Loyalist volume xci, issue 12

The Loyalist |VOL. XCI, NO. 12| MAY 12, 2017| THELOYALIST.ORG |

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Mothers’ Guild celebrates the Students elect 86th annual Spring Luncheon class leaders for next year

By THOMAS PETTIT CONTRIBUTOR Six hundred and seventyfive Loyola mothers and student volunteers gathered in Xavier Center on Saturday, April 29, for the 86th annual Loyola Mothers’ Guild Spring Luncheon to celebrate the tradition of fellowship and raise money for Loyola.

The Mothers’ Guild is a collection of Loyola mothers who believe in Loyola’s values and desire meaningful fellowship with other women.

According to the guild’s constitution enacted in 1931, the purpose of the club is “to assist worthy boys who otherwise would be unable to obtain a Jesuit education.”

The spirit of the constitution is continued through today’s motto: “Service as Mothers of Men for Others.” Twenty-

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MEMBERS OF THE MOTHERS’ GUILD gathered in Xavier Center on April 29 to fundraise money for Loyola and share a meal served by Loyola students.

Dr. Dan O’Connell ‘95 to be appointed Deputy Superintendent of Archdiocese High Schools

By JOSHUA FRANCIA CONTRIBUTOR Dr. Dan O’Connell ‘95 was approved for appointment to Deputy Superintendent of High Schools of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He will assume his position on July 1, 2017.

Dr. O’Connell’s job is to provide leadership for the 26 archdiocesan and parish high schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles as well as leadership for the 25 private Catholic high schools. Additionally, the position requires him to formulate ways of improving and maintaining academic excellence and spiritual formation and to ensure long-term financial viability for the schools.

Dr. O’Connell received primary education from St. Thomas the Apostle School, and then enrolled at Loyola High School in 1991, the school attended by his father, uncle and older brothers.

Reflecting on his time at Loyola, O’Connell said, “I remember freshman teachers like Fr. Bud Gatto, S.J., my scripture teacher, who was one of those people who inspired me to become a teacher. I remember Mr. Caldwell, who instilled fear in me and taught me how to write, how to critically analyze and how to love grammar, which helped me to become an English

teacher. I remember Mr. Goepel, who taught me how to critically think. I remember Mr. Portman, who taught me about empathy, compassion and service.”

He added, “I would say that my education at Loyola instilled in me a passion and desire for service, and that is what I am doing now. My role in working with all the Catholic schools is a job of service: service to the Church, service to God and service to those who need it most.”

Dr. O’Connell then attended and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a major in English. After college he decided to venture into the business world working at a market research company in Berkeley and for an internet company in San Francisco, but eventually found his way back to Loyola High School to pursue his passion of teaching.

He was hired in 2001 as Campus Ministry Project Manager, and in 2002 he transitioned to the English Department teaching English 1, English 2 and Modern American Novel and also coached Loyola’s diving team.

While at Loyola he earned his masters in secondary education, received his teaching credentials from Loyola Marymount University and finished his doctorate in education in 2008.

In that same year, Dr. O’Connell departed from Loyola and became the principal at Verbum Dei High School in Watts until 2015 when he was hired by the Archdiocese as Director of Curriculum and Leadership Development for High Schools. The opportunity to become Deputy Superintendent of Catholic High Schools in the archdiocese came when the current superintendent recruited him.

Dr. O’Connell’s journey to his new post was an unexpected one. “I say God is a God of surprises, so I never envisioned myself doing this,” said Dr. O’Connell. “I went into education because I had a passion for teaching, but I always was listening to where God was calling me, and I always said yes. I never expected to be a principal of a high school in South Central Los Angeles, and that happened. I never expected to be Deputy Superintendent of high schools, and here I am.”

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The 2017-18 Student Body President and Vice President were announced on Friday, April 28, at the end of the school day. Junior Connor Ladwig was elected as Student Body President, and junior John Schlaerth will join him as Student Body Vice President. A total of four students ran for the president, and five students sought the position of vice president.

The results of the Senior Class President and Senior Class Representatives elections were announced on Monday, May 8, and elections were held the week before. David McAndrews was elected Senior Class President, and Miles Kenney and Nick DeAngelis were elected Senior Class Representatives.

In regards to requirements for candidacy, Director of Student Activities Chris Walter ‘93 said, “Each candidate has to write a paper answering a few questions including their qualifications for the job, understanding of the job, goals they have and how they would achieve them and how developing as a leader and the Grad-at-Grad values apply to them.”

In terms of campaigning, Walter said, “The president and VP candidates have to write a speech in addition to the intent paper. The speech gives the student body an opportunity to hear the candidates. Students have the option of putting up five posters around campus to get their name out there if they so choose.”

Prior to the opening of elections on Naviance, presidential and vice presidential candidate speeches were projected to the student body in every classroom, courtesy of the Broadcast Club.

Addressing the goals of his presidency over the Loyola student body, Ladwig said, “For one, upperclassmen know the parking situation is a bit spotty, especially in Dewey lot. Some days the first people to show get the best spots in the lot, which should be the case. However, other times a student can show up at 7:20 and be forced to

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JUNIOR CONNOR LADWIG delivers his candidate speech via a broadcast. Ladwig won the presidency over three other candidates.

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Students, Dean Annarelli to meet and discuss possible dress code alterations for 2017-18 school year

By JUSTIN LOPEZ CONTRIBUTOR Within the next week, the 2017-18 Student Body President junior Connor Ladwig and other freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be meeting with Dean of Men Daniel Annarelli to discuss alterations to the dress code.

Ladwig explained that Annarelli had suggested the idea of forming a committee to discuss dress code.

Four non-student council representatives from each grade level have also been chosen to be a part of the discussion committee.

Ladwig said, “As of right now, no changes have been made [to the dress code].

Probably within the next couple of weeks we would know [what changes will be made].

If there was to be a change, it would not be anything drastic.

We would still have the dress attire, but small things might be added or replaced. Some kids have told me they wanted facial hair in November or Chubbies, a type of shorter men’s shorts, back. Those are just ideas that we could bring up to the Dean.”

Sophomore Class President and member of the dress code committee Iman Adami said, “We had a meeting to talk about ideas for suggestions for the dress code. Some suggestions were similar to allowing a relaxed dress code during finals or AP tests. I

feel like this is a good way for students to express their opinions on established rules so we can make this school better for the students.”

Annarelli said, “The reality is that, the dress code is pretty liberal as it is now, but I’d still like to get some student input. The dress code hasn’t been revisited much in many years, but the reality is that fashion trends change, and I want to be able to address them as them as they change.

So that’s one of the reasons why I am bringing it up.”

The committee will be meeting about two to three more times before finally submitting a document on May 15 to Annarelli. Depending on how well the committee’s deci-

Seniors complete exit surveys, near graduation

By LIAM WATSON CONTRIBUTOR

depth and did a great job of covering the Grad-at-Grad ideals we value so much at Loyola,” FissingLoyola seniors have been er said. “I think it was an effective asked to fill out an exit survey way of capturing how each student evaluating their time here at feels about his time at Loyola; they Loyola. Assistant Principal for asked some standard questions but Ministry Dr. Ann Holmquist led also allowed for elaboration.” the initiative to collect responsSenior Michael Gomez said, es from the graduating class.

“I found that taking the survey According to Dr. Holmquist, really helped me look back and there are three main uses to the reflect over my last four years at survey. The first purpose of the Loyola and see the various ways survey is to evaluate how Loyola in which I have grown. The queshas fostered tions were very each student’s t houg ht-progrowth and “I found that taking the voking and what expe- survey really helped me they made me riences have realize just look back and reflect over contributed to how much that growth. my last four years at Loyola of an impact The second Loyola has had and see the various ways purpose is to on my life.” help the fac- in which I have grown.”

Senior Luke ulty and staff McKenna said, assess how —Senior Michael Gomez “I think the sethey interact nior exit surwith students. vey was a good Through this assessment the fac- idea in theory, but the survey itulty and staff can improve both self was very long and cumbertheir interactions with students some. The idea of having a surand the material they teach. vey to determine what parts of The final purpose the infor- Loyola were best for each student mation that the students provide is an amazing idea, and I think it about their personal experience is could work very well. However, used to form testimonies that can the existing survey is rather long. be used at Loyola’s Open House.

Some of the questions are repetiThe survey is based on the tive and could be eliminated.” six Grad-at-Grad values: Open The surveys and student comto Growth, Intellectually Distin- mentary help Dr. Holmquist and guished, Religious, Loving, Com- the rest of administration promote mitted to Justice and Developing changes and improvements for as a Leader. The six traits are the the following school year. Accordbasis of most of the survey. ing to Dr. Holmquist, The Senior Senior Mike Fissinger appreci- Exit Survey will continue to be ated Loyola’s efforts to seek feed- improved and made more effiback from the graduating class. “I cient allowing seniors to give more thought the survey was really in- thoughtful and useful answers.

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THE LOYOLA DRESS CODE is subject to revisions as student council members plan to meet with Dean Annarelli to discuss changes. sions are received, their ideas Ladwig said, “I think we’ll could be implemented into see the benefits of doing this the dress code for next year, next year––having the comand they could meet again mittee made from each grade. for discussion next year.

I personally think it’s a great Sophomore Jack Saade idea, because why not? Each said, “I think that it’s good grade group has their own that the students are mak- thoughts and opinions. I don’t ing the decisions as well as know if it will be officialthe teachers because that bal- ly continuing next year, but ances out the changes.” it is definitely possible.”

Connor Ladwig elected as next year’s Student Body President [FROM STUDENT COUNCIL, A1] park in the dirt lot. I, in accordance with student council and security, look to establish a specific parking policy and define what it will be.”

Explaining his qualifications, Ladwig said, “For one, I was the Junior Class President last year, so I have experience on student council and making decisions to benefit the school. In addition, I am regarded by my classmates and peers as a leader and as being confident, both of which are extremely important qualities for a Student Body President to encompass. Lastly, I have a unique ability to connect with students across all four grade levels, which is key when dealing with issues regarding the whole school, as opposed to just one grade level.

Discussing his goals for his vice presidency, Schlaerth said, “While Vice President, I hope to institute multiple improvements including, most notably, a suggestion box so that students can expand their voice directly to student government. Next year, I hope to expand intramurals to include additional intramural sports such as handball games and gladiator matches.

“I hope to also make strides in school dance reform, moving the unsuccessful October-November dance to later in the year,” said Schlaerth. “Finally, I hope to provide the numerous art students on campus with the possibility to harness their artistic potential and display it to the rest of the Loyola student body

in the form of more frequent film competitions and community art fairs.”

Underclassmen elections also took place in late-April for the freshman and sophomore classes.

From the freshman class, Steven Arellano was elected Sophomore Class President and Cicero Aschieris and Gus Marshall were elected Sophomore Class Representatives.

From the sophomore class, Scott Kase was elected Junior Class President and Iman Adami and Paul Hage were elected Junior Class Representatives.

Junior Class Representative-elect Hage said, “I want to advertise more sporting events to increase attendance rates at lacrosse, soccer, baseball, and water polo games. This will hopefully increase school spirit and support our school’s athletic teams.”

Students used Naviance to electronically vote for their prefered candidates.

In all elections except for the presidential and vice presidential elections, each student was allowed three votes. For the presidential and vice presidential elections, students had only one choice.

Junior Class Representative-elect Adami said, “I plan to possibly introduce new types of food at Loyola through food trucks that will be based off of what the students want. Also, I plan to increase school spirit by recognizing sports and clubs that are often overshadowed by other major sports.”

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Mothers’ Guild feasts at annual Spring Luncheon with themed dining tables [FROM LUNCHEON, A1] four different subdivisions of the guild exist; each of them is based on either a neighborhood, such as Brentwood or Long Beach, or a sport, such as football or lacrosse. The subdivisions create a uniquely themed table that is represented at the luncheon, and each table is led by a few co-chairs and an average of 25 hostesses.

According to Julie Silva, mother of sophomore James Silva and one of the hostesses of the Valley Table, the luncheon followed a well-organized structure.

The day started with the mothers visiting the tables and sampling the food and drink at each table. The mothers then shopped and bid on silent auctions items.

