Columns - March 2013

Columns March 2013

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What’s Inside

Spring Break Excursions Find out where your fellow classmates will be traveling this spring break!

See page 4.

The Final Rose Read about one of this season’s hottest shows, The Bachelor, with Sean Lowe.

See page 8.

Bend and Snap!

Check out a review on St. Agnes Academy’s spring musical, Legally Blonde.

See page 10.

Red Head Diaries Look over some shout outs to people with beautiful , Irish red hair!

See page 12.

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Index Page 2....................Editorial Page 3........................News Page 4-5.................Features Page 6-7.........Centerspread Page 8-9...............Opinions Page 10-11.......On Campus Page 12................Tiger Tail

Volume 62 Issue 6

Everything is bigger in Texas,

even the Rodeo

For over 80 years, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has made an incredible mark on the livestock and entertainment industries and has risen as the most popular and highly anticipated event in Houston. It is the largest rodeo and livestock show in the world, requires over 28,000 volunteers, and generates approximately $345 million in business and revenue for the Houston metropolitan area. Living up to the phrase, “everything is bigger in Texas,” this 20 day event attracts about two million people per year who gather to celebrate their love for the great state of Texas and its unique traditions.

favorite Foods: 1) Fried Oreos and Fried Cookie Dough 2) Corn Dogs 3) Turkey Legs 4) Sausage on a Stick 5) Brisket Sandwich

Strange Foods: 1) Chicken Fried Bacon 2) Chocolate Dipped Jalapenos 3) Chocolate covered Bacon 4) Deep-Fried Fruity Pebbles 5) Pulled Pork Ice-cream Sundae

History

RodeoLineup

February 25th: Toby Keith February 26th: Gary Allan February 27th: Alan Jackson February 28th: Zac Brown Band March 1st: Mary J. Blige March 2nd: Brantley Gilbert March 3rd: Demi Lovato March 4th: Styx March 5th: Lady Antebellum March 6th: Dierks Bentley March 7th: Bruno Mars March 8th: Tim McGraw March 9th: The Band Perry March 10th: Julion Alvarez March 11th: Jason Aldean March 12th: Kenny Chesney March 13th: Jake Owen March 14th: Pitbull March 15th: Blake Shelton March 16th: Luke Bryan March 17th:George Strait/Martina McBride/Randy Rogers

The idea of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo first came about when seven men gathered for a casual lunch in January 1931. They named it the Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exhibition and had intended the event to be a small gathering to advocate the improvement of agricultural trade in Houston. Year after year, the popularity of the event increased and the Rodeo aspect was added to the livestock show in 1938. Soon, the Rodeo became the South’s most notable, premier entertainment event and as attendance and popularity continued to soar, the event was moved to the Astrodome in 1961 and is now held in Reliant Stadium.

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In the birthing center, 73 piglets, 22 lambs and 17 calves were born during the Show In the birthing center, 73 piglets, 22 lambs and 17 calves were born during the Show.

The show hosted 2,474 international guests from 65 countries.

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146,000 barbecue sandwiches, 100,000 funnel cakes, 91,000 turkey legs, and 40,000 fried Oreos were consumed at the 2012 Rodeo.

More than 300,000 stuffed animals were won in the carnival.

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9,000 attendees rolled around the water in giant hamster balls.

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Editorial the columns

The Columns ST. AGNES ACADEMY 9000 Bellaire Boulevard Houston, Texas 77036 713.219.5400 Advisor.........................................................................................Ms. Felicia Miller Editor-in-Chief......................................................................................Kate Meyer Editor-in-Chief.............................................................................Bailie Moorhead Center Spread Editor.....................................................................Courtney Adair Features Editor...................................................................................Kelsey Siegler On Campus Editor............................................................................Christy Luspo Opinions Editor....................................................................................Kathy Lester News Editor..................................................................................Alexis Winborne Tiger Tail Editor....................................................................................Ellen Neiers Media Manager..................................................................................Rachel Yeung Media Manager.......................................................................................Kathi Bach Public Relations Manager.........................................................Amber Ainsworth Creative Fiction Columnist................................................................Isabel Sutter Entertainment Columnist..........................................................Anastasia Zuniga Food and Dining Columnist.....................................................Micaela Williams Sports Columnist...................................................................................Angela Ott

The Columns is the student newspaper of St. Agnes Academy. Its content, which is the responsibility of The Columns staff, is not subject to direct administrative approval. Unsigned editorials represent the opinions of the newspaper, while Opinions columns represent the writer’s perspective. Advertisements do not represent the newspaper’s viewpoint. The Columns, an open forum, welcomes signed letters on pertinent issues from the SAA community. The editors reserve the right to edit and decline to print letters.

All writing may be submitted to Ms. Felicia Miller in room 103 or through Felicia.Miller@st-agnes.org.

