The Eustacian
Volume 57 Number 2 Coffeehouse for a Cause By: Stephanie Mignogna ‘15
On Wednesday, February 12th, the long-anticipated BE Outreach Coffeehouse lit up Lulli Library. The Coffeehouse was cancelled due to inclement weather two weeks earlier, leaving performers and students working the event unsure of what to do. Within days, the coffeehouse was rescheduled—crisis averted! For those who do not know, the coffeehouse is held to support BE Outreach, a proud program that provides Bishop Eustace juniors and seniors the opportunity to travel within the United States to work for the benefit of others while learning about new cultures. This year, BE Outreach is travelling to two locations: El Paso, Texas, and New Orleans, Louisiana. Students who are a part of the Outreach program have chosen to sacrifice money, time, and comfort while they spend a week building both new relationships with locals and shelters or homes for those in need. The Coffeehouse is a way for Eustace students and parents to support those in the Eustace community who are representing the school on Outreach trips this summer. The Coffeehouse was deemed a success, and all the profits earned will go directly to the Outreach trips. The Coffeehouse has many people to thank, but especially: Mr. Del Rossi, Ms. Larkin, Ms. Eyler, Mr. Moffa, and Ms. Weir. These Eustace teachers worked to schedule (and reschedule) the coffeehouse and all that it involved. Of course, BE Outreach is extremely thankful to all students, friends, and families that attended, and consequentially, helped fund the Outreach trips this summer. However, the Coffeehouse would be nothing without the talented performers who provided the entertainment for the night.
Molly on Millie By Molly McBride ‘14 Thoroughly Modern Millie is coming to Eustace! The energetic romantic comedy follows Millie’s struggles to marry for money—a modern goal for 1922. I sat down with some of the ladies of Millie, actors Maddy Adams, Karrsen Aron and Jillian Harrison and orchestra member Lindsey Schnell. Maddy, playing the leading role of Millie, related to me the development of the show. This year was different from years past as they had a tap workshop! That kicked off the show and then singing auditions began, ensemble first, then supporting roles and then the male and female leading roles. Callbacks occurred the day after, with the girls having to learn part of “The Speed Test”—an awesome, upbeat song—and more lines to memorize. Having to wait an agonizing two days for the cast list, Maddy was feeling tense the day of. She told me she had to sit through a double lab of physics, feeling sick in the stomach, before she was able to make her way to the basement of Trinity to discover the results, which were surely exciting as she got the lead! Maddy called her dad, who proceeded to scream to his entire office and her brother who yelled in his class. Rehearsals started off slow because everyone would be leaving for break, picking up afterwards on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There was some trouble when school was closed for snow, but the cast has pulled through with three full rehearsals. “On Tuesdays we sing, on Thursdays we block scenes” and on Wednesday they wear pink. Just kidding. (Blocking scenes is the director assigning movements when actors perform a scene). There was a hair and makeup workshop a few weeks ago and Maddy laughed as she told me that some people actually thought she cut her hair into the bob she wears for the character. March 1st was the “sitz probe”; the orchestra first comes in and they practice with the actors on all of the songs. Sunday, all of the props and sets were brought
in to set up the stage, called the “load in”. Monday and Tuesday of the week of the play are called “tech week”, an intense two days of running through the show in full makeup and costume. I asked Maddy if they have any rituals before every show. “Husha” is a classic theater ritual in which everyone stands in a circle and shakes their right foot and says “husha husha husha” and then stomps. They repeat the process with their left foot and then yell “woo!” Maddy said they can only do it one time or bad luck will ensue. I asked Maddy and Karrsen if they have any of their own rituals and they told me that they stretch and do vocal warm-ups. Maddy listens to pump-up music. Karrsen said that the performers have to drink a lot of water and not have dairy or citrus. They also said that this musical requires them to be in shape to dance and sing out of breath from the dancing. As an observer of some of my friends spending a lot of time and effort on the play, I wondered how Maddy juggled the situation. She related that in the whirlwind of the process, you barely have any time to do homework, and you have to learn how to schedule yourself. “It was overwhelming at times but I managed to pull through,” she said. “This is one of my favorite shows that I’ve ever done—the cast is awesome and the show is great,” she continued, “I like singing ‘Gimme Gimme’”. Jill’s favorite song is “Forget About the Boy”. I asked Jill and Maddy if they get nervous before shows. Maddy said nerves come in waves; she doesn’t think about it and before the show she feels confident they will put on a good show. Jill said that she channels her nervousness into the performance. When asked if they were like their characters I got very fervent responses. Karrsen protested greatly at first when Maddy said that Karrsen is like Dorothy Brown. “It’s MS. Dorothy Brown,” she corrected saucily. Maddy and Karrsen both agreed
that Maddy is like Millie. “I’m just like Millie; I feel like I’m like her in the sense that once I know what I want I go after it”. Maddy also shares her traits of dedication and passion. Karrsen added that Millie is sassy and so is Maddy. Maddy didn’t agree that Millie is sassy at all. But she did believe that Karrsen is basically Ms. Dorothy Brown. She said that Karrsen sings all the time and practices pronouncing things different ways. Karrsen added that they are really good friends like Millie and Ms. Brown are to which Maddy jokingly protested vehemently. Jill said that she is nothing like her character, but that Mrs. Flannery is a very fun character to playbecause she gets to play at being wacky and mean. She also added that her costume “is crazy!”. When I asked her what it was like she was very mum, so I guess we’ll just have to wait and see! Wanting a perspective from an orchestra member, Lindsay Schnell kindly answered some of my questions. She told me that “The Speed Test” is going to be fun to play. She will be playing her two instruments in this musical, the flute and the piccolo. I asked her what the energy is like in the pit during the play. “I think it’s really fun. We play alongside some professionals so there’s a serious tone, but we always have a good time.” The orchestra doesn’t have any consistent rituals like the actors but they had a bit of a donut party before the matinee performance last year. Hopefully they get to do it again! Knowing it was tiring for the actors, I asked her what it’s like doing all of those shows in a couple days and she agreed that it is exhausting. But she thinks it’s a really fun experience and the favorite thing that she does. Each of the performances will be dedicated to the classes represented in play, Thursday the freshmen, Friday’s matinee at 10 AM the sophomores, Friday night the juniors and Saturday the seniors. Come and support the Eustace musical community.
