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Rebel September 25th, 2015
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Read up on the six new classrooms that were added to the new wing of the school.
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Rebels Study Abroad
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From Spain to Austria, students traveled all around the world this summer. Find out where they went and what they were up to in their seven weeks abroad.
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Meet Penny Hall
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With a growing number of faculty and staff, it’s hard to get to know them all. Find out a little more about one of the ladies behind the lunch counter.
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COMING HOME TO SERVE Father Tim Wyciskalla returns to his Roncalli High School roots BY JOE SCHROEDER
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ith the mark of a new school year, the usual faces of Roncalli students and teachers begin to fill the halls and return to their usual routines. Many new faces have joined the mix as well, as there is a record number of new teachers and freshman class coming into the school. With all of these new faces, there is one that stands out among the rest. Chances are most students have already seen Father Tim Wyciskalla wandering through the halls or celebrating mass this year, as he is pretty hard to miss standing at 6’6.” However, there is more to the new Roncalli Chaplain than meets the eye. A St. Barnabas and Roncalli graduate, Wyciskalla grew up on the southside of Indianapolis. Coming from a family of devout Catholics, he has always been involved in many parish activities, which he believes helped pave the way to his ordination. “I was always surrounded by great priests growing up, and when I decided to involve myself in the Catholic culture, I received nothing but support,” Wyciskalla said. Despite having such great priests and attending Catholic schools, once high school started for Wyciskalla, he began to step away from his faith. He struggled to balance StuCo, basketball, mock trial, a social life and schoolwork while maintaining his faith. “My parents had to drag me to church, I was more concerned with hanging out with friends, and I began to take my faith for granted,” said Wyciskalla. However, around the start of his senior year at Roncalli, Wyciskalla began to experience a reawakening, and started reconsidering if God was calling him to a vocation in the church. “I developed a new appreciation of my faith and realized the opportunity I had,” he said. After high school, Father Tim immediately enrolled in Bishop Brute seminary, received an undergraduate degree from Marian University, and spent four years at St. Meinrad. He then was ordained by the Archdiocese in June of 2014, and later served as a pastor at St. Malachy. This summer Wyciskalla found out that he was coming home. “I was overwhelmed and excited when I heard I was assigned to Roncalli and Saints Francis and Clare,” said Wyciskalla. “I was also very humbled to know that I would be following in the steps of Father James Wilmoth,” Wyciskalla said.
Father Tim was also excited to return because he recognizes the special atmosphere that surrounds Roncalli. “The close-knit, supportive community within the school, along with the freedom and encouragement to express your faith, makes Roncalli a great place,” Wyciskalla said. Father Tim looks forward to serving the South Deanery through his work at Roncalli and Saints Francis and Clare.
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PREACHING TO THE PEOPLE: Father Tim Wyciskalla delivers a homily entitled “Never Be Embarrassed by Your Mother” during this month’s all-school mass. Father Wyciskalla was assigned to Roncalli in June.
Senior scores perfect 36 on ACT
Hardwork and preparation pay off for senior Hannah Fikes BY MICHAEL SCHIEFELBEIN
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Before attending the dance this Saturday read up on all the tips and tricks. Check out the do’s and don’t’s to make sure your big night is a blast.
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PERFECT REBEL: Senior Hannah Fikes appears on RTV6’s news channel and website. FIkes scored a perfect 36 composite on her ACT.
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enior Hannah Fikes became one of the few to score a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT standardized test, and the first in Roncalli school history to do so. The ACT is one of the key scores that colleges look at for admittance. “The day before I took the test I did a full length practice exam that really helped me prepare, also periodically studying in my free time helped,” said Fikes. Less than one-tenth of one percent of students receive a perfect score, according to ACT representatives. Among high school graduates of the class of 2015, only 1,598 of the more than 1.92 million students in that class earned an ACT composite score of 36.
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“The best advice I can give to someone who’s going to take the test is to take practice tests so you learn how to manage your time wisely, also getting enough sleep the night before is important,” said Fikes. The ACT consists of tests in English, reading, math, and science. The tests for the four subjects are scored on a 1-36 scale, and a student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores. Hannah received the highest possible, a 36. Fikes is still in the process of selecting a college, but she currently has her eyes set on Washington University in St. Louis to study biomedical engineering.