At noon the mothers went to their respective tables and the Rev. Fr. Gregory Goethals, S.J., made comments and thanked the chairs of the luncheon. Lunch was served by Loyola students, and once the luncheon finished, the hostess mothers take down the tables and cleaned up.

Sophomore James Silva, who worked the event, said, “I served food and drinks to all the women and helped carry their gift baskets to their cars. It was nice to see the amazing effort that all the mothers put into their tables.”

According to Liz Mohler, co-chair of the Lacrosse table and mother of senior Nick Mohler, tremendous time and effort goes into the design of each table.

She said, “It was truly a group effort to decide on the Champs themed lacrosse table, and 32 hostesses volunteered their time, resources, contacts, creativity and strength to pull it all together.”

Some mothers in attendance at the luncheon were first-time attendees of a Mothers’ Guild event. Priscilla To, mother of sophomore Marcus To, had never

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MOTHERS OF VARSITY LACROSSE sit at their “Champs Loyola Lacrosse Pub” themed table. The Spring Luncheon is the largest Mothers’ Guild event of the year. been to a luncheon prior to the event, but she was very impressed by all the hard work and time invested by the Mothers’ Guild volunteers. To wanted all the Loyola boys to know how blessed they are to have such dedicated mothers. She said, “School life would be very different if mothers were not wholeheartedly involved. I hope each Loyola boy would come to realize one day how very lucky they are to have such loving mothers.”

Not only did Saturday’s luncheon provide an enjoyable afternoon for Loyola mothers, but also it raised money that will go towards the needs of the school.

Jane Hawley, President of the Mothers’

Guild, said, “I expect our donation to Loyola will be over $200,000. Most importantly, we added a community service piece to the luncheon. During setup week we asked ladies to clean out the closets and bring new or gently used clothing to be donated to Downtown Women’s Center and Alexandria House.”

Hawley thought the event was a success: “Honestly, I loved so many things about the luncheon. Saturday was truly a magical morning. Everyone enjoyed looking at the themed tables complete with costumes, enjoying the themed food and beverage, shopping at the Loyola Merchandise Mart and celebrating Loyola.”

Students travel across Midwest, visit private and public universities on fifth annual college tour

By ALEXANDER BOMBINO CONTRIBUTOR Thirty-two sophomores and juniors travelled to the Midwest to tour 11 colleges from April 16-22. The students were chaperoned by English teacher Terry Caldwell as well as counselors Yoojin Han and Daryl Crowley.

The group toured the Uni-

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versity of Michigan, Michigan State University, the University of Notre Dame, Holy Cross College, Indiana University Bloomington, Purdue University, Marquette University, the University of Wisconsin– Madison, Loyola University Chicago, the University of Chicago and DePaul University.

At many of the campuses, the students were able to eat

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COLLEGE-TOURING CUBS pose in front of St. Joan of Arc Chapel on the Marquette University campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

lunch or dinner in the dining hall. Junior Jake Guinane said that eating in the mess halls was an insightful experience.

“We were basically immersed in the college culture. It was a unique feeling,” Guinane said.

At each college, students met and talked with Loyola alumni to receive insights on each campus experience. Junior Nick Yvañez said, “The benefit of going on the tours with the alumni was getting a different perspective of the college experience. They did not sugar coat the way college was, but did make sure we knew how important it was and how great of an experience it is to be in college.”

Students on the tour also saw cities surrounding the respective colleges they visited to get a more complete feel of college life. The short excursions included seeing a theater production of Chicago and walking around Millennium Park.

Sophomore Derek Mackel said that the trip was a great, valuable experience. “It was really cool to see how different life is outside of Cal-

ifornia,” Mackel said. “As a sophomore, it helped me to discern what I want in colleges and what I don’t want.”

The students, however, are not the only ones who benefit from the trip. Caldwell said he goes on the trip to get a sense of what colleges are looking for in their applicants in order to prepare his students for the admissions process and college life.

Crowley mentioned, “I think it’s important for boys to go on these college tours because they see a wide variety of colleges; colleges that have certain foci and strengths as well as unique demographics, feels, and various acceptance rates.”

The Midwest College Tour served as a great was for the students to get a true feel for what college life is really like while helping the teachers and counselors understand how to adequately prepare their students.

In addition to the Midwest College Tour, Crowley and the rest of the staff is considering adding a Pacific Northwest Tour to alternate with the Midwest College Tour.

Advanced Placement exams were administered to students across the country over the first two weeks in May by the College Board.

Loyola offers 24 out of the 38 AP courses to sophomores, juniors and seniors.

According to Mr. Aristov, Loyola is administering about 1600 AP exams this year. The most popular AP exams are AP World History, AP English Language, AP US History, and AP Calculus.

According to the College Board website, students can take AP courses and exams to earn college credits so that a student has less courses to take in college. Some universities give credit for a passing grade, but others require a 4 or 5.

According to Loyola’s administration, Loyola has offered AP courses since 1988.

Since that time, the amount of students that take the AP test each year continues to increase year after year. Loyola students also maintain an average pass rate of 80 percent.

Senior Nicholas Moritz is taking AP English Literature, AP Government, AP Environmental Science, and AP Economics. Moritz said, “I am going to NYU next year with the knowledge of having taken higher level courses. I am happy to have taken so many AP courses while at Loyola.”

The opportunities to take AP classes open up for the junior class. Juniors have the option of three different AP science courses: AP Chemistry, AP Biology and AP Environmental Science. Other AP courses that are open to the junior class include AP U.S. History, AP English Language and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, and AP Latin.

Seniors have even more options than juniors to enroll in a variety of different AP courses including AP English Literature, AP Physics C Mechanics, AP Spanish Literature, AP Economics and AP Statistics.

Many seniors take AP courses to accumulate college credits and see how a typical college course would function.

Senior Jeremy Ockomichalak said, “I am taking AP Environmental Science and AP European History so that I get two courses out of the way before I even get to college.”

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Students, fathers complete record Cubs road trip, tour fourth Baja Build in a school year California colleges

By LUKE McCOURT CONTRIBUTOR

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As part of an eight-year tradition, 24 Loyola students, fathers and faculty came together to build a home in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, for the spring Father-Son Baja Build. The build took place over the weekend of April 29-30.

Chris Laubach, father of Andrew Laubach ‘11, first introduced the Baja Build to his son’s Loyola water polo team in 2009, and the service trip has become a tradition ever since.

Though his son has graduated, Chris continues to lead the trip, and this year was the first to have four builds due to its popularity with two in December, one in the spring and one in June before Father’s Day. Loyola teams up with Baja Christian Ministries to pair a family in need with the Cub volunteers. The members of the family who received the house were Jorge, Fabiola and their son Axel. This family had been waiting three years for the home.

The volunteers built the home within two days on a $10,000 budget. The house consisted of two bedrooms, a living room and a loft. The money went towards all the supplies that are used during the building of the home.

Community Service Director Tom Zeko, who was a

Loyola High School embarked on the fifth annual California College Tour. Led by counselor Kelly Farland, social science teacher Kyle Knoll, and Dean of Men Daniel Annarelli, 19 sophomores and 31 juniors boarded a bus on April 17 for the four-day tour that covered nine of California’s public and private universities.

The 2017 California College tour visited University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, Santa Barbara; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; University of California, Santa Cruz; Santa Clara University; Stanford University; the University of San Francisco; University of California, Berkeley; and University of California, Davis.

Junior Michael Polis was extremely impressed by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

He said, “The school had a wide range of opportunities, a really nice campus and an impressive business school.”

Being able to hear firsthand from Loyola alumni about the colleges they are attending is a unique and invaluable part of the tour experience, said Farland. “I

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BAJA BUILDERS make progress on the house they constructed in Tecate, Mexico on April 29-30. Twenty-four Cubs and fathers assisted. faculty leader on the trip, said, “The trip is a great way to not only get your service hours done but to have a memorable bonding experience with your fellow Cub brothers.

The family was so grateful for everything being done and the father, Jorge, helped out with the building of the house. On this trip you really get to know one another through storytelling, religious beliefs and people’s histories. It certainly is a great opportunity to help out the less fortunate,” Zeko said.

Zeko encourages all students who want to have a fun and memorable service trip to sign up. He hopes that Baja Builds can be held once every two months during the course of the school year and into summer.

Sophomore Liam Mudd also travelled down to Tecate to part

take in the Baja Build for the first time. Mudd said, “My favorite part of the trip was handing over the keys of the house to the family. The joy and gratefulness that the family expressed was truly a life changing experience.

I will never forget this trip.”

Sophomore Liam Watson described the endeavor as memorable and said, “It was a great experience to be able to bond with my Loyola family and see how you can change one family’s life in the course of two days. The Baja Build is certainly a unique project because it takes place in a foreign country and really opens your eyes to what poverty is.”

The next Baja Build will take place on June 17-18. For further information on an upcoming build, visit Zeko in the Community Service Center.

The True Gentleman’s Club to host Classic Car Show

By DANIEL KIM CONTRIBUTOR The True Gentleman’s Club will hold the third Classic Car Show on Wednesday, May 17, at lunch in Hayden Circle to showcase classic and luxury cars from students, parents, teachers and alumni.

The Classic Car Show was started last year by current senior and True Gentleman’s Club president Jonathan Grace, club moderator Cedric Ebiner and counselor Tom Gallagher. Grace acted as a planner for the event while faculty like science teacher Lee Jackson, Ebiner and Gallagher assisted him in bringing the cars to the event.

Most of the preparation involved finding volunteers to present their cars as it may even take three months to plan and to coordinate.

Grace said, “My favorite aspect of the car show was just seeing the car community within the Loyola community. I’m a big car guy myself, so I get a kick out of that. I go down to car shows when I can, so it was cool to see a car culture within the school.”

Last year, there was a classic car show and an exotic car show which both had 15 to 20 cars and approximately 200 people who attended the

events. The car show this year is a combination of the themes of the previous two car shows and will focus on cars that are both exotic and classic.

Senior Alex Creek brought a white 1967 Ford Mustang with blue racing stripes to last year’s car show. He was asked by Ebiner to present his first car which impressed several observers.

Creek said, “I thought the car show was pretty cool and I definitely didn’t expect the show to get the publicity and attention that it did.

I am looking forward to more cars and more variety in the next one.”

Sophomore Nick Cortez said, “The car show brings together students, parents, teachers and alumni at the same time to share a common interest. That’s what it’s all about, connecting all generations of Loyola and coming together to make something pretty cool.”

Sophomore Blaise Ebiner said, “The car show is an event where a lot of the boys take interest in the different kinds of cars, especially the fast and beautiful cars in this day and age. “ The True Gentlemen’s Club is still in search of volunteers who could present their classic or exotic car in the event.

The event will take place next Wednesday, May 17 at lunch in Hayden Circle.

would say the best part, and I’ve been on the tour four or five times, is meeting up and connecting with Cub alums,” said Farland. “We had authentic descriptions of the campus based on guys who are just like our guys.”

The group visited two to three universities a day but also had free time to explore some of the cities and towns on their own.

Polis said, “We had lots of free time to explore San Francisco. My friends and I went down to Fisherman’s Wharf to grab lunch and then went to Ghirardelli Square for some ice cream.”

According to junior Reid Whitney, the tour has opened up many new college opportunities for him. “This tour didn’t necessarily rule out attending an out-of-state university, but it definitely opened my eyes to the financial benefits of staying in state. The majority of schools I will be applying to will be in state as a result of this tour.”

Farland said, “I think the California College Tour is the most practical [of the college tours]. We’ll get boys [to attend] every one of those schools because it’s our own backyard, and I think this tour really breeds a passion for the colleges.”

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The true meaning of the AP classes: Advanced Placement or annoying pain?

As more and more students take the Advanced Placement exams each year, it seems likely that high schools nationwide are better preparing their students for the jump to college courses. The College Board estimates the number of exam-takers has doubled in the past 10 years; however, the standards set by the AP Board have come into question as many colleges no longer accept scores of 3, a passing grade as defined by the College Board. In fact, some Ivy League schools such as Dartmouth, Brown and Columbia and other institutions nationwide are no longer accepting any AP credit in all or most departments.

