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November 4, 2016

MR. FRANK LITZ

HISTORIC SEASON Roncalli High School

Football team records undefeated year while setting many milestones in the process BY JOE SCHROEDER Editor-in-Chief

he 2016 season has been a year of accomplishments for the Roncalli football team. On Friday, October 21st, the Rebels beat Northview to win their 14th straight opening sectional game as well as notching the 200th home win of the program’s storied history. Last Friday, the Rebels edged out the Lebanon Tigers with a last second field goal from senior Patrick Sandler to put them up 34-33. The two wins, pushing their record to 11-0 on the season, were a continuation of the team’s recent success. Just two weeks before, a tight win over Guerin secured the inaugural Circle City Conference Championship for the Rebels. “When I saw that trophy, it felt like we were finally rewarded and our hard work paid off,” said senior quarterback Derek O’Connor. In addition to quarterbacking the team to such a successful season, O’Connor hit individual milestones as well. The senior set school records for both completion percentages in a game and season, while only throwing one interception the entire year. The 9-0 record is the fifth in the history of the school, and the first since 1999. “We worked hard all year to reach our goal of going undefeated,” said junior Dylan Williams.

There are many aspects of the team that contributed to the perfect year, including a strong offensive line, consistent defense, and a mix of different grade levels. “We have a good blend of sophomores, juniors and seniors. Each of us wants to contribute,” said O’Connor. The team’s camaraderie and preparation are also key to their consistency. “We have great chemistry and we all get along. Everyone is unselfish,” said senior running back Kenny Gillum. The sense of community and brotherhood among the whole team is what pushes them to excel. “We are a bunch of brothers and we have each others’ backs,” said Williams. In order to prepare for the season, the team has a year round training program including weight lifting, conditioning, and two-a-day practices. Furthermore, a lot of preparation goes into gameday in order for players to get in the right mindset. “Before a game I eat a good meal from Subway, drink some pickle juice to prevent cramping, and listen to some gangster rap while visualizing myself in the game,” said senior Josh Swan.

BREAKING RECORDS: Senior quarterback Derek O’Connor awaits the snap during the Sectional game against Northview. O’Connor set multiple passing records this year while leading the Rebels to a conference championship. PHOTO BY JULIE ALBERTSON

PHOTOS BY JOHN SMITH

CLUTCH KICKING: Senior kicker Patrick Sandler boots a 23-yard field goal as time expires against Lebanon. Sandler went 4-4 on PAT’s and 2-2 on field goals during the game, including this game winning attempt.

WRAP ‘EM UP: Alex Kuntz, a senior defensive back, wraps up Lebanon’s Jhalil Rollins (#1). Kuntz had four tackles in the game, helping the Rebel defense to hold Lebanon’s offense to only 16 points.

EXTRA YARDAGE: Senior running back Kenny Gillum stiff arms a Tiger defender while avoiding a tackle. Gillum ran for 121 yards in the game against Lebanon and led the team with a total of four touchdowns (2 rushing and two receiving).

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News: Page 2

Features: Page 3

Opinion: Page 6

With the fall muscial “Annie” right around the corner, the cast and crew are busy at work to create the best production possible.

Students tasked with juggling a part-time job and school can be under a lot of pressure. Some Rebels work unique and unusual jobs while also balancing school.

Discover the storied history of Roncalli through this recurring column. This month’s edition, learn about the school throughout the 1960’s.

Sports: Page 8

As the fall sports season is winding down, teams are remembered for their efforts and successes in the season.