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Crowded NEW YEAR, NEW WING Large class prompts construction of six new classrooms October BY LIZZY HOSTY
Staff Writer eturning students took notice that the highlyanticipated classrooms were built and ready to go on the first day of school. The new classrooms on the top floor, to the north of the Fine Arts Center, blend in nicely with the rest of the campus. Mr. Jeff Traylor, Roncalli campus minister, is chair of the religion department and is part of the group which evaluates classroom use. “When they built the Fine Arts addition, they purposely left room for a third floor. They built what they could with the space they had, but the question came to down to how many [classrooms]. Six seemed reasonable,” Traylor said. Despite their unusual lay out, the new classrooms are the biggest in the school. “I like that they are wide, but not deep. It’s a better experience for the students. The religion department is truly blessed,” Traylor said. The teachers in the new classrooms have also noticed the impact of a larger learning space. “Oh my gosh, I love them. It’s double the size and
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pretty high tech. I really like how the religion department is all close together [and that] we can collaborate more,” religion teacher, Mrs. Katie Hibner said. Students also have noticed the change in classrooms compared to last year. “The new classrooms give a better learning opportunity and some religion teachers don’t need to push a cart around anymore,” junior Nicole Farnworth said. In the wake of the construction buzz at the end of last year, students may be left to wonder what’s next for the school. Administrators are discussing the possible need for a gym to accommodate the growing student population. However, this idea is still in the works. “If enrollment projections are accurate, then we are approaching 1,300 students, so more classrooms and another gym [may be needed]. We tend to look about 5-7 years in the future for our construction projects,” Mr. Dave Gervasio, vice president for finance and facilities, said.
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NEW STUDENTS BRING NEW ROOMS : Students study religion in the new wing that was constructed to accomodate the growing student population. More classrooms and a new gym may be needed in the coming years as the student body increases.
Passionate for theatre
Preparations continue for this year’s musical BY DES DONAHUE
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his year’s musical will be “42nd Street,” performed November 12th to the 14th. The musical will showcase a lot of tap dance and drama. Each cast member is expected to put forth extra time and hard work. “An average student spends around nine hours a week after school leading up to the production week as they prepare for the performance,” said Phillip Anderson, theatre director. The cast is excited about the new tap dance style and ready to bring spirit to the musical. “I am most excited about the overall energy and total physicality the musical is going to require,” said senior Kate Myers. Roncalli’s theatre program has many features which attract large numbers of students. “Roncalli’s theatre program has such a wonderful and passionate group of people,” said Myers. Senior Montana Rippy is the student director, and the stage manager is senior Justin Brown. Senior Brendan Bard is this year’s technical director. Check www.roncallimedia. com for more coverage of the cast and crew of “42 Street.”
An abundance of activities coming next month BY DAVE SCHRADER
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ith October right around the corner, Roncalli is gearing up for a busy month. The festivities will kick off with Grandparents Day on Friday, October 9. This year, the big event will differ slightly from how it’s been in the past. A record-breaking freshman class has made it impossible to fit the entire student body (and their grandparents) into the gym for the special Grandparent’s Day Liturgy. For this reason, freshmen will, once again, not be allowed to invite their grandparents on this day. Freshmen will have a special program in the auditorium. “This way we don’t have to limit the amount of grandparents that we let in for the other students,” said vice president for institutional advancement, Mrs. Terese Carson. School will let out at 12:30 p.m.; lunch will not be served in the cafeteria that day. Grandparent’s Day will serve as the last day of school before Fall Break. This year, the administration opted for an extended break, which is something that has never been done before. “It’s more of a matter of trying to meet the needs of the families,” principal Chuck Weisenbach said. “The 10 grade schools all do something similar. Because most of the families have kids in grade schools, it was something we considered.” Because this is the first year that Roncalli has tried this type of calendar layout, there will likely be both assets and pitfalls. Only time will tell if this new plan stays or goes in years to come. Rounding out the excitement of October 2015 will be the highly anticipated Walkathon. This year, Roncalli will return to the “classic” style Walkathon with a new theme: New Kids on the Walk. The big day for this event is Thursday, October 29. “It’s a big deal, because it’s what we do as a community,” said Carson. Walkathon is the only student fundraiser held at Roncalli, and all profits go to assistance with financial aid, so student participation is key to the event’s success. Last year, 95 percent of students participated, but the goal is always 100 percent.
