students Will Travel to Bánica
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students Will Travel to Bánica
Panther Press volume XXV, Issue IV February 2012 Paul VI Catholic High School Students Will Travel to Bánica By Sarah Plombon and Kristine Boyd Sports Editor and Staff Writer Fourteen Paul VI Catholic High School students will travel from Fairfax, Va., to Bánica, Dominican Republic, this Easter break, from April 9–14. Bánica is a small town in the Elias Piña region, where the Diocese of Arlington has set up a mission. The students attending the Youth Group Trip include Matt Buonforte, Alejandro Calderon, Alec German, Santiago Gaviola, Victoria Coan, Melissa Kormanec, John Krolicki, Veronica Mercado, Cassidy Meyer, Hannah Muskett, Nicolette Perez, Caroline Peters and Mariel Simko, along with five chaperones. To be considered for selection, students wrote an essay giving reasons why they should be chosen and what they will bring back to the Paul VI community. Joyce Krolicki, coordinator of Campus Ministry at Paul VI, was looking for hard workers and compassionate students to participate in the trip. The Dominican Republic is a place of severe poverty, disease, alcohol abuse and lack of priests to tend to the spiritual Spearheading the project is Father O’Hare, a Paul VI graduate who was part of the jazz band, captain of the boys’ soccer team and voted “Most Musical” by his peers. Father O’Hare, along with several residents of Bánica, spent the day with the Paul VI community back in No- the mission as well as to those who come to do service projects. Christ is present in the poor at a profound level, and we are incomplete Christians if we have never personally loved a poor person.” The 14 students have organized several ongoing fund raising opportunities to help cover the costs of their trip. A spaghetti dinner was held on November 17 for students and families of the Paul VI community. Students also are in the process of publishing a cookbook comprised of Paul VI student and staff recipes, which will be available later this winter. A Chili Cook-Off will take place in March where groups and clubs will compete to see who makes the best chili. Additionally, the Pancake Supper on Fat Tuesday will benefit the Bánica trip. This trip will not only be a learning experience for the residents in Bánica, but also for the Paul VI students. “It’s great to do something to help people and provide for their physical needs, and I think these people are going to teach us a ton without even knowing it,” says Mrs. Krolicki. By performing both corporal and spiritual works of mercy during the trip, Bánica can be financially and spiritually supported. Through small donations of school and medical supplies, clothes and other necessities, Bánica will flourish and “grow in grace and wisdom.” Please contact Joyce Krolicki at Paul VI if you would like to make a donation: [email protected]. The students got to choose from a variety of career choices, including architecture, construction, arts, audio/video technology and communication, business management, administration, education and training, finance, government, publications, health sciences, hospitality and tourism, human services, information technology, law, public safety, corrections and security, manufacturing, marketing, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, religious vocations and nonprofits. The Paul VI alums that came and spoke with the students were Katie Bahr ‘03, Brian McCrane ‘86, Traci Scaffido Hopkins ‘89, Erin Miller ‘07, Alexandra Magee ‘06, Sylvia Vergel de Dios ‘01, Liz McCarthy ‘04, Karen Glorioso ‘88, Alex Hrovat ‘04, Dan Grimm ‘93, Ray Madonna ‘88, Rachel Andrews ‘02, Ann Zigo ‘01, Bryant Burnheimer ‘05, Robert Madelmayer ‘04, Jennifer Fulcher ‘01, Zinah Mansy ‘98, and Sarah Mrozek ‘97. Anthony Chiappetta, director of career services at the Catholic University of America, and Sean FitzPatrick, senior corporate recruiter at MicroStrategy, both Paul VI class of ‘91, were the keynote speakers. They spoke about a variety of subjects concerning preparation for college majors and minors and their professional lives after college. The speakers gave advice on choosing a major and how that leads to making one of the biggest life decisions—selecting a career. The speakers told students that careers are to be chosen based upon the person’s interest, not based on the best pay. Employ- needs of the people living there. The Northern Virginia high school students aim to meet the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of the residents in Bánica by building outhouses, making repairs to smaller chapels and evangelizing in the region. vember, sharing personal stories regarding life in Bánica. “As a 1990 graduate of PVI, I’m really looking forward to hosting the group of PVI students here in Bánica. Here in Bánica, grace flows in both directions—to the poor people of PHOTO:E.Kiley Fairfax, VA Dual Enrollment By Catie Daus Editor-in-Chief New and innovative dual enrollment classes are being added to the Paul VI academic program. In addition to the current Biology 101 and 102 class, there will be a total of three classes added to the school program for 2012-13: German, English composition 101 and 102, and music appreciation. Music appreciation also will be available in the summer academy for students who need to fulfill the fine arts requirement. This class is useful for musicians who are aspiring to major or minor in music and want to complete college classes early. The GPA boost for these classes is like the AP classes, they get a five-point grade boost along with the credits for college in the class. The advantage to choosing dual enrollment over AP classes is there is no required test to be taken to pass the course and they count as college credit. Once the class is taken, this class is accepted by most Virginia colleges that honor a NVCC transcript. Alumni Speak about Their Careers By Catie Daus Editor-in-Chief On January 26, Paul VI students took advantage of an educational opportunity the school set up for them—Career Day. Many of the representatives