March 2021
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Volume 24 | Issue 5
Knights soar past Sidney after relentless first quarter run BY JACK SORENSEN
Photo courtesy of Br. Luke Clinton
“After the first quarter, we were all really confident and locked in to finish the game strong and win back to back substate games,” forward Kyle Pelan ‘21 said. “It is really important for us to be the aggressors with our press and man defense and it worked perfectly.” Taking an assertive 28-10 lead into the second quarter, the Knights never looked back. Center Kuon Kuon ‘22 stole the show, draining two threes to tally 10 points in the quarter, swatting three Red Raider shots, and putting the Knights up 46-19 at the half. When center Kaleb Brink ‘21 threw down a dunk in the second half, it provided the rowdy students with some much-appreciated fan service. “It felt so good to get a dunk on our home floor,” he said. “I think that this was my only one during a home game this year, and for it to be my last play really means something to me.” As the shots continued to fall, a running clock solidified the impressive victory. The final buzzer marked not only the end of the game, but also the end of a journey for Pelan, Brink, Bennett, Parker Hottovy ‘21, and Joseph Chouinard ‘21, who have played on varsity since freshman year. Being able to celebrate a victory surrounded by classmates and friends was an emotional experience for Pelan. “Playing the district final for my last game at the Palace was so enjoyable and comforting for me personally,” he said. “Mount Michael and the Palace have been special to me and it is so rich Kyle Pelan ‘21 drives to the hoop and lays it in for an easy layup against the Sidney Red Raiders in the district with memories that I will hold on for the rest of my life.” final. The Knights clinched their second state appearance in two years with a 82-42 win. Despite being such an important game, head coach Derrik Spooner wanted his team to With the clock counting down the seniors’ final moments in the Palace, the ladders treat it just like any other. were brought out and the crowd let out an emphatic roar. Cheers of “Thank you, seniors!” “We needed to play hard and play passionately, but most importantly to just be us,” he filled the boisterous confines of the gym as the distinguished Knights celebrated one last said. “They’ve been playing good basketball the last few weeks, so the plan was to be who win at home. they are and to live in the moment.” For the third year in a row, the doors of the Palace were opened to host a district final, In the end, Kuon, Brink, and Pelan accounted for 51 of the team’s 82 points. After a and the result was a resounding 82-42 victory. Leading by as much as 46, the Knights successful start to postseason play, Pelan feels confident that he is ready to face anything dished out a dominating performance over the Sidney Red Raiders to claim their second the state tournament has to throw at him. The team travels to Pinnacle Bank Arena on state tournament berth in two years. Mar. 10 to take on Beatrice. Just after the tip, Bradley Bennett ‘21 came out hot, nailing two triples to set up an early “I just wanted to go out there and play as hard and as well as I possibly could, so I could 6-0 lead only a minute into the game. A blistering pace and a ruthless full-court press add another good memory and wrap it all up,” he said. “I definitely feel like I accomplished threw a wrench into the Red Raiders’ offense -- forcing a total of 9 turnovers and allowing that, and I am super proud of this team and excited to see us keep competing down in only 10 points. Lincoln.” Photos by Logan Whitcomb ‘21
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Airan Lopez ‘21 and Parker Hottovy ‘21 celebrate the win with cut nets draped around their necks.
Brad Bennett ‘21 cracks a rare smile while taking a photo with his older sister Ella Bennett.
Will Stringer ‘21 relishes in victory as he ceremoniously cuts a piece of the net after the game.
Eli Crnkovich ‘21 lets out a cheer as the final moments tick off the game clock, sending the Knights to state.
Roshone and Dorsey link past experiences to coaching perspective BY KYLE PELAN Roshone was able to fulfill some of his childhood dreams by playing for Coach Jim “Killer” Kane from 19961999. Kane’s coaching style consisted of having “carbon copy” teams that had two players like Kevin Clanton ‘99 and Pat Moylan ‘99 who scored and three players like Roshone who made the hustle plays. “There is absolutely nothing like playing at Mount Michael, running up the tunnel, and hearing that crowd,” Roshone said. “Playing for Kane was hard, but it was so worth it. I grew up being able to just run around during practice and only enjoy the games while my dad coached. I soon realized the hard work that went into it.” After graduating, Roshone attended UNO. But, he soon found his way back to his beloved pastime as an assistant JV coach. One of his first players was Dorsey. Dorsey draws on Roshone for inspiration: For the younger Dorsey, his first captivating memory was in 1998. “I remember going to the Wahoo Neumann game and
literally sitting on the floor because it was so packed,” Dorsey said. “Like always, this massive rivalry brought a ton of people. I got to see Roshone and Kevin Clanton play, and they were one of the main reasons I wanted to come to Mount Michael because they were so good.” cont. on page 4 Photo by Logan Whitcomb ‘21
As assistant coaches John Roshone ‘99 and Jordan Dorsey ‘04 walk up the famed ramp that leads into the almighty Archbishop Bergan Gymnasium for practice, they reminisce on memories of the rich, intertwined past of the basketball program. Roshone’s passion grows with the glory of program: For Roshone, his love for the team stretches back to his childhood. When he was five, he “vaguely remembers” being carried out onto the court to celebrate the 1985 championship at the Bob Devaney Sports Center with his dad, George. By the time Roshone was ten, he started to revere Knights basketball with his life, and his routine focused around it. “I remember getting picked up to leave my grade school early to go watch some of the teams in the early 90s play in the state tournament,” Roshone said. “And every Friday night I would always be excited to have someone pick me up to go out to the Palace.”
During the district final, assistant coach John Roshone ‘99 and head coach Derrik Spooner provide instruction from the bench.