This trend suggests if colleges are accepting less and less AP credit, are these courses really preparing students adequately for college level academics?

The root of the issue stems from the idea that to a certain extent, high schools are

allowing the College Board, an institution whose definition of a passing score is below what most colleges accept, to dictate its course curriculum. Therefore, most teachers are teaching their students how to pass the test and “get a 5” instead of engaging the students in content that builds on their passions.

One of the main issues lies at the problem that colleges are driving students to take AP courses. However, colleges may not want to grant many students AP credit because it would mean that some students would graduate in fewer years. It is somewhat paradoxical, therefore, that colleges are only taking students with top GPAs that result from AP courses, yet they are not giving credit for these students’ hard work, only perpetuating the cycle of AP course-taking students.

A main reason for this lack of acceptance of AP credit is that AP courses don’t reach

the depth of material that college courses do. According to Carol Geary Schneider, President of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, students often do not have necessary skills in areas such as research, writing and evidence-based analysis.

Loyola has certainly done an excellent job of moving away from the objective breadth of topics to engage students in a dynamic way. Biology, chemistry, physics and other science classes have emphasized hands-on learning with labs and projects. Teachers should consider the limiting nature of the standardized AP curriculum and strive for a more stimulating classroom environment. In order to better prepare students for college, more high schools need to adopt this mentality of connecting the objective definitions and content of AP courses to a realistic, applicable setting rather than focusing all efforts on “getting a 5.”

Computer science is essential to education as job demand continues to increase

By RONAN MANVELIAN CONTRIBUTOR The computer science field has increased exponentially in popularity over the past few years and forms the basis for current and future innovations ranging from the biomedical field to national security. A focus on educating students in this field is paramount for meeting the demands of rapidly changing technology and for keeping pace with a global society.

This field creates new technologies to help solve problems in areas broader than math and science, including business and industry.

Although several universities have expanded their computer science departments and qualified faculty—and even require students to take a computer science course to graduate—many high schools lag behind and run the risk of not preparing their students for the increased competition in succeeding in this vocation and in the career opportunities presented to graduates.

The continuation of the computer science classes by Loyola’s mathematics department for next year and onward will allow students the opportunity to open themselves up to the computer science field and understand its importance for the coming future. While the Computer Programming course, which is open to both juniors and seniors, started at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year, the AP Computer Science A course has been a part of Loyola’s curriculum since 1987. In addition, the AP Computer Science Principles course will be offered for the

second time in the 2017-2018 school year.

If Loyola students immerse themselves in the Computer Science field, they will be getting a head start in an occupational field that is considered by many to be one of the fastest growing in the world: jobs in this area are projected to grow 12 percent from 2014 to 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

In addition, the Obama White House predicted that in the year 2020, approximately 1.4 million computing jobs would be available with about 400,000 qualified computer science graduates capable of applying for such jobs—drastic numerical increases in both aspects. This prediction suggests that the need for computer science graduates has skyrocketed and shows no signs of delay.

A major problem with the availability of computer science is ensuring that there are enough teachers who have the skill and experience to teach in this area. With more teachers to instruct students and introduce them to the computer science field, more individuals will gain knowledge in the field and will be able to instruct others—the cycle repeats as more individuals come to understand computer science. Indeed, the continuation of the computer science courses for Loyola’s academic curriculum will not only benefit current students but will help ensure that the students of today can become the teachers and leaders of tomorrow, whether in the classroom or in the workforce.

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By BEN DONOHOE & MICHAEL SULLIVAN FEATURE EDITORS Loyola High School’s Advanced Placement classes have been the defining characteristic of rigorous schedules for Cubs. The more challenging curriculum and workload these classes entail has proven to be attractive to colleges, and AP continues to grow at Loyola despite some recognized drawbacks.

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AN EXPANDING PROGRAM Andrey Aristov ‘80, Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Scheduling, said that the AP program at Loyola is currently expanding with AP World History being open to all interested sophomores next year and classes such as AP English Language 3 and AP Calculus expanding as well. He said that because pass rates for these exams continue to exceed Loyola’s own 80 percent pass rate standard, the administration is willing to open up more periods.

Aristov also noted the importance of expanding APs to reluctant rising sophomores.

“If we prove to sophomores that they can take a college level course and be more successful, then maybe they'll be more amenable for trying for those junior or senior year,” Aristov said. “The AP World History classes have gotten some of the highest passing rates schoolwide— it’s in the 90s, in fact—so we feel comfortable that we can absorb a lot more kids and stay above that 80 percent threshold, hopefully.”

ACADEMIC BENEFITS Thomas Marsh, AP English Language teacher, said that the test can succeed in measuring English capabilities to a certain extent.

“The test results are often good at gauging solid critical thinkers and writers,” he said. “The virtue of AP classes is that I like to have all of the strong students gathered in the same place at the same time. It produces better discussions and it’s just more engaging to go about the material that way."

In addition, science department chairwoman Fawzia Qazi believes all of the AP science courses are beneficial because the skills learned in preparing for the tests are useful in college courses.

She said, “I am a big fan of the science APs because students who take AP Chem, AP Physics and AP Biology are successful in entry-level college courses because they have a good foundation of the material.”

Eric Romin, AP Calculus BC and AP Computer Science Principles teacher, thinks that AP classes are beneficial because they expose students to college material.

“Students who take AP Chem, AP Physics and AP Biology are successful in entry-level college courses because they have a good foundation of the material.”

-science department chariwoman Fawzia Qazi “At least for the courses I’ve taught, the material is comparable to that taught in universities, and even if students aren’t able to get credit on the test because they didn’t do well enough, or they happen to go to one of the universities that doesn’t offer credit for the courses I’ve taught, at least they’ve been exposed to the material,” Romin said.

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ENGLISH TEACHER THOMAS MARSH prepares his students for the AP English Language exam. Loyola students often take several AP classes and manage a variety of extracurriculars. chairman, said, “The AP program provides a really good evaluation of the basic core skills of a subject area. In history, the test and the curriculum is really good at being concious of what are the themes and skills we want to get across that make history a distinct discipline.”

In addition, Christopher Perkins, AP US History and AP Human Geography teacher, believes that although some skills required for the AP test are more applicable to a college-level course than others, the majority of skills tested are beneficial to college courses.

“I would say AP writing skills are hugely relevant to college level work. Skills like synthesizing, looking at similar events that happened in different time periods, is a hugely valuable AP skill because college is asking you to think at a very high level and connect the dots between different historical events from different time periods,” Perkins said.

DRAWBACKS Aristov also recognized that AP curricula have their limits, as teachers must often cover a large breadth of material with little deep exploration into topics.

“That’s frustrating sometimes to students and teachers because it becomes a matter of luck as to whether you cover thoroughly the topic that happens to show up on the test that year,” Aristov said.

Marsh said that the time constraints of the tests limit students’ ability to demonstrate their writing capabilities and that students may be better off if they could submit writing portfolios from work throughout the year.

“Frankly, in English, I think the test aims below the ability level of our students. I think that the test focuses on formalist readings, which are a mainstay in English departments to this day, but they’re not the totality of the discipline anymore,” Marsh said.

Qazi believes that AP tests do not always accurately assess a knowledge of material because some students are better test takers than others.

“I think the tests will always determine how well the student took the test because there are a ton of students that really know the material but aren’t the best test-takers. If the student isn’t a test taker or panics or doesn’t feel comfortable taking the test, sometimes what they know isn’t always transferred,” she said.

Zucker said that APs can take away from some parts of studying history.

Zucker said, “History, like most fields, is organic. There’s a lot of art involved with it, and it’s really hard to measure that on a national scale without losing some of that more artistic side.”

STUDENT STRESS Aristov also said that the administration takes great care to manage student stress levels around challenging courses.

“It’s been something we’ve been working on for the last 15 years,” Aristov said. “We’ve more than doubled the number of counselors on campus. We’ve created a care management team for kids who are suffering from high anxiety. We have the Cura Personalis program, and the teachers are more sensitive to these issues.

In large part, the seven-period schedule was designed to reduce stress, and the seventy-minute periods were designed to reduce stress.”

To account for stress that students may be feeling during the two weeks of AP testing, Perkins covers all course material before the weeks of AP testing, which he reserves for review.

Perkins said, “What I try to do is make sure that I am 100 percent done with content before the AP weeks begin at all, so that way students aren’t missing any new information if they miss class.”

Romin thinks the pressure to do well on many AP tests stresses students out.

“In general, I think there is a little too much pressure on students to take a lot of AP classes and do well on the tests, so I think it can contribute to students feeling stressed,” he said

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Zucker said that he was in consult with the social science department chair at St. Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco, a school that recently decided to end its AP program in the social science department in favor of all honors courses.

“The good news about doing something like that is that it does unshackle us from the standards that College Board lays out,” Zucker said.

“It opens up more freedom for students to have the choice about what they want to study."

Aristov said that the school has consistently considered adopting an honors program to replace AP, but as to the future of the AP program, Aristov indicated that dropping AP courses is not likely to happen in the near future.

“We kind of discuss that on a constant basis,” Aristov said. “The reality is is that it’s not likely that Loyola High School will drop the AP program any time soon because it is a flagship program. It is recognized nationally and internationally, [and] the universities know what it is about.”

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Junior Marcos Mendoza wins Young Man of the Year Award

By JAMES KEEFE CONTRIBUTOR Marcos Mendoza received the Young Man of the Year Award at Steven’s Steakhouse in Commerce, California, on March 25th. Each year, this award is given to a young man aged 17-23 from the city of Commerce who clearly exemplifies and models the values of a respectful young man. Mendoza will receive a $1,200 scholarship to college and will also become the ambassador to the city of Commerce.

Mendoza was overjoyed to have received this award. He said, “I felt that I had made my parents proud, and I was happy to know that I was given the opportunity to serve as an ambassador to the city and give back to my community. I knew that by winning I could stress the importance of giving back through community service, something I definitely learned at Loyola.”

Mendoza will also have a profound affect on the young children in Commerce during his one-year term. He hopes he will be able to serve as a positive role model to younger people in Commerce.

He said, “I knew that by being the Young Man of the Year, the young boys and girls of the city would look up to me as a role model. As Young Man of

“I knew that by being the Young Man of the Year, the young boys and girls of the city would look up to me as a role model.”

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the Year, I could pass on what I have learned at Loyola and really make a difference.”

Mendoza underwent a rigorous application process which

led to his receiving of the Young Man of the Year award.

Mendoza said, “The committee looks at your current grades from first semester and all your extracurriculars, reads a one paragraph essay explaining your future goals and aspirations, and lastly conducts an interview where they asked me six questions.”

Mendoza hopes to show others the value of giving back to the community, something he has learned during his time at Loyola.

Mendoza said, “I could pass on what I have learned at Loyola and really make a difference by encouraging the youth in the city of Commerce to participate in more community service to give back to the less fortunate.” Mendoza learned the importance of giving to the less fortunate from his various community service during his time at Loyola.

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JUNIOR MARCOS MENDOZA received the City of Commerce’s Young Man of the Year Award in March. He will receive a $1,200 scholarship and serve as an ambassador for the city. munity, playing sports and going year term has just begun, he alto a Catholic school in the area. ready has important plans and However, as he grew older and bright ideas for the future. chose to attend Loyola, he felt He said, “My term as the that he had started to become Young Man of the Year has just less involved in the communi- started, but I hope to make ty. Upon receiving the award, lots of improvements throughMendoza believes he has been out the year to better the city of given another chance to be in- Commerce as I hope all its resivolved in the community. dents can learn to be men and He said, “Now I have the op- women for and with others.” portunity to really get involved with the city once more.”

Although Mendoza’s one-

Michelle Cullen joins counseling department staff as office coordinator

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By MATTHEW CONDE CONTRIBUTOR After moving from Woodbury, Minnesota, to Los Angeles two years ago, Michelle Cullen works as the office coordinator for the counseling department.

Cullen attended Cretin-Derham Hall High School in Saint Paul, Minnesota. After graduating high school, she attended Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. There, Cullen received a bachelor’s degree in music industry and theater and a master of arts degree in human development and event coordination.