November 4, 2016

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Running the walk Students and staff participate in Walkathon by doing just the opposite, running

BY NICK PERKINS Staff Writer

very year when the fall season arrives, Roncalli’s Walkathon rolls in. Most students do as the title suggests and walk the approximated five kilometer course; however, some choose, or in some cases are required, to take on the walk by running. The Rebel boys’ basketball team is the main group of students required to run Walkathon. “It felt amazing,” said senior basketball player Christian Stewart when asked about about finishing the race. The team uses the walk as part of its conditioning and also as a good way to represent the team for the entire school to see. But, alongside the basketball team are your average everyday Rebels, such as junior Cameron Irwin. “Sam Hansen told me in 2nd period to run it, so I just decided to do it,” said Irwin. Irwin had little time to prepare but powered through the difficult task regardless. “I wanted to quit about halfway through considering I was unprepared and out of shape,” said Irwin. Regardless of the short notice of the task, he completed the run with a good attitude. Not all of the runners are students, though. Leading the walkers were teachers Mrs. Erin Bohn, Ms. Gina Stackhouse, and Mrs. Sarah Rose. These three took on the challenge and decided to run the 5 kilometers together. One member of the trio pushed herself during the run, and was happy when she made it to the stadium. “I was excited, because this year was the fastest I have ever run it,” said Rose. Stackhouse used Walkathon as a trial run for another upcoming race she has. “I am running a half marathon this weekend and this helped with my training,” said Stackhouse. Walkathon is a 26-year-old school tradition which raises funds for students in need of tuition assistance. This year’s Walkathon raised $91, 975. The total includes funds raised by both students as well as corporate donations.

Addition of Chromebooks poses new challenges for internet connectivity BY GAVIN YOUNG

A Staff Writer

PHOTO BY DAVE SCHRADER

MOTIVATED TO RUN: Of all faculty and staff of Roncalli, [from left to right] Mrs. Erin Bohn, Mrs. Sarah Rose, and Mrs. Gina Stackhouse were first to finish. The trio ran the whole 5k together and used the annual Walkathon as an exercise routine.

PHOTO BY DAVE SCHRADER

DEDICATED TO WORK: Junior Drew Flemming receives support from fellow classmates as he runs during the annual Walkathon. Flemming was assigned to run the 5k course by the Roncalli basketball coaches.

‘Annie’ on stage

Roncalli theater prepares for the highly anticipated annual musical BY AUDREY WOJTOWICZ Staff Writer

he sounds of singing and dancing fill the air, as the Roncalli Theatre Department is preparing for this year’s musical, Annie. The main character, Annie, is an orphan from New York that was left by her parents at a very young age with only a note and locket. Mrs. Hannigan, the orphanage leader, is very cruel and Annie wants to find her family. Annie then meets Daddy Warbucks, portrayed by senior Connor Cleary, and spends two weeks with him. During that time, they bonded with each other, and he eventually decides to adopt her. Sophomore Aubrey Fuhrman was ecstatic about being cast as the lead role of Annie. “I felt like it wasn’t real. I had to look at the list a few more times because I didn’t think it was real,” Fuhrman said. Fuhrman said the whole cast feels as though they are one big family because of all the bonding experiences they have during practices. “The cast bonds through choreography because we all learn and are confused together,” Fuhrman said. Student director, senior Jeremy Schmidt, was excited about being given this opportunity. “I didn’t think that I would get to be student director. Later I was ecstatic about getting to work with everyone again,” Schmidt said. Schmidt believes that the biggest benefit his role has is getting to know the cast and crew because you usually do not get to direct or work with both. Senior Ressie LaRosa, who plays Mrs. Hannigan, said hanging out with the cast and crew is one of the most enjoyable experiences this year. “I really try to form bonds with many people in the musical.

Connection issues being addressed

It makes it easier for all of us to work together,” LaRosa said. In addition to forming a bond with her castmates, LaRosa is also excited about connecting to the audience this year. “I love to see the audience react and respond to a scene,” LaRosa said. The production is being performed on November 17, 18, and 19th. Tickets for all performances are still available in the theater box office.

s the first quarter ended, teachers and students have gotten used to the daily use of Chromebooks in classrooms. However, some problems have arisen. As the use of Chromebooks has increased, connection to the internet hasn’t always been strong. The wifi dilemma is especially noticeable during study periods. The IT department was able to improve this issue by blocking some websites that were taking up large amounts of bandwidth. They also upgraded network gear to improve performance. “Students playing games and going on other websites that cause distractions has resulted in slow internet connection,” said Mr. Steve Battiato, RHS chief information officer. While these updated restrictions have upset some students, they serve a purpose. “Everything would always take a long time to load if these restrictions weren’t being used,” said Battiato. The Chrome Web Store was the biggest issue with the connection according to Battiato. Students downloading apps was taking up a huge amount of bandwidth. This led to problems connecting to applications such as Google Docs throughout the day. This is the reason why most of the apps are unable to be downloaded by students. Since the new blocks went into effect, connection has improved throughout the school.

