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Roncalli High School REBEL PRIDE: Seniors lead the cheer block during the State Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium. This season was the third time in school history that the Rebels attained an undefeated season.
BY WILL ALLEN Sports Editor
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umming up the most successful Roncalli football season in over a decade, one could use a single word: perfect. By the time Thanksgiving weekend rolled around and state games arrived, the Rebels had proven themselves worthy of the accolades their predecessors had garnered. The start of the season saw a last-minute, 80-yard pass by senior Derek O’Connor to senior Nick Fischer against Southport, and the postseason included two game-winning field goals by senior Patrick Sandler. After a day of eating and giving thanks with their families, only one obstacle stood in the Rebels’ way: a challenging state championship game against the Northwood Panthers. This monumental game presented several opportunities for the team. First, varsity head coach Mr. Bruce Scifres had the chance to gain his seventh state championship, further solidifying his title as one of the most successful high school coaches in Indiana. Also, the game offered the team a chance to play for the blue rings, which hadn’t been worn by a Rebel in over 10 years. This game could give Roncalli a sense of immense pride that had seemed to diminish since the title game of 2004. The Rebels needed to play a perfect game to claim the long-awaited victory. O’Connor, former St. Barnabas Warrior and senior co-captain, manned the helm all year long, leading the Rebels to the state game at Lucas Oil Stadium. “I knew that it would be a very good game,” O’Connor said. “Both teams being undefeated, there is obviously a reason why [Northwood] got there. But, there is a reason we got there, too. We knew they would be good, but we also knew that if we played to our potential, there would be no doubt that we would win.” And the Rebels made sure that there was absolutely no doubt. O’Connor ran for three touchdowns and threw for one. He rushed for 173 yards and passed for over 150 yards, completing 12 of his 18 pass attempts.
Junior Jacob Luedeman came away with two receptions, one for a 70-yard touchdown and the other an 85-yard catch. Senior Luke Smock contributed four carries, with one for a 35-yard touchdown. Senior Kenny Gillum was consistent, rushing for 70 yards on 12 touches. The Rebel defense contained Northwood’s high-powered offense throughout the game, with junior Cade Morgan and senior Alex Kuntz having six tackles apiece. A key interception with a 42-yard return for Dylan Williams cemented the Rebels’ position as a powerhouse in Class 4A football. The team was not the only impressive feat of the season. A massive student section followed the Rebels on the road, battling downpours and chilling temperatures . Seniors Ben Babb and Drew Faust, along with junior Jack Hegwood, were among the most vocal students at games throughout the year. A state championship at Lucas Oil Stadium provided a chance to up the ante. “Hegwood never sat down, and [Babb] was as loud as ever,” Faust said. “Especially since we were at Lucas Oil, there was a lot more hype and it was even more exciting to cheer.” The football team, however, needed to stay focused, not getting too caught up in the commotion of the crowd. “It was different, and there were a lot of people there,” senior and co-captain Ben Walesky said. “But I tried to take it as my last game instead of our biggest game. If you get too caught up in the details, that’s when you make mistakes.” The original roster for this season was listed with just over 100 players, but each individual worked as one team with one common goal. “I thought it was cool to see the crowd go crazy after each name,” O’Connor said. “When each player got called up for their medal it was a very humbling and inspiring experience.”
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The Canned Food Drive has passed by, but not many know exactly what or who it benefits. Find out what happens to the cans you donate.
Many know of Ms. Kathy Peach, but have you heard her story? Delve into the exciting life of our band director, from fry cook to extraordinary conductor.
2016 is wrapping up and it has been one of the most eventful years to date for Roncalli and the world. Relive the past 12 months with our recap.
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Rebel swim teams look to rebuild their rosters by relying on underclassmen. Read up on the season so far and upcoming meets.