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Senior returns to China after over a year of absence Five hundred and fifty-five days away from home, five hundred and fifty-five days without seeing family and the entire world he used to know is how long Scott Ding ‘21 was away from his home. The coronavirus pandemic threw a wretch in his plans because Ding was stuck in Omaha with no ability to go back to his home country of China. Ding left for China on Feb 10 where he will quarantine in town just outside of Beijing. For Ding, the decision to leave Mount Michael and return to China took a lot of deliberation. “It's really tough to make the decision,” he said. “I'm happy to go home, but I'm really sad to leave, if you know what I'm saying,” Still in the end spending some time with his family in the place where grew up won out. “It's just been a long time since I saw
my family,” he said. “I could have gone home earlier last year, but I decided not to because I wanted to spend some time [at least the first semester] with my classmates in my senior year,” Ding’s departure leaves a hole in many hearts of the senior class who will miss his infectious smile and warm personality. “It is really sad to see Qixuan go so soon,” Griff Wyse ‘21 said. ” I am very thankful to have been able to see him for a majority of my senior year though, as some of our brothers have not been able to attend school in person at all.” Despite being excited to leave for his home country, Ding is not looking forward to the collective month of quarantining, multiple COVID tests, and potential blood testing that has to happen for him to be able to return all the way home. “The quarantine process will very likely be about a month. Right now, I'm in the before-flight quarantine, which will be about
two weeks,” he said. “After I arrive in China (another city, not the city I live in), I will be mandated to quarantine at a hotel for 14 days. Then, I will be sent to my home city and quarantined in a hotel again for another 14 days.” Even though Ding is returning to China, he hopes to someday return to the US. “U.S. colleges are what I came here for,” he said. “I do have some backup options in the U.K., but those are seriously the backups that I will not consider unless something changes,” In any case he intends to keep in touch with his brothers from Mount Michael. “I'll keep in touch with my fellas through Snapchat. I have started using it much more frequently than I was before,” he said.
Photo courtesy of Hui Ding
BY LUKE GUTSCHEWSKI
Scott Ding ‘21 grabs a picture with his mom Jun Wang Ding after arriving home on March 1. Ding was thrilled to see his mom as it took almost a month to return to his home town, Taiyuan due to COVID quarantines.
Pandemic puts pressure on those already experiencing food insecurity Photo courtesy of Tim McTaggart
BY ALEJANDRO CUELI
A drone captures the sunrise over the Heart Ministry Center in North Omaha as cars line up on the left side of the building waiting for the food pantry to open
Reliance on food assistance has always existed for people who might be struggling economically, but with the pandemic, this problem is increasing. The impact of food insecurity might affect up to 50 million people, including 17 million children according to Feeding America. “These numbers are catastrophic; it is incredible how this consequence of the pandemic isn’t even being considered
with all the chaos that is going on,” Alfonso Gonzales, a first year high school student in Mexico City, said. Omaha is not immune to food insecurity. According to United Way of the Midlands, approximately 100,810 people experience food insecurity, meaning that 12.5 percent of the population do not know where their next meal is coming from. Food insecurity in Omaha is a “serious issue” according to former CEO of the Heart Ministry Center, Eric Crawford ‘00. In his work, he learned that one-fourth of children in Omaha under the age of 18 do not know where their next meal is coming from. “I think we as a community/society need to focus on addressing the larger issues that cause food insecurity,” he said. According to Crawford, the volunteer numbers at the Heart Ministry declined when the pandemic started, while demand increased “Covid initially doubled the demand for food in our pantry,” he said. “We saw such a dramatic increase initially that we expanded our hours of operation from 12 to 18
hours.” He and the team at the center were forced to get creative to meet the demand. “We actually limited our volunteers to some of our core volunteers who had been volunteering for years prior to Covid,” he said. “We adjusted our operations to function in a three team model with each team working two days and then cycling out.” While COVID has reduced volunteer numbers, it has only increased the need for them. There are hundreds of people willing to help. The Bensons are a prime example of one of the many who are helping out at the Heart Ministry Center as a part of the core. Will Benson ‘23 wasn’t too concerned about issues due to the pandemic. “I did not feel at risk of getting the virus,” he said. “We were spread out all the time, and everyone had a mask on.” For Benson, the slight risk is well worth taking. “I met some new people; they were very nice,” he said. “Helping people feels great, and seeing the smiles on their faces was amazing. I was glad I did that.”
News Brief: Vaccine rollout suffers delays nationwide, teachers receive first doses BY HENRY GNANN “The best way to end this pandemic is for all of us to get vaccinated,” Mayor Jean Stothert said in a message to Omaha about COVID, “The vaccine protects me and you. It protects your family and our community.” English teacher Ed Wilberding was the first staff member not associated with the monastery to get vaccinated. “I’m glad that I can avoid getting the virus and that I can be with family more, once the second dose kicks in,” he said, “On the other hand, I feel a little guilty. My health is very good right now and I’ve avoided getting the virus for almost a year. I know that there are probably those that need it more than I do.”
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With many vaccines now on the market for COVID 19, many are eager to escape the virus. However, Europe faces a massive shortage in vaccines, and plans to vaccinate the country have been pushed back, according to BBC. The United States, on the other hand, crossed a milestone on Feb 25 when they reached 50 mil vaccinated. With vaccination plans rolling out across the country, new case numbers are finally beginning to slow, and an end seems to be in sight. In Nebraska, Phase 1-B of the vaccination plan is happening, with residents who are 65 and older being vaccinated and on Feb. 24 teachers began to be vaccinated as well.
Ingenious investors turned stocks into video game when GME exploded BY HENRY GNANN Robinhood, an investment and trading app, blocked users from buying stock in certain companies on Jan 28th. This followed a huge upset in the stock market where hedge fund owners plotted to bankrupt Gamestop, AMC, and other companies. The ultimate plan was to make a significant amount of profit; however, they were stopped by a community of people known as r/wallstreetbets who poured money into the companies to keep them afloat. “At first, it seemed stupid because people were putting lots of money into tanking stocks, but it became bigger when the
stocks didn’t fall,” Lincoln Badley ‘21 said. The most publicized stock was GME or Gamestop. At its peak, the stock was worth $347.51, about 880 percent of the company’s value [$39.12]. As hedge fund owners applied more pressure, the Reddit community stood strong, attempting to force Wall Street to step away. Eventually, Robinhood blocked users from buying the company’s stocks, claiming “market volatility” as their reasoning. This enraged the app’s users and gained national fame as a lawsuit was filed against Robinhood, claiming that Robinhood manipulated the free market, which is, of
course, illegal. “It really feels like the end of the free market,” Badley said. “I’m glad how angry people got about this, but I feel like it will only get worse in the future.” The official stance that Wall Street took was that the Reddit community was attacking them, finding a way to hurt them from below, as well as using the market as a weapon, which they claimed should not happen and can hurt many people, not just the rich. “People can do with their money what they want, but an attack isn’t the right way to look at it,” personal finance teacher Jason
Mackeprang said. “The firms and big businesses usually come out ahead in the end.” This prompted an outburst of anger from Reddit, as well as other internet communities, who rebutted the argument with evidence of planning to try and tank several companies’ stock to make a profit. In an era of easy trading and an open, free market, stock stability is highly regarded. With one side, Wall Street, pushing for a way to sneak around laws and profit off of killing companies and another, r/wallstreetbets [and others], pushing to keep a truly free market, one can only hope that the market remains open to all.
