist
he season of fall brings many
new and exciting things.
For most, fall means a break
from the scorching summer heat as
temperatures drop, leaves fall, and
we start to pull out the sweaters and
boots from the back of our closets.
Fall for the Fine Arts Department
means something entirely different.
As summer turns to autumn, our
talented directors and students at St.
Agnes Academy prepare for the fall
productions.
The musical that came to
stage this fall was a double feature of
two shows: The Muffin Man and See
Rock City and Other Destinations. I
got the chance to talk to Fiona Swanson, about the gist of this production.
“In this production, all the characters
in the play went through experiences
of finding themselves,” said Swanson, “The production took place in a
coffee shop and had a bit of a teenage
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his summer was one of many hits
and very few misses. The diverse
assortment of movies brought audiences to tears, uncontrollable laughter, and
ear shattering shrieks while hot summer
singles had teenagers driving with their
windows down and their radio all the way
up.
When stuck with nothing to do on
a weekend, a way to cure that boredom
is to go see or watch a movie. One of the
most successful action and adventure
movies to hit theatres was Guardians
of the Galaxy. Guardians of the Galaxy
focuses on a man named Peter Quill who
is a target of an evil villain because he has
discovered an enigmatic orb in another
part of the galaxy. In order to prevent the
villain from destroying the galaxy, Quill
puts together a team of space criminals.
Rotten Tomatoes, a popular movie review
website, named Guardians of the Galaxy
the #3 movie of the summer. Another
fan favorite, 22 Jump Street, pleasantly
surprised audiences. “I was crying from
laughing throughout the whole movie,”
senior Riann Polk said. A great blend of
comedy and action, 22 Jump Street was the
#1 comedy of the summer.
New singles had students singing
all summer long! Australian rapper, Iggy
Azalea, had an extremely successful summer with her #1 hit “Fancy” ft. Charli XCX
which dominated the charts all summer.
Azalea also collaborated with artist Ariana
Grande who also had several chart toppers
this summer including “Problem” which
she recorded with Iggy Azalea and “Break
Free” ft. Zedd. Electronic music also made
an impression this summer with Calvin
Harris’s hit “Summer” and DJ Snake and
Lil Jon’s party pumper, “Turn Down for
What.”
The music and movies of summer
2014 were far from disappointing. Due to
the success of artists and movie makers,
we can’t wait to see what they are coming
up with for the fall.
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY PACO MEDINA
Star-Dazzling Productions : Juniors Shannon Lewis and Paco
Medino take on different personas in The Muffin Man.
love twist.” This musical was
also unique because it was
presented in a black box style
that seats the audience in a
small space, all of the action
taking place in the middle
of the area of seating. Each
person involved in this show,
encompassing cast and crew,
did an amazing job.
Eurydice, the fall play, will
soon hit the theater. This
Greek classic is a love story
concerning Eurydice and
Orpheus. Our very own Fiona
Swanson and Anamae Durhman are double-casted as
Eurydice. They are both very
excited to dive into the mindset of these classic characters.
We cannot wait to see what
they have in store, break a leg!
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Queens of the Charts : Both Iggy Azalea
and Ariana Grande released number one
hits during the summer.
Welcome to the Circus!
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