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Season of giving
Exploring the successes and tbe contributions of the annual canned-food drive
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oncalli's annual canned-food drive has passed with little talk about its purpose and subsequent outcome for those below the poverty line in Indianapolis. This important fundraiser for those who are less fortunate typically passes as just another mundane Saturday service opportunity for some students. Immediately after the annual canned-food drive, vice president of mission and ministry Mr. Bob Tully spoke on the advantages granted to the typical Roncalli student. “I think we are very fortunate at Roncalli High School. We have a lot of good things,” Tully said. This type of remark, along with announcements about the canned-food collection itself, has evolved into white noise to the ears of many students and staff; few days pass when an administrator or teacher fails to mention the many blessings associated with attending Roncalli. But the local poverty crisis in Indianapolis is astonishing, with 21.3 percent of Marion County residents below the poverty line. “These are the people that God keeps talking to us about through our Lord Jesus Christ,” Tully said. The canned-food drive was organized by Tully after Bishop Chartrand High School and Kennedy High School merged to become a singular entity. “I think it was one of the things that brought [us] together as one school,” Tully said. However, can donations from Roncalli to St. Vincent de Paul food pantry are at an all-time low, dropping 47 percent since 2012. “Pretty much everything [at SVDP] relies on donations,” SVDP volunteer Carl Bracken said. Bracken has worked with SVDP for 15 years. For six days a week, he comes in before five each morning and doesn’t leave until five later that evening. Bracken stressed on the importance of donations from schools like Roncalli, noting that most of the food is provided by donors.
Online textbooks are becoming more common in classes BY NATHANIEL YOUNG Staff Writer
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HELPING HANDS: Junior Chandler Gibson and sophomore Eric Doyle serve food to the patrons of St. Vincent de Paul. Roncalli travels to SVDP every Thursday.
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STACKING AWAY HUNGER: Sophomores Amy Weilhammer and Kaitlyn Wilson stack shelves at St. Vincent de Paul. Both Weilhammer and Wilson traveled to SVDP with Roncalli.
Gaining experience
Students benefit from the Central Nine Program to jump start their futures
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Internet vs. old school
entral Nine (C9) is a career and technical school located in Greenwood, where students can get a head start on a job that they might be interested in after high school. Students collect experience in career-based and college-prep programs with technical honors diplomas, dual credit courses, and industry certifications. “[For] students who are anxious to do some hands-on or active work in a career, these programs are a great way to start,” guidance counselor Mrs. Kathy Heath said. If a student completes his or her studies at C9, the provided education could help that student enter the workforce immediately upon graduation. According to Heath, taking classes at C9 can also help students get accepted into a colPHOTO SUBMITTED lege to continue studying in that field and could even land FIRED UP: Senior Pat Waugh is getting a head start on his career of being a firefighter. Waugh learns the tricks of the trade while studying them a part-time job while attending a particular university. at C9 . C9 offers many different courses, including engineering, manufacturing, health, business, marketing, public safety and criminal justice. Six seniors at Roncalli take advantage of this program and have already found success in its unique setup. The current Roncalli students attending C9 include Luke Hendrick and Doug Kirkman in computer programing, Nick Dugan in welding, Pat Waugh in firefighting and Jenna Roehling and Carmen Guevara in nursing. “Attending C9 has helped me a lot because I have gotten hands-on experience, which gives me a great head start in computer programming,” Hedrick said. Though the program is an unconventional approach to PHOTO SUBMITTED the four-year high school plan, these six seniors are enjoying BRIGHT FUTURE: Senior Doug Kirkman is hard at work in his Central their studies and look forward to their perspective careers Nine Program for computer programing. Kirkman hopes to work with computers professionally. after high school.