Sports A Season to Remember for Boy’s Swimming
Crusaders Hockey’s Road to the ‘Ship
By Matthew McGough ‘16 Led by captains Tyler O’Donnell and Jack Circus, the Eustace Boy’s Swim Team has reached its height of popularity and success this year. Better known as the “Mighty 11”, the team has gone viral all over South Jersey and created a fan base throughout the student body. The team went undefeated in divisional play this year. Gateway/ Woodbury provided a tough season opener for the Eustace boys. They pulled out the victory 106-63. Other stunning victories included Haddon Township and rival Paul VI. The Mighty 11” was on fire this year, apparent when they took down the two powerhouses of the division, Sterling and Eastern. Each had beaten Eustace easily in previous years. The strength of the lineup, along with a rejuvenated energy allowed the rivalry meets to be won. The team carries a variety of swimmers
By Anthony Altamuro ‘15
with different specialties. The sprinters included Steven Ardire, Matt Rose and Spencer Newell. Swimmers such as Anthony DiCarlo, Isaac Wentz, Andrew Van Dyk, and Matt Georgetti found their place in the stroke events. Captains Jack Circus and Tyler O’Donnell were often found swimming the dreaded distance events in most of the meets. On Saturday, February 1, Eustace clinched the division with a 109-58 win over Camden County Technical School. The team earned the seventh seed in the NJSIAA Non-Public B tournament, but lost to No. 2 Notre Dame 119-51. The team would like to thank Coach Parker and Coach Hengst for supporting the team and wish all the seniors well in college.
After a disappointing rebuilding season last year, the Crusaders ice hockey team looks to make a statement in the very competitive Gordon Division. The Gordon is considered the best league in New Jersey and adds a lot of pressure to a team as young as the Crusaders. Last season, the Crusaders, made up of mostly sophomores and juniors, walked away with only two wins. This in no way properly displays the skill that is held throughout the lineup. The team’s inability to win can mostly be blamed on a lack of experience of playing in such a challenging league. But one disappointing season is not nearly enough to demoralize the Crusaders. The players are more than just a team; we are a family. There is no group of players closer than the Bishop Eustace Ice Hockey team. This season, the Crusaders are prepared to take their rightful place at the top of the Gordon. Senior Captains Matt Pinto and Mike Ferrelli look to lead the team to its first championship in 10 years. Currently, the Crusaders defensemen and goalies rival any other defense and are among the top in the league. It is no question
that they will be the backbones of the team. The forwards on the team are going to have to step up by generating offense and finding the back of the net this season. It will take a strong team effort for the Crusaders to have a successful season. Last year, the team finished last in the league in goals scored, but they are not ready to let that happen again. The true story on the team is how much depth runs through the roster. Every player on the team is truly a varsity player and possesses the skill to make a difference every time they touch the ice. The return of key players such as Chayse Primeau and Eric DiPretoro will help fill leadership roles while the will pass on their knowledge of the game to some of the younger players just making the jump to varsity. It is safe to say that every game will be competitive and entertaining. The Eustace ice hockey games will be the place to be this upcoming season, and you wouldn’t want to miss any of the action this year! Get to the games and witness a tradition being reborn.
“Many Hearts, One Family: The Tale of BEGVB By Obianuju Obianwu ‘14 t wasn’t too long ago that the Field House doors were eagerly unlocked one brisk December morning, and forty girls trickled in with high aspirations and unexpected faces. The smell of the gym’s polished hardwood floors flooded our senses, as the familiar aroma quickly triggered our memories of our past season together filled with joy, as well as sadness when we came to the realization that we no longer have the six familiar faces of the previous seniors. We have new captains now, and it’s time for the legacy of the 2013-’14 Bishop Eustace Girls’ Basketball era to begin. A “motley crew,” is what one could call us- definitely an eclectic bunch with personality, determination, and untouched talents that we are still yet to divulge. With the help of accredited Head Coach Burke-Esposito, numerous individual girls with a common goal have become a sisterhood of young women. With the assistance of Coach Jackie Barnes and Erin Dowd, two additional Eustace alumni, Coach Burke-Esposito is continuing to build upon a program that the coaches were all once on the other side of, when they put numbers on the banners. However, the coaches cannot take all the credit for the eventual bonds of the girls, for it is not mandatory. It is a choice. Dishing dimes, crashing boards, and popping J’s is not what basketball revolves
around for this team- camaraderie is a major factor. The girls choose to set aside their personal issues when they lace up their pink Nikes and throw on a pinnie for the two hours in practice or thirty-two minutes in games. The gleaming lights, the shellacked floorboards, the high pitch of the sneakers, and the echoes of the yells is a safe-haven for some of us. Being around our teammates and doing what we love to do is often a way to
escape from whatever stresses us or a way to push ourselves to the limit we never knew was possible. In the four consecutive months we spend together day in and day out, we not only learn about each other and become a family, but we each learn a little bit about ourselves. Every single member of our program has so much to bring to the table that we are, in fact, plentiful. We pick each other up like a family, we fight like a family, we cry like
a family, but at the end of the day we know our common goal: to put numbers on the banners. We do not know if we will see “2014” hanging from the Conference Champions or South Jersey Champs banner come March. But what we do know is we are not just teammates and coaches- we are a family.
Sports PVI vs Eustace: A Rivalry Down to the Wire By Adam Gottsch ‘15 As the crowded and noisy Paul VI gymnasium came to a silent halt and the National Anthem began to fill the packed house Thursday night, a spectator like myself could not have been more nervous for the players participating that night. “This game is more than a game. It’s bragging rights, it’s proof of whose school is better,” said Junior spectator Andreas Papadourakis. The night could not have been summed up any better. When one fan section looked over
at the other, focused eyes glared, cocky chants echoed, and nervous sweat trickled. The first three quarters were all Eustace. Led by Senior captain Flo DaSilva and much of his 25 total points coming in that span, Eustace held a 40-30 lead entering the 4th quarter. This was where it got tricky. Both teams were in the penalty, and foul after foul resulted, which slowed the game to a crawl. The final quarter lasted 43 minutes in real time, and even had a couple foul-outs, one being Junior Crusader superstar Connor McLaughlin. With just over a minute left, the Crusaders clung to a 6 point lead, which was all the Eustace fan section thought it needed to secure a victory. The crowd of 70+ erupted in an “I believe we have won!” chant, which seemed to light a fire under PVI’s Eagles. The Eagles cut the lead to just 2 points with 9 seconds left. However, they could not get up a shot in time, and the Eustace fan section stormed the court in victory. “There was nothing better than storming that court,” junior fan and PVI transfer Christian DiAntonio stated after the win. “Coming from PVI, nothing is sweeter then beating my former classmates and former school. I’m really proud of our basketball team!” Paul VI is very likely to be knocked off from their number 1 South Jersey ranking while Bishop Eustace will most likely be moved into the top 10. The win was a gigantic one for the Eustace boys’ basketball team, and best of all, they beat rival Paul VI.