ADVERTISING POLICY The Columns accepts advertising that does not promote illegal services or immoral products to its readers. The moderator reserves the right to accept or deny advertising with her discretion. Contact Amber Ainsworth at Amber.Ainsworth@st-agnes.org for advertising rates and information. Upon approval of the advertisement, The Columns promises to follow through on all contracts. If advertisements are not approved, The Columns promises to refund the fee in full.

St. Agnes Academy Mission Statement Rooted in the Dominican tradition, St. Agnes Academy provides a Catholic college preparatory education that encourages young women to develop intellectual curiosity, to work for social justice and to act with integrity and compassion.

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Embracing your innercountry this spring break Kate Meyer Editor-in-Chief

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s we all live in Texas, it is our right to enjoy all things country. At least, I hope you live in Texas, because otherwise, you have an extremely long drive to school. Growing up in Texas hopefully instilled some kind of Texan pride in all you. I know I have it. And I think that the perfect time to show it is during Rodeo season, which fortunately occurs all through spring break.

I know many of you probably plan on sitting on the couch and watching TV as opposed to going out an actually doing something.

If you are unaware, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the biggest rodeo in the entire world, and it is only a short drive away.

Additionally, the Rodeo is not just about music. Some people avoid going because they do not enjoy listening to country. Personally, I find it very relaxing, but many do not like it. Fortunately, the Rodeo has plenty of other activities that people often forget about.

Although the concerts are great, there is so much more to do.

The Rodeo is actually pretty famous for how awesome the

Stay safe and have a great spring break!!

Sincerely, The Columns Staff Congratulations, Natalie Diala!!

You are the March reader of the month!

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food is. I know they are bad for me, but I always get fried Oreos.

It’s such a Texan thing to do—we feel the need to fry everything.

Please do not get me wrong, I’m not complaining, because they are delicious. I also make sure to enjoy the shopping. There is a lot of country-type merchandise that you will not see at most stores.

Even if you find some of the things they are selling too eccentric, you can entertain yourself by looking at some of the most interesting clothing.

As an animal lover, my favorite part of the Houston Rodeo, not including the actual rodeo, are the animals. I love looking at all the

baby chicks and the bunnies. They are absolutely adorable. There are also plenty of steer and pigs if those interest you more.

My point is that the Rodeo has plenty of activities for everyone. I honestly do not care if you “don’t like country music.” The rodeo has so much to offer and as a Texan, you need to take advantage of it. You might be trying to get away from Texas so you are going to college in another state. Great.

Spend your last year here enjoying the rodeo. Even if you do not realize it, the Rodeo holds many of our roots. I think it is important that we all exercise our Texan rights to wear cowboy boots and act like hicks

WILDLIFEANDWILDPLACES.COM Embracing your heritage: Make sure to enjoy some saddle bronc riding, simply because you live in Texas.

News

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Kelsey Siegler Features Editor

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elly Siegler, mother of St. Agnes Academy junior, Kelsey Siegler, was a Harris County district attorney for over twenty years and now she does private cases on her own time. She is known nationally for her dramatic interpretation of the murder Susan Wright committed when she stabbed her husband nearly 200 times. Siegler brought the actual bed and knife used at the scene into the courtroom to prove how horrific the event was; doing so caused the jury to give Wright 25 years in prison. This performance led to Siegler being featured in People magazine as a “Drama Queen,” who brings a new element into the courtroom. Siegler has been featured on multiple news stations and in the Houston Chronicle for her numerous successful cases. She has yet to lose one.

Lifetime produced a film based on the Susan Wright trial where Lisa Edelstein from the series, House, played Siegler. The film was titled, “Blue Eyed Butcher,” and portrayed the situation well; Sara Paxton played Wright. Paxton and Edelstein tweeted at Kelsey Siegler following the premiere of the movie; it was quite exciting.

Siegler has been featured on “48 Hours” more than any other prosecutor. Her most recent appearance on the show featured a case she had against a man named Anthony Graves. Siegler was hired to

Solving crime in prime time prosecute Anthony Graves in a retrial to put him back on death row.

In the process of her investigation and preparation for the trial, it became apparent to her that Anthony Graves was in fact an innocent man. After spending 18 years on death row for a crime he never committed, Anthony Graves is today a free man and he calls Kelly Siegler one of his “little angels.”

Kelly Siegler is a successful female lawyer who gives speeches to women all over the nation to empower them to follow their dreams

GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER / KELSEY SIEGLER Taking Action: Kelly Siegler takes crime to the big screen.

and become better trial lawyers.

She spoke to Girls Inc., multiple high schools and community colleges as well as at the law school she graduated from – South Texas College of Law. Siegler was head cheerleader, valedictorian, and in team sports as well as every club imaginable at Tidehaven High School in her hometown, Blessing Texas. Blessing consists of nearly a thousand people and is where Siegler studied hard which gave

her the opportunity of going to her dream college, The University of Texas at Austin. Her mother ran the somewhat famous Blessing Hotel and later the American Legion Restaurant where Siegler grew up waitressing and washing dishes. Her father owns the local barber shop in Blessing and he puts all of her articles all over his walls for the town to see.