PHOTO BY JOSH FORD PHOTO BY AUDREY WOJTOWICZ

PREPARATION FOR PERFECTION: The cast of Roncalli’s 2016 musical “Annie” practice dance routines as the performance dates draw closer. The musical will be performed on the 17th, 18th, and 19th of November.

FOCUSED: Senior Neil O'Brien, along with many other students, uses his study period to complete online homework with his Chromebook. The devices have become an essential learning tool throughout this school year.

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Students working their way forward Students talk about struggling to manage their time between jobs, social life, and school

BY KATHLEEN DITTON Staff Writer

omework, practice, social life... just a few of the countless things students stress over during the year. On top of the already demanding school day, some students work for hours after a long day spent at school. At Roncalli, about 47 percent of students polled have a part-time job. Along with those students having a job, about 50 percent participate in an extracurricular activity on top of working. For senior Matt Susemichel, having a job, running track, and keeping up on studies proves to be difficult to juggle. During his junior year, Susemichel worked in the guest relations department at Victory Field for the Indianapolis Indians. During spring track season, Susemichel was required to work home games. On top of juggling work and track, Matt - like many Rebels - also takes multiple advanced classes. Since advanced classes tend to come with more homework and headache, Susemichel often has to plan ahead. “I had to have a schedule and make sure to get my schoolwork done before work; but sometimes after work, I had to stay up late to finish work or study,” Susemichel said. Though some say having a job while in school disrupts a student from their studies and social life, others argue that having a job is crucial because of the valuable life-lessons it holds. To many, maintaining a job teaches one self-awareness, time management skills, how to deal with adversity, multi-tasking, and a variety of other lessons that are necessary in the real world. Not only do jobs teach lessons, they also are an important fiscal factor for a high school student - in other words, cash in their pocket. “I like that I get paid and am able to save it for college and other things I want to buy,” Susemichel said. Like Susemichel, senior Will Barrett juggles maintaining a job, school, and soccer. Barrett, a four-year varsity soccer starter, echoed Susemichel’s message of the benefits of work, even if stressful at times. “Balancing soccer, my job, and school helps me with time management,” Barrett said. Barrett, currently employed as a janitor for his family business, also enjoys his steady paychecks. “I like having money to do the things I want to do and not having to ask my parents for it,” Barrett added. Though it may seem difficult for teens to find a part-time job, there are many different options for students that hire as young as 14. Fast food, retail, and family businesses tend to be popular choices among students. For junior Natalie Bednarz, having a job that isn’t mundane motivates her to clock in and enjoy work.

“I like how it is really easy, and I can do my homework if we are not busy. My schedule is also very flexible, and the other workers are nice,” Bednarz expressed. Bednarz, a two-year varsity cheerleader, started working at Cookie Cutters in the spring of her sophomore year. As soon as she turned 16, she decided it was time to find a job. “I figured I could use the extra money for spending or any big purchases needed to be made in the future, and it also shows responsibility,” Bednarz added. Since students have endless tasks on their hands as it is, most part-time jobs offer flexibility in terms of scheduling. “My boss is always nice about letting me take off when I have conflicts with cheer,” Bednarz said. When conflicts arise in their hectic schedules, Rebels are constantly encouraged to put their studies before work, but students agree that having a job pays off in the long run.

PHOTO BY KATHLEEN DITTON

STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORK FORCE: Junior Natalie Bednarz enjoys the computer aspect of her job at Cookie Cutters in Greenwood. She works there as a part-time employee on the weekends.