NFL Referees: Who hired them?! By Jonathan Ayoub ‘15
Many people watch NFL football and many are passionate about their favorite teams. Some even go as far as buying cars representing their teams and getting tattoos of their team logos. These fans go to watch their team’s games even if they need to travel across the country. But the NFL referees need to make the right calls, especially during 3rd downs and in the 4th quarter. Their controversial late-game calls have gotten many people yelling at them in disagreement. Sometimes these referees are definitely wrong, but other times they make the right call and people get angry anyway. For example, during week 11, when the New England Patriots played the Carolina Panthers, there was a huge mistake in the last few seconds of the game. The Patriots were in the red zone with 7 seconds left in the game and QB Tom Brady threw a lob pass to TE Rob Gronkowski. One of the Panthers defenders was hugging TE Gronkowski so he could not catch the ball. The goal line referee threw a flag for pass interference, but a referee came running over and called the flag off because they called the ball uncatchable. Many fans and even QB Tom Brady yelled at the referee after the game. This was one of the many instances where the referees called a bad play. For this specific play, they should have kept the pass interference call and gave the Patriots another try. Another bad call occurred in the week 14 game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers. CB Richard Sherman thought that the referees were making bad calls, especially during 3rd downs, and that is why the 49ers won the game, according to Sherman. The referees should have reviewed the play on the holding calls and checked whether or not they should have been called. These NFL referees need to know when to call fouls and when not to.
An Attempt to Increase Player Safety By Anthony Altamuro ‘15 Going into effect for the 2013-2014 season, all ice hockey players in the Gordon Division are required to wear neck guards and mouth pieces attached to the cage of their masks. This goes along with a movement to try to cut down on injuries in ice hockey. The new rule has been outraging players across the league. “The neck guards are hideous and strangle you on the ice,” said sophomore forward Toby vanWilgen when asked about the neck guards. “They are extremely uncomfortable and offer little protection.” The neck guards are simply a thin piece of cloth and will do almost nothing to stop a puck from causing any damage. The mouth pieces on the other hand do offer protection. The issue with these is that having them attached to the cage creates an obstruction in view for the player. Senior forward Brett Reagan said, “I can’t see a thing with this mouth piece in the way.” If
a player chooses not to wear a mouth piece, that should be on them. The league shouldn’t punish everyone for the few players that are “too good” to wear a mouth piece.
Sophomores, get excited for Cotillion!
Community Bishop Eustace Robotics: A World Unknown By John Brown ’15 and Lindsay Schnell ‘14 For the past six weeks, the Bishop Eustace Robotics Team (affectionately known as XBErt) has been preparing for an intense competition, known as the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), by staying late after-school and even giving up weekends. You may have seen them tinkering around on the first floor of the science building, or typing furiously in the computer lab. Many people wonder, “What are they doing?!” Well, let’s find out! Robotics is multi-faceted club with areas that appeal to the interests of everyone! There is a Software Department that specializes in coding for the robot’s “nervous system.” We also have a Mechanical Department that works closely with the CAD (Computer Aided Design) and Electrical Departments to assemble the physical robot structure. The Business and Public Relations Department organizes fundraising events and manages the team’s financial planning, as well as generating team spirit! In last year’s competition season, XBErt won the Rookie Inspiration Award at the Lenape-Seneca and TCNJ District Events, where they also won the Highest Seeded Rookie Award. They will be competing at two competitions this year, March 1-2 at Hatboro-Horsham High School and March 22-23 at Seneca High School. This season, they strive to fill their shelves with more prestigious awards and advance to Regionals. Tracy Gao, Public Relations leader, is looking forward to the competition this season, saying“All of our hardwork for the past eight weeks is about to pay off! I am so excited to see how our robot performs.” Everyone is very proud of the team’s vast accomplishments this year, including learning more about pneumatics and obtaining sponsorships through visitations to local businesses and corporations. “I have never been more proud of this team in my life,” says Samuel Wang, Mechanical team member, “I look forward to the upcoming competitions and years of serivce as future mechanical leader.”
Driving Pet Peeves: The Things that Drive Us Crazy By Julianna Furfari ‘14 Whether you are new to the roads or a seasoned professional, it does not take long to realize that there are many people on the roads who make you want to drive up a wall. We are all at fault for having road-rage from time to time, and some pet peeves never fail to get on our nerves. Recent studies have shown that the most bothersome act while driving is texting, and rightfully so. It is a fact that texting and driving is a very dangerous act; not only is it hazardous to you, but it is also putting other drivers’ lives at risk. Put the phone down; it can wait. Following closely behind texting and driving on our list is talking on the phone and driving. A reappearing conflict while driving is the use of cell phones. Even though technology is improving, our ability to multitask is not improving nearly as fast, therefore, stick to driving and save the talking until you are safely stopped. Ever had someone tailgating you for miles? It is no secret that drivers find this extremely annoying. Even though teens are often at fault for being impatient and driving too closely to the car in front of them, they are also finding a way to solve the problem when being followed (or at least finding a way to make the other drivers angry). Some students suggest the way to fortify the problem is to drive at even slower rates when being tailgated. Nothing will make the tailgater angrier than that. So, before you tailgate the cars in front of you think of how annoying it is to see the car behind you riding up your bumper. Have patience, you will get there eventually. Speaking of patience, why must people speed while swerving in and out of traffic? Not only is it inconvenient to have people cut you off in a long line of traffic, it is also incredibly agitating. Another pet peeve is slow drivers who are driving in the passing lane. They are sure to get dirty looks from fellow drivers. It’s called the passing lane for a reason, and if you plan on driving at a remarkably slower speed than everyone else, stay on the right side of the road. Lastly, the pet peeve that is sure to make you cringe is when other drivers do not dim their high beams when you are approaching. We have all been blinded by other cars at night, so don’t forget, turn the high beams off. We may often find ourselves questioning how other drivers received their licenses. But one thing to keep in mind is that we have all been on both sides of this argument. You cannot be a perfect driver all the time. If one thing’s for sure, be safe and if you don’t feel like following the laws kindly stay off the roads and leave your annoying antics at home. Your fellow drivers would appreciate it.