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FROM STREET TO THEATRE : Posters in the auditorium lobby promote this year’s Roncalli’s musical. The fall musical, “42nd Street” will be performed November 12th through the 14th.
WALKATHON T-SHIRT DESIGN : Rebel Review staffer, senior Max van Dongen, won this year’s Walkathon t-shirt design. Van Dongen won a $50 prize for his artwork which will appear on this year’s t-shirts.
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Where are they now? -Marco Ray-
Ray gives back to the organization that provided him comfort BY MAX VAN DONGEN
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e’s been called the man, the myth, the legend, but there is nothing mythical about how legendary Marco Ray is to Roncalli High School. Mr. Ray taught junior English at Roncalli for 11 years before resigning at the end of the 2014-15 school year. “I am beginning to give back after my daughter was hospitalized,” said Ray. When Mr. Ray’s daughter was ill, his family found comfort at the Ronald McDonald House. So that’s exactly where he went to help. Ray now works at the Ronald McDonald House and volunteers at the hospital location. When volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House hospital location, Ray greets families, cooks meals, and makes the beds for patients. When working in the actual house, he works the desk. At the Ronald McDonald House, families of sick children are given free housing while their children are undergoing treatment. Ray offers families hope and comfort in his new role. “I perform a variety of tasks, but the most important is to help grieving families by trying to make their day a little better,” said Ray In a place full of desire for healing, Ray says that anything matters no matter how small the task is. It could be anything from smiling, kind words, or offering a cup of coffee to brighten the days of the families. His family has been very supportive along the way, but they are not the only ones wishing him luck. “I miss seeing Mr. Ray in the hallways...I want to
wish him luck with his new career,” said senior Anne Strevels. “Mr. Ray was a blessing to my junior year at Roncalli. I really miss Mr. Ray, and I hope all is going well for him,” said senior Sam Allen. “Roncalli is a great school. I miss my colleagues and the chance that I had to teach great students. I will always cherish those memories. And I believe that my time at Roncalli also has prepared me for my social services work. Life is a continuum in that way,” said Ray.
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WITH THE SQUAD: Mr. Ray poses with members of the varsity volleyball team at the end of the school year. Mr. Ray has been greatly missed by his former students and the Roncalli community.
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STAYING ON THE BALL
Balance in the lives of students is essential BY BRAYDEN STEGEMILLER
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ith the school year up and running, activities seem to be picking up more and more and the lives of students seem to be getting busier. But the question is how can students manage everything between school, homework, sports, jobs, and other extracurricular activities? The answer is balance. Balance allows for students to manage their time well and be able to have everything planned out. It is a given that there will always be stressful times in the lives of high school students. How students deal with busy schedules and manage their time really factors into how students overcome these stressful times. Over the years, students, especially seniors, have learned how to balance out these busy schedules and have some advice for the other students. “It’s all about planning carefully and managing your time correctly. If you know that you’re going to have rehearsal every day this week, get work done in channel one or announcements. Use every minute of the day. That, and I have to make sure that none of my events conflict with each other. That can be difficult, but once again, you’ve got to plan carefully and not make commitments you can’t keep,” said senior Andy Reel. Reel is the president of the drama club, member of the Thespian Society troupe 4748, show choir, Comedysportz, euchre club, German club, mock trial, soccer and participates in the musical. Balance is very important in the lives of students today with their time-consuming schedules and commitments to school, homework, jobs, and other activities. Balance can be found in our lives through planning, making fewer commitments, and using every minute of our time in the best way possible.
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BUSY BODIES: Students have many commitments ranging anywhere from school to athletics to clubs. They are forced to plan out their daily lives to be able to accomplish all tasks in a day.