Rebels have unique talents and interests Students and staff each have a story to tell, and these Rebels shared their interesting stories BY EMILY GANT Staff Writer

Luke Dow

When he is not on the soccer field or playing in the marching band, junior Luke Dow can be found enjoying mountain biking. “My dad introduced me to mountain biking when I was in the third grade,” Dow said. Since then, Dow’s family has taken multiple trips to the Rockies to mountain bike, such as Crested Butte in Colorado and Moab, Utah. “Mountain biking is just a great way to stay in shape,” Dow said.

Lily Miller

Senior Lilly Miller was born in China and came to the United States at a very young age. “I came here so young, so I don’t remember anything about China and what it is like,” Miller said. She was adopted by a family here in Indianapolis and has two other sisters. One of which goes to Cathedral and the other is out of high school. While Miller was born in an entirely different country, she fits right in at Roncalli High School.

Jaylen Koehl

Senior Jaylen Koehl started playing piano in the 8th grade. At first, he didn’t have a keyboard to practice. He drew a keyboard on his desk with a marker. “I just remembered all the positions that my hands were in and then when I got to school I would play it on the actual piano. I also have released a full length album that is called “Origin of Friendship”. I only learned to play guitar and bass guitar halfway through the first album. I made this album my sophomore year, and am currently working on a new album.”

Miss Maddie Tylenda

Math teacher Miss Maddie Tylenda has been involved in karate for 18 years. She started when she was seven and was promoted to an instructor position the last five years. “I started in a school district through Lawrence Township. They had a lot of activities to join and karate was one of them.” According to Tylenda, she balances teaching and instructing very carefully, but it’s easier because there are other instructors as well.

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It’s fall, y’all

Students weigh in on the excitement for Fall and their favorite autumn activities

BY JOSH FORD

A Staff Writer

s the month of November begins, brisk air, colorful leaves, and Halloween decorations not yet taken down are some of the signs that fall is here. Many people regard fall as their favorite season because of these reasons and many more. Fall is often associated with Friday night football games, bonfires, and scary movies. These activities are promoted throughout the year on popular social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. Even with all the praise that fall receives, does it truly live up to the hype? Roncalli students weigh in on this and include what they like to do during the autumn months with their family and friends. Some people enjoy the cooler weather after especially hot and dry months, while others enjoy the fun opportunities fall brings. Regardless of preference, the months of October and November are regarded as many young people’s favorite time of the year. Senior Abbey King addresses how Social Media can create buildup for autumn and the high hopes for it. “Social Media provides expectations. Pinterest has beautiful fall photos when in reality it’s cold and raining outside,” King said. Whether fall can be over-hyped or not, it surely provides an ideal time for fun with family and friends. Junior Jacob Bowman recounts some of his favorite activities during autumn. He likes using the autumn season to do some of his favorite activities. “I always go to the pumpkin patch with my family, we have frequent cookouts and I love eating s’mores by a campfire with my friends,” Bowman said. Senior Neil O’Brien also has many family traditions that he partakes in during the autumn months. “My family usually goes to an apple orchard and carves pumpkins. Some of my family members also have a tradition of running the “Pumpkins In The Park” 5K race in Franklin every year,” O’Brien said. For him and many other people, fall provides an ideal time to be outside, relax, and truly appreciate what is going on around them. In the end, whether fall meets all the expectations or not, everyone can sit back and appreciate what it is and the opportunities it provides.

Pumpkin Patch Haunted House Scary Movies Bonfires Other

Fall Winter Spring Summer

GRAPHICS BY JOSH FORD

FAVORITES: Students were surveyed to see what their favorite season and fall activities were. Out of 160 students surveyed, going to a bonfire in the fall seems to be a Rebel favorite.

PHOTO BY CREATIVE COMMONS

TOASTY: Spending time around bonfires is a favorite activity during the fall. Bonfires serve as a good place to hangout with friends and enjoy fall treats.