that were at Career Day were Paul VI alumni who were advocates for their professions. The students benefited from this instructive opportunity because they could ask questions of the representatives in the various different job fields. In This Issue... Learn more about the one-on-one laptop program Find this on page 3 Index News..............................1 Editorials......................2 Features...........................3 Sports......................5 People........................6 College........................8 ers want to see potential employees show interest and aptitude in their individual areas. Employers are looking for communication skills, leadership qualities and adaptable personalities indicating the ability to work with colleagues and co-workers. Companies are looking for the “diamond in the rough” workers that are impressive and have experience in the workforce. One more helpful tip to getting a job in this wavering economy is to get a master’s degree versus stopping at a bachelor’s degree. Students March for Life By Joe Frommelt Staff Writer On January 23, the 39th annual March for Life took place in Washington, D.C. March for Life is a pro-life rally that protests abortion. It is held in Washington, D.C., around the anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s ruling that legalized abortion in the case of Roe vs Wade. The March usually starts with a rally at National Mall near Fourth Street and is then followed by a march down Constitution Avenue to the steps of the Supreme Court. PHOTO:catholiccincinnati Paul VI made its annual appearance at the march. More than 250 students, staff members and chaperones were in the attendance. The Paul VI group started out the day by going to Mass in the school’s auditorium which was followed by a concert from musician Robert Pierre. The group met in the large gym and received winter hats and a free download of one Robert Pierre’s songs. They left around 11:30 am in six buses that carried them to D.C. for the event. Then around noon, the Paul VI group joined the from endless crowd of people for the March for Life. It was truly a memorable day as the March for Life always is. The event brings hundreds of thousands of people across the country. Although the event does not receive much media attention, the importance of it is still great. It is a march of hope and promise that one day the ruling that was made on January 22, 1973, to make abortion legal, changes. The March for Life is the voice of the unborn babies who cannot speak for themselves. A voice that cries, ”A life is a life, no matter how small.” 2 Grins to the Giants winning the Super Bowl! Congrats! Go Big Blue! Groans to the Patriots losing; what a sad repeat of history. Better luck next year, guys! Grins to a fantastic Valentine’s day full of flowers, chocolates and cards. And thank you, Cupid, for all the extra love in the air. Editorials Grins Groans to our boys’ basketball team dominating at #1 and holding that title, taking down Gonzaga and DeMatha along the way! Grins & Groans Groans Grins Groans to the superaddictive Temple Run keeping me from doing my homework; my teachers are not appreciating it. Panther Press Gold Medalist 2001–2004 Silver Medalist 2002, 2006, to the students tak2007, 2008 ing down the slowpoke teachers during Bronze Medalist 2005 the Faculty-Student baskteball game! Columbia Scholastic Press Way to make us proud! And thanks for Association making it so easy, teachers. First Place 1992–2004, 2006 Second Place 2004–2009 to coming in Quill and Scroll two minutes later than usual to school and First Class 2001–2003 having nowhere to park! Where did all Second Class 2005–2007 these cars come from?! National Scholastic Press Association to the success of First Place 2005–2010 Career Day! Not only was there a surplus American Scholastic Press of free things, but there were lots of interAssociation esting insights into the job market. Grins Groans to there still being no blizzards! After two years of Snowmageddons why can’t we even get one snow day? What is this?! to Patrick Holloway and his epic game-winning 3-pointer with .2 seconds left on the clock. to half the classrooms still being saunas and the other half still being the North Pole... Panther Press February 2012 Grins Groans to all those long-lost New Year’s resolutions. They’ll be missed. Grins to the Bishop’s Day Off! It was so nice to sleep in after staying up all night either celebrating or crying in a corner. Groans to all the papers that seem to be piling up... Why didn’t we start them earlier when they were assigned? Grins to the new tradition of an awesome winter formal! It was so much fun! What are you going to do for Valentine’s Day? Editors-in-Chief Lizzy Norcott Catie Daus News Editor Catie Daus Editorials Editor Lizzy Norcott Sports Editor Sarah Plombon Features Editor Pamela Cristi People Editors Mary Clare McGinn Anna Brinkley College Editor Matt Ong Photo Editor Rachel Volz “I’m taking my beautiful girlfriend, Hayley, to Mokomandy’s to enjoy some delicious cuisine.” -Brian Ruiz ‘12 “We’ll be continuing our new tradition of going to the movies on Valentine’s Day, then we’ll go to Noodles and Company, and then if things get spicy, we’ll pop some popcorn and watch -Alyssa Gurley‘12 and Alvaro Bustillos ‘12 a little tv.” Staff Writers Kristine Boyd Taylor Clouse Joe Frommelt Conor Hughes Claire Robinson Kayla Sharpe Rachel Volz Advisor Mrs. Beth Slucher Editorial Policy “I’m not quite sure what I’m doing yet, but I know for sure that I will be getting my wife a nice box of truffles. Not the kind you can get at a drugstore, I’m talking really nice truffles here, and then I’ll get a little something for each of my kids.” -Dr. Rozmajzl “We’re going to the Melting Pot, and then we’re going ice skating at Reston Town Center.