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Head to head: Battle for the best burrito Chipotle is the superior chain
Qdoba is the quick Mexican king
BY JASON NYAMATORE
BY DAVID DREWS “Qdoba’s garbage.” If I were defending Chipotle in this debate, I would use the same hook. Thing is, at Chipotle, there is not a single thing on the menu worth defending. The steak is chewy and often times undercooked, and the black beans have a mouth feel that can only be described as starchy. Whenever I bite into a Chipotle burrito, the first flavor I taste is absence. The carne asada option at Chipotle is not only underwhelming, but it was also brought back just to compete with Qdoba’s Cholula Sweet and Hot Chicken promo. As someone who has frequented Qdoba for years, I feel like I’m qualified to say that Qdoba’s Cholula chicken promo is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Aptly named, its flavors contrast in a perfect balance, leaving you craving one thing: your beverage of choice from the Coca-Cola freestyle machine.
Qudoba’s food is so stale to me. I remember taking a bite out of their chicken queso burrito and not being able to taste anything significant besides their queso. Their queso is what saved the burrito. It didn't even save it; the queso dip just made it bearable. When I had Qudoba’s fajita rice bowl, the first thing that came to my mind was, “Wow, this was a waste of my money.” The bowl was worse than the burrito. The rice was clumpy and soggy, the chicken was dry and pasty, and the beans were hard and tasteless. Again, the only likeable thing about that bowl was the queso dip. I mean, even the salsa tasted bland. It felt like they cut up a tomato, smashed it on my bowl, and served it to me with proud looks on their faces like they accomplished something. Now I know why the place was completely empty in the middle of the day. I don't blame people for not wanting cheap, plain food. You can literally hear tumbleweed roll across the restaurant. If you want to make the most out of your lunch, go get yourself some fresh Chipotle. If you want to make people feel better about themselves for cooking such awful food, go to Qdoba, where your service is all they need to stay relevant.
Now if you’re a Chipotle fanatic, I don’t expect you to know what that is. Let me break it down: With the Coca-Cola freestyle machine, you’re able to select any coke product and combine it with a variety of flavors. The possibilities are truly endless when compared to Chipotle’s ancient soda dispensers. However, Qdoba’s innovation does not stop there. Initially exclusive to Qdoba, chips and queso elevate every meal. When Chipotle realized they could piggyback off Qdoba’s success, they released their own inferior queso. To further experiment, Qdoba unveiled a masterpiece: the spicy queso. This, along with the traditional queso, can be put in any bowl, burrito, taco, or quesadilla free of charge - something Chipotle cannot boast . Not only does Chipotle charge to put queso on entrees, but they also charge extra for guacamole. We’re not talking 60 cents extra either. Guac on an entree is an extra $2.45 at Chipotle Yikes!. I guess if you’re a mouth breather who doesn’t like to think for themselves, i.e. if you care about quantity over quality than perhaps Chipotle should be your go-to. But if you're able to appreciate the finer aspects of fast Mexican cuisine, for which flavorful food with a good texture is a must, Qdoba is the place for you.
Graphic by David Drews
Chipotle has many strong competitors that can end its reign as the king of Mexican grill food. Qdoba Mexican Grill is not one of them. First and foremost, Qdoba is garbage. This “wanna-be Chipotle” will never be on the grand masters level in terms of food, service, and popularity. There's simply levels to this, and Chipotle will always be ahead of the competition. Chipotle has everything going for them. They provide the best quality food, and that bite of the packed meaty burrito is worth every cent. There is something so magical about their burritos. First of all, they're huge. Their burritos are so massive that they will leave you limping back to your car afterwards. Packed with chicken, cheese, lettuce, beans and salsa, Chipotle burritos are loaded. Chipotle's rice bowls are also wonderful additions. They make the meal complete. You can choose between chicken or beef, pinto beans or black beans, and white rice or brown rice to add to your bowl. There are many options to which toppings you can add to your food: such as cheese, lettuce, queso dip, and salsa. Any combination you create will leave a savory taste in your mouth. Whether you get their bowls, tacos or burritos, you taste every ounce of Chipotle's food. You can feel the soft chicken almost melt in your mouth, you can taste the warm pinto beans as they mush on your teeth, you can even taste the fresh crunchy lettuce as it leaves you wanting more. All of these meals are fresh as can be. You will never go to Chipotle expecting a stale meal. If you want that, go to Qdoba. I like to refer to Qdoba as home of the unfresh and unseasoned food.