Afterwards, Cullen became the social media and campus student coordinator for four years at Woodbury University. However, her cousin and member of the ITS department, Katherine Cullen, informed Michelle of the open position at Loyola.

“I got excited after I found out I got the job,” Cullen said. “I come from the background of Lasallian-type institutions, and Jesuit Catholic institutions are very similar.

There was a sense of community when it came to coming to one of those schools.”

As office coordinator, Cullen manages schedules for events like career day, helps organize copies and additional pa-

perwork needed to be mailed or handed out during homeroom periods and helps populate the counseling bulletin boards with important information.

Outside of Loyola, Cullen, having a passion for theater since the second grade, is a company board member at the Theater of Note in Los Angeles. She coordinates play as either a producer or sound manager and is currently excited about her upcoming production: Supper.

Cullen said, “Supper is an hour and a half long and written by one of our company members. It’s community theater at it’s best.”

Apart from her involvement in theater, Cullen volunteers for AfterBuzz TV, aftershow podcasts for various television shows. Cullen works as an interviewer of actors in the television and anyone involved in running television programs.

“I volunteer at Afterbuzz TV, interviewing actors, showrunners, producers and anyone who works in a television show.

Z-Nation is hysterical and all the actors are really nice; the whole cast is wonderful.”

Looking to the future, Cullen plans to be involved in human education and work in theater.

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Sabbatical program allows teachers to reflect on classroom expriences

By NEIL HOMSTAD CONTRIBUTOR The sabbatical program gives teachers time to reflect and put day-to-day actions into a larger context so that they can begin to think differently, return to campus refreshed and apply what they have learned to their classroom environments.

Math teacher Judy Dell’Amico took her sabbatical during the 2014-2015 school year.

“When you actually have a chance to stop and breathe and enjoy the moment, you don’t realize how tired you really are,” Dell’Amico said.

According to Dell’Amico, the sabbatical gave her an opportunity to spend more time

looking at the technology as- background in the subject. pects of the classroom and atIn addition to studying tend teacher conferences. at UCLA, Yano visited Jesu“I went to some conferences it schools Northern California in Boston and Texas and [com- and learned a lot of how teachers pleted] online there instructed classes. I did their classes. some reading “It was a time for me to “I saw that and relaxed,” read, gather information, there were some D e l l ’A m i c o do some planning and ideas that I can said. “It gave bring it to the other life use in my classme a chance to science teachers,” room,” Yano look at different said. “My sabthings in dif- -science teacher Paul Picard batical helped ferent ways–– me to have for example, build knowlthe basics of giving notes.” edge base for what I studied.”

Math teacher Roger Yano Science teacher Paul also took a sabbatical. His pro- Picard ‘75 went on sabbatgram was during the school ical during the 2007-2008 year and involved taking a math academic school year. class at UCLA to expand his Picard collaborated with

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“They had a research project they had students doing,” Picard said. I was doing that research myself in order to bring it back to the students here. I would probably spend three days a week on the UCLA campus looking through a microscope, doing research and talking with people there.”

Students in Picard’s AP Biology class and independent studies were involved in the research project for about 6 years after his return from sabbatical.

Similar to Dell’Amico, Picard visited two conferences, the National Association of Biology Teachers in Atlanta, and the National Teachers’ Convention in Boston.

Picard also spent eight days in the Galapagos Islands near Ecuador in May 2008.

“That was an excellent place

Leaving their legacies: a look at the various donors behind Loyola’s buildings

By MATTHEW CONDE CONTRIBUTOR Through generous donations, Loyola is able to educate young minds and prepare students athletically, spiritually and academically. As families continue to donate for the construction of various buildings, the Loyola campus continues to expand and grow.

Pinney Hall was built and funded posthumously through the donations of Charles L. Pinney. Pinney was a successful businessman who retired at age 50. He was affluent and lived in a Hollywood Victorian house, which commonly is seen in movie shoots.

Although Pinney was very rich, he had never heard about Loyola High School until his secretary, a Catholic parishioner at Saint Thomas Aquinas, told him about Loyola.

Loyola Archivist Neil Bethke said, “He had no association with the school at all. Near the end of his life, he made a major donation to the high school.”

After The Rev. Fr. Patrick Cahalan, S.J. reached out to him in 1988, Pinney made one of the most generous contributions at that time. “[His donation] was probably the top gift to the high school at the time,” said Bethke. “It was about two million dollars.”

The Hayden Physics building and Von der Ahe chemistry laboratories

were built around the same time of Pinney’s contribution. Similar to Pinney, Hayden had no connection to Loyola, yet he decided to donate towards a physics complex.

Three Von der Ahe children attended Loyola. Carl Von der Ahe, one of the three children, graduated and became a Jesuit. He later returned to Loyola as president in the 1940s.

Bethke said, “Carl’s father began the Vons grocery store chain. Charles Jr. Von der Ahe went on to become a wealthy businessman, and he started Carl’s Jr.” William Hannon ‘33 donated the Hannon Theater and Hannon Hall. Hannon and three other brothers were alumni of Loyola.

Hannon inherited his family’s wealth and made several small donations. Hannon’s first gift to Loyola was a theater initially known as Eugenie Theater. This theater was named after and dedicated to the mother of the Hannon children.

However, Hannon himself did not make the contributions as his daughter, Kathy Hannon, donates money under his name. The Hannon family put around 2 million dollars towards the construction of Hannon Hall.

Bethke said, “William Hannon did pass away, but the family is still very active.

He didn’t donate the money for the tower or hall, it would’ve been Kathy Hannon who donates in his name. The Hannon family ist still active and giving.”

Leavey Gym

was donated by Thomas Leavey. Leavey lived in Los Angeles in the 1920s and noticed the common person had no car insurance. Leavey prospered through the insurance company that he created.

“He started offering car insurance to the average guy,” said Bethke. “Back then, if one owned a car, they were wealthy, and if they were covered with auto insurance, they were very wealthy.

In the 1920s, Thomas started a company called Farmer’s Insurance.”

Although he did not attend Loyola, Leavey donated money to the school. His family became major Catholic benefactors in the Los Angeles area and helped fund renovations for the Loyola gym.

Francis Ardolf ‘33 donated the money used in the construction of Ardolf Hall.

He grew up in Hollywood and went to city college. Later, he became a contractor and businessman. Cahalan recruited him as a donor, and Ardolf gave a four million dollar grant to pay for the science hall.

Burns Library was donated through the Fritz Burns foundation. Fritz Burns was initially wealthy and had much beach property, which he later sold to the Los Angeles City to create what is now LAX. After hearing about Loyola through fellow acquaintance, William Hannon, Burns began donating small amounts of mon-

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to go as a biology teacher because we are always talking about evolution,” Picard said.

In collaboration with other science teachers at Loyola, Picard had an ongoing project designing the current biology curriculum.

“It was a time for me to read, gather information, do some planning and bring it to the other life science teachers,” Picard said. “Then, I went back home to work some more. Eventually, we developed the course.”

The opportunity to work with UCLA instructors, Picard said, proved invaluable in adding another dimension to what he was and is now doing.

“It has expanded my understanding of what college science instruction is and what colleges would like from our students,” Picard said. “It allowed me to bring back some of that work and experience to our students.”

to the school.

After his death, Hannon became the president of his foundation. “Hannon helped bring 100,000 dollars to Loyola,” said Bethke. “It was donated towards the library. The library opened the same time as Pinney.”

The Bergin Weight Room, now known as Pernecky Weight Room, was created through donations from the Bergin family.

Similarly, Pernecky pool was formerly known as Conn Pool. Because the pool was upgraded during the 1980s, the pool was renamed.

Smith Field was named after alum Bob Smith ‘53, who attended UCLA and became the founder of Bob Smith Volkswagen. The field was formerly known as Shepard Field, which was named after Loyola’s first president The Rev. Fr. Robert H. Shepherd S.J., and then renamed to Hernandez Field, named after Enrique Hernandez ‘74. Hernandez was formerly the Chair of the Board of Board of Regents.

Clougherty Chapel was initially built with Ruppert Hall in 1926. However, the chapel was remodeled in 1972 through the donations of Francis H. Cloughtery.

Bethke said, “Francis Clougherty made his money in the meat business. Many know that company as Farmer John, the sponsor of the Dodgers.”

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THE CUB REVIEW A MEDIUM FOR CUBS TO DISCUSS LIFESTYLE AND THE ARTS. FROM THE NEWEST MOVIES AND MUSIC TO THE REGION'S MOST SENSATIONAL HOTSPOTS, STUDENTS WILL OFFER THEIR TAKE ON WHAT'S "PAWS UP" OR "PAWS DOWN."

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Norton Simon Museum

By JORDI ETTINGER CONTRIBUTOR A mainstay of Old Town Pasadena, seen on every Rose Parade broadcast but rarely known outside of its home city, the Norton Simon is one of the crown jewels of the City of Roses.

Before entering the museum, visitors are greeted by 15 majestic sculptures by French sculptor Auguste Rodin. After stepping into the the foyer, the path splits, with one side leading to the 19th-20th century European works and the other leading to the 14th-18th century European works.

The paintings and sculptures from the 1300s-1500s are almost entirely Italian Renaissanceera pieces with a smattering of German and early Dutch and Flemish painters, while those from the 1600s and 1700s are mainly the work of Dutch Golden Age masters like Rembrandt and Jan Steen.

A piece of particular interest and relation to the Loyola community is a large painting of the Jesuits’ own patron saint and namesake, St. Ignatius of Loyola. This work of art featues Ignatius wearing a bright red priest’s vestment

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while holding a book with AMDG written on it.

The museum houses primarily 19th- and 20thcentury art. Particularly notable pieces for the 19th and 20th century period include “The Mulberry Tree” by Vincent van Gogh, “The Artist’s Garden at Véthheuil” by Claude Monet, “The Ragpicker” by Édouard Manet and “Woman with a Book” by Pablo Picasso. Downstairs, the large collection of Asian–– particularly Indian––art provides a nice pivot from the European classics one floor above. The exhibit features two main types of statutes, those of the Buddha and those of Hindu gods such as Ganesha.

The Museum is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and is closed on Tuesdays. Admission is $12.00 for adults and free for students with a valid ID. With its plethora of European, Asian and American masterpieces and its inviting and relaxing atmosphere, the Norton Simon is––without a doubt––one of the best art museums in Southern California and a great opportunity for students to learn more about art without paying a cent.

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"BEAUTY AND THE BEAST" presents a modern take on the 1991 classic, offering a live-action version with new actors and actresses.

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Mac DeMarco, indie rock’s latest cigarettesmoking, overall-wearing darling, dropped his third full-length album “This Old Dog” on May 5, over three years after the release of his last full project. On his latest LP, DeMarco, maintaining his iconic lo-fi aesthetic, opts for a more stripped-down sound in order to highlight his apparent growth as a songwriter.

Relying on a more traditional combination of acoustic guitar, bass, and drums and limiting the use of psychedelic synthesizers which pervaded much of his earlier projects, DeMarco develops a more classic style akin to folk rock. In working with a more barebones setup, DeMarco allows his sophisticated composition to impress rather than overwhelming his audience with an auditory overload of instrumentation.

DeMarco’s words on his latest album convey an unpretentious poignancy not present in earlier work. Lamenting over the shared human fear of aging, for example, DeMarco, on the album’s leading

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NORTON SIMON MUSEUM houses a plethora of artwork such as paintings and sculpture from famous artists including Picasso and Monet.

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By MATTHEW MUNGUES CONTRIBUTOR

“Beauty and the Beast,” directed by Bill Condon, is a live-action film adaptation of the 1991 animated Disney classic. Released on March 17, the film reached the milestone of being the 29th movie to cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The movie does a great job of bringing the classic tale to life.

The actors and actresses in the movie do a great job of executing the roles presented in the 1991 original. Emma Watson does a great job of portraying a charming Belle, and Dan Stevens brings the beast to life as he portrays a loveable, troubled beast that finds purpose in his love for Belle.

The digital effects applied on the beast presents him as one with more human characteristics: he did not come across as a strong, aggressive animal but rather a beast of vulnerability.