Sweet and seasonal treats

Festive fall recipes that are much better than your average candy bar and easy to prepare BY ISABEL LAUT Staff Writer

Owl Cupcakes:

What you’ll need: • Cake mix • Chocolate icing • Oreos and M&Ms

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Pretzel Chocolate Bites:

What you’ll need: • Waffle pretzels • Hershey Kisses • Candy corn or M&Ms

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins:

What you’ll need:

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Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix 1/4 cup vegetable oil

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2 eggs 1/2 can pumpkin 1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:

1. Make the cupcakes according to the box (or make if your own if you are feeling adventurous) 2. Let the cupcakes cool before icing them 3. Separate Oreos, and place a brown M&M using icing to the Oreo to resemble the eye for the owl 4. Place the two eyes on the owl, then use another m&m to resemble the nose 5. Let the scrumptious treats cool off for a couple minutes. 6. Enjoy and savor every bite!

1. Preheat oven to 350° 2. Arrange pretzels on a baking sheet, placing one Hershey Kiss onto each pretzel 3. Put the baking sheet in the oven for 1-2 minutes, just long enough to let the chocolate soften. DO NOT MELT THE CHOCOLATE 4. Immediately after they are pulled out of the oven, place either an M&M or piece of candy corn into the center of each Hershey kiss 5. Refrigerate for an hour or until chocolate hardens

1. Preheat oven to 400° 2. In a large bowl, mix eggs, oil, water, pumpkin, and muffin-mix 3. Stir until combined (make sure there are no clumps in batter) 4. Fill muffin tins with batter. 5. Bake for 12-14 minutes. 6. Test if they are done by placing a toothpick through the center of the muffin. If it comes out clean, then they’re done!

Difficulty: 3/5 Pretty easy to make, just takes patience when separating the Oreos and applying the M&Ms.

Difficulty: 1/5 Don’t get yourself in a twist! These pretzel bites are as easy as it gets!

Difficulty: 2/5 These muffins are super easy to make and are a great snack!

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An October to remember As October came to a close, Rebels show their activities done during the month

BY EMILY GANT Staff Writer

LEFT: The students show spirit on senior night for their undefeated Roncalli Rebels. The theme for senior night was senior citizens. BELOW: Freshman Addisyn Hill celebrated a fiesta in Spanish class early in October. They enjoyed food and drinks during class.

PHOTO BY MIKAELA AGRESTA

PHOTO BY JULIE ALBERTSON

Junior Demarcus Smith dances at hoco. The dance was held in the gym on the 1st of October.

PHOTO BY JULIE ALBERTSON

TOP: The Roncalli boys soccer team leaped in joy on their win during the first game of Sectionals. They later lost to Perry in the second game of Sectionals. BELOW: Seniors celebrate the victory cry during the homecoming pep rally.

PHOTO BY REAGHAN MOLITOR

PHOTO BY EMILY COFFMAN

The Rebel choir put on the Sacred Sounds concert. This concert was Sophomore Zach Rodriguez is posing with his grandmother. During grandparents day, students are able to bring their grandparents to class. on October 3rd and had many people attend the concert. During the performance, many Rebels had solos as well.

PHOTO BY OLIVIA SHAUL

The Rebel band performs during half-time of the sectional football game.

PHOTO BY LEXI LAWSON PHOTO BY JULIE ALBERTSON

Seniors are walking during the ‘School House Walk” Walk-a-thon.

PHOTO BY JULIE ALBERTSON

Quarterback and senior Derek O’ Connor waits for the ball to be hiked during the first-round sectional game. The Rebels won against Northview.

Opinion

November 4, 2016

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LETTER FROM RHS by the THE EDITOR decades

Increased feedback and online presence BY JOE SCHROEDER Editor-in-Chief

alutations Rebels, This year, we on the Rebel Review staff are dedicating ourselves to putting out quality stories and being more appealing to the student body as a

whole. We want to cover stories that you want to read, not some generic news outlet. Our coverage can be tailored to you. We want our readers’ input on interesting story ideas and events that need publicized. To voice your thoughts, you can email me, Joe Schroeder, at rhsrebelreview@ gmail.com or stop outside Room 203 and leave a note in our feedback box. In order to have broad coverage, we have begun offering different formats for you to see our content. Over the summer, our website, roncallimedia.com, underwent a massive redesign, and we also pushed back our first print issue to November so that we could add more content to the website. We are hoping you give us feedback on both our print and online content. Additionally, we have begun to actively use our social media accounts. To keep updated on our stories and get behind the scenes looks at our staff and Roncalli as a whole, follow the Rebel Review on Twitter (@roncallimedia), Instagram (@roncallimedia) and like us on Facebook (The Rebel Review). We will be putting up polls and contests on our website and social media throughout the year, so be sure to check in with us between issues. Let’s make it a sunsplashed year Rebels!