One new tradition being implemented this year is the team jerseys. Each team member customized their jersey with their nickname on the back, with such eclectic and fascinating names as Pit Boss, Gatsby, Wednesday, and cReno. Antonia Love, Electrical Leader, is looking forward to receiving her jersey. She says, “We had so much fun designing our jerseys that I cannot wait to view the final product!” The night before our first competition, the jerseys will be passed out in an elaborate ceremony. Raymond Farnesi was so inspired last season that he said, “Watching the team compete was so exhilarating that I decided to take part this year and join the team.” When asked how to describe the team, freshman Montel Johnson stated, “Bishop Eustace Robotics Team is a positive influence for all those who aspire to pursue careers in the science and technology fields.” No matter what your interests are, there’s always a spot for you on the Bishop Eustace Robotics Team. Please come and cheer us on in our upcoming competition.
Where is Uju? Missing in Action! By Jerry Bellino ‘15 There are many mysteries here at Bishop Eustace, and one of them is the Uju Obianwu. Many staff members haveconspiracy theories about where Uju lurks, for she is always missing. Claiming she has to use the “bathroom,” she disappears occasionally for a full class period. Then, of course, there is her “crusader” excuse. Uju comes in about twenty minutes late every time she has a crusader- for- a- day, which raises much suspicion. Sometimes her excuses when she gets back in the classroom are misleading and mysterious. Is it debauchery or are these just her true reasons for being so late to class? “I heard Uju has a women’s club that meets every third period and assembles in the basement of Martorelli Hall. Michelle Obama is said to attend regularly,” said senior Darby O’Kane. However, that is not the only conspiracy over where Uju is when missing. When I asked senior and actor Nick Canonica, he said, “Yeah, I once saw Uju swimming in the Cooper River wearing Saran Wrap over her bathing suit, during eighth period A Day.” Mind you, Nick is an actor and everything he says must be taken as slightly comical. When my team and I asked Uju about these rumors, she pleaded the Fifth Amendment. Are these far- fetched rumors true, or just myths? Uju and I share journalism class together. From first- hand experience, I do not find it hard to ponder the possibilities of Uju doing outrageous debauchery during her “bathroom” breaks or her “crusader” leavings. Could it be that Uju really does swim in the Cooper River, or hold a Women’s Club with Michelle Obama? Or is it that she simply takes too long in the bathroom, wanders the halls, or talks to her crusaders during these mysterious absences? The world may never know.
Snowmageddon in New Jersey By Tiffany Tran ‘17 It seems as though there is a new threat of snow each week. All across the United States temperatures have plummeted into record lows. Even states in the Deep South like Georgia and Texas are feeling the effects of what feels like a never-ending snowstorm. It has led some people to describe the recent weather as none other than “Snowmageddon” itself. The Weather Channel has joined in on the action, naming each new winter storm. Hail, snow, sleet, and rain – we’ve seen it all. Mother Nature has not been slacking off this season as the South Jersey area has been feeling the full force of winter since the onset of the season. With the first major snow fall occurring during the second week of December, it has been nothing but wave after wave of winter storms since then. The region is virtually a winter wonderland, not going longer than a week without a fresh coat of powder on the ground. Snow of this magnitude has not been seen around Jersey since 2010. Around this time last year, the Camden County area only got around half an inch of snow. This year, however, we have gotten about two to four inches. Whatever amount of snow we had been lacking in the past couple of years certainly seems like it will be made up this year. The temperatures are unlike anything that we have seen so far, as the state, and the entire country for that matter, got a taste of the Arctic air. Around the middle of January temperature dropped down to the low teens. With the wind chill strong as ever, students felt like they might as well had been experiencing temperatures way below zero as they made their way around the Eustace campus. This sudden “deep freeze”, climate researchers say, is the likely product of one reason – the abrupt warming of temperatures around the North Pole, above the Earth in the stratosphere. Usually, there is a large cyclone called the polar vortex that hovers above the Arctic for the duration of winter. However, when the stratospheric area that it is contained in suddenly begins to warm, the polar vortex is divided into two. The two great masses of cold air are then driven south into the United States and Eurasia. This dispersion of freezing-cold air, along with a series of cold fronts every week, creates temperatures in New Jersey that are 10 to even 15 degrees below average. Of course, this wintery weather has not come without any consequences. The snow and ice have created hazardous conditions out on the roads, causing countless accidents to occur. The roads are so dangerous that even the commute to school is too great a risk, and school closings days are higher than we’ve ever seen in the past few years. Governor Christie declared a state of emergency on February 4th in preparation for a snowstorm. Though our area only experienced some rain during that storm, the rest of New Jersey was not so fortunate. The severe weather caused many power outages and even more road troubles for those on the northwestern side of I-95. With week after week of snowstorms, it feels like we’ve been stuck in a ceaseless winter. It seems like it has been an eternity since we’ve seen green grass and green trees. With everyone getting tired of having to shovel snow out of their driveway every couple of days, there is only one question on their minds – when will all this snow end? It is hard to tell if any more storms are coming because weather predictions too far ahead into the future are not always accurate. As the clock begins to tick down until the end of the winter season, the only thing that we can do now is hope and pray that spring and summer are not too far away.
Eustace Spring Musical 2014 By Sara Weill ‘17 “It’s not insanity”, says Vanity Fair, “It’s Thoroughly Modern Millie!”. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of Thoroughly Modern Millie includes a full score of jazzy songs and exciting dance numbers, courtesy of the entire BE Performing Arts Department. Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who moves to the big city of New York, determined to marry for money instead of love – a “modern” aim of 1922, when women were just beginning to be socially accepted in the workforce. Will she marry her boss, Trevor Graydon? Or will she fall for the carefree and suspiciously unemployed Jimmy Smith? Starring Maddy Adams as Millie Dillmount, Jerry Bellino as Jimmy Smith, and Pat VanBernum as Trevor Graydon, Thoroughly Modern Millie will be playing at the Collingswood Theatre on March, 7th, 8th and 9th! “So beat the drums ‘cause here comes thoroughly, hot off the press, one step ahead, jazz age, whoopee baby, Thoroughly Modern Millie now!”