She is an inspiration to follow your dreams. The producer of “Law and Order”, Dick Wolf, was clearly enthralled by her story and how she fights for justice. He is in the process of creating a new reality show entitled, “Cold Justice,” that will star Kelly Siegler, Yolanda McClary, who is a CSI officer and Johnny Bonds, a former homicide detective on a team that will solve unsolved murders across the nation. Siegler will begin filming in late March and is already deep into her research of finding their first cases. Siegler says, “I am so excited to be starting on this new adventure.” The show will be expected in late summer or early fall on TNT. Kelly Siegler says her greatest joy in life has been raising two wonderful daughters and she strongly believes in the importance of education and following ones’ dreams. If she had to give advice to an aspiring lawyer or adolescent who wants to be successful in general she would say, “Study hard, read as much as possible and NEVER give up.”

Olympian murders girlfriend Isabel Sutter Creative Fiction Columnist

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outh African model and television personality, Reeva Steenkamp was found dead in her boyfriend’s home on February 14, 2013. Cause of death? Gun shot.

Prime suspect? Her boyfriend.

This headline would not be surprising to the violence-riddled world if not for the identity of the suspect. Her boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius, is the summer Olympics 2012 star and the first double-amputee to participate in the Olympic Games.

The blonde beauty was killed as she hid behind the bathroom door in her boyfriend’s house.

Pistorius is tangled up in a scandalous court case with prosecutors arguing that he premeditated the slaying. The prosecution claims Pistorius fought vehemently with his girlfriend, Steenkamp.

He rose from his bed late at night, grabbed his firearm (a 9 milimeter parabellum) from under his bed, and proceeded to corner Steenkamp in the bathroom.

Following this move, prosecution claims, he shot four bullets through the door, three WWW.GOOGLE.COM of which hit Falling idol: Pistorius used to be a star athlete and role Steenkamp. model but now he is regarded with contempt.

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Pope’s resignation shocks Catholic community Isabel Sutter Creative Fiction Columnist

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n February 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI, earthly leader of the Roman Catholic Church, announced his resignation. Speaking in the ancient language of the Church, Latin, “Papa Bene” proclaimed his decision at the Apostolic Palace in the Sala del Concistoro.

Giovanna Chirri, a reporter who covers news about the Vatican for the Italian agency, Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata, broke the shocking story since she was the only person who spoke Latin in the crowd. Pope Benedict XVI lost his title on February 28, 2013 and once more become plain, old Joseph Ratzinger; an intellectual man who loves to pray, read and write books. Benedict cites failing health as his reason

for abdicating the chair of Peter.

He is the first pope to resign since Pope Gregory XII in 1415, who stepped down to end the western schism. The western schism, which took place from 1378 to 1417, was a time in church history when two men both claimed to be pope—one in Avignon, France and one in the Vatican. Nations chose sides and each supported a different pope. France and Scotland, among others, favored the Avignon pope while Sweden and England and many more supported the Vatican pope. After the Council of Constance in 1414, the Church decided to have both popes step down (John XXIII in Avignon and Gregory XII, the legitimate pope) and to elect a new pope to guide all Catholics. Hence, the last time a pope stepped down it was much more elaborate than our 2013 experience. No pope has stepped down of his own accord since Celestine V in 1294.

Obviously, most Catholics were well. Our very own dear, loyal, greatly surprised at Benedict’s carrot-loving librarian, Mr. Sutdecision. Many have expressed ter, spent the entire day of the disappointment that Benedict announcement near tears at his did not endure the last years of desk, having realized that we may his papacy like John Paul II did. not have Benedict’s wisdom, guidOthers, however, have been much ance and presence on earth for more understanding of Benedict’s situation.

Simcha Fisher, a writer for the National Catholic Register’s website, explains: “He has a deep, abiding love for us. It’s never been otherwise, and I know that his decision to step down comes from his heart, out of love for us.”

The St. Agnes Academy community was rocked by Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement, as Shocking!: Pope Benedict officially resigned on Feb. 28.

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a different story. He claims that he and his girlfriend had a quiet evening and went to bed. Before dawn, he awoke to move a fan from the balcony to indoors. After he finished doing this, Pistorius claims he heard a suspicious noise. Being aware of the danger of home intruders and having had his life threatened before, he grabbed his gun from under his bed and shot at the sound he heard. Pistorius says that previous threats on his life and the vulnerability of being without his prosthetics made him scared.