“ -Elina Shirazi ‘12 Panther Press is a student newspaper published for the Paul VI Catholic High School community six times a year. Unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the editorial board. Otherwise, each commentary is the opinion of the writer. Letters to the editor and other contributions are encouraged. Names may be withheld upon request if the editorial board believes there is just cause. Panther Press reserves the right to edit or withhold material in the interest of clarity, good taste and space. Please email submissions to [email protected] Features Panther Press Febuary 2012 3 ‘You’re Going to Hollywood!’ Rachel Volz Staff Writer American Idol, a show loved by many, was created by Simon Fuller and produced by Fremantle Media North America and 19 Entertainment. The show was based off a British show called Pop Idol, which was inspired by pop stars. The first U.S. show aired in 2002 and had an original set of judges, who have changed over the years. The original judges were easy-going Randy Jackson, sweetest-of-them-all Paula Abdul and cruel-truth Simon Cowell. Simon’s personality pulled in many viewers. Although the con- testants were scared of Simon, he always spoke the truth, pushing the contestants to their full potential. As of now, the judges are Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and the lone survivor Randy Jackson. American Idol is about making a nobody into a somebody and making dreams come true. The judges go out every year to find the best singers in America who are not yet known. Over the last 10 years, American Idol has launched the careers of singers, such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen and Scotty McCreery. None of these people would be as successful as they are today if it weren’t for American Idol. Most viewers’ favorite part of PHOTO:Fox News the show is the auditions. This show gets some of the most bizarre and out of the ordinary people who audition, hoping to hear, "You're going to Hollywood!" from the judges and receive a piece of paper to move on to what lies next. Once in Hollywood, the contestants perform individually or in groups in a series of rounds. In the final round, the contestants perform a solo with a song of their choice. At the end of Hollywood week, some 24–36 contestants move on to the next round to compete against one another. The final decision is determined by the viewers at home, who call in or text to vote for their favorite contestant. The winner receives a record deal with a major label, which may be for up to six albums, and secures a management contract with American Idol affiliated 19 Entertainment’s management. This show has made so many dreams come true, and many of us have grown up watching it. American Idol is now in its 11th season and is now in Hollywood. This season has so much positive energy, and many contestants have a lot to offer. In the end, American Idol will once again give recognition to a new star. Laptop Program Approved for 2013 By Kristine Boyd Staff Writer Class of 2016 and Class of 2017 students will pilot Paul VI’s new laptop program. The program is an exciting upcoming addition to Paul VI academics in which each student will use a laptop or tablet to enhance their learning. “Students will have the immediate advantage of having textbooks accessible on the laptop,” said Mr. Tom Opfer, academic dean. The laptop program creates many opportunities for students to get and stay organized, as well as provides new ways to learn, research and problem solve. “Student e-textbooks, homework, calendars, class notes, and project work are all contained in one location.” The initiative also limits reliance on heavy textbooks and easyto-lose papers, while promoting a more Eco-friendly environment. As we move forward in the 21st century, students are continually exposed to new electronics, and this program will allow students to use and improve their technology skills for their academic benefit. Studies show improved test scores for students that participate in laptop programs. With many students driven by technology, perhaps this program will help motivate those less enthusiastic students towards their academics. Each student will be required to have a laptop or tablet. The fee for each laptop will be added into the student’s technology and fundraising fee. The cost for the laptops may seem expensive but the price is actually rather low. “Believe Sopa? Nopa! By Kayla Sharpe Staff Writer While browsing the Internet earlier this year you may have noticed several websites and online comments protesting two bills that are currently being reviewed by the U.S. Congress. These bills, SOPA and PIPA stand for the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect Intellectual Property Act and are being reviewed by the House of Representatives and Senate respectively. Now you might be wondering how these bills affect you. Both pieces of legislation are supposedly based on combating the piracy of copyrighted material via the Internet such as movies, music and television, which is a legitimate problem in today’s worlds. However, the passing of either bill would prove absolutely disastrous to the current freedom of information due to the unrestrained Internet censorship that would imposed by major corporations. Opposing the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, SOPA and PIPA would allow any company to file legal charges against any website or server hosting userbased content, consequently putting it out of business. This would also affect websites that link out content hosted on other sites. Internet sites would be unable to sustain their business under this constant threat of persecution. These sites include: Youtube, Google, Wikipedia, Memebase, Twitter, Facebook and Reddit. The shut down of the largest tech companies in the US would result in a major loss of current and future jobs and entrepreneurship in a country in the worst economic state since the great depression. This $90 million payoff to congress from corporate media lobbyists is neither the only nor best solution to stop Internet piracy. Just as many people called their representatives or signed petitions to protest these bills, the same positive effect could come about if people resolved to ease off the pirated content and browse the iTunes store for some legally uploaded songs. it or not, the cost of technology