Features Education using Technology By Frankie Scaturro ‘15 Today we live in a world where technology has consumed the way we as human beings communicate and interact with each other. Before technology grew to its current state, people living in America would not be able to communicate with someone else on the other side of the world. However, we now have the power of communication and entertainment right in our pockets. As we all know, technology today and the software people create are not always useful or safe. On the other hand, couldn’t we use technology in a more productive way? Instead of trying to ban smartphones from school, we should encourage it. In my opinion, technology can be used for so much more than just checking your twitter account or email. In fact, a great way to use your technology for education is to take notes on your electronic device and use an application to sync it to another device at home. That way you can leave one device at school to use and another at home. Personally, I have never tried this, but that’s only because I never trusted leaving my MacBook at school. However, think of the advantages of having all of your notebooks on something as small as an iPad and to read those notes on another device. Think of how small your iPad is compared to multiple notebooks and textbooks. Although not all textbooks are available online, most are available, and can be accessed from your iPad. The possibilities of using the technology that we are given are limited only by our imagination. Technology is a powerful leading giant in our economy; sadly it’s not because of how powerful of a tool it is, but because technology gave us the ability to communicate and that is why it’s looked upon so fondly in today’s world.
Students and Teachers Suffer as Trinity Get Makeover By Anthony Altamuro ‘15 Considering the age of the building, it was only a matter of time before the roof on Trinity would need to be remodeled. During mid January, intense weather conditions called for action and construction crews went to work in the extremely low temperatures. The remolding on the roof of the Trinity has had students and teachers complaining about classroom conditions. The unavoidable thumping and pounding could be heard throughout the building and became extremely distracting for classes. As if it wasn’t hard enough to stay focused, students were forced to play find and seek for their teachers’ voices through a never-ending barrage of noises coming from the roof. Teachers struggled to even finish a sentence before being cut short by the disturbance. After being stuck in there all day, teachers and students felt every thump pound against their heads as the roof was completed. Fortunately, construction crews did a great job getting the roof completed in a timely fashion, limiting the pain for students and teachers alike. Thanks to them, Trinity is once again fully functional and the classrooms can return to their normal upbeat pace.
Breaking Bad: The Inevitable Ending By Frankie Scaturro ‘15 Many viewers of the AMC network had their eyes glued onto their television when the White family of “Breaking Bad” was introduced to us back in 2008. Throughout time these viewers watched Walter White grow from a scared cancer patient to a thriving businessman with his only plan being to save his family, by any means necessary. Sadly, the time of enjoying Mr. White and the characters created by Vince Gilligan has come to an end. The night the last episode aired was a very sad evening for all Breaking Bad viewers. Many will miss the show because of its unique style that no other show could duplicate. Witnessing the sad and emotional death of a beloved character brought flashbacks of the entire series and its wonders to mind. Even though there are rumors of a spinoff of Breaking Bad including character Saul Goodman, there are no dates or title set in stone. Eventually we had to accept the fact that all bad things must come to an end and this masterpiece must be put to rest.
Apple’s Slow Demise… Fact or Fiction?
The Hazards of Oil Fracking
By Jerry Bellino ‘15
By Cooper Richardson ‘14
Everyone knows about Apple Incorporated, in fact, it is a household name. Recently new mobile companies were erected, and new innovations have been conceived. One thing that everyone loves and knows about Apple is their ability to surprise people with that “WOW” factor. Lately, every product from their assembly line has made people yawn. People feel too restricted on the mobile operating system “iOS” and they also get bored with it quickly. Now over 50% of Americans have either made the switch to Android (or another competition) or have never owned an iPhone. While the iPhone now stands at approximately 32% of the mobile market when it used to be the number one company, people are beginning to ask “What’s next for Apple?” and some people say they are slowly crawling toward demise. To begin, we must all remember that it is impossible to please everyone with every single product. A true work of art takes a great deal of time; for instance, look at Apple’s Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. These four products were pure game changers in the mobile and technical industry and weren’t even an idea before Apple came along. The very first Mac was introduced on January 24, 1984, the iPod was introduced in late 2001, the iPhone was introduced in late 2007, and the revolutionary iPad was introduced on April 3, 2010. Each of these products had been released years apart. Apple, as well as most companies, is assigning projects and there are teams working on these concept projects constantly. These teams do not always come up with true game changers because it is not easy to constantly devise new, exciting, engaging products. Thinking about it, the world has seen many recent innovations which leave these mobile industries wondering what is next. Right now new ideas are slow because there is not much to release that would be a pure game changer at this very moment in history. Of course there is much talk about Apple introducing a Smart Watch in early 2014, and hopefully this will be slightly revolutionary. After Apple’s release of the worst operating system ever, iOS 6, they basically knew they were in trouble. It was evident at the time that users were brutally bored of this same design, for it had not changed since the original launch of the iPhone. Since, iOS 7 was released under a new software leader, Jony Ive, iOS became absolutely stunning. However, Apple’s software still lacks useful, new and fun features. People need to realize though that this is still due to the recent change in leaders of software. We have not seen enough of Jony Ive’s software reign and hopefully with iOS 8, users will get an exciting and convenient new set of features for their already beautiful and still new operating system. On a personal note, I am hoping Jony Ive makes iOS 8 incredible. If users still get that boring operating system that we all dislike, Android has my money. There are many flaws with a mobile Apple product. Contrary to popular belief, Apple’s products are quite slow, even new ones such as the iPhone 5S, 5C, and iPad Air. Androids on the other hand have much faster processors and their mobile operating systems are much more fun and convenient for the user. The only things keeping me an Apple smart phone owner are the wonderful iMessage app, iTunes (including iCloud), and the hope of an enhanced user experience. If Jony Ive surprises users with some intuitive and marvelous features in iOS 8, consider my cell phone a Google Nexus 5! As a big Apple fan boy, I believe that there is still hope for Apple’s future. People also need to be patient, for true innovation and genuine break through products are not going to be seen in every Apple product launch. Marvelous products such as the iPad, iPhone, iPod, and Macintosh take a lot of time. What will Apple’s next big product be? What will put Apple back on top again? Only time will tell.