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Rebels around the world 12 students studied abroad this past summer through the IU Honors program BY KENZIE PRINCE
Editor-in-Chief welve students took a great leap abroad this summer. For seven weeks, these students immersed themselves in the cultures of other countries, while learning a second language. In years past only five to six students spent the summer abroad, but this year six studied in France, five in Spain, and one in Germany. Each fall, students who studied abroad the past summer present a slideshow to the foreign language classes that showcases their time abroad. This assembly ultimately inspires many underclassmen to join the Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages (IUHPFL). “The ones who went this past summer were very excited about learning to speak the language in an immersion environment,” French teacher and IU Honors coordinator Ms. Denise Joseph said. “Also, many of these students plan on minoring or majoring in their language in college. This number keeps growing.” Along with having an unprecedented number of IU Honors students, junior Liam Herbert was one of the first students to study in Austria. Seniors Michael Armbruster, Sophia McGuire, Sarah Barron, and Ryan Armstrong studied in Spain along with Alex Kane ‘15. Traveling abroad is a very nerve
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wracking experience, but being away from home shouldn’t deter anyone from going, was one message students heard at the IU Honors presentation. Armstrong studied in Oviedo, Spain, and with the help of trinkets from home was able to adapt to the city. “Make sure that you are ready to go to Spain. When you leave for seven weeks a lot of things will change, and you have to be ready for that change. Try to have things at a point that you will not get too heartbroken and ruin your trip,” Armstrong said. Seniors Haley Vandagrifft, Riley Marshall, Federica Sanchez, Gio Below, Lauren Jones, and Morgan Sells lived in France for the summer. Their time abroad provided them with opportunities and experiences that will last a lifetime. “The time abroad was definitely one of the best experiences I have ever had in many ways. I became proficient in a new language, met a ton of amazing people, and had the chance to experience a completely different culture,” Sanchez said. “The experience was really eye-opening to all the different types of people that exist in our world and how much we miss out on if we never travel.”
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CUATRO AMIGOS: Seniors (from left to right) Michael Armbruster, Sarah Barron, Sophia McGuire, and Ryan Armstrong were immersed in the cultures and traditions of Spanish life. While abroad they went on excursions to places including Portugal and Castilla- La Mancha.
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BONJOUR: Seniors (form left to right) Federica Sanchez, Gio Below, Riley Marshall, Haley Vandagrifft, Morgan Sells, and Lauren Jones shared their experiences of France to the school during the IUHPFL Program. Students were expected to speak only the language of the country they were studying in at all times.
ICH SPRECHE DEUTSCH: Junior Liam Herbert studied in Graz, Austria this past summer. Herbert took the IUHPFL placement test with only two years of German under his belt. The program encourages all students to take the test no matter how much they do or don’t know, as it is all about growth.
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Penny full of pep Lunch lady leads interesting life outside of RHS BY MICHAEL SCHIEFELBEIN
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any students probably know Mrs. Penny tumes, maintaining them, educating the actors on the Hall as the lunch lady who cheerfully serves proper ways to wear them and when the show is over, Papa Johns pizza on Wednesdays, but Mrs. wash them all and put them into storage. Hall isn’t just a lunch lady. Outside of school, she’s a Mrs. Hall has been married to her husband John mom, a charity worker, a costume designer, and a bus for 31 years. She has four children, two dogs, and driver for various teams. will soon be a grandma in March. Her two sons are Mrs. Hall has been working at Roncalli for 14 engineers, and her daughters both have business years, and she says she always tries to represent degrees. She is happily living downtown in the Mass Roncalli in the best way possible everyday, always Ave. district. putting her best foot forward. “I love working at Roncalli, it’s a great place for staff and students. I feel appreciated every day I come to work, everyone here says thank you and is very polite. I can without a doubt say that being a lunch lady here is the best job ever for me,” she said. As far as charity goes, Mrs. Hall gives as much as she can. Every year she donates to Rebelation and makes a quilt made of Roncalli t-shirts for free to be auctioned off with the money going to the school. “I believe everyone should be able to go to Roncalli, and donating my time and effort is my way of helping out so students who need some assistance can go here,” said Hall. Hall is also a member of a charity running club called Back on My Feet. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays the club meets at Wheeler Mission and goes for a run with the men and women who live there. The group’s purpose is to build self confidence and self discipline through running. “I have met a lot of people really willing to do the work to get their lives back on track,” said Mrs. Hall. Hall is also a costume designer for Footlight MuPHOTO BY MICHAEL SCHIEFELBEIN sicals downtown. She’s won the Encore award for SERVING UP KINDNESS: Mrs. Penny Hall cheerfully gives sophocostume design twice. The Encore award is a local more Jacob Luedeman his lunch. Mrs. Hall is always on the far left equivalent to a Tony award. She’s in charge of recafeteria line, serving Papa John’s on Wednesdays and nachos on searching the show, shopping for and sewing cosFridays.