-Joe Schroeder

BY LIZZY HOSTY Staff Writer

Edition #1: The 1960’s. This column will be a series of articles about the history of Roncalli by the decades.

ue to a merger between Kennedy - originally Sacred Heart until 1966 and Chartrand High Schools, Roncalli was founded in 1969. “Kennedy and Chartrand were rivals. It would have been similar to us merging with Chatard,” director of corporate relations and alumni services Mr. Gary Armbruster said. Due to Vatican II, many disgruntled nuns and religious left the church, and therefore many teacher positions were abandoned. “Vatican II caused a lot of issues with the church. We couldn’t depend on the nuns and priests anymore to staff the schools,” Armbruster said. In addition, costs were rising exponentially for both schools and enrollment was decreasing. “There were two Catholic high schools, and the southside couldn’t support both. As a result, Father Kitchen proposed merging,” Armbruster said. Kennedy High School was located near Sacred Heart Church and those students moved to the Chartrand High School building. Originally, the superintendent wanted to name the new school Kennedy, but Chartrand students. staff, and alumni disagreed. They decided on naming it after Pope Roncalli, who had died a few years prior. Additionally, there were a lot of dismissals, due to the decreased amount of jobs. Vice President for Mission and Ministry Mr. Bob Tully, who worked for Chartrand before the merger, remembers those first years. “There was much turmoil and emotion due to the closing of two very spirited and proud institutions. . . However, out of all of this came the birth of a new, stronger, more spirited and proud student body known as Roncalli High School,” Tully said.

Seniors offer their advice

Tips and tricks for a smooth transition into high school from upperclassmen

BY AUDREY WOJTOWICZ Staff Writer

PHOTO BY AUBREY EVERETTE-KOEHLER

ATTENTIVE NEWCOMERS: Incoming freshmen listen intently and carefully to the words of wisdom current seniors are giving. Freshmen Orientation was the perfect opportunitiy for these arriving students to attain the answers to their questions about the upcoming school year before classes began.

he first year of high school can be a hard adjustment for students. With moving around the building in a limited amount of time and managing all of the homework assigned, the new year brings a lot of change. Senior Ben Walesky believes that you should get involved in as many clubs as possible and try out for sports during your first year. Another piece of advice that Walesky gives is that not doing homework is a grade killer. Semester grades for all four years show up on a student’s transcript, so blowing off a freshmen year class will likely hurt a student’s chance of getting into thei college of their choice. Walesky also said freshmen need to push themselves to get into harder classes so that they can set up a good future for themselves. College admissions are competitive, so having a good transcript goes a long way. Walesky also says not to worry too much about your actions, because even seniors do some dumb things. “Don’t walk into the wrong bathroom. Three seniors have already done it,” said Walesky. Senior Laurell Baker says that making friends can be

a difficult aspect of freshman year, so make sure to not be afraid to go out of your comfort zone. Baker suggests talking to a person at the lunch table you sit at who you don’t usually talk to. Baker also says that doing your homework during study periods and announcements helps students be efficient with their time. “Once you start bad habits, it’s hard to break them,” Baker said. Another piece of advice from senior Johnny Anderson is that getting involved helps with making friends and discovering new interests. Anderson also said to try locking your locker, adding that this will prevent things from being stolen or damaged by other people. Staying organized is another essential part of freshman year. Anderson encourages freshmen to have a binder for each class because it helps keep things organized for finals. Keeping past tests and quizzes as well as homework assignments helps studying go more smoothly. “Start studying and reviewing early,” Anderson said.