per day per student is less than ones who will benefit from the the daily cost of a PVI lunchroom program. The laptop program will also benefit the teachers! This program will allow the teachers to improve student curriculum as well as being able to provide student specific programs if needed. It will allow the teachers to accommodate individual learning styles, promote better organization PHOTO:E. KIley and improved their technology hamburger!” says Mr. Steve Latskills as well. Teachers will now ter, Laptop Program Director and have the opportunity to explore Business & Economics Teacher. new teaching methods, have the This is an amazing and inexpensive ability to interact with students, way to enhance student learning. The students aren’t the only provide feedback and critiques on student works. The laptops will add a new dimension to learning with the ability through virtual trips to such places as Gettysburg for the US History classes. “Laptops also help teachers to be more organized and rely more on electronic file assignment drops and grading versus physical paper transport,” says Mr. Steve Latter. This is an exciting step for the future of PVI. While the final decision has not been made on the specific device that will be used, it is anticipated one will be made six months prior to the implementation of the progam in order to offer the most up to date technology. The implementation of the laptop program is essential as the PVI moves forward in the 21st century of learning, information sharing, technology, life and career skills for its students. Features 4 By Pamela Cristi Features Editor Panther Press February 2012 Hairstyle Tips from Seventeen! Glam Braids Girly Twist Try Miley Cyrus' stylish curled twist for prom or any formal event! Step 1: Curl random sections of hair around a one-and-a-half-inch curling iron to create loose curls (they'll give your style more dimension). Pull back the right side of your hair, and pin securely to the back of your head with bobby pins. Step 1: Keep hair in place by creating a deep side part, then use a mixed bristle brush to smooth down flyaways and frizz. Step 2: Apply a small amount of pomade to your fingers to give shine and hold to the braid. Start French-braiding a three-inch piece of hair at the full side of your part. Step 3: Pull the rest of your hair into a low side ponytail. Wrap the ponytail around its base to form a bun. Secure with bobby pins. Step 4: Hold your style in place with a mist of light-hold hairspray. Apply a little extra on the braid to keep it from unraveling. Step 2: Take the rest of your hair and twist it toward your right shoulder. Keep tucking to create a soft French twist. Pin it for hold as you go. Step 3: End the twist at the nape of your neck, and secure the style with large bobby pins where it meets your head. Let the rest of your hair fall into a pony; spray with strong-hold hairspray. The Perfect Blowout STEP 1 Apply a quarter-size amount of thick anti-frizz serum to towel-dried hair to keep your strands smooth. Rub the serum over your hands, then run your fingers through your hair from roots to ends. STEP 2 Blow-dry hair on high heat starting with a three-inch-wide section in front. Use a round brush with holes in it so the heat can reach all your strands. Aim the dryer directly at the round brush, first from above and then from below. STEP 3 Roll each section under a Velcro roller after blow-drying it (while it’s still warm). STEP 4 Remove the rollers when all your hair is totally cooled. Finish by evenly misting your entire head with an aerosol hairspray from 10 inches away. This seals the hair shaft, so it stays smooth and frizz-free the entire day. How to Fishtail Braid Step 1. Part your hair down the center. Beginning on the right side of your part at your forehead, twist a one-inch section of hair away from your face. Step 2. Use a comb to separate a 1/2-inch section right below the first section along your face and twist that piece away from your face, combining it with the first piece. Step 3. Continue adding 1/2-inch pieces along your hairline down to your neck. Use a clip or a bobby pin to hold the hair in place at the nape of your neck. Step 4. Repeat the twisting on the left side, starting at your forehead. Step 5. When you reach the nape of your neck, unclip the right side and hold both the left and right sides in two separate sections. Step 6. Pull a 1/2-inch section of hair from the right section and add it to the left section. Repeat with a piece from the left section, adding it to the right section. Step 7. Continue adding 1/2-inch pieces down to the ends and secure with an elastic. Top Ten Movies You Should See By Claire Robinson Staff Writer Last year heralded so many great box office releases, from Harry Potter to Bridesmaids and every genre in between. This year is no exception. Here are some movies that you might have missed with your schoolpacked life that could help you get through the rest of the year. 1) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo-- A story about a journalist named Mikael Blomkvist trying to solve a case about a woman who has been missing for 40 years, with the help of a young computer hacker. It is a great mystery to try and wrap your head around and focus on instead of school. 2) Mission Impossible-Ghost Protocol-- An action-filled movie, where Ethan Hunt’s new team has to go rogue to clear their company’s name. This is the perfect movie for all Mission Impossible lovers and action seekers. When the school day gets dreary, this is a great movie to keep you on the edge of your seat. 3) Sherlock Holmes-A Game of Shadows-- An exciting sequel where Sherlock and Dr. Watson have to solve their case before an all-out world war breaks loose. If you enjoyed the first movie, you will love this one. It’s an action-packed movie with a surprising shocking twist. 