If you look at a nighttime satellite map of the United States, there is something out of place. That big spot of light at the top center of the country is in North Dakota. There are no major metropolitan areas in North Dakota, and yet the region is lit up as brightly as New York City. It’s baffling. It turns out that there is no mysterious city in the middle of rural North Dakota. Those lights are not actually lights, they’re fires—natural gas being burned off during oil drilling. The entire region, known as the Bakken rock formation, is literally on fire, and it is so big you can see it from space. New technologies have allowed oil companies to reach oil deposits as deep as two miles under the surface of the Earth, which makes North Dakota a goldmine. Since oil drilling began only about six years ago, North Dakota has become the state with the lowest unemployment rate at a mere 2.6% compared with the national average of 6.7%. The oil boom there has also helped lower U.S. oil imports by 18%, making the country less dependent on Middle Eastern countries. The oil boom in North Dakota is good in many ways, but there are a lot of downsides as well. Oil is extracted through a process called fracking, which basically sprays water deep into the ground with so much pressure that the rocks split apart to give access to the oil. Along with the oil is natural gas, which oil companies don’t bother to collect, so they burn it off instead, creating a patch of light in an area that should be dark. This is hugely controversial for a few reasons. For one, burning natural gas pollutes the air. And it’s not just a little bit, either—enough natural gas is burned off each day to heat half a million homes. That’s right. Not only is natural gas
a pollutant, but it’s a valuable resource, and it’s constantly going to waste. In addition, the process of fracking itself can be extremely dangerous—it’s already been banned in a few states. Workers in the oil industry put themselves at high risk when they extract oil through fracking. In 2012, the number of workers killed on the job had risen more than 100% in only three years. Fracking is dangerous for local residents as well. Studies show that children born to people living within 1.5 miles of a fracking location are twice as likely to have low birth weight or other defects. Finally, it is highly probable that fracking contaminates water supplies for local residents. The water used for fracking is mixed with chemicals, which can easily mix into streams that are used for drinking water. The oil industry is a huge plus for North Dakota’s economy and the United States as a whole. It’s brought multitudes of jobs and money to the state and has greatly reduced the country’s dependence on unstable nations for fuel. However, the costs of oil fracking are much greater than the reward. The harm to the environment caused by fracking is unacceptable. No industry should be able to put that, much less the health and safety of its workers and nearby citizens, after its product, regardless of how valuable it is. Until a safer and cleaner method of extracting oil is found, fracking needs to be put on the back burner. The fact that the fires in North Dakota are visible in space is a clear indicator that something is very wrong.
Features Not Too Late for New Year’s Resolutions
By Ronald Berna ‘14
By Allie Lynch ‘14 2014 has been here for a few months, but it’s never too late for a new and fresh beginning. It’s impossible to go an entire year without navigating through some challenges, but despite any setbacks, many are facing 2014 with an optimistic outlook. We all have something we’d like to do better, whether it’s a desire to be more active, less messy, or less attached to our smartphones. Here are five goals, habits, and routines to adopt: 1. Get more sleep- You will never regret a good night’s sleep. Plenty of rest can boost memory, reduce inflammation, improve performance at work and school, lower stress and improve attention, among other things. 2. Eat Healthier- A simple rule of thumb is this: When you look at your plate, you should see multiple colors - greens, oranges, purples, blues and yellows. Eat your greens, control your portions and, most importantly, dare to try new things. 3. Turn your smartphone off more often- Apps are
addicting, games are fun, and has anyone else noticed how other people’s faces just aren’t as interesting as my smartphone screen? If friends constantly call you out about your iPhone addiction, maybe you should resolve to put the phone down and just talk. 4. Be more honest- Be honest with yourself. Be more honest with others. Just, be more honest! Honesty goes a long way in relationships. Even if you have to be the bearer of bad news, it’s best to get something off your chest. 5. Clear out the Clutter- Stress and clutter go hand-inhand. That week’s pile of mail on the dining room table is actually a bundle of stress, like that staircase riddled with stacks of clothes. Invest in tools to help you get organized. A simple bookshelf or closet organizer is a good place to start. Get a shoe rack and a clothes hamper. It’s much easier to get out of the house in the morning when you know exactly where your house keys are and don’t have to go diving into a pile of dirty laundry to find them.
Newsflash! Bishop Eustace Robotics Team placed 25 out of 40 in their recent competition! Way to go XBert!
Crew Team By: Stephen Robbins ‘14 The 2014 Spring Crew season is shaping up to be a very strong campaign. Both the Boys and Girls teams are finally reaching the end of the long, grueling months known as winter training, and will be hitting the water again soon. This winter has been a very productive one, as the team has been growing stronger and stronger, gaining boat speed each day. The team is just coming off of a strong performance at the Center City Slam Indoor Rowing Championships held at Drexel University, where a majority of the team pulled personal bests. Some notable performers were Makayla Wenzke who placed third in the Women’s High School Novice, Dylan Wenzke who placed sixth in the Men’s High School Novice, and Marina Remick and Carolyn Biernacki, who placed first and fifth respectively in the Women’s High School Open. The team has shown some great promise for the upcoming spring. Led by Coach Chris De Young in his second year as head coach, and strong senior leaders Paige Propp, Marina Remick, Laura Donohue, and Morgan Schemenski, the girls hope to once again compete for a state title, after finishing third last year. The boys, led by four new coaches, are shaping up to be faster and more competitive than ever before. They will be in close competition for a state title along with local rivals such as Haddonfield, Moorestown, Saint Augustine, and Christian Brothers Academy. But even more important than states, the entire team hopes to make some noise at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta, which will be held on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia on May 16-17. Stotesbury is the largest high school regatta in the entire world, drawing about five thousand athletes to Philadelphia, along with nearly ten thousand spectators. At Stotesbury, both the boys and the girls will face off against some of the best teams in the country, including St. Joe’s Prep, Holy Spirit, Mount Saint Josephs, Gonzaga, and Winter Park. Both the boys and the girls also hope to gain bids to the Scholastic National Championships which will be held on Lake Mercer in West Windsor, New Jersey on May 23-24. If any students, regardless of grade or prior experience who don’t play a spring sport and want a great way to stay in shape, compete against the best teams in the country, and give themselves a great chance of
playing a Division I college sport, they should come out for the team! New members are always welcome, and rowing is one of the most unique and rewarding sports out there. If anyone has interest, he or she should talk to Mrs. Wishnick in the athletics office. Hopefully we’ll see you all out there on the river!
Worries Of a Senior By Asha Jacob 1. 2. 3.
Picking colleges to apply to. Applying to colleges. Wondering whether a teacher will write a recommendation for college. 4. The Common App 5. Will I get into College? 6. Do I have enough money for college? 7. Picking a college 8. Going to College related activities 9. Prom 10. College
Newspapers Today: Dead or Alive? By Allie Lynch ‘14 There has been a lot of talk in recent years about how newspapers are dying, and if there is anything we can do to save them. It is so much easier these days to just click the “on” button for the TV and have the news channel pop up in a matter of seconds. Many people also just open up their laptop and go to Google and everything they need is right in front of them; world, national, local, sports, and even entertainment news. In addition, the radio is a major asset it can get your big scoop of news for the day. On your way to work, you can listen to any news channel and pick up everything that is going on in the world. Unfortunately, there has been less discussion of what will be lost if newspapers do go the way of dinosaurs. Why are newspapers still important? What will be lost if they disappear? Newspapers are extremely important to many people. Lots of elderly people are not so computer savvy. They look forward to waking up every Saturday and Sunday morning with their coffee in hand, sitting on the front porch and reading the newspaper. With more reporters, newspapers are simply
Intellectual Curiosity
able to cover more of what’s happening in the community, and do so in greater detail. Your local newspaper will have those same stories, but it will also carry articles about many other issues. How are the local public schools doing, for instance? Are property taxes going up in your town? Does the city government have enough money to maintain the parks, fix the potholes in the roads and collect garbage regularly? I think most people still really value holding something real in their hands. The newspaper provides that. Maybe the current generation does not feel the importance of the newspaper because we are being raised in such a computer and social media culture. The generations before us rely on print material for many reasons. It provides a great source of information, but maybe more importantly it gives people a small time to sit and relax and read about so much, good and bad, that it is happening around them. We all need that little bit of quiet time to ourselves. A time that we can actually pick up the newspaper and just read!