BLEND OF TRENDS
Roncalli’s halls starting to fill with some new fashion fads BY EMILY GANT
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alking through Roncalli’s hallways, student’s wear the same old uniforms over and over again, but this year things are looking a little different. Students are starting new trends while bringing back the fads from the past. “It is such a small school that everyone tends to go with the flow of things. People don’t want to feel out of “the loop,” said junior Hayley Guerrettaz. There are a variety of new trends this school year, and each are getting more and more popular. The guys at Roncalli are straying away from the typical
basketball shoes and buzzcut, and have turned to big watches, flowy hair with headbands, and Vans shoes. “I wear a headband in my hair, because I am different and want to try a new look,” said junior Patrick Sandler. The style for girls is also evolving. Gone are the days of Nike running shoes, layered necklaces, and leggings. Now, scrunchies are coming back in style, Birkenstocks are becoming more popular, and chokers are all scattered throughout Roncalli’s halls. “For me, I like scrunchies because they keep up my hair really well unlike a normal hair-tie. Plus, they are very cute,” said sophomore Allison Cougill. Although these are coming back into style, some feel these trends should be left in the past. Like Birkenstocks for example, the girls love wearing them, but they are getting made fun of by some for the price and they are starting to be called, “Jesus Sandals.” Even though some of these new trends are causing controversy, they are all unique in their own way and they are neat to be bringing to Roncalli’s hallways.
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SOCKS AND SANDALS: Birkenstocks are the trend of the fall and all the girls are wearing them. Boys have taken to calling these shoes, Jesus Sandals as they resemble shoes in religious depictions.
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Dangers of too much gaming Some extreme cases of video game overplay BY HARRISON SHAW
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rom the simple mechanics of Pong to the large and adventurous world of Destiny, video games have become an accepted part of modern day culture. Both boys and girls spend hours going on adventures, solving puzzles, and of course, shooting bad guys. However, if a game is played too much, could it have adverse effects on the people playing it? Parents for years have been saying their kids spend too much time playing video games and not enough time doing school work. Unsurprisingly, parents knew best. A 2010 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation reports that people ages 10-18 spend almost 50 hours a week staring at a screen. Of those 50 hours, 13 hours are spent playing video games. “It’s a full-time job plus 10 hours of overtime, and that’s the average,” said Douglas Gentile, a psychologist and director of the Media Research Lab at Iowa State University. Another adverse effect with video games is violence. Games like Fallout, Destiny, Call of Duty, and Halo encourage players to pick up a gun and kill all those who wish to do them harm. While this is not a problem in a made-up world, it can lead to negative effects in the real world. In 2011, Mark Bradford in Plymouth, England, went to a boy’s house and almost strangled the boy to death. The reason: the boy shot his player in Call of Duty and kept gloating about it. If it weren’t for the boy’s mother, the boy would have died. Some other results can come from too much gaming, also. In 2015 an 18-year-old Taiwanese man named Chuang booked a private room at an Internet cafe, and then played Diablo III for 40 hours straight. Later an employee found him sprawled out at a table motionless. He was rushed to the hospital but couldn’t be revived. Police said he had collapsed due to a blood clot that had formed in his legs and moved into his heart. Gaming can affect people’s minds and bodies in ways they wouldn’t notice until it is too late. So the next time you play a video game, take caution on what you are playing and for how long.
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Opinion
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Rebel Review Staff 2015-16
Letter from the Editor
KENZIE PRINCE our years ago, I walked into journalism class and had no idea what to expect. Then at the beginning of the second semester of freshmen year, I joined the newspaper staff as one of only two freshmen. I was nervous and scared, which is pretty typical the first year of high school. However, four years later as a senior, I’m the Editor-in-Chief. I hope to lead the staff in bringing the school a unique and interesting newspaper, one that people (hopefully) won’t fold into hats right away or toss in the trash. This year we’re amping up our social media and online presence, so be ready for some changes! Be sure to visit our website roncallimedia.com for additional stories and pictures and feel free to contact us with thoughts or story ideas.