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Motivation crumbles as senioritis sets in BY GRIFF WYSE
Photo by Henry Hohman
The true origin of this disease is unknown. For many, it is just a matter of time before they are crippled by it. Today I will be telling my story, a first hand account of being completely taken over by this life-shattering malaise. As an underclassmen I frequently heard about this mysterious ailment. The upperclassmen always seemed to exaggerate how bad it was, making it seem paralyzing, leaving the victim physically unable to do anything at all. I thought these testaments were false or at least very exaggerated. Then, senior year rolls around. First semester went pretty smoothly; I finished with good grades and got all my work in on time. Right before Christmas break, I finished applying to college and had decided where I would be going. This was a Griff Wyse ‘21, agonizes over his daily religion assignments. Productivity in the senior class has been noticeably tanking since the beginning of the relief, or so I thought… year. Senior motivation is at an all time low. They are struggling to find a When I stepped back into the dorms for way to finish out the semester strong. the first time second semester, something was off. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it; I didn’t An epidemic has swept across the senior floor, and it is know if it was something in the air, if the water was off, or not a SARS-CoV-2 outbreak. Hear me friends, , no senior if my dorm had been laced with some mind altering subis safe, everyone has been exposed, and the symptoms are stance. But almost immediately, t I was overcome with a extremely scary. lethargic aura. With no known cure, “Senioritis” is a deadly disease. The next day at school I felt fine for the most part. Then, Senioritis is not a novel disease; it has been manifesting it- seventh period rolled around; my first study hall of the day, self in seniors for years. From longer and more frequent naps, a period I would usually do some homework in. Instead, I to incessant procrastination, to flat-out missing assignments. decided I would lay down for a nap. I slept in both study
halls, seventh and eighth period. And I did this everyday after, like clockwork. Then, during nightly study hall, even with much less homework than a normal night, this lethargic urge took over my central nervous system, and I was physically incapable of doing anything but laying on my bed. My senioritis is still ravaging my immune system. I am currently three days late on this piece and only today felt a slight period of relief from the painful symptoms, enough to write this.
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Four years later, seniors savor one last dance at home BY JACK SORENSEN Cheers of “He’s a freshman!” were the rallying cry of students packed into the Palace during the 2017 season.. When five wide-eyed freshmen took their very first steps on Coach Kane Court as varsity starters, everyone knew that big things were coming. Bradley Bennett ‘21, Kaleb Brink ‘21, Joseph Chouinard ‘21, Parker Hottovy ‘21, and Kyle Pelan ‘21 have weathered four seasons together, from suffering heartbreaking buzzer-beater losses to dominating a district final. When the team first came together, they had to adapt to the high level of play. “It was intimidating at times,” Hottovy said. “But I really think that being able to play at that level from the start helped me and the team build our toughness and strength both physically and mentally.” As such a young team, matchups against bigger, stronger players were unavoidable. These conflicts were the battlefield in which the skills of newly minted varsity were honed and put to the test. The sixth member and final piece of the puzzle was added to the team sophomore year when Airan Lopez ‘21 transferred from Gross Catholic. Averaging 6.3 points per game since his varsity debut, Lopez provided yet another weapon in the Knights’ arsenal. “This team has just continued to get better and more comfortable together,” Lopez said. “As we’ve matured we’ve gotten better at playing with each other. Our talent has never really been the problem, and now it feels like we’re putting it all together.” Working with the same teammates year after year has created a sense of unity that is visible both on and off the court. Anticipating the back-door cut or the cross-court inbounds pass comes naturally as each player works his part of a well-oiled machine. “I think that the team has really gelled together after playing for four plus years,” Hottovy said. “We now fully know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and we’re able to use that knowledge in the games.” The Knights have progressively improved in post-season play over the last few years by falling just short of state in 2019 and placing 3rd in the state tournament last year in 2020. Coming into the season with a #1 ranking, the team has had their eyes fixated on their return to the state tournament.
“This year’s state tournament run means everything because it’s something I’ve wanted since I started playing basketball,” Lopez said. “I’ve gone to the state tournament to watch since 4th grade and winning has been my goal since then.” Just as the team has improved, every player has worked to fill a role that compliments the others. Big man in the middle Kaleb Brink, sharpshooter Brad Bennett, and elite defender Parker Hottovy have all become multi-threat players -- able to flawlessly execute a play in one moment and pour in buckets in another. “I think that I have grown some in my confidence to shoot the ball, and in making decisions on the court, like seeing and making the right pass,” Hottovy said. “I’ve also increased skill in defense by becoming more physical and aggressive.” With the state tournament on the horizon, the seniors are ready for one last dance. But with college decisions scattering teammates across the country, it is sure to be bittersweet. “I’m going to miss the camaraderie that was built between us players struggling through the summer and fall workouts and the adrenaline of playing in front of the best student section at the Palace,” Hottovy said.
“They are a great group to coach: hard workers who have dedicated a lot of time to improve the program. I will forever be grateful.” - Coach Derrik Spooner
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78-34 Bishop Neumann
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50-48 Elkhorn
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Knights basketball coaches assist team to rise to the top BY KYLE PELAN
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From that moment, Roshone and Dorsey have been connected in several ways. For instance, Dorsey recalls Roshone volunteering to give him and his family a tour of the campus as a prospective student. “You watch them play when you’re young, and they leave such a legacy behind,” he said. “It’s so contagious to want to play or try to perform the way the guys did before you.” Dorsey took his role as a team member seriously “My role was to practice and to try to do what I could to make everyone else better,” he said. Dorsey looks back on his high school career as simply some of the “funnest times of your life with your friends.” In 2012, head coach Roshone made Dorsey his JV assistant which continued their relationship. Both left the program after coaching the 2015 state qualifying team, which opened up the door for newcomer Derrik Spooner from Millard North. Spooner starts a new era: During the first two years of his tenure, his teams struggled to find the success that he hoped to continue to build on from Roshone’s time as coach. With the help from then-admissions director Dylan Parlor ‘07, Spooner reignited the “Junior Knights” feeder program to help filter in more talent. “We put a lot of work into the Junior Knights system, and we were able to get the guys [players from the class of 2021] that we wanted,” Spooner said. “We knew it would be a lot of work, but I was excited for the challenge to get the program where I wanted it to be.” As Spooner brought in this class as freshmen in 2017, Roshone rejoined the team as an
assistant, while Dorsey was coaching the freshmen teams at Skutt Catholic and watching the Knights with a close eye. “Everybody in the area knew that Mount Michael would have the most talent, but people questioned whether they would all stay together,” Dorsey said. “There is only one ball to share, but of course, these guys stuck around to play together because of the Mount Michael brotherhood.” Dorsey followed suit by joining as another assistant in 2018 to coach at the school once again. Over the last four years, he, Roshone, and Spooner have enjoyed witnessing this group’s evolution. “There has never ever been a team that has so many guys contribute as freshmen all the way to senior year,” Roshone said. “Seeing them evolve all the way at such a high level and seeing them stick together has been awesome.” Dorsey believes the team is poised for a deep run in the postseason. He hopes the team will live up what he sees as their potential: to become the best high school basketball team he has seen in twenty-three years at the school. No matter the outcome, both the assistant coaches share a pride for the program that is worn on their sleeves. “There is just something about the way, over the years, that the community has latched onto basketball,” Roshone said. “There is tremendous tradition, and although it has been a while since we have won one, four out of the five years we have [always] put a good, competitive team on the floor, that has been fostered through Kane and all the players who have followed in their footsteps.”