On December 7th, the Philosophy and Ethics Club at Bishop Eustace attended the Regional Ethics Bowl at Villanova University. Brennan Edel, Ben Tso, and I competed against ten other schools, examining the ethical ramifications of many social issues, including the duty of nonprofit companies, the inherent exploitation in the NCAA, and the right to obtain birth control. We had never participated in the competition before, but we were well-prepared and able to effectively compete against schools with well-established Ethics Bowl teams. Although we did not advance to the next stage of the competition, we enjoyed the experience. For me, participating in the competition provided important insight into the nature of other high schools, and the fundamental lack of, and unappreciation for, interdisciplinary, academic opportunities at Bishop Eustace. The Ethics Bowl triggered a series of thoughts which led me to this conclusion. First, I was struck by how little other Eustace students were interested in our competition beforehand. At the competition, each school was allowed two teams of five students each. The majority of schools had more than one team and all of the other schools had at least five students. However, our school had one team and only three students. Similarly, other schools had extra ‘ethicists’ there to support their teams. Our school had none. The problem was not only at the competition. The dilemma is the lack of academic curiosity at Bishop Eustace. Few students are interested in pursuing activities with academic merit. During the regular Philosophy Club meetings, there is rarely a sustained attendance of over five people. The same is true of many other academic clubs at the school. The Math Club struggles to fill each meeting. The Eustacian has all but eliminated regular meetings because they are so poorly attended. Does anyone remember the last time they heard about the Model UN? The problem, I think, is the culture at Bishop Eustace. Students are eager to obtain good grades, perform well on standardized tests, and get into highly-ranked colleges. Yet, they overlook the intellectual enlightenment that is a necessary part of true learning. In other words, in their efforts to secure good grades, they overlook their education. Moreover, there seems to be a disdain for any academic activity other than studying. Indeed, I have been mocked for encouraging participation in the Philosophy Club. Unfortunately, our school does not help to reverse this trend. Every year, it spends thousands of dollars on the sports teams, the landscaping on campus, and advertising, but it does not invest in Philosophy or Ethics classes. Until last year, it did not have any language clubs because the funding was cut. The Debate Team, which was once nationally ranked, was eliminated because no one could be enticed to run it. In doing this, the school administration is both depriving students of the opportunity to develop their academic interests and encouraging students to disdain this aspect of their growth. This conundrum puts every student at a disadvantage. Without interdisciplinary, academic pursuit, students are incapable of thinking critically. They are adept at taking tests, but they can not apply this knowledge to real-world situations, or prepare themselves to handle current political and social issues. For instance, if a student merely learns about catholic morality and memorizes historical facts, he will be unable to see the connections between the subjects. However, if he has a more open mind, fostered by a genuine appreciation of interdisciplinary subjects, he will be better able to relate the two subjects to himself and to the real world. If both the students and the administration at Bishop Eustace do not work to improve this aspect of one’s education, I fear that the school may have a bleak future. Its reputation, which has long been a source of pride, may begin to fail. Even now, who has not heard it called “Bishop Useless.” In the future, these issues may make it difficult for the school to attract intelligent students. Indeed, how will they be able to claim that they educate the whole student when areas of academics are almost entirely overlooked? I write this editorial to raise awareness about this dilemma. I have a lot of pride in my school, and I want it to stay open for years to come. Yet, if it does not make amends, if it does not strive to continually improve the quality of its education by fostering opportunities for academic curiosity and intellectual and global advancement, I fear that it will become an outdated, underappreciated institution.
Voice Mock Trial
Teacher Feature: Dr. Morton
By: Stephanie Mignogna ‘15
By Asha Jacob and Molly McBride ‘14
There is always room for another club on a college application. However, you do not want to fill your resume with worthless activities—the goal is to impress! A club that is sure to look impressive is Mock Trial. Mock Trial is a more dramatic version of a debate team, and it is perfect for anyone contemplating a career in law. Each year, a handbook is released, and a story is told. A legal issue is introduced along with many pros and cons, leaving the case ambiguous, enough that the best prosecution or defense will win. This past season, the case involved vehicular homicide, but the prosecution had to prove that the defendant was driving, and they had no evidence or eyewitnesses to do so. Eustace came in second place in the preliminary round, but next year, we plan on going further. There are rules for everyone: lawyers, witnesses, and alternates. Being in mock trial does not necessarily mean you have to be a lawyer; you could be a witness on the stand, with your own story and place in the case. Mock trial is a great club for anyone that enjoys acting, law, and/or debate. Señora Barrera is the teachercoach for the club, and Eustace is proud to have three lawyers who also coach us. Most schools are lucky to have a single lawyer, but Eustace’s team is led by three very distinguished Archer& Greiner lawyers. Meetings are once a week, and they start at six, so there is no interference with sports. There’s pizza, too! The mock trial team for Eustace is incredibly strong, and if you feel you could benefit the team while learning valuable skills, such as public speaking, then be sure to look out for more information on joining mock trial next October.