The Rebel Review Staff Editor-in-Chief: Joe Schroeder Staff Writer: Will Allen Staff Writer: Kathleen Ditton Staff Writer: Josh Ford Staff Writer: Emily Gant Staff Writer: Lizzy Hosty Staff Writer: Isabel Laut

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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 The Rebel Review 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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Students share how they became involved in their unique sports BY GRACE SILVER Staff Writer

oncalli provides 27 different sports for its students to take part it. But, there are even more sports that students compete in outside of school. Some of the sports are just unknown to their peers, others being completely unusual. Junior Caleb Spayd has been an avid hockey player for 12 years. He started taking skating lessons at age 2 and started playing hockey when his parents signed him up for lessons as a kid at age 4. “I got involved in hockey, because my dad and all his brothers played it as kids and I enjoyed watching the sport when I was younger,” Spayd said. Spayd continues to play the sport, because he has made many new friends, gets to play with one of his best friends, Layne, and he loves to play it. Since he has played since he was four, he’s had the opportunity to play with some pretty great players and teams. Last year his team, South Stars, made it to the state finals. “People can get involved by going to Perry Park and getting information on skating and leagues,” Spayd said. “People can also come to our games to get an idea on what the sport is like. Spayd is looking forward to the start of this hockey season and thinks it will be another good year. Sophomore Aaryn Richardson has loved horses since she was a little girl when she would see her older sister’s riding. She started riding horses at the age of four. She became involved in riding when her parents signed her up for lessons for her fourth birthday. “Horseback riding is the perfect way for me to get my mind off of everything. When I’m riding my horse there are no other problems,” Richardson said. She has been competing in the Johnson County fair for a few years now. The English portion of the fair is her favorite part, because her horse always does well in it. This summer she and her horse, Truly, competed in two different English events. They won first in English pleasure and third in equitation. Richardson has fallen in love with the sport and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. She hopes to be able to ride her whole life. Richardson says to get involved by finding a local barn and just start taking a lesson once a week. “After you take a few lessons, you’ll easily be able to tell if horseback riding is the sport for you or not. You can also try different types of riding. There isn’t only a difference between western and English, there’s a whole world of horse sports out there,” Richardson said. Cauy Sprinkle, junior, has been involved in dirt bike racing since he was born. Racing has been in his family for five generations now and continues to be a huge part of his life.

“My family owns a motorcycle shop and also my family is big into racing. My family if made up of past and present racers who have taught me everything I know,” Sprinkle said. Sprinkle says to get involved by going to races, specifically at the Marion County fairgrounds, and just start talking to the racers. He loves everything about racing and plans to continue to do it throughout his life. Sprinkle plans on becoming an expert on the sport and winning as many Grand National Series races he can. “I continue to race because it is the only thing I proficiently know about,” Sprinkle said. Sprinkle has already started his racing season and says it is off to a good start.

RACING: Junior Cauy Sprinkle (#14) practices at his uncle’s house at the start of the summer before a big race. Sprinkle’s family has been racing for generations

SLAPSHOT: Junior Caleb Spayd gets himself lined up to shoot a goal at the state game against Carmel last year. Spayd has played hockey for 12 years.

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EXPERIENCED RIDER: Sophomore Aaryn Richardson, on her horse Truly, prepares to enter the ring at the Johnson County Fair. Richardson has ridden horses since she was four.

Life of a athletic trainer An inside look at two sophomore student trainers and their lives outside of school