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“When they first came on our freshmen year for the season you could tell they were going places.” - Jackson Heller ‘21 Chouinard commits to college career at University of Dallas BY DANIEL THOMAS
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“The thing I do when it comes to my work ethic is being consistent, just having a routine to do everyday that improves my skill,” he said. Most importantly, the times that I don’t feel like working out are the most crucial and a reminder to just stick to my routine.” Entering a new stage of life, such as college basketball, comes as a stepping stone to Chouinard. The Mount Michael basketball has been a “wild ride” for the starter and has taught him the benefits of friendship and comfort of a closely-knit community. “I am excited about next year because it is going to be a fresh start for me,” he said. I have loved my time playing at school but I think it will be good for me to take a step up to college. I am anxious because it will be a new environment. My whole life I have played with my friends; now I will be with new players and new coaches.” Chouinard has been an inspiration for underclassmen and teammates proving that hard work and perseverance can help someone chase their dreams. chasing their dreams. “Joe’s work ethic has shown me that it is still possible for anyone to play basketball at the next level and pushes me everyday to aspire to be one of the best,” Daniel Mondi ‘22 said.
Photo courtesy of Derrik Spooner
Joseph Chouinard ‘21 signed with the University of Dallas on Feb. 8 to play on their basketball team next year. Like most athletes, Chouinard began his love for basketball at a young age. This new-found appreciation turned competitive not long after he had started playing. “I first started playing basketball in fourth grade,” Chouinard said. “After that first year, I decided I really liked it, and I signed up for a select team at Omaha Sports Academy [O.S.A.]. That’s when I got very competitive.” Making the second team that year sparked an interest to get better. This spark led him to invest more time in creative workouts and dedication to his craft, leading him to make the top team as his first big achievement. “I really wanted to be on the first team, so I started putting more time in by going to extra workouts, camps, and time on my own,” he said. “The next year I was relieved to make the top team,” What has come as a challenge, though, has been balancing schoolwork and sports in high school. The transition from homeschooling to Mount Michael was difficult for Chouinard, but the support from his peers and the staff to further encourage his academics and athletic skills helped. “My biggest supporters have definitely been my parents,” he said. “They never put pressure on me when it came to sports but just told me to try my hardest and have fun.” Chouinard’s parents Mark and Anne also helped him choose Dallas.. He prioritized education when making his decision. “I encouraged him to pick a Catholic private college,” Anne Chouinard said. “We talked frequently about what his interests were. I really wanted somewhere where music was a component.” As a future student athlete at the University of Dallas, Joseph credits much of his success to sticking to a regular schedule.
Members of the basketball team come to support Joseph Chouinard ‘21 as he signs to continue his career at the University of Dallas. He has played a key role on the Knight’s roster for the last four years.
By the numbers: six players, four seasons, 4500 points
Brad Bennett Points:1292 Rebounds:342
Airan Lopez Points:384 Assists:213
Kaleb Brink Points:1085 Rebounds:536
Kyle Pelan Points:520 Rebounds:269
Joseph Chouinard Points:975 Rebounds:226
Parker Hottovy Points:288 Rebounds:279
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Sophomore displays passion for motorcycles Photo Courtesy of Toni Bunawan
BY LEONEL CHACON
Theo Bunawan ‘23 gets ready to meet his friends during summer break. Bunawan has developed a passion for riding motorcycles since his uncle encouraged his father to purchase a Kawasaki Ninja ZX14R.
It is common to see people develop a strange or uncommon hobby. Some of them might be interested in playing sports, instruments, dancing, or singing. For Theodore Bunawan ‘23, riding motorcycles is a strong passion of his. “An interesting fact about motorcycles is that once you’re riding it, that’s the single action you can center your focus
on,” Bunawan said. According to Bunawan, he has always loved anything associated with motorcycles since his friends introduced him in seventh grade. Back in Indonesia, he would ride his motorcycle almost every day, and whenever he had some free time, he would go down to the city with his friends to ride. Although there are multiple kinds of motorcycles in the market, Bunawan rides a Kawasaki Ninja ZX14R, which is a powerful, Japanese manufactured sports bike that sells for around $13,000 to $15,000. “I must add that I value my motorcycle a lot, and it’s unquestionably worth its price,” he said. Motorcycles were first invented in 1894 by a German company called Hildebrand & Wolfmuller. Since then, motorcycles have been through many upgrades and changes that have followed up throughout the years. When it comes down to getting a vehicle that would serve as a transportation method, motorcycles are not the first choice of many, as they would rather the commodity of having a car. Taking that into account, Bunawan stands out among most people. Bunawan, a 7-day international border, started at the
school in Aug. of 2019. Since he has to spend most of his time abroad for his studies, Bunawan misses the opportunity to ride back home. “I often feel sad as I enjoy riding my motorcycle so much, but I’ll have to wait until summer to ride it again,” he said. Bunawan also mentions that he is “part of a motorcycle community,” where he creates videos for entertainment purposes. A typical conversion with friends includes general topics like the speed of a motorcycle, but they often talk about experiences and memories with their motorcycles. Like Bunawan, his friends also own a variety of bikes ranging from Ducatis to Harleys. According to Bunawan, riding a motorcycle is also not as easy as it may seem. “If you lose focus once on the road, your chance of losing control is high,” he said. As of 2019, 944 out of 100,000 people who ride have experienced an accident; that is the reason why you have to stay focused all the time while riding it and always wear a helmet. Although most hobbies will not be similar to each other, it is always good to learn something new about someone else’s hobby, as it can teach the basics of it, and it might even be an activity that you can become passionate about.
Freshman spends time building computers, skills for his career
BY KYLE PELAN
BY AIDEN FRAZIER
After earning his 2nd degree black belt in Tai Kwon Do, Owen Stricklett ‘24 celebrated with his instructor Hollis Dickerson. Stricklett has worked with Dickerson for eight years. Currently he is helping teach the younger classes.