s the end of the semester nears, connection issues associated with the new online textbooks are
improving. At the beginning of the semester, classes accessing online textbooks experienced difficulties loading pages as the school worked to add enough bandwidth to accommodate the additional 1100 new Chromebooks. “Improvements for internet have been underway since school started in August,” IT department member Ms. Laura Battiato said. “Any improvements indirectly help with online textbook connection. Even with the most upgraded internet, most all websites accessed by students are not in the care or control of Roncalli.” Every math class in the building has switched to online textbooks, with the exception of Algebra 2 and Probability and Statistics. “The online textbooks weren’t very successful during the first quarter,” mathematics teacher Mr. Tom Wade said. “This caused a lot of conflict with my students in terms of homework, class work, and occasionally notes. As the second quarter is ending, things have improved a lot, but it still hasn’t been the greatest. But overall, I like the process of using online textbooks, because I know my students will always have access to their books.” Still, other classes are planning to use online textbooks next year. For example, the health and physical education department is considering switching to online textbooks next year. According to department chair Mrs. Kathy Schembra, health classes rely heavily on textbooks for out-ofclass assignments. “I like the idea of switching to online textbooks because the process of submitting homework assignments through Canvas is a lot faster and convenient to grade,” Schembra said. However, for all of its convenience, some students say doing book work online is harder than using regular textbooks. “The online textbooks are a problem for me because it’s a struggle to finish my homework in class,” senior Noah Servies said. “Since I have to work after school, it bums me out that I have to continue my homework when I get back home after eight at
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TEXTBOOKS VERSUS CHROMEBOOKS: Although there have been problems with bandwidth, teachers are optimistic about the online textbooks. The slow internet problem will continue to be fixed as the year goes on.
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CELEBRITY LOOK-ALIKES Students and faculty resemble famous people and characters
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Over/Under K-Dog weighs in on popular topics
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Mary Schneider
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Merida - “Brave”
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n our current world, there is unceasing debate over whether certain trends will stay relevant and whether or not they are over or underrated. Junior Kameron Dreesen, nicknamed K-Dog, gives his opinion on the amount of credit each of the following relevant topics deserve. Jazz Music: Underrated- “Not many peoPHOTO BY JOE SCHROEDER ple appreciate jazz music these days. Not as much attention is given to jazz because there are so many other types of music. It’s like a ghost you just can’t see, it’s there but isn’t.” Leonardo DiCaprio: Overrated- “Every female has a crush on him and he is always cast as the handsome young man. Titanic made him big because he did well in that role and now every movie wants to cast him.” Frozen Yogurt: Overrated- “It’s just another new trend. People like it because it is a different consistency than ice cream and ice cream melts faster in your mouth. It may put ice cream out of business.” Cats: Overrated- “Cats are not as cool as dogs. They do not do things that dogs do and they don’t do tricks. I think cats cause more trouble than dogs do and they are not as good of pets because of the cost of litter and such.” Netflix: Overrated- “Netflix has a lot of people that use it to binge watch different shows. I have never really binge watched any shows because it’s hard to pay attention to and I sometimes cannot understand the plot” Will Smith as a rapper: Underrated- “Some people do not know his rap background because he is an actor as well. Only people that have watched the ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ may know that he rapped. Some may find it hard to imagine because he is such a good actor.” Toed Shoes: Underrated- “They could maybe become a huge trend someday. These days any fashion style could become a trend with things like YouTube and Twitter.”
Staff profile: Ms. Kathy Peach
From high-school musical prodigy to veteran band director, Peach has lived an exciting life BY WILL ALLEN Sports Editor
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rowing up in Columbus, Ind., during the 1950’s might sound like an average start to an average life. But an exception was made on October 4th, 1955, when band director Ms. Kathy Peach was born. From learning to play multiple instruments in middle school, to flipping burgers during her teens, to becoming the long-time music teacher and band director at Roncalli High School with a hiatus to Jamaica somewhere in the middle of all that, a lot has been unearthed by Peach on the philosophy of life, and teaching, and treating others the right way. During her years as a student at Columbus North High School, music continued to be a driving force in her life. “I was in band, but I went to a huge high school. There were 820 kids in my graduating class. Music was always my first choice, and I was always in the pit for the musicals,” said Peach. Peach over achieved in all of her ISSMA competitions (Indiana State School Music Association), consistently coming home with the gold medals and highest possible awards. “I got golds on my solos at state through high school. It was great to graduate musically,” said Peach. Although classical music and organized theory were a big part of her high school experience due to band, she was in a rock band as well. “I played the keyboards. My best friend named Dan, he was amazing at guitar. He was good friends with young John Mellencamp. But [Dan] introduced me to the music of Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page. We played a lot of gigs in high school, and we made some good money doing it. We covered a lot of Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, and Black Sabbath,” said Peach. As a good prospect with her degree, Peach landed ajob at Roncalli. She arrived in 1981 as the assistant
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HOME BASS: Band director Ms. Kathy Peach stands inside her natural habitat. She is surrounded with musical instruments, posters, and numerous trophies indicating her many accomplishments.