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Movie Review
‘Everest’ is a long journey itself Quicksand: silent killer Rebel Review staffer takes a satirical look at a not-so--important matter BY ZALEN NICCOLINI Staff Writer
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ane Cook died last Wednesday at the hand of the greatest problem facing America today, quicksand. Quicksand has killed over 1 billion people so far in 2015 alone, and some believe it is time to stop letting this natural disaster dictate our lives. “We need to destroy this vile beast that we let lurk around every corner,” said John Wilstinx, chairman of the International Board Against the Continuation of Quicksand (IBACQ). The IBACQ has been fighting for years to use America’s nuclear weapons to destroy quicksand, and has gained a surprising amount of supporters. A study estimates that 7 out of every 7 Americans support the IBACQ’s work. “I love what the group is doing. I mean, we have the nukes, let’s use them on something important. Dane Cook was an amazing person and we need to memorialize him by doing this,” said mother of 4, Jane Diggitson. The IBACQ is not the only organization that is in an incredible uprising since the Dane Cook incident, the International Board of Supporters of Dane Cook’s Existence due to His Brilliance and Magnificent Comedy that Inspires the Hearts of All Americans (IBSDCEHBMCIHAA) have also been fighting viciously for something to be done about the quicksand issue. “I have been a supporter of the IBSDCEHBMCIHAA for as long as I can remember, and because of this quicksand issue, our group is in peril,” said frantically crying 11-year-old Polly Wannacraker. With all of the excitement about quicksand, we can expect immediate action from the American government coming soon.
'Everest’ is an underwhelming experience BY MAX VAN DONGEN
Staff Writer he movie, “Everest,” is directed by Baltsar Kormákur and stars Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, and Jake Gyllenhaal. When it comes to reviewing movies based on true stories, it can be difficult. It’s not the real story that I am judging, but the movie that captures what happened. The feat that Rob Hall and crew had to go through to survive the dangers of Mount Everest was amazing, but the movie is not. Everything before the final half of the movie just didn’t connect with me. It’s a pretty dull first half for a visual effect driven movie. Yes, it’s a true story, but I couldn’t help but find the beginning of the climb extremely repetitive. Some of the climb should have been cut out just to get the journey going faster. By the time they reach the top of the mountain, it seemed like I had just watched a full movie and that the credits were about to roll. The movie is just way too long due to the disconnection and by the time they reach the summit, I wasn’t thinking, ‘Wow, they made it!’. I was really thinking to myself, ‘Finally, the movie might start getting interesting!’. I think I had no connection to the movie because I had a hard time finding a character to latch onto and support along the way. Not saying that the characters are underdeveloped, but there were too many characters trying to be focused on as a main character. One centralized character would have helped create a relationship between the audience and the actor. Unless you have climbed Mount Everest and experienced troubles along the way, then it can be hard to relate to any of the characters. The movie does brag some good performances, but the ensemble cast is not balanced very well. There were times where they would be talking about a character and I would think to myself, ‘Who is that again?’. That problem really comes from the feeling that every character in this movie is a side character. There are movies that handle ensemble casts, but “Everest” did not do that very well. The cinematography is beautiful and the mountain looks glorious at times. However, I felt underwhelmed by the movie paying over $15 dollars to see it. There are too many scenes where the film cuts away from the mountain to other places which ruins its intensity. By underwhelmed, I mean that there weren’t enough breath-taking shots in “Everest” to justify an IMAX ticket. This may be surprising as it is advertised as an IMAX experience, and you can’t see it on regular screens. What would have worked best for “Everest” would have been a short film about the true story and a greater focus on the glory of Mount Everest. I’ve seen IMAX Experience movies at museums that left a bigger impression on me than “Everest”. With the movie shifting back and forth between characters, I couldn’t help but literally feel lost in “Everest”. I would see “Everest” at a rental price.
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The Rebel Review Staff Editor-in-Chief: Kenzie Prince Staff Writer: Austin Arthur Staff Writer: Mckenzie Beeson Staff Writer: Mary Dearing Staff Writer: Des Donahue Staff Writer: Emily Gant Staff Writer: Lizzy Hosty Staff Writer: Zalen Niccolini Staff Writer: Luke Pohovey
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Staff Writer: Brayden Stegemiller We accept letters to the editor from all faculty, staff, and students. They Staff Writer: Harrison Shaw can be e-mailed to jalbertson@roncalli.org or delivered to room 203. Staff Writer: Michael Schiefelbein Please keep these letters short, roughly 200-300 words. They will be Staff Writer: Dave Schrader accepted under the circumstances that they are signed and noted to which article it is in response. Letters that contain misinformation or Staff Writer: Joe Schroeder are meant to libel another will not be published. The decision to publish Staff Writer: Abbey Szentes these will be decided by The Rebel Review adviser Mrs. Albertson. We Staff Writer: Max van Dongen also accept photographs and articles written by students, teachers, Staff Writer: Gavin Young and staff members. Some material courtesy of American Society of Adviser: Julie Albertson Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School Newspaper Service.