Luke Evans also did an excellent job in playing the role of the infamous Gaston, the movie’s main antagonist. His friend, Lefou, is played by Josh Gad; however, in this movie, Lefou is presented as homosexual. This factor

RATING: song “My Old Man,” softly croons, “Uh-oh! Looks like I’m seeing more of my old man in me.”

On the titular single “This Old Dog,” DeMarco fully develops the folk sound introduced in the first track, layering simple drum beats over a simple bassline over a simple chord progression.

Slightly differing in style from the rest of the album, “On the Level,” a more psychedelic tune heavily featuring the use of synthesizers, is reminiscent of DeMarco’s classic track “Chamber of Reflection” off of 2014’s “Salad Days”, and is, subsequently, my favorite track of the album. “On the Level” retains the clean composition which marks the album as a step-up from his previous work. What sets the track apart from the rest of the album, however, is its successful balance of Demarco’s iconic feel with a more sophisticated understanding of layering.

As soothing and soft-spoken as ever, Mac DeMarco pushes his lo-fi indie agenda while showcasing his developed songwriting sophistication. “This Old Dog” is an album which will please old fans and address previous critiques of his sometimes-cluttered sonic organization.

sparked many controversies, as the movie was prohibited from being played at some schools due to this element of the motion picture.

The genuine affection that Belle and the beast had for one another is most evident in the movie’s famous ballroom dance scene. The ballroom dance is visually stunning with the beautiful costumes of Belle and the beast and the exquisite set design of the castle.

The classic song of “Beauty and the Beast” is what makes the scene iconic for old and young viewers today. A rendition of this piece, sung

by Ariana Grande and John Legend, is played during the credits scene. This rendition, however, does not compare with the original track sung by Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson, as their version of the classic song gives listeners a positive experience of nostalgia while the new version presents the song with a typical pop sound.

Overall, the live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast” is very well done, as it is faithful to the original.

The movie provides the viewer with the same feelings and satisfaction that is provided in the 1991 film.

After all, who would change a “tale as old as time”?

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"THIS OLD DOG" was relased worldwide on May 5, as singer Mac DeMarco's latest album, relying on traditional and psychedelic melodies.

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Don't Sleep on Hannon Theatre's Spring production of 'Once Upon a Mattress'

By BENJAMIN KIM CONTRIBUTOR Hannon Theatre Company’s production of “Once Upon A Mattress,” a musical comedy centered around a modern retelling of the classic fairytale, aired from April 27-30 to May 4-6.

Rehearsals started the first week of February and were held four times a week.

The show was directed

by Mr. Walter Wolfe, who said that he greatly enjoyed working with the members in directing the show.

“The show went very well.

It was a very difficult show because part of the style is that it needs to look effortless, but it’s a very difficult

style to teach and they mastered it very well,” Wolfe said.

“Once Upon A Mattress" is an amazing show to watch because of its comical aspects and interesting plot. Its funny characters and amusing dances make the performance more fascinating and entertaining.

Every second of the show gave the audience a good laugh with its melodious music, hilarious jokes and wonderful acting.

Mr. Robles, the Associate Director, choreographed the dance numbers for the show. He started acting at Hannon as a high school student. Ever since he started working at Hannon, he said he has had a great experience being able to work with young, aspiring actors.

Robles said, “The show went really well and was different from last years’ ‘Cabaret.’ This show was much more demanding because it was a comedy, which requires lots of hard work and precision. It was always a challenge to have everything come together because there were a lot of moving parts and always a lot going on.”

Assisting Mr. Robles were the male and female dance captains, who know every dance for their respective genders and helped to lead the performers in physical warm ups. All cast members went through warm ups as a daily routine.

Matt Kozakowski, the Male Dance Captain, said,

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HANNON THEATRE'S SPRING MUSICAL "ONCE UPON A MATTRESS" showed from April 27-30 and May 4-6.

“The first couple shows were everything came together.”

Kozakowski discussed definitely nerve-wracking. Because of Christmas and APs, the role he believed HTC we lost two weeks of our re- played in their performance.

“It is a specific kind of hearsal process. We were on full blast from day one and campy comedy that doesn’t rewe tried to keep up the qual- ally exist anymore, but even if ity and professionalism which it isn't a world famous award resulted in a lot of stress. winning show, we still filled the During Tech Week, however, house and made people laugh.”

Hannon Theatre Company celebrates a century of thespian legacy and history

By AVERY OCHOMICHALAK CONTRIBUTOR The Hannon Theatre puts on two theatre acts every year, and it has been doing so for almost a century.

Walter Wolfe, director of the Hannon Theatre Company, said, “The theatre program dates long before the actual Hannon Theatre was built, and it has been a tradition dating back to the early 1900s.”

Wolfe spoke about the early complications of having an all-boys school as well. Wolfe said, “Since it was an all-boys school, [the theatre company] would have plays with girls played by boys like the oldfashioned Shakespeare style.”

The program started when Xavier Center was built, and the theatre company would use the stage to perform plays.

“It wasn’t just a meeting hall,” Wolfe said. “They would put chairs down and it would be the place where they performed plays.”

The current-day theatre building used to be a gymnasium.

Wolfe said, “The story I was told... is that the gymnasium was built by the city in the 1920s to be part of the Normandie park, and at that time, Normandie was the westernmost part of Los Angeles. The rest of the land until Santa Monica was orange groves.”

The gym/theatre was then used as a factory for World War II. Wolfe said, “I was told that when World War II broke out, the government added an entire new floor and built bombs in there.”

When the war ended, Loyola bought the facility from the govern-

ment, and the building became the gymnasium for about 40 years. Then, in 1982 Levy Gym was built. It took the place of the old gym, and the old gym became the present-day theatre.

The building looked significantly different before the renovations with the entrance on Venice Blvd. and a gravel lot instead of the patio.

Wolfe also spoke about how the theatre company changed the already existing rooms into rooms that they could use.

Wolfe said, “They also changed all other kinds of things like the locker rooms became the dressing rooms, the showers became the costume storage, and a type of bleachery system was put in.”

The bleachery system consisted of small, metal seats that could be moved around to fit the needs of the company.

Wolfe said, “The whole reason the bleachery system was sold to [the theatre company] was because the company that made them went out of business. The seats were about the size of a whoopee cushion. They were little, tiny, round seats that folded out. They were the most uncomfortable thing I have ever sat on in my entire life.”

The bleachers, however, did have a positive side.

“The drama teacher thought it would be interesting to have a modular seating unit that could move and create different spaces,” Wolfe said. “This is a theater tradition from the 1960s, taking an old building and making it into a theater using modular seating that can change into different styles.”

When Wolfe came to Loyola as the new theatre leader 23 years

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THE HANNON THEATRE COMPANY has been a Loyola custom since the early 1900s and has performed shows like "A Midsummers Night's Dream," shown above. ago, Frank Kozakowski showed however, changed the acoustics even him around the theatre, and the more because of the hard surface of the first thing Wolfe noticed was that seating. This was when mics were beginning to be introduced to the theatre. there was no air conditioning.

“I walked in around mid-July, and Then, about six years ago, a foundation a priest, Father O’Neil, was in there gave us the money to renovate and put in because he was the scenic painter,” state-of-the-art sound equipment.”

The theater’s current name comes Wolfe said. “He was in painting a personal project, and he was drip- from the Hannon Foundation, and– specifically–Eugenie Hanping wet. It looked like he had been more in a pool. I was very confused un- non, the first Mothers’ Guild presitil I took a step in and realized that dent of Loyola. Bill Hannon ‘32 it was about 105 degrees in there. dedicated the naming rights of the theater to his mother, Eugenie.

There was no air conditioning.”

Wolfe said, “The Hannon FounDespite the initial difficulties, Wolfe produced his first play at Loy- dations has continued to be a maola that year. Wolfe recalled how the jor benefactor to the theatre comheat was so bad that the lead actor pany throughout the years, and of the play fainted during a dress re- we are grateful to them.”

Reese Turknette, a sophomore hearsal, so the school quickly installed at Loyola and member of the tech an air conditioning system in 1998.

Wolfe said, “The acoustics of crew, spoke about how the new inthe room were then changed be- novations help out. He said, “I don’t cause of the air conditioning, and know how the play would function without the mic system.” you couldn't hear as well.”

Turknette also spoke about how After the first few productions things began to he joined the tech crew. “I have always been interested in the produc“snowball,” Wolfe said.

“A donor came in and gave nice seat- tion of theatre, so I wanted to try it ing to the theatre, which was built over out. I showed up to all the meeting the course of a year,” Wolfe said. “This, and became even more interesting."

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Varsity track wins Mission League Title

By HENRY McCOLLOUGH CONTRIBUTOR The varsity track and field team won the Mission League Title after defeating rival Harvard-Westlake on Monday, April 24, at home. Following their victory against Harvard-Westlake, the track and field team competed at the Mission League Prelims at Occidental College on May 1 before advancing to the finals on May 3–4.

Head distance coach Lalo Diaz was very pleased with the team's performance against Harvard-Westlake.

He said, “I think it was a team victory because the field events came through; our sprinters represented.

The distance team scored a total of 25 out of 27 possible points.”

The Cubs’ win over the Wolverines concluded the team’s undefeated regular season. Several athletes qualified to compete at league finals the following week.

After placing in the top three spots in the 1600-meter run at League finals, seniors Charlie Sherman and Alejandro Salinas and fresh-

man Anthony Stone all qualified for CIF Prelims. Juniors Shane Bissell, Liam Jamieson and Brandon Cobian qualified in the 3200-meter run.

In the sprints, senior Elijah Hodge won the 400-meter run, finishing with a personal record of 48.45 seconds, qualifying him for the CIF Prelims.

Hodge is chasing the school record in the 400-meter run. His personal best of 48.45 is slightly off from the school school record of 48.19 set by Rodney Diggs ‘02.

Hodge said, “Even though I PR'd, I wasn't satisfied with my performance. I know I can run faster; however, it's satisfying to know that I am close to the record for the 400.”

The 4x400-meter relay team, which consisted of seniors Tre Stewart, Lucho Gazcon, Hodge and junior Mike Hutton, placed first at league finals with a time of 3:17.34, advancing to CIF Prelims. The Cubs are seeded first as they enter tomorrow’s race.

Reflecting on the 4x400 team’s performance at finals, Hodge, who anchored the relay team, said, “I'm extremely proud that [the 4x400

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SENIOR CHARLIE SHERMAN AND JUNIOR COREY KUMAMOTO race down the track during an 800-meter race against Harvard-Westlake on April 24. team] reached 3:17. The scariest said, “I was very proud of our team. teams are the ones that have noth- Our league is one of the toughest ing to lose and everything prove. ” leagues in all of track of field; so evQualifying for the prelims, senior ery time we compete, we have to perGiovanni Trejos won both the 110-me- form at a high level. I am very proud ter and 300-meter hurdles. Senior Will that we rose to the occasion and Pascale also qualified in the 110-me- came out on top of some very good ter hurdles after finishing third. teams. It sets up with some confiIn the pole vault, seniors Ty dence going into the next meets.”

Ngo and Michael Kelly each qualiCIF Prelims will take place fied for tomorrow’s CIF meet. tomorrow afternoon at TraHead coach Michael Porterfield buco Hills High School.

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Swim Cubs win 11th league title

for national rugby team

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By LUKA LEKOVIC CONTRIBUTOR The varsity swimming team, led by head coach Kevin Mann, concluded its undefeated regular season with a Mission League Title on April 25.

At league finals, the Cubs broke many of their personal records as well as several meet records in route to the team’s 11th straight league title.

Speaking of the team’s performance at league finals, senior captain Andy Kim said, “More than 90 percent of the team had a personal best.

Some notable swims include [senior captain] Sean Lee's 100-meter butterfly and [sophomore] Emmett Pernecky's 100-meter breaststroke.”

Pernecky swam the 100m breaststroke in 58 seconds in his fourth time swimming the event. Pernecky set the Mission League record and received a CIF auto-cut, which guarantees him acceptance into CIF Prelims.

Reflecting on his teammate’s performance, Kim said, “Emmett's swim made everyone's day. He hardly never swam breaststroke in the past,

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SENIOR ANDY KIM swims down the length of the pool during the Cubs' final home meet on April 11 against St. Francis High School. but he shut down the entire pool at finals and shocked every team at Mission League [Finals], including us.”