band director. In her first years here, the band room was located down on the bottom floor with the foreign languages. “Our music was so loud. I would feel so bad for the other teachers. After class would get out I would sometimes hear someone say ‘Hey Ms. Peach, you guys sounded great today’ or something like that. But that’s just how it was. We were all jammed down in that little corner,” said Peach. Two years later in the spring of 1983, after growing up as a Free Methodist, Peach converted to Catholicism. “I was about 28 when I converted. Father Wilmoth gave me private Catholic lessons. I didn’t go to the actual class (RCIA), instead he taught me privately at Holy Name. He was open to me asking questions, and I could debate things,” said Peach. Peach then departed for a brief teaching stint at Eastern Hancock High School. At the beginning of 1990, Peach left Hancock and spent a year in Jamaica
instituting music programs, bonding with the locals, teaching, and immersing herself in Jamaican culture. “It was amazing, and everyone was so helpful. I still go down there as I make a trip every two years with some of the band kids. I still have friends in Jamaica, and they look out for me. It was very inspiring, I even set up a music program down there,” said Peach. Peach credits much of her life’s happiness and positive demeanor towards that year in Jamaica. She always can keep things in perspective after seeing life from a different point of view. “My year in Jamaica was a big life affirmation. I went to a foreign country, was befriended by all the people. The bigger lesson for me was that I learned what it was like to not be an American, because what we have here is amazing. I never took anything for granted again. I worked with kids who were hungry, and of course I helped them, but still I knew people that lived in tin shacks and knowing the love they had for everyone was life changing. It taught me to never, ever take for granted anything. We are so rich with people at Roncalli. It is amazing. The kids are incredible, the staff is wonderful, it is a fantastic place. I feel very lucky to be here,” said Peach. When Peach came back, Roncalli had a job opening. She became the head band director and continues that role today. She praises Roncalli for its public use of prayer and worship. “I love how we pray before each event. I feel very inspired. I do believe in the power of prayer, whether we hold hands at Mass or before a meet. That is great energy,” said Peach. As she recently celebrated her 61st birthday, retirement is possibly on the horizon. “I know I will retire sometime,” winked Peach. “But for right now, I still have some more music to make.”
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NEXT STOP: NORTH POLE
Where do Christmas letters mailed and addressed to Santa Claus actually go?
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common Christmas tradition for kids young and old is writing a letter to Santa Claus. As a kid, after the letter is stamped and sealed, you entrust your parents to soundly deliver the letter to the North Pole. However, with students now knowing the truth about Santa, the real question is: ‘what really happens to these letters?’ Junior Max Stevenson loves the tradition of writing letters to the mythical man. “Even though I know Santa isn’t real, I still love writing [a letter] every year and keeping that tradition. When I’m done writing my letter, I put it in the mailbox, addressed to Santa,” Stevenson said. It’s easy to know what to do with your letter when you’re older, but how do parents handle letters sent from their children? “I took a picture of one we helped [our son] write a few years ago, and then we put it in Santa’s mailbox downtown on the circle,” guidance counselor Mrs. Autumn Currens said. Some parents decide to go against what other parents do and choose to go down a funnier route. “We ‘mail’ them and then I take them from the mailbox. We haven’t kept the letters over the years, but I hold onto them during the Christmas season,” social studies teacher Mrs. Erin Bohn said.