For those that see Owen Stricklett ‘24 in the halls, they might not think much about his quiet, subdued demeanor. But once he is in a familiar setting surrounded by his friends and passions, he lights up with talent. “I have known Owen for about eleven years, and his personality can be described as funny, passionate, and confident,” Aidan Farrell ‘24 said. “He always likes to make jokes, and he also has strong feelings about what he likes and enjoys to pursue them.” One familiar setting where he embraces these “strong feelings” may come as a shock to some: Tae Kwon Do. Beginning at age six, Stricklett showed an interest in the art after seeing movies such as “Karate Kid” and meeting friends who had enjoyed it. Stricklett’s parents decided on the program at San Mai located between Bob Boozer Dr. and West Center Rd. “We were impressed with the instructors who offered several types of classes for different age groups,” Rachel Stricklett said. “He has attended two to three times a week for years, and each of these classes teach fundamentals that build on each other over time.” The San Mai classes consist of differ-
ent forms to master. Some of these include learning techniques, sparring competitions, and kicking boards and bags. Stricklett has enjoyed the process of improving. “Within all these different skills, there is a belt program where you have progress checks once a month to see what you have learned and how you can keep progressing,” Stricklett said. “The more you know and take in, the better you get.” Stricklett currently holds a second degree black belt within his program. In addition to his success as a student of San Mai, Stricklett expanded his role in eighth grade to now be a teacher of Tae Kwon Do. A couple days a week from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Stricklett collaborates with his instructor who he has had since first grade, Master Hollis Dickerson by helping to teach younger students “I enjoy the learning aspect, and seeing them progress makes me so happy,” Stricklett said. “Some of the kids have ADHD as well as each person has different learning styles, so it is a challenge to maneuver around their problems. But, it is so fun to learn from my instructor who is very energized and has a great personality.” Stricklett has not participated in competitions due to his involvement in school and sports. Outside of Tae Kwon Do, Stricklett plays tennis and baseball. Also, attending school at Mount Michael has forced Stricklett to balance the volume of his activities. “We love that Owen is at Mount Michael because we like the smaller-size school, strong academics, great teachers, amazing campus, and the great kids,” Rachel Stricklett said. “I think it has been somewhat of an adjustment with more homework and a new school and expectations. It requires being organized and structured to get it all done sometimes.” As Stricklett continues to develop his skills in an array of activities, he hopes to grow and enjoy the time he has at the school. “I love the community aspect; I feel like we knew who we were before we got to Mount Michael. But, now it is time to experience it and embrace these feelings and passions,” he said.
Building computers is no easy task; it often takes time and patience to complete. But to Leo Ramsey ‘24, they are just “more complex lego pieces.” Ramsey has been building computers ever since he was eleven years old, when his friend got a computer for Christmas. “I started off building a friend’s PC one Christmas when we were young,” Ramsey said. “I helped him because he didn’t know how to, and I really enjoyed it.” Ever since the first build, Ramsey has gone further with his passion and started to learn how to do more things with computers by watching lots of tutorials from youtubers such as Linus Tech Tips and Marques Brownlee. “A lot of my inspiration came from popular tech youtubers,” he said. “I kind of just grew from there.” Ramsey has been interested in computers since he was young. His parents, Matthew and Kim Ramsey, sent him to summer camps at UNO to take courses on coding and app development to help him explore his passions. “A few years ago, he started learning as much as possible about computer parts,” Kim Ramsey said. “But most of that was self-initiated.” With his inspiration,
Ramsey and his friends started building computers as a source of making money. He does not really have any mentors but has support from his friends and parents. So far, he and his friends have built around 20 computers and do not intend on stopping. Although he has experience in PC building alone, he is encouraged by his parents to go out and learn other areas in computer science. “It seems more like a hobby right now,” Ramsey said. “But, I could see it growing into something I could work for.” Ramsey has found freshman on campus to share his passion with. Jack McMahon ‘24 built his own computer two years ago, although he didn’t have “nearly the knowledge” he has now. They often talk at lunch about new hardware or issues in the market for parts.
“It’s really nice to have someone to share this interest with,” McMahon said. Ramsey plans to enhance his computer skills to make it a possible future career. His parents have discussed with him being a computer science major and finding a summer job at a corporation in an IT department. “My husband and I like that he is able to figure out now if this is a potential career path,” Kim Ramsey said. “He is having fun learning about PCs while making a little money on the side.” Nonetheless, Ramsey is going to keep building his craft, learning as much as he can before he decides on his future. “Most people see building computers as a daunting kind of thing,” Ramsey said. “But once you accomplish it, everyone will see it like magic.”
Photo courtesy of Leo Ramsey
Photo courtesy of Rachel Stricklett
Black belt gives back by teaching younger students
Leo Ramsey ‘24 snaps a quick photo next to his computer that he built himself. He claims to have the best PC out of his friend group.
March 2021
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Wrestler soars through setbacks to find success
Photo courtesy of John Detwiler
BY JASON NYAMATORE
Detwiler settles in for an easy takedown during the first round of the state tournament. He was one of three wrestlers that traveled to the CHI Health Center on Feb. 20.
As the wrestling season came to an end, one wrestler beat all expectations. Cameron Detwiler ‘21 came off of a “standout” season, making it to state and finishing the year with a record of 29-9 in the 145 pound weight class, despite all of the major setbacks. “Making state showed me that hard work will pay off, and when you get that goal, it’s a great feeling,” Cameron Detwiler ‘21 said. Although Detwiler showed consistent results, the journey was difficult. Several wrestlers, including Cameron, suffered a blow to their season due to COVID-19. “I potentially lost out on 15 matches this year,” Detwiler said. “I only had one match before I got sick, and all that conditioning we put in the offseason was at risk.”