Junior Lachlan Bonesteel swam 0:48 seconds in the 100-meter freestyle and 0:53 seconds in the 100-meter backstroke.

Sophomore Nick Turrill said, “Almost everyone on the team reported best in-season times, and a great number of people dropped time from their prior personal bests.

The highlight of the meet was Sean Lee’s 48.01 and 48.02 100-meter butterfly times in prelims and finals, respectively. Reaching his best time twice in two days without a fast suit on and not tapered is very promising to how he will perform at CIF.”

Lee holds the 50-meter freestyle, 200-meter freestyle, 100-meter butterfly and 200-meter IM team records.

The Cubs will be chasing their second consecutive CIF Title tomorrow at CIF Finals at Riverside City College at 5:00 p.m.

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Junior Daniel Crowley participated on the under 18 All-American rugby team for the European Championship held April 4-16 in Quimper, France.

His team is part of the USA Rugby Foundation, which is the national governing body that also develops the sport of rugby in America. USA Rugby oversees four national teams, multiple college and high school All-American teams and an Olympic development training system for the elite athletes, according to the foundation’s website.

The European Championship welcomed teams from the USA, Canada and Japan for the first time in a

field that consisted of twenty different teams and three divisions: championship, trophy and conference.

Crowley’s team placed eighth in the championship tier after suffering a series of losses, the first of which came from Portugal by a score of 26-5 in the first round on April 7. Four days later, the All-American team lost to Spain in the second round with a score of 22-26.

Crowley and his team were knocked out of the tournament on April 15 by a narrow 12-13 loss to Canada.

The top seeded team from France won the tournament, taking the title for the third consecutive year.

Crowley said, “Even

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Lacrosse team defeats Palos Verdes in LA Championship

By SCOTT KASE CONTRIBUTOR Led by head coach Seth Cohen and assistant coach Brett Tietjen, the varsity lacrosse team won the LA Championship for the second year in a row.

The Cubs defeated Palos Verdes on Wednesday, May 10, to advance to the U.S. Southern Section final tomorrow against Foothill High School.

The Cubs concluded the regular season with a 15-4 record, including a 9-1 Mission League record. The Cubs won eight of the last ten regular season games as they headed into the postseason.

To conclude their season, the team beat Harvard-Westlake on senior night. The 13-6 victory not only secured the Mission League Title, but avenged the team’s 12-13 overtime loss earlier in the season.

Senior goalie Joe Theuer believes

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much of the team’s success can be attributed to team’s unity. “Our team chemistry really makes us special. We’re all great friends and that makes us better both on and off the field,” Theuer said.

The Cubs entered playoffs as the second-seeded team in the LA section behind top seed Palos Verdes. After a decisive 16-3 win against Sierra Canyon in the first round of playoffs on Tuesday, May 2, the varsity team advanced to the quarterfinals against Thousand Oaks on Thursday, May 4.

The Cubs defeated the Lancers by a score of 17-2 before recording a 13-6 win against Oaks Christian in the semifinals on Saturday, May 6.

The Cubs entered Wednesday’s LA Championship match with a seven-game winning streak. After one quarter of play, Palos Verdes held a narrow 3-5 lead over the Cubs, but the Cubs responded with eight

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SENIOR MIDFIELDER RYDER MORA drives against a Palos Verdes defender during the Cubs' 11-5 win on May 10. The Cubs shutout PV after the first quarter. goals over the next three quarters, shutting Palos Verdes out 11-5.

Senior Jonathan Partamian recorded four goals as the Cubs advanced to the U.S. Southern Section finals.

The team’s ultimate goal this season has been to win back-to-back Southern Section championships, according to sophomore goalie Will Parducci. “Our goal is to win the Southern

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JV lacrosse team concludes season with 19-1-1 final record

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MIDFIELDER TC PETTIT looks to pass the ball across the field in an 11-2 win against the Crespi Celts on Friday, March 28.

The Cubs’ only loss came against Palos Verdes 7-10 on April 11. “It was a struggle the entire time,” Kirkpatrick said. “They came to play and we got complacent.” After the loss to the Sea Kings, the Cubs rebounded, winning the last eight games of the season.

The postseason Nathan Powell Southwest Invitational tournament consisted of the last five games for the Cubs. After defeating the five teams, including a 9-5 win against Village Christian in the final round, the Cubs won the tournament.

Sophomore midfielder Nicholas Solomon said, “We

went into each game with a focused mind, and I will never forget beating Village Christian in the championship game.”

This year, sophomore midfielder Aidan LaBella has been called up to join varsity for its playoff run.

Players now transition into the task of trying out for Loyola’s varsity squad next season. Mueller said, “As a JV program, our number one goal is always to get athletes prepared for varsity. This season, the athletes worked extremely hard to meet that goal, and every one made significant strides towards reaching it.”

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By ANTHONY REZNIK CONTRIBUTOR The JV lacrosse team concluded the season with a nearly-perfect overall record of 19-1-1 and a 10-0 Mission League record. For the first time, the JV team won the Nathan Powell Southwest Invitational tournament on April 29 to conclude the season.

Head coach John Whalen and assistant coach Carl Mueller attribute their successful season to the constant training schedule. “The dedication and effort of the boys at Loyola was outstanding,” said Whalen. “The early morning practices and the intensity of our program is very challenging. They responded with heart and poise.”

Sophomore midfielder Kyle Kirkpatrick, who registered 27 goals this season, said, “We practiced almost every day of the week, and each time they pushed us to train harder so that our work would carry over into the games.”

Averaging per game about 11 goals for and only three against, the team stampeded through most opponents. Notable games included defeating league opponents St. Francis, Chaminade, Notre Dame and Harvard Westlake, each by a margin of at least 12 points.

Section Title, and we are excited to have the chance to win back-to-back championships,” Parducci said.

According to Cohen, no other team besides Loyola has ever returned to the Southern Section finals as reigning champions. The Cubs will face No. 3 seed Foothill High School tomorrow at noon at Palos Verdes High School in the finals.

though we didn’t do as well as we had hoped, our results inspired me to work harder and to get another roster spot on the All-American team to do better at another tournament.”

The head USA coach Salty Thompson started a recruitment center, the Eagle Impact Rugby Academy, for the AllAmerican team. The organization prepares players for their clubs and all-star programs during the off season.

Crowley said, “EIRA has refined my skills to become a better player as well as helped me develop a higher game IQ.” Crowley currently plays for the Southern California EIRA team and plans to travel

to Denver this June with his EIRA team in hopes to get a coveted All-American roster spot for a second year.

“The selection process to get chosen for an All-American roster spot is really grueling and long. It took about a year to get noticed by the AllAmerican coaches, and once you get invited to play for an All-American team once, it is not a guarantee to be selected every time,” Crowley said.

“It is an honor to play and represent the country,” said Crowley. “Rugby is much more popular in other countries, and the competition is much higher than it is here.

Seeing the difference in level has really inspired me to work harder and improve.”

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JUNIOR DANIEL CROWLEY poses with fellow team members and coaches at the European Chamionships held from April 4-16.

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Varsity baseball concludes season with Crespi sweep

By JAMES SIMS CONTRIBUTOR

The varsity baseball team, led by first-year head coach Sean Buller, recorded a 13-14-1 season record, including a 7-10-1 Mission League record. The Cubs concluded their season with a series sweep against Crespi this past week.

The varsity team entered a series against rival Harvard-Westlake on April 25. The Cubs trailed the entire game until a sixth inning four-run surge to put the Cubs ahead 5-2. Following that win, the Cubs lost the next game 2-3 to the Wolverines. The series concluded with a ten-inning standoff. The 4-4 stalemate resulted in the Cubs’ only tie of the season.

The next series for the Cubs begin on May 2 against the St. Francis

Golden Knights. A six-run rally in the fifth inning propelled the Cubs to a 11-5 victory behind Joe Fortin’s five RBIs. The Golden Knights edged the Cubs out the next day with a 8-7 victory at St. Francis.

The tiebreaker between the Cubs and Golden Knights on May 5 resulted in a 11-2 blowout win for the Cubs on Hernandez Field. Freshman Kevin Parada and sophomore Joseph Phelps combined for six RBIs to give the Cubs a decisive victory.

The Cubs began their final series of the season on May 8 with a game against the Crespi Celts. After seven innings, the Cubs displayed their largest scoring output of the season, beating the Celts 14-4, including 13 runs in the first four innings. Six Cubs had multiple hits, and senior pitcher Stephen Burke controlled the

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SENIOR JOE FORTIN prepares to swing during an at-bat in the 7-0 win in the final game of the season at home against Crespi on Thursday, May 11. game over the first five innings.

The Cubs then beat the Celts 3-2 on Wednesday, May 10, led by senior Stephen Burke who contributed 2 RBI’s off of a single with two outs in the top of the seventh, putting the Cubs ahead. The Crespi series and season concluded with senior night yesterday as the Cubs defeated the Celts by a score of 7-0.

Despite the team’s losing record, Buller looked upon this season optimistically. “These guys have endured so much over these past few months, and they have proven to be very admirable,” he said. “I truly feel that these seniors have matured so well, and I think they are definitely ready for the next level and beyond.”

JV baseball 6-3 in Freshman baseball seeks fifth Mission League play consecutive win in final game

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SOPHOMORE ADAM PIZARRO crosses home and scores during the 9-0 home win against Crespi on Wednesday, May 10.

By COLTON ANDERSON CONTRIBUTOR The junior varsity baseball team beat Saint Francis on May 3 with a score of 4-2.

When asked about the team’s performance on Wednesday, Sophomore pitcher Andrew Coles said, “We played really well, pitched really well, and hit really well in the later innings of the game.”

The team lost to Harvard Westlake on 28 April by a score of 2-3. In their previous game against Harvard Westlake on April 26, the Cubs lost 2-3.

The team played Capo Valley in the JSerra tournament and lost 2-6 on April 20. In the same tournament, the Cubs played Trabuco Hills and lost 0-1 on April 19. Additionally, the team played Tesoro in the J. Serra tournament; the Cubs lost 3-8. While playing in the J. Serra tournament, the Cubs played Mission Viejo and won 3-0 on April 17.

Assistant Coach Stewart said, “I think we have had a solid season so far. I look forward to our last few games. I think we can win them and beat Saint

Francis and Crespi both times that we play each of them.”

Loyola beat Chaminade 9-0 on April 6. On the previous day, the Cubs defeated Chaminade 6-3. When the team played Diamond Bar High School, they lost 2-6 on April 3. The Cubs played Arcadia High School on April 1 and defeat them 14-6. Loyola beat Alemany both times they played on March 23 and March 24, 5-4 in both games.

Overall, the Junior Varsity team has performed well.

The junior varsity baseball team overall record is 13-8. They are 6-3 in Mission League currently. Sophomore outfielder and pitcher Tyler Attal said, “The team is doing really well this season. Our losses have have mostly been close games. I think that we can win our last four games in the next few weeks” The Cubs’ next opponent is Crespi Carmelite High School on May 10 at home. Sophomore catcher Jacob Calderon said, “Our next game is very crucial for the rest of the season. It is very important that win and finish the season strong.”

The freshman baseball team, led by head coach Tom Peck ‘85, boasts a 15-5-2 overall record and a 5-3-2 record in Mission League play.

“There has been a lot of progression throughout the year. The team has not only improved in talent, but our team chemistry has also gotten to be very good,” said Brendan Pernecky, who plays in outfield for the team.

The freshman baseball team beat St. Francis at a past game on Thursday, May 4, with a final score of 15-5.

Freshman pitcher Geoffrey Belden said, “The main challenge we have been facing this year is not getting too nervous during games and tensing up.”

“The pitching has been a little inconsistent, unfortunately, we’re not throwing as many strikes as we should.

We’re walking too many guys every game, which led to a couple of our early losses in games we probably should have won,” said Peck.

The team, which has been practicing since Janu-

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FRESHMAN GEOFFREY BELDEN prepares to deliver a pitch during the Cubs' 15-6 win against Crespi High School on May 8. ary, has practices an average of three times a week.

The team's success can be attributed to good practices.