The United States Postal Service is offering children the opportunity to receive a personal letter from Santa in response to their own letter. All parents need to do is write a personalized response on the back of their child’s letter and then the Postal Service will take care of the rest. Having a child’s letter to Santa is also the perfect way to find out what they really want for Christmas. Children spill their true desires and feelings out to the one person they know they can trust: Santa. Parents know how to capitalize on this and keep the letters for their own personal Christmas shopping list. “I’d imagine my wife uses the letter for her shopping spree,” Mr. David Lauck athletic director said. With Christmas quickly approaching around the corner, many people will start feeling the Holiday spirit. Just because Santa might not actually exist, doesn’t mean it’s not a festive tradition to keep writing letters to him. “I still write letters every year and plan on writing mine right after Thanksgiving,” junior Zach Wallem said.
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2016: Year in review
This year was full of school and national achievements that have changed the nation and Roncalli BY EMILY GANT Features Editor
NEWLY RELEASED ALBUMS OF THE YEAR: Over the course of 2016, many new albums have been released. These include Lemonade, Life of Pablo, Views and many others.
BASEBALL WINS STATE: The Roncalli baseball team won state against Zionsville in the month of June. The rebels ended the season with a record of 23-9.
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES: The United States competed in Rio for the summer Olympics and achieved many great “firsts� for the nation. The United States ended up winning with a total medal count of 121.
THE CHICK-FIL-A CHALLENGE: The Roncalli Rebels won in the Chick-fil-A challenge against Franklin Central. Every year, Roncalli and Franklin Central go head-to-head in competition to raise money for the schools.
ITALIAN VISITORS: Roncalli welcomed two priests from Bergamo, Italy. The school received many gifts from them and also gave them many gifts as well. One of the items received, for example, were printed documents from Pope John XXIII himself.
GAPP STUDENTS: Roncalli hosted 11 students from Germany in September this fall. They got to experience field trips around the city and stay with current German students.
RONCALLI BAND WINS GOLD: The Roncalli marching band won gold at the ISSMA competition earlier this school year. They performed the new routine and was recognized as the gold winner. CIRCLE CITY CHAMPS: Roncalli Rebels won the Circle City Champions for the first time ever against Guerin Catholic in football and won the championship in volleyball as well. This conference is held between other Catholic High schools in the area. CUBS AGAINST INDIANS: The Chicago Cubs won the World Series for the first time in 108 years. They played against the Cleveland Indians in the 7th game for the win. THE 2016 ELECTION: The presidential election was very controversial this year. In the end, Republican Donald Trump won against Democrat Hilary Clinton. ROAD TO STATE: The Roncalli Rebel football team went to state held at Lucas Oil stadium against Northwood. The rebels had an undefeated, 15-0. season.
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Remembering a fellow Rebel
Students and staff share the lasting impact Vince Guerrini had on the Roncalli community BY JOSH FORD Staff Writer
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s a teacher, coach, husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. Vince Guerrini (‘75) fulfilled many tasks. On November 18th, Guerrini passed away after a battle with
cancer. After teaching at Roncalli for a little more than three years, Guerrini left a mark on the Rebel community that will always be remembered. After teaching at Warren High School for over 30 years, Guerrini decided to return to his alma mater and rejoin the Rebel family as a teacher and football coach. Although unaware of the impact he would have, Guerrini was able to show up each day as a positive role model to students. Whether he was coaching on the field or teaching in the annex, Guerrini served as an inspiration to students. “Through everything that he has taught us in football, he helped grow our faith and knowledge and truly showed us how to be a man in life,” senior Zane Wagner said. As a cousin of Guerrini, dean of students Mr. Tim Puntarelli was blessed with knowing him his entire life. “He was a smaller guy but never lacked fight. There was no challenge that he ever turned away. He would always have a good attitude, especially with his last fight,” Puntarelli said. Freshman Max Peeples recalls the attitude that Guerrini carried with him each day. “He was tough and would never admit that he was hurting,” Peeples said. Guerrini left his mark on Roncalli in various ways. There have been numerous prayer services held for him in the chapel and his visitation and funeral were both held at Roncalli, a place that he loved. In addition, the football team honored him by presenting a game ball signed by players to the Guerrini family after the state title game. They also bought stickers to put on the helmets of each player. The stickers, which read “VG” with a cross in between each letter, are not only to honor him as their coach but to also honor him as a mentor of faith.