Detwiler felt the setback, himself, as the transition back into wrestling was difficult. “Our conditioning took a big hit during the break, but our dedication is what led to a successful season,” he said. Throughout his four years of wrestling, Detwiler came across many challenges that, in turn, made him stronger. “The biggest challenge Cameron overcame from his freshman and sophomore year is that he would be winning matches and make one big mistake and get pinned,” head coach Bob Sullivan said. “He made himself better by staying in good positions and recognizing if he was in a bad spot. When he found himself in a bad spot, he learned to bail out and survive through those positions.” For wrestlers, it is common that an acquired skill sticks with them for life. Detwiler’s issues, throughout his years of wrestling, did not reside on a loss of skillwork, more so an attempted gain in confidence. “My confidence and how I looked at wrestling was the major difference from last year,” he said. “I had the technique, but it was finding that confidence to go up against 8 ranked opponents which gave me a big increase in my game that would help me later in the season.” Detwiler is known in the wrestling community for having sharp technique. This season, he showed that he improved in his skillset as the years went by. Going 29-9 in a season is no easy feat, entailing the hard work and perseverance that Detwiler was willing to put in. “I would say my best year was this year, but I took a major jump in my junior year,” he said. “My senior year was the year that I found my style of wrestling.” To accomplish what Cameron did this season takes hard, rigorous work, and motivation. For Detwiler, a lot of his motivation came from other coaches and team members. “Every practice, Coach Sullivan and returning players like Jarret Cline ‘18 were great influences to push me to do better,” he said. Even though the outcome may not have been what Cameron wanted in the state competition, he can look back on this experience and be proud of the work he put in. “Making it this year gave me an overwhelming sense of accomplishment,” he said. “When I got knocked off in a heartbreak my junior year, it led to a determination to make it to state.”
BY LUKE GUTSCHEWSKI Freshmen quiver as he walks by. Even seniors still get scared when he marches down the hall. Nick Wehbe ‘21 is undoubtedly imposing, starting as a lineman for two years. Wehbe is simply a large human being who looks to excel on the football field and wrestling mat. But this year, Wehbe decided to take up a new sport. He ditched the wrestling singlet and headset for a speedo. As for the actual decision to switch to the swim team, Wehbe made a decision for his future. My main sport is lacrosse and has been since I was five. Over the summer I received multiple college offers to play lacrosse,” Wehbe said. “Since wrestling is closer to lacrosse season than football, the possibility of injury from wrestling held more weight, I called the coach who gave me the best offer and asked how he felt. He didn't make me swim, but he liked the idea of more cardio and less risk of injury.” Wehbe has been fitting in nicely with the swim team, which is a combination between Mount Michael and Skutt Catholic. “He’s one of the faster kids on the team, and he really is a
great example to the underclassmen,” Landen Fogle 22’ said, “He’s just a good leader.” Wehbe has enjoyed his time on the team this year, and he looks forward to competing for the Knights in a different way. “I like swimming and have missed doing it year-round,” he said. “I think that some of my races have gone pretty well for me and show that I haven't lost all of my swimming ability from the summer.” The decision to leave was not easy for Wehbe, as he really felt that the wrestling team was a home for him. “It was really hard to drop wrestling,” Wehbe said. “The wrestling program was the first team I experienced at Mount Michael, and it allowed me to form a bond with some great guys that I probably wouldn't have befriended to the extent that I did without it.” Cameron Detwiler ‘21 met Wehbe through wrestling, and their friendship has grown to the point where they are now roommates on the senior floor. “I met Nick through the wrestling team sophomore year,
Photo by Landen Fogle
Senior lineman trades in singlet for speedo, makes state first year
Nick Wehbe ‘21 cradles Xavier Johansen ‘22 at the top of the podium when they won the relay at the RCC meet.
and we kind of hit it off right away,” he said. “And our friendship has kind of just grown from there, I’m very glad we met.”
Spring sports set to avenge season canceled by global pandemic BY JURGEN BELLER
Soccer
To prepare for the season, the team has been doing workouts after school, and several players have been training with their club teams. The team has solid set of underclassmen however, many have little experience with highschool soccer due to last season’s cancellation. As a result, the team looks to rely on the key seniors Sam Corey ‘21, Caleb Vincintini ‘21, Ryan Brown ‘21, Joseph Chouinard ‘21, Parker Hottovy ‘21, Daniel Thomas ‘21 and Kyle Pelan ‘21. “I think we have a great shot at state this year,” Sam Corey ‘21 said. “Based on the talent and drive we have on the team, this will be our best year since I've been here.” Their first game is against Roncalli on March 22.
Track and Field
Due to last season’s cancellation. Several team have been conditioning through winter sports, well before it got cold. The team has a great middle and long distance core with runners such as Jack Sorensen ‘21, Cameron Mallisee ‘21 and Mark Schroll ‘22, but head coach John Gathje hopes more team members will make a name for themselves. “I predict we will have some great performances, some disappointments, and some future stars who will emerge,” Gathje said. “It all depends on the work the players put in right now.” The team’s first track and field meet is March 20 at Doane College.
Baseball
The baseball team, returning off a state appearance with multiple starters hope exceed expectations. The team has been doing heavy lifting in the weight room, as well as hitting and pitching training sessions over the weekends, creating a unity which the feel will be a factor in a successful season. Key players to lookout include: Colin Christo ‘21, Eli Crnkovich ‘21, Matt Collins ‘21 and Luke Broderick ‘22. “I think we will be considered underdogs,” Collins said. “But we have a great pitching staff, and if we hit well, we will be very hard to beat.” The team takes on Skutt on April 15.
Golf
While Luke Gutschewski ‘21, reigning state champion has an injury that will keep him out until the end of the season, the golf team still hopes to go deep. This means that all players of the team need to step up, such as Jake Goertz ‘23, Landen Fogle ‘22 and Sawyer Thompson ‘22. The players have been playing in junior golf tournaments or hitting balls at their local golf courses to prepare. They hope to use the season to prepare. “I want us to have fun,” head coach Kent Christenson said. “But I predict that we will be competitive as a team during state and hopefully get the chance to defend the individual state title.” The team's first competition is a duel against Bennington on March 25.
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YOSHI-YA and JINYA create flavorful experiences to remember When you hear ramen, you usually think of the $0.50 packs of instant noodles located in your nearest grocery store. Although the cheap instant noodle ramen you eat can help you survive during the school week in the dorms, real authentic ramen is much different. YOSHI-YA Ramen and JINYA Ramen Bar are two places where you can try the authentic version.