4) The Vow- A car accident puts Paige in a coma, and her husband has to get her to fall in love all over again in this romantic movie. It is the perfect Valentine’s Day movie that you do not want to miss. 5) War Horse--The story of a boy who follows his horse into battle and takes him on the adventure of a lifetime. It is a heartfelt movie that makes you feel good after a long week of school and gives you the motivation to come in next week. 6) The Muppets-- A wonderfully nostalgic movie with all of your favorite characters that you know and love. The Muppets have to save their studio from a greedy tycoon. This movie is a great flashback to the old days when homework was not even in our vocabulary. 7) Contraband-- The story of a man who has to protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord. This movie will keep you on the edge of your seat trying to see if he can pull this off. 8) The Adventures of TinTin-Another nostalgic movie of TinTin, Captain Haddock and Snowy, our favorite furry companion on an adventure for treasure. It takes us back to a time when the books we read were under 100 pages. 9) The Woman In Black-- A scary thriller about a lawyer on his journey to a remote village. When he gets there, he discovers it is being terrorized by a ghost. It is a great movie to add a little horror to your week just in case your math test wasn’t scary enough. 10) Moneyball-- Brad Pitt tries to start a baseball team on a bud- get. It is a funny sports movie that everyone will love. It is a great way to end a long week of school. Photo: Moiviescut Photo: UpcomingMovies Sports Panther Press February 2012 Cheers, Competition & Charm By Kayla Sharpe Staff Writer Anyone who’s attended a sporting event at Paul VI has witnessed the precision and finesse of the PVI cheerleaders. More than 40 girls perform in three squads of Varsity, Junior Varsity and Competition. Present at nearly every sporting event, their spirit is vital to the competitive spirit of Paul VI as they train, condition, rehearse and compete on a daily basis. “Cheering is a support group for the sports at PVI. We give PVI a good name and get the school pumped up for big sport events and pep rallies,” said Varsity Cheerleader Junior Meghan Riley Williams describing the supportive aspect of cheerleading She also remarked on the challenges of cheerleading. “Competitive cheer is difficult and hard. It takes work, time and strength.” The cheerleading squad plays a vital role in boosting and maintaining Paul VI pride. The girls spend countless hours prepping for important games by designing banners, decorating players’ lockers and preparing concessions for Paul VI’s exceptional teams. Varsity Cheerleader Junior Maddy Marks reflected on her role on the team. “As a back spot, I have to assist the basses to make sure that the flyer stays up and doesn’t hit the ground. We’re all a team.” When asked about Paul VI’s recent wins in boys’ and girls’ basketball and the teams’ #1 ranking, Marks added, “The enthusiasm of the VI MAN made is so easy to cheer. You could feel the excitement. When Patrick hit the final shot [at the buzzer at the DeMatha game], everyone went crazy! The Gonzaga game was just as important. The crowd was super pumped, and the outcome was awesome.” PVI Cheer has boosted into high gear in February as the Varsity and JV squads perfect their routines for home basketball games and the competition team drills for Nationals in Disney. The season doesn’t end there, however. Summer is a key training and conditioning session for cheerleading. The team spends several weeks working on strength, endurance, flexibility and core as it readies for fall football season. 5 Girls’ Basketball Is Force in Conference By Sarah Plombon Sports Editor The Paul VI Girls Basketball Team is currently ranked number 1 in the Virginia Independent School Division, where they are in pursuit of their sixth consecutive VIS State Championship. Paul VI has won the title 12 times in the last 15 years. Under the direction of Head Coach Scott Allen, the girls continue one of their best seasons in PVI girls’ basketball history. The varsity team’s players include Lauren Cox, Marlena Tremba, Annie Kane, Marlisa Morales, Josey Swanberg, Mariel Simko, Kasey Curtis, Ariana Freeman, Lindsay Oblitey and Kendall Hunter. Kasey Curtis is currently out due to a hand injury, yet the team has played well despite Curtis’ inability to play. With no senior players, this young team has the potential to be a powerhouse this season and the next. Beginning with the Westfield get a high seed for playoffs.” The team also has two managers, Nicole Miller and Veronica Mercado. Miller said, “Co-manager Veronica Mercado and I deeply enjoy being a part of the girl’s basketball team. We enjoy getting their waters every single day and seeing their refreshed faces as they come out of the game. It’s so much fun!” The junior varsity team had a major learning experience in the beginning of its season with only one returning player. However, the team still holds its goal of winning 18 PHOTO: E. Kiley games this season in sight, in addition to winning the conferPotomac High School and Flint ence tournament in February. According to Junior Varsity Hill. Then, in the new year, the Head Coach Jeff Benjamin, “There team had exciting wins over conis no doubt this is the most comference rivals Carroll, Ryken, petitive the league has been from Ireton, McNamara and O’Connell. top to bottom since I have been According to Junior Marlena here. You have to bring your Tremba, “The team is playing rebest each night or you will lose.” ally well together, and we have had With three freshman players some great wins. We can hopefully who have previously played for beat one of the top WCAC teams him, Lauren Alger, Kayla Meador in the next few weeks, so we can Bulldog Bash Holiday Tournament (3rd place) and the Arthur Turner Memorial Tournament (1st place) in December, the team beat top-ranked schools and Megan Plombon, he believes the team is capable of winning the conference if they continue to improve and maintain focus throughout the tournament. With a winning record, the freshman team is following in the varsity and junior vars i t y ’s f o o t s t e p s . F r e s h m a n guards Kelly Taplin, Emma Brehany and Isabelle Murakami have exhibited excellent leadership skills on and off the court. Freshman Girls’ Basketball Head Coach Tony Conques, who marks his 11th year at Paul VI, believes, “This is one of the best groups I have ever worked with. As a coach, I think we have met my goals—having the girls improve and having them grow together as a family/team.” The team only has a fewgames left in the season, where they will be up against rivals Good Counsel, O’Connell and Georgetown Visitation. Best of luck to the girls’ basketball program in their upcoming games and tournaments! 