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REBEL RESTAURANT REVIEWS Newspaper staffers share their views on some popular Indy eateries BY KATHLEEN DITTON AND JOSH FORD Staff Writers
Pizzology 608 Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46204 Mass Ave
Located in the heart of Mass Avenue, Pizzology is a blossoming pizza parlor that serves many Hoosiers. This pizza is not your typical dough, sauce, and cheese, but rather a whole new style. Pizzology offers many different varieties of pizza, which provides options for almost any customer. If this is not enough, there is also a build-your-own pizza option for a 9” or 14” pizza. The food here ranges from $5-$15 depending on the type of pizza and toppings.
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ZESTY ‘ZA: The unique flat bread style pepperoni pizza sets this eatery apart from other restaurants. This is sure to fill the appetite of any hungry downtown-dweller.
Milktooth 534 Virginia Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46203 Fountain Square
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CONTEMPORARY CUISINE: The sourdough pearl sugar waffle is made with roasted acorn, squash butter, pomegranate maple syrup, pumpkin seed, and pecan granola. This surprisingly filling waffle is a must-try.
Nestled in the heart of Fountain Square, Milktooth brings a whole new meaning to breakfast. This local eatery has consistently been ranked one of the best restaurants in the country. Based out of an old auto repair shop, Milktooth boasts a trendy and energetic feel. Local ingredients, strange combinations, and fresh food make this eatery unique. Food items range from $3- $14, and endless cups of local coffee for $3. If you take pride in fresh food and trying new things, then look no further.
NAISA 1025 Virginia Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46203 Fountain Square
This ethnic eatery is hidden in a small building in Fountain Square. NAISA showcases a laid-back feel with modernAsian decor. The restaurant tops Chinese take-out and takes Asian food to the next level. The menu features different rice bowls, vegetarian options, and entrees. The portions are also very large, so consider splitting the meal with someone else. Prices range from $7-$12.
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EXOTIC EATS: The honey sesame chicken dish at NAISA is cheap and tasty. The entree is served with white rice and comes in a large portion that is sure to be filling for two people.
Stacked Pickle 172 Melody Ave. Greenwood, IN 46142 Greenwood
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FOREVER REMEMBERED: As his passing becomes more distant, Mr. Vince Guerrini's legacy certainly does not fade. He will always be remembered for truly caring about the students and the athletes whom he encountered at Roncalli.
CASUAL COOKING: This laid-back eatery provides many different bar-type foods such as their pork tenderloin sandwch. With it’s many televisions, this restaurant becomes the perfect place to eat on gameday.
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This sports bar has it’s fair share of televisions and good food. Tucked away from the main road, many people may pass this Indy-eatery by. Originally opened in Fishers, this lively franchise has eight locations scattered around the greater Indianapolis area. With a variety of foods such as burgers, pizza, wings, and nachos, it has become a popular destination for many Hoosiers. Food here range from $5-$12 and is surely worth the money.
2016 Editorial Policy We accept letters to the editor from all faculty, staff, and students. They can be e-mailed to jalbertson@roncalli.org or delivered to room 203. Please keep these letters short, roughly 200-300 words. They will be accepted under the circumstances that they are signed and noted to which article it is in response. Letters that contain misinformation or are meant to libel another will not be published. The decision to publish these will be decided by Roncalli Media adviser Mrs. Albertson. We also accept photographs and articles written by students, teachers, and staff members. Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School Newspaper Service.