BY WILL ALLEN Staff Writer

s the season starts, so does a much less talked about extracurricular activity. The student trainers of Roncalli high school work tirelessly to give the sport teams the adequate equipment and resources needed to be competitive in statewide exhibitions. The leaders of the student trainer squad this year are sophomores Ally Dwyer, and Lea Glander. After having a year under their belt as freshman trainers, they feel well prepared to tackle this 2016-17 year as the leaders of the team. “After learning so much from Coach Sahm and Mrs. Manzelli last year, I feel capable of handling more difficult responsibilities,” said Dwyer. Dwyer and Glander work under the supervision of Roncalli alum Mr. Mike Sahm and Mrs. Sherri Manzelli. The adults supervise and monitor and help run the training room after school. A normal day for the trainers usually starts at around 3:15 p.m. The main objective is to help the injured players as they come in before practice. Each player is required to come in at 3:15 p.m. to rehab their injuries and the trainers are expected to help facilitate these exercises. “I feel like I have learned a large amount about muscles and joints and their purposes from working with the injured players. I know what exercises they should focus on based on what injury they have,” said Glander. After most of the players leave for their various practices, the trainers get the water jugs filled for each event. They then take the water to each practice. The most notable time commitment is during the varsity football games. Trainers are expected to be helping out and prepping for the game from 3:15 p.m. all the way to 11 p.m. “It can be very time consuming and a lot of work. But being on the sidelines with teams that are as fun as Roncalli’s is very rewarding,” said Dwyer. Leah comes from a family of dentists and orthodontists. Her uncle and grandpa are both successful in their practices. “A lot of people go to my uncle and grandpa for their orthodontist appointments,

and I love how they can help people. This is a path I can see myself going down, doing something that benefits a lot of people.” Glander’s brother, DJ Glander, was a football manager several years ago for the Rebels. “DJ always talked about how much he loved to be up close with the game and being able to interact with everyone. I still get pretty close to that experience, as well as interacting with the other sports as well,” Glander said.

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TRAINERS IN ACTION: Sophomores Lea Glander and Ally Dwyer walk across the field, bringing water to the Rebel football team. The trainers do a lot on the sidelines for the team during Friday night football games.

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November 4, 2016

Sports Updates

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Football

Seniors Kenny Gillum and Derek O’Connor helped lead the team in its undefeated season.

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Boys’ Tennis Senior Adam Mattingly smashes an overhead. The team was 9-10 this season.

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Girls’ Golf

Junior Nicole Clifford swings toward victory. The team advanced two girls to Regionals.

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Fall 2016

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Boys’ Cross Country

Sophomore Nick Perkins shattered the alltime school record for a 5K at 15:55.

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Cheerleading

Juniors Gracie Gilliland, Liz Fox, and Katey Limcaco cheer on the Rebels.

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Boys’ Soccer

Senior Henry Sang storms past an opponent. The boys’ team was 7-7-3 this year.

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Girls’ Cross Country The girls’ team had a strong season, advancing to the semi state competition.

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Volleyball The girls’ volleyball team celebrates after a win. The team was 9-14 this year.

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Girls’ Soccer

Senior Maddie Scheil dribbles up the field. The soccer team went 10-5-2.

GIRLS’ SOCCER WINS SECTIONALS Varsity team advances through county tournaments

BY GRACE SILVER

Staff Writer

he varsity girls’ soccer team had a strong finish to its 2016 season. The team scored many wins against competitive schools and well-known rivals; however, their biggest accomplishment this season was earning the title of sectional champions. “I think our season went well. Of course we had an amazing season last year, and we knew that [the previous season] would be a difficult act to follow; however, we ended with a very respectable record of 10 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws,” said the girls’ varsity coach Maurice Schilten. The girls went into the county tournaments unsure of how well they would contend. The Lady Rebels won their first game against Lawrence North 1-0, advancing to the next part of county tournament. They then won 5-1 against

Lawrence Central and advanced to the semifinals against Park Tudor, where they won once again 1-0. At the county finals, the girls played Brebeuf Jesuit, who had beaten the Lady Rebels in the regular season 2-1. Unfortunately, Brebeuf defeated the Lady Rebels again, with a loss of 3-0, advancing them into sectionals. The first part of sectionals was played against Perry Meridian, winning 2-0. Senior Josie Asher scored both goals with an assist of junior Kelly Grube. The Sectional Final was played at Roncalli against Decatur Central. The Lady Rebels pulled through with a win of 4-0. Scoring for the Rebels were Asher and senior Maddie Schiel, each with two goals; junior Maiya Mahoney had one assist. “It was nice to win sectionals since it was my last year playing,” said Asher.

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HUDDLE UP: The Lady Rebels huddled before their senior night game against Southport. They won 5-0 and later advanced to Sectionals, where they won both games.