111 Million+* Watch ‘Rematch’ By Joseph Frommelt Staff Writer Four years ago, the New York Giants played the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII (42) in Arizona. The Patriots were heavily favored as they were undefeated and looking to complete a perfect season. If the Patriots won that game, they would be considered one of the greatest teams of all time. The Giants, on the other hand, barely made it to the playoffs and, by all accounts, were extremely lucky to even be there. The score was very close the entire game with the Giants defense holding the Patriots offense to few points. In the end, the Giants won in the last drive, capped off by Quarterback Eli Manning throwing a 20-yard touchdown pass to Wide Receiver Plaxico Burress. The final score was 17–14, with Manning being named the Super Bowl MVP. That game was arguably the greatest Super Bowl ever played. This year, Super Bowl XLVI, held in Indianapolis, once again pitted the Giants against the Patriots in what was called “The Rematch.” Not many of the players who played in the game four years ago were still on the teams. The hype for this year’s game was great, with many hoping to see another classic on the gridiron. The game started with a surprising grounding call on the Patriots when Quarterback Tom Brady, threw the ball where no Patriot receivers were. The play resulted in a safety, and the Giants started off the game in the lead 2–0. Then after the Giants received the ball after the safety, they quickly drove down the field and scored, with Eli Manning throw- ing a two-yard touchdown pass to receiver Victor Cruz. The Giants were cruising, leading 9–0 in only the first 4 minutes of the game. The Patriots had a wake-up call by trailing early. But that did not faze three-time Super Bowl Champion Brady. The Patriots then drove the ball down the field, resulting in a 29-yard field goal by Stephen Gostkowski. After a failed drive by the Giants, the Patriots quickly scored, with Brady throwing a four-yard touchdown to Danny Woodhead. At the half, the Patriots led 10–9. After Madonna’s crazy halftime show, the second half kicked off with the Patriots receiving the ball. They quickly marched down the field, resulting in a 12-yard touchdown pass by Brady to Tight End Aaron Hernandez. After trailing early in the game, the Patriots now seemed in control, leading 17–9. The Giants hung tough though with two field goals by Lawrence Tynes that cut the lead down 17–15 in third quarter. With only 3 minutes and 46 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Giants still trailed 17-15. The Giants then went on a long drive that resulted in a six-yard touchdown run by Ahmad Bradshaw that put the Giants in the lead 21–17. With 57 seconds left, Brady and the Patriots got the ball, earning one last chance to win the game. The game came down to one last play in which Brady chucked the ball to the end zone, which ended incomplete but was almost caught by Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski. In the end, the Giants won 21–17, with Manning again netting the Super Bowl MVP Award. position to finish the season in the same way they started—strong. Paul VI’s team has particularly impressive relay squads this year, with a girls’ team consisting of Jackie Bacon, Kayla Sharpe, Cassandra Nnaji and Natalie Lu, and a boys’ roster of Will Nixon, Sean Powell, Jeffrey Bacon and Danny Lee. In addition, several newcomers, like distance runner Caroline Rosini, have joined the team and have contributed a great deal to its recent success. “With the small number of runners on the team this year, compared to years in the past, we’ve done exceptionally well,” said Head Coach Dennis Hutson. Winter track serves to keep the runners fit and focused for the highly competitive upcoming spring season, not to say that it is without competition. Much of the winter months, according to Junior Kayla Sharp, a sprinter, are spent concentrating on specific field events, such as hurdles, shot put and long jump. Track is a demanding sport that requires consistency, perseverance, determination and endurance. According to Sharpe, “Track is all about focus. It’s a team sport in some ways, but in the end, it’s just about you and the track.” *SOURCE: ESPN.GO.COM Panthers Hit the Track By Conor Hughes Staff Writer The PVI Indoor Track Team started off the season at the Episcopal All-Comers Meet. An invitational meet at St. Christopher’s in Richmond during the weekend of January 27 yielded a record number of qualifying times. With States just around the corner, February 11 and 12, again at St. Christopher’s, our Panthers are in Congratulations to the Boys’ Basketball Team for Being #1! People 6 Panther Press February 2012 Lights, Camera & Sean Pugerude By Anna Brinkley and Mary Clare McGinn People Editors What is your full name? My full name is Sean Taylor Pugerude. Not even my middle name is really a girl's name. Not that I'm bitter or anything. Where were you born? I was born in Syracuse, New York. It’s basically the opposite of everything you think of when you think "New York." Farms, farms and more farms. Do you have any siblings? I have one sister, Erin Marie Pugerude. She's 12 years old. Not one, but two girl names, mind you. When did you first know that you enjoyed acting? I can't think of a time that I didn't enjoy acting. My first play, I was about 10 and totally messed up and cried all the way home. I guess that's when I realized how important it was to me. Since then, I've been in every play or musical I could. What was your first major production? I had been in plays