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Pinning down the competition Rebel wrestlers start their exciting season with multiple seniors, a winning record and a new head coach
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he Roncalli wrestling team has started their action-packed season with a new head coach. The wrestlers seem to be doing just fine with the coaching ideas of Mr. Wade McClurg, as they earned a team record of 4-1 at their first meet on December 3rd at Westfield High School. “The transition to a new school and a new wrestling program has been a very smooth one. Roncalli is a special place, and my family is blessed to be Rebels,” said McClurg. The wrestlers couldn’t agree more and think of their new coach as an ‘inspiration and someone who brings energy to their team everyday.’ “[Having a new coach] has been tremendously better. The team has gotten stronger, closer, and more competitive. The new coaching staff is very different. But it’s a good different,” said senior Grant Duncan. The wrestling team’s practices started all the way back in May in the weight room. Since just about a fourth of the wrestlers have never wrestled, practices are essential for improvement. The wrestlers are expected to give their 100% at every practice, every meet, in the classroom, and in the community. “The culture of the program is definitely changing and headed in the right direction,” said McClurg. This season, every wrestler wants to see more fan support at home games. There will even be a disc jockey at every home meet to make for a more fan friendly environment. “Fan support is huge for wrestling. Yes it is an individual sport, but it helps the team to know they are wrestling for the fans too,” said Duncan. Even though they are a wrestling team, it’s an individual sport. Everyone on the team has different skills and goals. As a team, their ultimate goal is to keep the practice room focused, so that each wrestler can achieve their individual goals. “ We know that we collectively don’t have the talent to come out as the best team in the state on day 1, but that the season is a process. If we focus, collaborate, and work hard for the next two months, then the postseason is going to go well for the Rebels,” said junior Sam Hansen.
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TAKE ‘EM DOWN: Senior Josh Hiatt wrestles sophomore Max Quebe in an intersquad meet at St. Roch. The meet gave many Rebels the opportunity to practice and prepare for their season.
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ONE, TWO, THREE PIN: Freshman David Page works to keep freshman Clark Chapman under control. Intersquad meets are common at the start of the season.
Rebel bowlers optimistic for season As the Rebel bowling season starts out, so does the opportunity for advancement and friendship BY EMILY GANT Features Editor
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EAT, SLEEP, BOWL: Senior Richard Leppert throws during the warm up session. Practicing form and footwork before a match is a good way to get in the zone.
THAT’S HOW WE ROLL: Senior Dakota Solanka casually warms up before a match. His laid back approach has helped him keep his cool.
LEAVE NO PIN STANDING: Sophomore Aaron Hammans winds up before a throw at a local bowling alley. He is a returning varsity bowler for the Rebels.
s the bowling season starts out, both the guys and girls squads have the opportunity to improve upon last years skills and bond with teammates. “I like having the opportunity to improve my score each time, and I love the people on the team,” said senior Hayley Guerrettaz. Through out the beginning stages of the season, there has been alot of progress. The girls have been led by a vocal member in Guerrettaz. “I think this season is going really well. We got off to a great start and everyone has improved so much since the first practice,” said Guerrettaz. Multiple boys have stepped up in an impressive fashion. “I think several individuals could move on past sectionals, but the team has a long way to go to get better,” said senior Evan Hammans. The boys came close in their meets with Mount Vernon and Shelbyville. Freshman Jack Matthews bowled a 234 to help assist the Rebels in the win against Mount Vernon. Only 2-3, the boys team has room for improvement. With upcoming meets at familiar places like Expo Bowl in Beech Grove, the team has a positive outlook. Leadership is something that is valued by all of the bowlers, especially the seniors. “I have brought leadership by going to practice, and consistently having high scores in matches,” said Hammans. The major leaders on the boys side are Hammans, and senior Dakota Solanka. On the opposite spectrum, girl bowlers freshman Faith Holden, sophomore Teresa Kocher, and senior Catie Wallace, are solid members of the team who have helped lead their team to an impressive 4-1 record. With the season opener against Southport, Holden came out strong with a fabulous 427 series. She helped cement the win and led the Lady rebels on their way to a promising season. The team hopes to end its season on a strong note.