“Our practices are really well run because we have a great coach, Coach Peck,” said third baseman Cole Parker.

The freshman team played Arcadia on Monday, May 1, taking home a victory with a final score of 18-2, and scoring five runs in the sixth inning.

Chris Pallares contributed the most with three RBIs. “The team played a great game, and I hope we can continue to do that in our last few games of the season,” said third baseman Pallares.

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provement, and the freshman baseball team is hoping to finish off the year strong.

“It's been fun getting all of these recent wins, but getting reps right now is the most important thing because we need to get better overall as a team,” said Parker.

“For the last game I really want to try and get everyone in as much as possible and get them ready to move on to the next level of baseball, whether that's JV or possibly varsity,” said Peck.

The team plays their final game at home later today against Crespi High School, who enters with a winning record.

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Varsity volleyball defeats Servite advancing to CIF Quarterfinals

By CHARLES VIEHL CONTRIBUTOR After defeating Servite last night, the varsity volleyball team advanced to tomorrow's CIF Quarterfinals.

The Cubs currently stand with an overall record of 26-1 and an undefeated Mission League record of 12-0.

The Cubs had spent most of their season sitting in second place in CIF, but as of May 1, following a victory against Chaminade, the varsity volleyball team holds the top spot in the CIF standings.

The team faced the Corona Del Mar Sea Kings on April 26 in a rematch of last year’s CIF Championship. At the time, Loyola was ranked second in the CIF standings, and Corona Del Mar was third.

Similar to their championship meeting last year, the

game lasted five sets, but the Cubs eventually won with scores of 25-15, 23-25, 25-23, 22-25 and 15-10. By rule, the fifth game of any match is only played to 15 points, unlike the normal 25 points. With this win, the Cubs were propelled over top-seeded Oak Park in the CIF standings.

Reflecting on the big win against Corona Del Mar, head coach Michael Boehle ‘84 said, “We are two very good teams who have been powerhouses for a long time now.

Those matches are always fun to play, and it’s a preview of what is coming later in the playoffs. We would love to see them in the finals if we could.

They are a very good team and very disciplined. To get away with a win from that game is a great feeling for us.”

The bracket for the CIF Playoffs was announced on

Friday, May 5. The team entered the playoffs as the favorite due to their first place ranking. In the first round of the playoffs, the team hosted the Esperanza Aztecs on Tuesday, May 9. The team swept Esperanza in three games by scores of 25-9, 26-24, and 25-11.

The Cubs moved into the second round and travelled to Servite last night.

The Cubs won first two sets with scores of 25-22 and 2523. After losing the third set by a score of 33-35 in overtime, the Cubs defeated Servite, 25-19, in the fourth set, and Loyola advanced to the CIF Quarterfinals.

Speaking about the team’s goals for the playoffs remainder of the playoffs, Boehle said, “The team has just got to be focused all the way through. It’s become a five game season now. They can’t

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SENIOR IAN PARISH winds up for a spike against Esperanza High School on May 9. The Cubs swept Esperanza in three sets. rely on other teams to make mistakes or the other team’s records. We’ve got to take care of ourselves and who we are and what we are about. As the number one seed, people are always gunning for us.

We’ve had some success the last few years, and people always want to bring down

success. They’ve got to understand that they have to come out and play their game with respect, show some character, show some class and do things the right way, and I think that things will work out for us.”

CIF Quarterfinals will take place tomorrow evening.

With 21-4 record, freshman JV volleyball Cubs conclude season volleyball concludes season undefeated in Mission League play Reflecting on the team’s CONTRIBUTOR loss to Corona del Mar, Knoll said, “They were probably the Led by head coach Kyle best team we played all year.

Knoll ‘11, the freshman vol- They were a proper, sophisleyball team concluded ticated volleyball team. Like their season with a record I told the guys, if we played of 21-4, including a 10-0 each other 10 times, we would Mission League record. go five and five or one team The Cubs faced rival Co- would go six and four; we were rona Del Mar on Wednesday, pretty evenly matched.”

April 26, in a much-anticipated Despite losing, Knoll battle at home. The Cubs had recognized the team has just come off a decisive win space to improve. against Alemany and entered He said, “We made a lot of the game with a four-game second ball errors, and people win streak. not connectBefore the ing on their "Like I told the guys, game, freshsets, and if we played each oth- people runman libero er 10 times, we would ning weird Will Jackson go five and five or one plays. In the said, “We’ve team would go six and last quarter definitely had four. We were pretty of each game, a great run of game, and we we really took evenly matched.” have a lot of ourselves - Head coach Kyle Knoll '11 momentum out of concoming into tention.” this game.

Despite We’re hoping to come out losing to Corona del Mar, with a win. That would really the Cubs bounced back with make our season special.” two league wins against St. In Wednesday afternoon’s Francis and Chaminade, matchup against Corona Del both of which were won Mar, the Cubs lost the first by Loyola in two sets. set by a score of 22-25.

The Cubs outscored St. In the second set, both Francis 25-15 and 25-8, and teams were even through- Chaminade 25-9 and 25-13. out until the end of the set The Cubs concluded their when the Cubs “didn’t pass season play with the Redonor execute well,” said fresh- do tournament on Saturday, man opposite hitter Anderson May 6. The Cubs suffered Bleak. The Cubs ended up los- one loss, tying for fifth overing 20-25 in the final set. all in the tournament.

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By GOVIND O'CAMPO CONTRIBUTOR The JV volleyball team concluded its season with a 29-1 season record, including a 12-0 record in the Mission League. The Cubs’ only loss comes to Corona del Mar. In the matchup against Corona del Mar, the Cubs suffered a two-point loss in the first set and a five-point loss in the second. The Cubs returned the following day and defeated St. Francis in two sets, 25-19 and 25-13.

The Cubs then defeated Chaminade in two sets at home on Monday, May 1, with a score of 25-12 in each set.

The Cubs’ final tournament was held at Redondo Union High School on Saturday, May 13. The JV team won the tournament af-

ter defeating Redondo 28-26 in the finals.

Head coach Larry Rojas said, “In certain matches, some of the players will play well, and then for other matches other players will step up. It is actually a good thing not to have to rely on only one or two players. We have many weapons that we can go to during crunch time.”

As the season comes to a conclusion for the JV volleyball team, sophomore libero Isaiah Beltran recognizes his personal growth. He said, “Volleyball has made me a more competitive person, and it has also taught me what unity as a team really is.”

Veterans on the JV volleyball team now look forward to trying out for the varsity team next year. Sophomore Robbie Collins said, “I can’t wait to try out for varsity volleyball because of the challenge it will give me.”

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Monogram Club volunteers at school events since the 1950s

By JASON OMORI CONTRIBUTOR Since the 1950s, the Monogram Club has assisted with various Loyola events throughout the school year.

The current moderator, Roger Stewart, teaches AP World History and AP U.S. Government and also coaches the JV Basketball team. Stewart took over the position after Dr. Craig Bouma left two years ago.

The Monogram Club has served at many different events throughout its existence. In the past, the club played a larger role in fundraisers and the Interchange. With the exception of Interchange, many of the fundraisers the club worked no longer exist, so the club helps out by organizing and monitoring other events such as mass, home football games and the first-year retreat. The club also helps out at back-to-school night, Open House and the Baccalaureate Mass.

“Any time we get a call, we respond,” Stewart said. “The Baccalaureate Mass is a big deal for the club, particular-

ly for the seniors. It is at a time when the senior members that have been in the Monogram Club are no longer able to participate because they are involved in their own Baccalaureate.”

To join the Monogram Club, a studentathlete must have a varsity letter, a 3.0 GPA and be in good disciplinary standing.

Sophomore James Lee joined the Monogram Club this year after receiving his varsity letter for swimming as a freshman.

“I wanted to join the Monogram Club so that I could lead others and be a part of an exclusive club with like-minded people,” Lee said.

Senior Nick Mohler, the President of the Monogram Club, has been a part of the club for four years and currently plays on the varsity lacrosse team.

Mohler said, “When I was a freshman, Dr. Bauma was my physics teacher and also head of the Monogram Club. At every mass, I would see the blue vests and say, ‘This is a really awesome club, and I’d like to be a leader on campus,’ so I joined.”

Many of the current coaches and

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THE MONOGRAM CLUB has served the Loyola community since the 1950's, volunteering at various events and school masses throughout the year. teachers such as Dr. Ricardo Pedroarias ‘84, Jamal Adams ‘90 and Michael Boehle ‘84 were part of the Monogram Club while they attended Loyola.

Director of Campus Ministry, Matthew Schaeffer, said, “The Monogram helps make mass much easier for us.

They usher, direct students to their seats

and dismiss them when mass is over.”

Through the Monogram Club, students are able to learn how to be leaders on and off campus.

“The students who are part of the Monogram Club get to be role-models and experience what it is like to lead their fellow classmates,” Stewart said.

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JV golf wins Mission League Championship

Varsity golf looks to CIF

By GEOFFRY BELDEN CONTRIBUTOR

The varsity golf team placed second in the team Mission League Tournament on Tuesday, May 2, securing their sixth consecutive Mission League Title. Junior Parker Lestz posted the lowest score of the match with 74 strokes. The Cubs have a 14-1 season record, including a 5-0 record in league.

Commenting on the team’s recent success, freshman Brian Arnold said, “I think our team is progressing great as the season goes on. We are all working extremely hard and improving every day.”

Senior captain Stephen Brown also said, “I think the guys have put in a lot of work this season, and we are just looking for it to pay off in the playoffs.”

Regarding the CIF playoffs, Brown said, “Our immediate goal is to win the CIF Central Division but we think

By CONOR GORRY

CONTRIBUTOR

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THE VARSITY GOLF TEAM poses for a photo following a competition. The Cubs aim for a sixth consecutive CIF title this year. that we are talented enough to be one of the three teams that go to state from socal.”

The Cubs participated in the CIF Individual Regionals on May 8 at River Ridge Golf Club. Junior Parker Lestz placed third and junior Connor Brown placed sixth out of a field of 100 athletes. Both advanced to the next round.

Arnold received honorable mention in the league.

Reflecting on the ending of the season, Stephen Brown said, “We have the CIF Championship next week and that is always our goal. Winning

Varsity tennis out of CIF in first round

By JOSHUA PARK CONTRIBUTOR

in their improvement. Everyone has filled an important role on the team.”

Held said one of his favorite highlights from the season was the 10-8 win against Calabasas. He said, “[The Calabasas win] took a lot of guys stepping up, especially guys who normally are not

Led by head coach Brian Held ‘93, the varsity tennis team finished the regular season with a 13-5 record and an 8-2 Mission League record.

According to Held, one of his main goals in the beginning of the season was to motivate looked his players. “One of my for to contribute. It expectations was for was a team effort to all of my players to get a great win.” become better, and I The Cubs competed think we have been in the singles and doubles able to achieve competition for Mission that,” Held said.

League Prelims COLIN KRUSE/THE LOYALIST “I also hoped I on Tuesday, May could spark a 2. Doubles team composed fire in my guys of junior Dan Cielak and to want to keep sophomore Sawyer Romano i m p r o v i n g .” and doubles team composed Coming off of senior Jeff Kiely and seof a two week stretch nior Matt Bea represented the with no games, the Cubs Cubs in doubles play, but neiplayed against rival Har- ther team advanced to the fivard-Westlake on Monday, nals. Senior Max Green placed April 24. The Cubs fell to fourth in singles competithe Wolverines, 0-18. tion on Thursday, May 4.

In their last game of the seaThe Cubs played in the son, the Cubs defeated Crespi, first round of CIF play16-2, on Tuesday, April 25. offs on Wednesday, May Expanding on the team’s 10. The Cubs lost 3-15 to improvement, Held said, “I Arcadia at Arcadia High think most guys have be- School in the first round, come better players, and ending their season. a lot of guys surprised me

that would be the biggest accomplishment of the season.

We all feel very confident in our chances next week.”

The CIF Central Team and Championship Tournament will take place on May 15 at Lakewood Country Club. The CIF Individual Championship and the SCGA Qualifying will take place on May 18, and the location has yet to be determined. The CIF Regional Championship will tee off on May 25, and the CIF Championship will be held on May 31.

off the regular season with a 189-200 win against Winward on May 3. Junior Lance Guerrero led the team, shooting a 35 on a par 33 course.