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No ordinary sport Anttonen competes in equestrian events BY MARY DEARING Staff Writer
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s the final bell sounds, many students take the field, court, or course. Others head off to a different kind of sport. For one Rebel, Senior Elise Anttonen, that sport is horseback riding. “It’s a really unique sport, and I love being able to be apart of it,” said Anttonen. Something that started as a hobby, has become a huge part of her life. During a typical day, once school ends, she goes home and quickly finishes all of her homework. When she’s done, she heads straight over to her horse barn. Anttonen has a couple hours of practice with her horse each night. After practice, she is responsible for taking care of
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FLYING HIGH: Anttonen soars over an obstacle during a horseback competition. She practices many hours a week perfecting her skills
her horse and stable. Although all of this could be overwhelming, Anttonen benefits from her schedule. “I get to make my own schedule, which I like. For example, I get to decide when I go to the barn and if I have too much homework or studying to do. There’s no pressure for me to get there at a certain time,” said Anttonen. For many high school athletes, practices and games are inflexible and they are expected to be present all the time. However, with horseback riding, people have the opportunity to work around their other responsibilities, while still being able to do what they love. Horseback riding is an individual sport and success is based on how much practice each person does on their own. They do, however, still have a “team” that riders depend on. “All the people at the barn teach me a lot about riding and really help me improve my skills. They also are just great motivators and cheerleaders for me,” said Anttonen. Horseback is one unique sport, but there are also several other sports that students participate in outside of school such as karate and ice skating. These students get the opportunity to meet a whole new group of people and gain new perspectives from them. Although these sports may not be well known to everyone, they mean an immense amount to those who engage in it. “I just love what I do and wouldn’t trade the experiences and memories I get from it for anything,” said Anttonen.
LEADING BY EXAMPLE Senior soccer player Matthew Jacob leads a young team through the season BY LUKE POHOVEY
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t’s a hot September evening at Park Tudor High School, and the Rebel Boys’ soccer team is locked 0-0 with the Panthers. Senior Matthew Jacob serves up a pinpoint assist to junior Henry Sang to give the Rebels a 1-0 lead. The play is nothing new to Jacob, who has been playing the sport since he was two and a half years old. Roncalli ended up winning the game 2-0, and Jacob finished with an assist as well as a goal of his own. It gave the team a much-needed win after a four-game skid to start out the season. Jacob has been able to offer senior leadership to a young roster this year stemming from a lifetime of soccer playing. “I’m one of the team’s captains, so it’s easy for me to lead in that way. I think the more important way of leading is by example. It’s good to show people that they can have fun while working hard,” said Jacob. Jacob has been involved in the sport almost all his life and has spent many years playing on travel soccer teams that travel the country and even the world. “The summer before my freshman year my team got to go on a trip to San Marino (a country inside of Italy). We played on a field on the side of a mountain, it was definitely the coolest field I’ve played on.” Although his schedule has been full throughout high school, Jacob has been able to maintain honors level and AP classes. Soccer helps him keep his head clear when the school year starts up.
“I honestly just love playing, the field is one of the places I can just forget everything going on in life and have fun.” Students can catch Jacob and the rest of the Rebel soccer team tomorrow against Batesville at Roncalli Stadium. The game starts at 12 p.m.
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Rebel athletics by the numbers:
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Yards of total offense accounted for by senior running back Nate Fries in a 21-17 loss to Plainfield PHOTO BY JULIE ALBERTSON
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Number of runners on the girls’ cross country team who finished in the top 15 in a tri-meet against Greenwood and Beech Grove on September 15, including senior Maria Hollowell. PHOTO BY SHAYLA CABALAN
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Total number of goals scored by the girls’ soccer team in a three game stretch of wins against Bishop Chatard, Columbus East, and Ben Davis.
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Number of kills recorded by senior volleyball players Kalyn Schreiber and Annie Strevels in a win over Brebeuf Jesuit on September 15.