“Are albinos real?” Dr. Morton was asked this strange question a few years ago in one of her classes. She said weird questions like this occur often. That’s one of the things that keeps the subject interesting to her, along with the different dynamics each class brings to the lab room. AP Biology has lots interesting labs, but Dr. Morton finds the transformation of E. Coli the most interesting, enjoying getting to see it glow green. Her daughter, Katie Morton, told us that Dr. Morton is the “only Biology teacher that is scared of living things”, so it made sense when Dr. Morton said she would be a forensic scientist if she wasn’t a Biology teacher. It might seem hard to imagine having your mom teaching one of your classes, but Katie and her mom don’t think it’s weird. They think it’s fun. Because her daughter goes to the school, she will always root for Eustace over her alma mater Paul IV. If any of you have had Dr. Morton’s class you probably know she lobes cookies, as she uses them in many of her analogies. She shared with us that she loves to bake and she “makes a mean chocolate chip cookie.” She likes baking because its precise, unlike her husband who likes cooking because there is spontaneity; a chef at a vocational school. She said he brings home really great soups from school, but one food she stays away from is mayonnaise. “I concur!” says Molly. Asha disagrees. Unlike mayo, she loves television. Her three favorite shows are Breaking Bad, Homeland and Law and Order. The last movie she saw was Catching Fire. We then asked if she read the Hunger Games trilogy and she said that she liked it and thought the movies have been pretty true to the books. We then asked her if there was anything her students don’t know about her and she told us that she is secretly a Polish spy. No, just kidding. But she is Polish. With all of this snow lately, we also asked how she feels about all of the days out. She told us she was tired of the snow and she doesn’t like the cold.
Disney Preview By Molly McBride Who’s tired of this cold? Well just around the corner is spring weather down in Florida for us seniors. The trip will kick off at 5 AM and upon arrival in Florida, we get to take the infamous Mickey’s Magical Express to the Ticket and Transportation Center on to whatever park we wish. Heads up, Splash Mountain, Tomorrowland Transit Authority, The Festival of the Lion King and Blizzard Beach are going to be closed. New Fantasyland has recently opened! You can take a walk through Belle’s world, visiting her cottage and Gaston’s Tavern. If you’re lucky, Gaston will be out for a Meet and Greet! Also, eat in the Beast’s castle at the Be Our Guest restaurant! Visit the ballroom and the West Wing while you eat some gray stuff, it’s delicious! Take a journey under the sea in a new ride with animatronic characters Ariel and her friends inside Eric’s castle! Ride the classic flying Dumbos in the Circus area. Brand new gals have come to the parks, Elsa and Anna from Frozen--though I’ve heard the line to meet them is endless. There are also new hats that you can buy with ears in sync with the shows around the parks. Watch the colorful ears flash along to the Magic Kingdom Wishes, Hollywood Studio’s Fantasmic, and Epcot’s Illuminations. I’m mostly excited to ride the Monorail and trade pins! Also, having never been to Universal, I’m excited to visit Harry Potter World and try some cuisine from the wizard world! While I’m more of a walking around, meeting characters and shopping person, many of my friends are excited to hop on as many roller coasters and rides as they can. Everyone can find something they love to do in Disney and Universal!
Start getting excited for the Ring Mass and Dance, juniors!
Chem Club Asha Jacob ‘14 As a sophomore, even hearing the words AP Chemistry left me shaking in fear. Honors Chemistry in itself was a challenging class; I could only imagine the level of difficulty AP Chemistry students experienced. AP Chemistry students seemed to always have their noses buried deep in their textbook, making me assume they studied only chemistry all day. I envisioned that the work involved took five hours each night, leaving no room for anything else. It wasn’t until I joined the class that I realized how wrong I was. Don’t get me wrong, AP Chemistry is a very challenging class, you do need to hit the books for long hours. There are times when it can become stressful, but there are more days of sunshine. On the first day of AP Chemistry, I learned that students do not call the class by that name, instead they use the name: Chem Club. This pseudonym summarizes the class in two words. Indeed, we learn very difficult concepts, but we enjoy it. The class is one of the smallest in Bishop Eustace, inadvertently making the students very close. All the students enjoy being and learning with each other. As junior Anthony
Biello put it, “I think our Chem class is less of a 'class' per say, and more of a social environment since we only have 8 kids in it. It's very relaxed and comfortable and really enjoyable. Everyone likes everyone and Mrs. Larkin doesn't really feel like a teacher in the traditional sense - it's more like she is one of us who just happens to know a lot about chemistry.” As Anthony alluded to, at the heart of Chem Club is Mrs. Larkin. She teaches chemistry with excellence, but also spends time to get to know us personally. We can come to her with any issue, Chemistry or otherwise, and she can help us solve it or give us great life advice. Chem Club has such a relaxed setting that students do not feel any stress when it comes to learning tough topics in class. All the students are friends with each other, we have the sense that we are in this together. If you are considering joining this elite club, know that you will have a great learning experience. Keep in mind that you need to be prepared to put in a lot of work and many long hours. However, the work will pay off and leaving you with a great feeling of satisfaction.
Come support the BE Robotics Team in their next competition at Seneca on March 22-23!
Beating the Cold By Molly McBride Down about the weather? Who isn’t? We should be very grateful that we have ways to get our minds (and bodies) away from this cold weather. Here’s some tips to beat this frigid weather: 1. Drink hot beverages. Hot chocolate and tea are my favorites. 2. Buy a Snuggie. Spice it up with some cheetah print. 3. Have a big pet? Drape their over your body--it’s just like having a furry electric blanket. (This doesn’t apply to cold-blooded reptiles). 4. Only have one, small animal? Buy more and gather them around you’re own personal warming clan. 5. Challenge your family members to random dance-offs. They’ll be greatful that you helped warm them up too! 6. Eat spicy foods. Bite a jalepino. 7. Set your desktop backround to the classic island with palm trees. Who knows? Maybe thinking about warm places will warm you up. Or you’ll just cry because you’re not there. Use descretion. 8. Electronic devices often get overheated. Unplug them (for your safety) and then hold them near your face. 10. Make a blanket fort.
Don’t fret! Spring is fast approaching!
The Eustacian
ACROSS 5. For every four-leaf clover, there are how many three-leaf clovers? 6. The date on which St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated. 7. What was the first and original color of St. Patrick’s Day? 10. What country was St. Patrick born in? 11. What northeast U.S. major city was the first place EVER to have a St. Patrick’s parade? 13. The first president of our country ________ _________, had Irsih ancestry. 14. Which monument is known for being the biggest “gift of love” to a woman in history? (In India) 15. St. Patrick is the patron saint of what country? 16. Which Roman goddesses’ favorite flower was a red rose? The Eustacian The Student Newspaper of Bishop Eustace Preparatory School Route 70, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
DOWN 1. The average number of wedding proposals on Valentine’s Day. 2. What U.S. major city dyes their rivers green on St. Patrick’s Day? 3. What is the capital of Ireland? 4. How many million roses are given on Valentine’s Day? 8. The date on which Valentine’s Day is celebrated. 9. What ancient people started Valentine’s Day? 12. Which country’s citizens have the most Irish ancestry? (Hint: it’s not Ireland! In fact, the number of people is 9x the population of Ireland itself)
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