Freshman Luca Tomaro said, “It has been a great year, and I have really learned so much from my coaches and my teammates.”

Reflecting on the team’s growth this season, Jackson said, “These guys have played really well and represented Loyola really well, like true gentlemen.”

Led by coaches Lee Jackson and Jason Schmidt, the JV golf team finished their season with an overall record of 13-3, and a 2-2 record in Mission League play.

The team placed first at the JV Mission League Championship on April 26 for the third consecutive year.

Individually, freshman Jackson Palmer placed first shooting 74, freshman Joshua Yoo placed second shooting 78 and junior Ryan Deutsch placed third shooting 79. Overall, the whole team of six players scored a 40, placing first.

Earlier in the week, the team played against St. Monica’s varsity team and won by 43 strokes.

The Cubs played against Long Beach Wilson on May REPRINITED WITH PERMISSION FROM LOYOLA ATHLETICS 2, winning by five strokes, JV GOLFERS celebrate after the 391-396. The team finished Long Beach Millikan tournament.

JV tennis finishes season with 6-4 overall season record

By ETIENNE CODJIA CONTRIBUTOR The JV tennis team, led by head coach Kelly Farland, finished the season with a 6-4 overall record and a 2-2 record in Mission League play.

The Cubs started the season in early March with a 3-2 record, claiming victories against Brentwood, Santa Monica and Palisades Charter, but falling to Beverly Hills and Mira Costa.

Farland said, “We never gave up. These guys showed more guts and grit than any team I ever had. They worked really hard to improve.”

The Cubs played Tuesday, March 14, and defeated Chaminade by a 18-0 margin. The win against Chaminade marked their third win in a row and their first win in Mission League play.

Sophomore doubles player Kyle Bracco said, “The team has improved in every match and became more cohesive and in sync.”

The Cubs continued their winning streak

with another flawless 18-0 victory against Chaminade on Monday, March 27, at Cheviot Hills Tennis Courts. The Cubs then fell to HarvardWestlake in a 15-3 loss at LA Valley College marking the end of their four-game winning streak and their first loss in Mission League play.

The Cubs then faced off against Brentwood on Thursday, April 13. The Cubs went into a tiebreak against Brentwood but were able to win the tiebreak with a close 10-8 score, marking the team’s second season win against Brentwood.

The Cubs resumed play in their last game of the season against Harvard-Westlake on Monday, April 24, at Cheviot Hills Tennis Courts. The Cubs fell 15-3 to HarvardWestlake marking their second loss in Mission League play, ending with a 2-2 record.

Proud of the team’s overall performance, Farland said, “This year was a good year. The record was indicative of our talent. They played with their hearts out.”

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THE JUNIOR VARSITY TENNIS TEAM poses for their team photo. The JV team posted a 6-4 overall record this year and a 2-2 Mission League record. The Cubs season ended on Monday, April 24.

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CUB-MITTED V CUBS COMMIT TO PLAY COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

By JAMES MARQUEZ SPORTS EDITOR

PHOTOS BY GEORGE BORKOVICH, CONOR GAFFNEY AND MORGAN STUBBLEFIELD

LOUIS MURRAY PENN STATE VOLLEYBALL I chose to make Penn State my home for the next 4 years for a few reasons.

The volleyball team and its esteemed coaches finish within the top-5 of the NCAA tournament just about every year and have produced many Olympians. School has always been important to me, so I was stoked when accepted into the Smeal College of Business, which is a top-20 program. To add to that, Penn State has the largest alumni network in the world, which would offer me many opportunities in my future. Being a sports fan, I’m pumped to have so many baller teams to root for, and there’s not much that compares to a Penn State gameday. There’s a reason they call it Happy Valley. WE ARE!

MAX GREEN

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

TENNIS I chose to play tennis at Fordham because of the mix of great academics, D1-level athletics, and amazing location in New York. I was also looking for a medium-sized school where I would be meeting new people everyday, but I could still develop relationships with professors and other students. During the recruiting process, I knew I wanted to make an immediate impact on the team. I felt a real connection to all the coaches and players on the team. I was fortunate enough to have both coaches come out and watch me play and also to meet the entire team on my visit.

BRADY WEDBUSH

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

VOLLEYBALL I've always wanted to become a college athlete, but I also value education. So I believe Princeton's volleyball program and renowned academic rigor is a perfect fit for me. I plan on attending in the fall of 2018 after a taking a gap year. I want to do service projects in Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand and play volleyball in possibly London or Switzerland. I really like Princeton's campus, the buildings are really beautiful and it's a great college town. I really enjoyed hanging out with the volleyball team, and I was very impressed with the coaches. Sko Tigers!

MICHAEL DOUD

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

LACROSSE When I was looking at schools I knew I wanted something big where I could get the full college experience, a great football team for the tailgates and a great school to study at. I knew Boise State was the place for me when I was touring the campus with one of the lacrosse captains and he made me feel right at home. The city is just starting to grow around the campus and people are there are just nice and they actually know how to drive. The coaches knew exactly how to run a team and I felt as though I was in a place where I could succeed and grow to my full potential.

JEREMY OCKOMICHALAK MCGILL UNIVERSITY RUGBY During the recruiting process, I always knew I wanted a place that could challenge me academically and have a competitive athletics program. McGill, being one of the best schools in Canada and known for its diverse student population with stellar academics and an accepting social life, seemed like the perfect fit for me. The city of Montreal is big enough to always explore something new while not having to travel anywhere farther than a twenty-minute walk. All of this––plus a rugby team that is basically a family who takes the sport very seriously––has made me very excited to choose McGill University.

ELIJAH HODGE

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA

TRACK AND FIELD UC Santa Barbara took an interest in my ability to compete and realized my potential as a future Gaucho. Not only will I be receiving an education from one of the top public universities in the nation, but I will be competing at the Division 1 level! UCSB has one of the most beautiful campuses I've ever seen and is the perfect distance away from home. The coaching staff and students illustrated their emphasis on family and camaraderie, which was something I took to heart. I know for a fact I'll be in an environment that is balanced and will help me grow as a person. #ole #gogauchos

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Rick Pedroarias '84 named interim head football coach

By NICO POSIVAK CONTRIBUTOR

With the departure of former head coach Marvin Sanders, Assistant Principal for Supervision Rick Pedroarias ‘84 has been deemed the new head coach of the varsity football team after serving as the offensive line coordinator for the past three seasons.

Having played football at Loyola and coached high school football, Pedroarias is familiar with Loyola’s football program.

Pedroarias said, “It really is a dream come true. This program has been such an important part of my professional life that I am honored and excited to lead it.”

Looking to lead the team to success this upcoming season, Pedroarias fosters a sense of unity across all levels. He said, “There are three levels of football: freshmen, sophomores and varsity. But we are one team and one family.”

With a new but familiar face at the head of the program, the Loyola football program can expect noticeable changes. Mechanically, Pedroarias plans to improve the team’s special teams plays and adjust defensive schemes to fit their personnel.

Pedroarias also intends for the team not only to play a physical brand of football but also to do so with class.

He made clear that football will always represent Loyola with class, but with competitiveness as well.

"This program has been such an important part of my professional life that I am honored and excited to lead it."

- Interim head coach Rick Pedroarias '84

Currently, Pedroarias has the title of interim head coach. He said, “I am working as if I am the head coach and will deal with the interim title later. My goal is to get the team ready for the season.”

During spring, the sophomore and varsity teams are lifting and practicing two to three times a week. Looking ahead, the Cubs will open their 2017-2018 season with a home game against Fairfax High School on Friday, August 25.

CIF SCHEDULE Track and Field Swim and Dive Volleyball

Finals - May 13

Quarterfinals 1 - May 13

Golf Lacrosse

Prelims - May 13

Team champ. - May 15 Section champ. - May 15

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Mountain biking club prepares for state race

By JACKSON LINSCOMB CONTRIBUTOR

The mountain biking team, a club team led by coach Jon Tanklage, finished 23rd out of 29 teams with 1,102 points in its SoCal Finals race on April 30.

Junior rider Jack Palaski lead the team finishing 23rd out of 39 in the JV division. The team does not currently compete at the varsity level.

Although the team is not recognized as an official Loyola sport, there are around 10 riders on the team. The team is open to girls from other schools, but this year, the team lacked any.

The first race of the year was on February 19 where the riders faced off against around 30 other teams to see who could get the best score by finishing in less time than the other.

The team, which became acREPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM JOHN SCHLAERTH tive during the 2014-2015 school JUNIOR JOHN SCHLAERTH paryear when Tanklage began as coach, ticipates in one of the team's races. heads to the National Interscholastic Cycling Association California State of the great parent involvement and Championship on May 14 after finish- help. “I never have trouble finding the regular season 20th out of 31 ing dads to help coach at practice teams, beating the St. Francis Knights and sweep the rides to keep us safe and all together,” Tanklage said. from La Cañada by 38 points.

His goals for the team are Hosted in locations across California such as Vail Lake, Te- more of character than of physihachapi and Temecula, the moun- cal accomplishments. He said, tain biking races each have a “We want to represent the school with class and sportsmanship.” different level of difficulty.

The Cubs already faced a chalSophomore Edsson Barriga, who enjoys the variety of locations, said, lenge going to the race on Sunday, May 14, with a predisposed point “This season was a big challenge.”

Each race consists of two laps deficit, due to the small team size that are approximately six miles and lack of any female riders, who each, which include both an up- could add to the team’s point total.

Even with these challenges, the hill and a downhill portion.

Sophomore Cole Carignan en- Cubs look to earn their first ever joys the comradery that comes state championship in Hellman along with being on the team and Ranch, California, on May 14. says that the team gets along very well. His favorite part of the events ollow are the downhill portions. “The downhill section gives an amazing loyalistnews adrenaline rush,” Carignan said. on witter For Tanklage, who began his mountain biking career in the early 2000s, sports updates enjoys coaching the team because

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JV swim team concludes season undefeated

By MARCUS TO CONTRIBUTOR

For the 11th straight year, the JV Cubs won the Mission League Title, held at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center on April 24-25. Under the leadership of head coach James Banks and assistant coaches Andrew Muller and Alex Fortis, the Cubs finished their season undefeated with a 6-0 season record and a 5-0 Mission League record.

The JV swim team concluded its regular season with a decisive 121-29 victory against St. Francis

on Tuesday, April 11.

Recognizing the team’s cumulative effort, sophomore captain Thad Collins, who swims the 50-meter breaststroke, said, “[Winning the league title] was a team effort. The brotherhood that we have was the key to success.

We push each other at practices and especially during the meets.” At the meet, Collins swam the 50-yard breaststroke in 31.1 seconds, placing first overall at the league finals.

Muller credits much of the team’s success to the leadership of the upperclassmen captains. “We were lucky enough

to have upperclassmen captains who we could trust to be at all the workouts, train hard and get the team ready to swim fast,” said Muller.

“At Loyola we have an aquatics program steeped in tradition and a lot of our repeated successes has come from our upperclassmen returning every year to carry on that tradition of excellence.”

According to sophomore Matthew Mackel, who swims the 50-yard butterfly, the team has had their eye on winning a league title since the start of the season.

Mackel said, “We have been preparing for Mission League [Finals] all season. Through the tiring morning and after school practice, the coaches have been there pushing and guiding us to reach our maximum potential.”

Mackel placed second in the 50 butterfly with a personal record of 27.14 barely behind junior Jack Kendall who placed first also with a personal record of 27.11.

Sophomores Jake Altmayer and Parker Honey joined Collins and Mackel in a relay and placed first in the 200 medley, only to be fol-

lowed by juniors Jack Kendall and Michael Lee, as well as senior Allen Chung and junior captain Fintan Hiney.

In the 100 individual medley, Hiney placed first with a 1:01.50 followed by senior Brian Kendrick and sophomores Rene Servin and Matthew Morris.

Sophomore Govind O’Campo, who swam the 50-yard butterfly, placed third with a personal record 27.95, and said, “We don’t really have any rivalries with any team we’ve ever raced against. We have a lot of talented swimmers.”