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GOLDEN TOE: Senior leader Matthew Jacob dribbles the ball through the middle of the Franklin Central defense. Jacob has played the game of soccer since he was two and a half years old.
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Homecoming
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
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Dancing at roco hoco
With homecoming around the corner, students prepare for the dance Saturday BY ABBEY SZENTES Staff Writer
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s students prepare for tomorrow’s homecoming dance, there are surely jitters and last minute questions. Wearing the same dress as someone, forgetting your student I.D. or tickets at home, or having awkward dance moves are a few possibilities of what could go wrong. Situations like these happen to everyone, even seniors. “Freshman year I wore jeans to homecoming, and my friends told me that I looked like Luke Bryan,” said senior Noah Esselborn. While seniors have three Homecoming dances under their belt, the rest of the school does not have as much experience. “At New Pal, homecoming is directly after our homecoming game. Stu-
dents just wear what they wore to the game, not in dresses like at Roncalli.” said senior Taylor Shull, who went to New Palestine’s homecoming. Students often believe that just because their date is in a different grade or attends a different school, they cannot go to the dance together, but that isn’t true. Last year, Natalie Bednarz was a freshman going with a sophomore. “Although I did not go with my close friends, it was comforting knowing that everyone I was with had already gone before,” said Bednarz. Homecoming is a night to embrace each other’s individuality and dance. While following all the school handbook rules and regulations, having a successful homecoming experience can happen.
Homecoming list of things to do and not to do: Do’s:
Don’ts:
• Come dressed appropriately • Stay for the whole dance (and fireworks) • Leave space for the Holy Spirit • Make new and memorable experiences
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Dance immodestly Stress about a date or a dress Forget your student ID or ticket Spend too much money (over $150)
Rachel Titzer: I have played basketball at Roncalli for two years, and I want to play in college. I am in earth club and I went on the 1st senior retreat.
Sydney Henn: I cheer and run track. I’ve been in Spanish club for 4 years, earth club for two and stuco for one year. I’m in NHS. I went on Summer Field Studies. I’m undecided where I want to go next year, but I plan to go into nursing. PHOTO BY JOHN SMITH
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Louie Hibner: I’ve played football at Roncalli for 4 years, CYO basketball for my parish, and 2 years of track doing different events.
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Jacob Allard: I play on varsity men’s volleyball and tennis teams, chairman of Anna’s Celebration of Life, and co-president of French club. I am also half Canadian.
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Jenn Biasi: I’m a senior and I also have a twin. I run track and my events are the 400 and 800. I also do ski club and will be doing Earth club this year. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Giovanni Below: I’ve played soccer for two years and band. I went to Brest, France for IU Honors. I am the co-president of French club and I’m in Earth club. I’ve worked the past two years at DQ and enjoy drinking milkshakes from the cafeteria.
Meet Roncalli’s 2015 Homcoming Court:
Justin Brown: I have been a member of Roncalli band for four years. I have also been a part of tech for the plays and musicals. Along with the technical things there, I also record and edit videos in the digital media club. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Kara Cougil: I played tennis for three years, currently manage boys’ tennis, and golf for two. I participate in CYO basketball and volleyball. I am a member of the Spanish club, earth club, and in NHS. I also participated in Hoosier Girls State.
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Patrick Clady: I am involved in the ski club, French club, and Rebel Buddies club. I have been working at Noodles and Company for over a year. I plan to attend Indiana University next year and major in Special Education.
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Nate Eble: I’ve been a part of the football and wrestling programs for four years, and I’m a team captain in football. If you ever see the guy in a singlet and sombrero during pep rallies, you can bet it’s me.
Andrew Fey: I have played basketball for four years and baseball for two years. I am in Spanish and earth club and all of my family has gone to Roncalli.
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Meggie Scifres: I am a member of the South Deanery Dance Marathon committee, Rebel buddies club, and earth club. I am not sure where I want to go to college just yet, but I plan on majoring in nursing.
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Emma Wrege: I have been doing gymnastics since I was 7. I’ve been on the varsity team for three years and can’t wait for my final year here in the winter. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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Erica Szczechowski: I run cross country and track and I am a XC captain. I play the violin in our orchestra, I’m in ski club and the pro-life club. Being loud and crazy in the name of Rebel spirit is one of my favorite things.