in junior high, but I'd consider my first major production to be Damn Yankees at PVI, my freshman year. I was just a chorus member, but It was so exciting for me to be surrounded by people who were much better than I was. I met one of my best friends, Patty Kelleher, and by the end, I knew PVI Players was something that would be a big part of high school for me. What are your plans for next year? Right now, everything is really up in the air, which is the worst. I've auditioned for a lot of theater programs, and I'm waiting to hear back about those. So far, I've gotten into Alabama, so that's something. What is your favorite movie? It’s too hard to pick one. I have favorite movies for different occasions. If I wanna laugh, Talladega Nights. If I'm feeling romantic, 500 Days of Summer. If I wanna feel allaround terrible, Revolutionary Road. What are some of your other hobbies? I really love to cook. Depending on who you ask, I'm pretty good at it, too. I also have a bizarre obsession with the Real Housewives series. I'm not sure if that counts as a hobby though. What is your dream career? My dream career would be actress/sandwich connoisseur/ couples’ counselor/make up artist/ housewife/ Paula Dean. I would basically like Don Draper's job in Mad Men. What has been your favorite PVI play you have been a part of? Bad Seed was my favorite show. It was my first time in a drama, and I got to work with my best buddy, Casey Enochs. It was so exciting because the audience was so close, and you could feel them reacting to everything. But I feel like Hello, Dolly! our upcoming spring musical, is going to be my new favorite. The cast is so fun, and it’s going to be a big and fabulous show. Everyone should come see it: April 20th, 21st and 22nd! Shameless plug? Yes. What is your pre-play routine before you go onstage? Theater kids have some topsecret rituals before shows to get us pumped up and release some nervousness. Generally, right before I go on, I like to be alone and just close my eyes, take a deep breath and focus. Favorite vacation spot you’ve been to? I’ve been to some pretty cool places, but the Outer Banks has so many great memories for me. It’s not super busy or flashy, but it’s perfect when you're with friends and family. What would be you dream vacation? After watching Midnight in Paris recently, I would really love to go to Paris on a rainy day and maybe go to the Lourve and eat snails. What do you think people would describe you as in one word? Just "Theater." I feel like I'm generally associated with everything involving theater at PVI. People who are close to me would probably say, "Affectionate,” though. If feel like I communicate best with squeeze-hugs. People who are even closer to me would probably just say "terrible." Where do you see yourself in 10 years? If I could somehow be involved with both theater and marketing and be close to getting married, that'd be ideal. Anything but a cat-lady. Sean’s headshot, taken when she was nominated as best supporting actress for Cappies. PHOTO: Sean Pugerude Which actresses do you aspire to be like? I think everyone wants to be like Meryl Streep, but after I saw Melissa McCarthy poop in a sink in Bridesmaids, I thought, I wanna be like her. If a famous actor was in a PVI play, who would you want to play your love interest? I love watching plays or movies with really dysfunctional relationships, and I also really love Daniel Day Lewis. It would be terrifying and awesome if he and I were together just yelling at each other and stuff, despite the fact that he's getting kind of old. Okay. Actually, he's really old. I'd say Leonardo Dicaprio too, but he is also getting up there. Maybe Ryan Gosling, or Joseph Gordon-Levitt, or Ewan McGregor or Seth Rogen for some romantic comedy. I don't know. This question makes me too conflicted. Describe a perfect day? I would wake up at sometime past 10 and go to Bagel Buddies with Patty Kelleher, Casey Enochs and Mary Covert and get a Bronx sandwich with an Arnold Palmer, then go perform in some show and win a bunch of money on Family Feud. Afterwards, I'd primp for three hours and go to some fancy party with cupcakes and bubbles and Corgis everywhere. When it was all done, I'd cook a late dinner for my boyfriend and he'd suggest we watch Pride and Prejudice. What would you do with a million dollars? I'd take all my friends and family to Hawaii and replace the sinks in the green room at PVI. Any words of advice for underclassmen? Get involved in what makes you happy, even if you don't know anyone. You'll end up meeting people who really get you. “Get involved in what makes you happy, even if you don’t know anyone. You’ll end up meeting people who really get you.” Sean in “The Importance of Being Earnest,” playing the nasty Lady Bracknell. PHOTO: Sean Pugerude Sean with best friend, Casey Enochs, on their way to New York for the semi-annual theater trip. PHOTO: Sean Pugerude People Panther Press February 2012 7 There’s a New Cook in the Kitchen By Anna Brinkley and Mary Clare McGinn People Editors What is your full name? Michele Anwyll. Where were you born, and where did you grow up? I was born in Fort Belvior, Va., because my dad was in the military, but grew up here in NOVA. What high school and college did you go to? Chantilly High School and went to college at Virginia Tech, where I studied Art Education and Art, with a minor in Nutrition. What were you like in high school? I had a lot of friends but was not a fan of cliques. I was a good student, but I certainly had a deviant side. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a cook and a teacher, so I got the best of both worlds! What has been the hardest thing about switching from Lake Braddock to Paul VI? NO BLOCK SCHEDULE! The lack of time is definitely a hard adjustment and makes this program a challenge for the students. What has been the best thing about switching from public to private school? I love being able to speak freely about my faith and not having to be on guard with my students. What do you think is your strongest personality trait? I am very compassionate and have a soft spot for the underdog. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Italy/Europe. I would love to sample all the cuisines of the world. Have you traveled outside the U.S.? I have been to the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic. I love the beach and anything that has to do with water! Has your faith always played an important role in your life? No. Faith was not a part of my life until I was in my 30s. My faith is new (18 years), but it is by far the and work for free in your kitchen, and do well, will you hire me then? And, I have clearances…!” So that is what happened. I What is the last big began working and getting this investment you’ve amazing training from these quality made? graduates of the Culinary Institute My new car, a red of America. The CIA [Central Acura MDX. Intelligence Agency] was going to pay for a full ride at the Culinary Who would you say Institute of America, but I found your role model is? out that I was pregnant with my Jesus! I want to be daughter. My life took a different able to love like He direction, but I always kept my does when I grow up! food and career aspiration involved in food. If you could have Mrs. Anwyll creating a culinary masterpiece. After 23 years of catering, I lunch with any three PHOTO: M.Anwyll eventually decided it was enough people, dead or alive, who would it be? cooking! I am a voracious reader and committed to teaching full Jesus, Apostle Paul and John the and love to learn, but my favorite time. My love of teens and my love Baptist—anyone quirky enough thing to do it teach, whether in of food made this a perfect career to eat locust would be a very school or with my bible study group. for me! interesting character. I really enjoy working with teens and talking through “stuff” with What advice do you have for What is your favorite part about them to help them see a different teenagers/high schoolers? teaching? perspective, helping them to make My advice to teens is to always step back from your circumstances. Building strong relationships with more well-informed decisions. God allows trials to teach us things, my students. When did you first realize that you and He never leaves in the middle What is your favorite high school wanted a career involving culinary of the hard stuff, even if we feel He isn’t there! memory? arts? When we are in the center of our My favorite memory of high When I was in college, I was an school is when I took a gourmet art major and I ran an art gallery. life circumstances, it is difficult cooking class. I liked the aspect of We could not get many students to to see the bigger picture of the competition, and won a blue ribbon come to the gallery, so I began to possible outcome. When we give up for a dessert contest. But best of all, cater the events. The wafting scents that control in desperate times and I met my husband in that class! of mulled cider and goodies brought turn to God for guidance, He can the hungry engineers off the streets, see the bigger picture and KNOW Do you have any strange habits no and the art gallery became a more the outcome. We have to trust in something one knows about? active environment. People who know me would say I When I got out of school, I was bigger than ourselves and trust that am quite quirky, but I just tend to working for the CIA as a graphic He will bring us through whatever insert my foot in my mouth...a lot! designer. After awhile, I became trial we are experiencing, and we I also am picky about placement of bored, and I wanted to pursue my will learn something valuable to things, maybe borderline OCD :) passion of food. I boldly phoned take with us on our journey. Sometimes the circumstance isn’t up to the Executive Dining Room What is your favorite dish to make? of the Agency, where Webster was the whole picture, and when we are Favorite restaurants? the director and Bush Sr. was our on the other side of the trial, we see I love seafood and love to cook President and frequented the dining the purpose of the journey we just went through. anything. It really just depends on facility. With college and life looming, we what I’m hungry for as to what my I had gained a lot of culinary favorite food to make is going to experience by now, and I wanted have so many trials and decisions be. My favorite restaurants are The to try my hand in the professional ahead of us. My advice is to hold Inn at Little Washington; Bastille, world. They laughed at me when I on tightly to what God is doing and a French restautant in Old Town, made the call! They said I had to join Him in the work He is already Alexandria; Retaurant Eve (also be a graduate of a culinary institute doing. Your life will be hard, but in Old Town on Pitt St.); a Thai and have graduated in the top 10% His way is the easier way, and if restaurant called Rincome; and, of my class. Well, I have always He is for us, who can possibly be of course, Burger Joint—great been a great student, but I had never against us? burgers! gone to culinary school. I also had no plans of returning to school at What are your hobbies/interests? this particular time of my life. So I I love to create things. Gardening, propositioned them with an idea. painting, sculpting and, of course, “If I take a day of my leave, come biggest part of my life. College 8 Panther Press February 2012 SAT question Happiest Students Part of the following sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Select the option that produces the best sentence. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice A. 1. Rice University 2. Clemson University 3. Brown University When light from a distant source, such as the sun, it strikes a collection of water drops, such as rain, spray, or fog, a rainbow may appear. Photo: Rice Princeton Review (A) such as the sun, it strikes (B) like the sun’s, striking (C) such as the sun, and striking (D) such as the sun, strikes (E) like the sun’s, strikes Great College Town 1. Columbia University 2. Georgetown University 3. Tulane University Choice (D) is correct. 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