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LADY REBELS REBUILD TEAM
Girls’ basketball team off to a solid start despite losing important players to graduation
BY AUDREY WOJTOWICZ Staff Writer inishing last season with a semi-state appearance and a record of 24-5, the Lady Rebels look to rebuild the basketball program after losing several great players to graduation. As the girls’ basketball team continues its season, the future looks promising with a 5-3 record. Sophomore Jada Moran is very excited about the already season. “This season I want to get to know the girls better and just have fun,” Moran said. Four year varsity player, senior Paige Saylor, has high hopes for their season. “Obviously we want to go as far in the tournaments as we can and improve individually and as a team,” Saylor said. Saylor has an extensive history of playing basketball. She has been playing basketball since first grade and she also plays on a travel team. “I have played in Tennessee, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, Florida, and Indiana,” Saylor said. Assistant coach Mr. Tim Crissman said that staying focused and working hard is what the team needs to win this season. “We try to keep them focused on the goals at hand as well as keeping it light and fun,” Crissman said. Crissman, entering his sixth year of coaching, relishes many aspects of the job. “We enjoy teaching our student athletes the game of basketball and how our hard work on achieving our goals can relate to life beyond basketball. Additionally, just as we focus on continuing to get better with each practice we spend time together continuing to build a better and better relationship with Christ,” said Crissman. Head coach Mr. Stan Benge said that he hopes the team creates a culture of winning and having fun while they accomplish it. Coach Benge has coached at Roncalli for four years, but has been coaching basketball for thirty years. The coaches say many things to their players before a game but one thing always stays the same. “Mainly we say enjoy yourself and play hard,” Benge said.
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CONQUERING THE COURT: Senior Paige Saylor runs down the court, attempting to dash past a Whiteland Warrior. The game against Whiteland ended in heartbreak with the Lady Rebels losing only by one point.
Underclassmen step up to swim
Boys and girls swim teams begin their seasons with many newcomers BY NICK PERKINS Staff Writer
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LEADING THE LANES: Sophomore Nathan Cleveland and freshman Harrison Sisk lead their heat in the 50 freestyle. The race was Sisk and Cleveland’s first ever as High School students.
PHOTO BY NICK PERKINS
READY TO RACE: Lady Rebel swimmers patiently take their marks as they await the beginning of their race. Roncalli brought home a victory against Southport.
ays have become shorter, the weather has become crisp, and members of the swimming and diving team have emerged to begin their season. This year’s team began their competitive season at Southport on Tuesday November 22nd. Junior Jack Bauer won the 200 IM and broke his previous best time. Seniors Ashley Harter and Noelle Dalman both won two individual victories and Dalman earned a new lifetime best in the 100 and 200 freestyle relay. “This year we might see a top eight individual finish for sectionals and potentially county. There is also a good chance that our 400 meter free and 200 meter medley relay teams will make it to state,” Bauer said. This year, the boys’ team consists of many newcomers especially from the freshman and sophomore classes. Sophomore David Johnson came out to swim for his very first time this season. “There are two things that inspire me to swim: the Olympics and a couple of my friends who decided to do it,” Johnson said. The boys’ team this year also has seven new freshman coming in, making the majority of the team underclassman. Freshman Joe Sizemore, with no previous experience, came to compete this season. “My cousins swam and graduated from here so I thought I would give it a try,” Sizemore said. Alongside the boys’ team comes junior Alberto Armanni who has traveled to Roncalli from Italy as a foreign exchange student. Alberto came to stay in America during the summer months and has been swimming with the team since. “We have to train a lot, but I like it because I have become good friends with my teammates,” Armanni said. There are plenty of new recruits on the girl’s side of things as well. Sophomore Faith Fries along with several other underclassman join the fray this year. “I really like how the team feels like a family and all of the classes get along very well,” Fries said. The girls’ team opened up their season with a meet at Greenwood on November 15th. The Rebels came home with four different individual winners and several lifetime bests. They then proceeded to the Southport meet, joining the boys for their first meet. This year due to the increase in members, two new coaches have joined the swimming and diving coaching staff. “They both seem to have good chemistry with the team and I think they are going to help out with a growing team,” Harter said. The Rebels are hoping for another successful swim season, improving on last year’s results.