BY MATT ALLEN Imagine this: you walk into a restaurant and smell the sweet aroma of chicken broth, pork chashu, and a wide variety of spices, and see the many bowls stack upon each other. You take your seat, and prepare to indulge in a bowl of the finest and most authentic noodles in Omaha. Upon entering JINYA Ramen Bar off of seventy-second and Dodge, you are instantly greeted with a friendly hello, along with a variety of wondrous smells of chicken, pork and more, due to their open kitchen where you can watch the meals be prepared right in front of you. Along with the friendly customer service and the variety of smells, another thing that you can notice upon entering is the beauty of the restaurant. Full of plants and a slight dim of the light, the dining experience is a beautiful, contemporary Japanese dining area that can suit anyone’s needs. On the menu, there is a wide variety of starters that you can munch on while waiting for your food to be made, including soft and salty edamame, warm, pork gyozas with a doughy outside and my favorite, the crispy chicken sprinkled with garlic pepper, doused with lemon, and served with a side of Ponzu sauce. The combination of this sweet sauce and the juicy chicken, makes each bite worth the buy. Sure the starters are wonderful, but the ramen is the real winner. The ramen offered consists of the spicy chicken ramen, the premium tonkotsu red, the wonton chicken ramen, and my personal favorite, the sprouting up ramen. The sprouting up ramen is a wonderful combination of both pork and chicken broth, topped off with pork chashu, thick noodles, kikurage, spicy bean sprouts, green onion, half seasoned egg, crispy brussels sprouts, black pepper, and ginger. The slow cooked pork chashu strips absorb the broth making each and every bite sensational. The fresh vegetables add a wonderful and soothing bite to each bite, especially being topped off with spices and other seasonings. And the simple touch of a half seasoned egg makes this dish worth the money. Depending on what ramen you order and whether you get starters or not, the average price that you would spend is around $15. Compared to most restaurants in the Omaha area, this is the average that you would be spending; however, the experience at JINYA Ramen Bar is unbeatable, making this one of the best ramen restaurants in Omaha.
Lizard vs. monke captivates students BY COLIN EICH For several weeks there has been a passionate debate buzzing around the school. While typing in computer class or hanging out in the atrium, the talk is all about Godzilla and King Kong since Jan 24 when the trailer dropped The upcoming film “Godzilla vs. Kong” by Legendary Entertainment is set to make waves in theaters once released internationally Mar. 26, 2021. The movie depicts film legends Godzilla and King Kong as they battle it out in a 1v1 for a clash of the ages. It follows up on the previous 2019 movie “Godzilla: King of the Monsters.” The film is the first crossover event in Legendary Entertainment’s “monsterverse” which is
comparable to Marvel Studios cinematic universe, bringing together characters from other movie franchises. While the movie most likely will not win any academy awards, its purpose is not to be a critical darling like “Casablanca” or “The Shawshank Redemption,” instead, it is focusing on audience entertainment. Viewers will not go to the film seeking to come out crying; they will come two see two giant monsters brawl. That is why the “monsterverse” movies shine. The directors know their audience and deliver on almost every expectation. “Godzilla vs. Kong” has a reported budget of $155 million and promises to be a CGI filled slug fest.
“It’s been a big topic in our grade,” Connor McClain ‘24 said. “Lots of people have been discussing who they think is going to win. Personally, I believe that Godzilla will win because he’s way bigger than King Kong.”
Heard around the hallway “I know they hate me but I like feeding into the hatred.” -Ryan Brown ‘21
YOSHI-YA Ramen
BY AIDEN FRAZIER For those who have never touched a bowl of authentic ramen, imagine this: a big bowl of fresh, thick egg noodles, served with a soft boiled egg alongside pork and chopped green onions. Located in the Flagship Commons at Westroads Mall, YOSHI-YA Ramen is an authentic ramen restaurant that delivers quick and refreshing bowls of ramen at low prices. There are few restaurants in Omaha that specialize in creating authentic ramen, but YOSHI-YA stands out from the rest by appealing to customers with fast, authentic ramen. Alongside with your main bowl of ramen, you can order appetizers like pork gyozas or fried chicken skins. On the menu they serve Tonkotsu Ramen, Vegan Ramen, Tori Paitan Ramen, and Spicy Oni Ramen. And if you felt like you didn’t have enough ingredients within your bowl of ramen, you can order more add-ons including another soy-marinated egg, naruto, more noodles, corn, or shiitake. When ordering, my go to is pork gyoza and a bowl of tonkotsu ramen. After receiving my plate of gyozas, I immediately taste the sweet sensation of that dumpling and pork. Nothing beats dipping the gyoza in the rich, tonkotsu ramen broth which only multiplies the taste of the pork. The tonkotsu ramen itself consists of chicken and pork broth, a boiled egg, marinated in soy sauce, corn, bean sprouts, green onion, and sliced pork. The deliciousness of the thick noodles alongside the chicken and pork broth are an unstoppable duo that can beat any packet of instant noodles any day. The tender and well cooked pork absorbs the broth and delivers a juicy sensation. The egg, well-marinated in soy sauce, compliments the meal further. These simple ingredients combine together to create this ultimate, flavorful dish! This is certainly the taste of authentic ramen. Depending on the type of ramen you get, you can expect to spend around $10-$15, and among the other ramen restaurants in the area, that’s lower than the average. For the delicious and flavorful experience that is YOSHI-YA Ramen, the price is just right. YOSHI-YA’s slogan sums up my afterthoughts pretty well, “Instant noodle packs have tainted the ramen name long enough.”
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I think that King Kong is going to win the fight because he’s a big monkey and also because he’s smarter than Godzilla. Raoul Djidoho ‘22 said.
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Graphic by Daniel Thomas
JINYA Ramen Bar
181 students responded out of 240 surveyed.
“Once the trailer dropped there was a huge debate over who would win,” Zach Rapoza ‘21 said. “The difference in strength on screen looks big, but people keep mentioning that Kong probably has plot armor. I haven’t decided on who I think is winning but it should be an entertaining watch.”
“What’s your favorite number between 2 and 4?” -Mr. Williams “Five.” -Joseph Chouinard ‘21 “E-sports aren’t real sports, those kids are just sweaty nerds.” -Mr. Williams