While South African courts decide Pistorius’ guilt or innocence, one is left to ponder whether culture’s stress on professional athletes causes breakdowns. The public has seen the downfall of athletes throughout the past few years. Tiger Woods’ scandal, Lance Armstrong’s revelation about his use of performance enhancing drugs and track Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton’s work as a prostitute show how quickly our heroes fall from grace sometimes. However, no downfall has been as great as Pistorius’.

much longer. Sister Jane Meyer prayed aloud for his successor at Tuesday Mass hoping for a good future for the Church.

Catholics await the concave of cardinals’ choice about who shall succeed Benedict. For now, they are left to say goodbye to a man loved and respected by many.

AMERICAN CATHOLIC.ORG

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Gossip Girl

How to: SAT/Survive College Apps.

Rachel Yeung Media Manager

Remembering the Rodeo Anastasia Zuniga Entertainment Columnist

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f you live in Texas, then you know what the rodeo is. It is a time for fried oreos, expensive Ferris wheel rides, attractive cowboys and of course, amazing country music. It’s time for you to whip out your summer dress, throw on your cowboy boots and start two-stepping with your guy (or gal) pals. Maybe not twostepping since that might be a little too overboard. Anyways, the rodeo is a major event in Houston’s entertainment industry. It is basically a month long music festival but we get to ride roller coasters and watch little kids trample each other as they chase a lamb. Unfortunately, I will not make it to the rodeo. With work, senior retreat and spring break vacation, cowboys and Bolo ties will not be in my cards this year.

Funny story: last year at the rodeo, Kate Meyer, Courtney Adair, Emily Scranton and I were aimlessly walking through aisles as Courtney oohed and aahed at all of the pink, glittery cowboy boots, Kate smiled giddily at all of the little horse things (that girl is obsessed), and Emily and I trailed behind. After getting worn out from walking, we found this little setup of outside furniture in that huge showroom place, so we sat down in order to rest our feet and kill time. At the scene, there was a chair for three and a chair for two, but this older guy wearing a cowboy hat was sitting at the chair for two. Kate, Courtney and Emily sat together at the chair for three, awkwardly leaving me behind to sit with the older cowboy. Now, you guys might think I am outgoing but this is mainly because I am well aware of the fact that barely any of you that actually read this know me. I am, however, extremely shy around strangers. Anyways, back to the cowboy, I was completely red while sitting next to him. He tried to start a conversation, but Kate, Courtney and Emily were being themselves, trying to make life as awkward as possible. They made me take a picture with him, just the two of us sitting in the porch seat. It was the most embarrassing rodeo experience of my life. I hope all of you country girls have a less awkward time!

Enjoy yourself, but don’t get too crazy. You know you love me!

Xoxo, Gossip Girl

SAT study tips & things to know 1.) The questions always tend to go from easy to hard.

2.) Do not waste time on questions you do not know how to solve. Every question is worth the same amount of points.

Answer as many as you can.

3.) Correct guesses are worth one point. Incorrect answers are a fourth point deduction.

4.) All of the free response math questions do not count against you. Try all of them. Maybe even guess. Try not to leave those blank.

5.) Eliminate answers. The more answers you can cross out, the better. Even if you have no clue, guess anyway. Filling in a bubble and getting one fourth of a point off is not as bad as marking answers for the wrong question thus messing up your scantron for the rest of the section.

6.) Use estimation. Most of the time, answers will not be

close. This basically means that you do not need to spend time calculating down to the decimals unless the question has two very close answers.

7.) Review your grammar on mock SAT exams. They tend to ask the same grammar topics.

8.) For your essay, have a clear introduction, conclusion, argument and good examples as well as a discussion to support your argument. Debating the opposing view looks good on your essay. However, be sure to prove that your point is better.

9.) Taking practice tests is a good way to get used to pacing yourself and to get to know what kind of questions the test tends to ask.

When you encounter those same questions, you can answer them quickly. Practice makes perfect.

10.) Reviewing some vocabulary is beneficial, especially the ones in practice exams since they may come up again. Whenever one encounters a word they do not know, it should be looked up and learned. The most frustrating thing would be seeing the word before and still have no clue what it means.

11.) For critical reading, pay at-

tention to opinions and write little notes or make symbols to sentences that look important. Reading the questions before the passage is recommended. That way, one would know what to look for.

12.) Be sure to get enough sleep and a good breakfast before taking the test.

Advice regarding college & applications 1.) Do not cross out colleges just because of their cost. Most of the time, someone may end up not having to pay that much because of scholarships or merits earned.

2.) Go to the college visits that seem interesting when they come to campus. Ask any questions during these opportunities as well. That way the admissions counselor will be able to place the face of the applicant to their actual name when reading their college essay.

3.) Never assume one would not qualify for financial aid.

Definitely do FAFSA, if possible.

4.) Look into schools with the major that is interesting 5.) Visit the college. If it feels right, it is more likely that one would have an even bigger drive to write a stellar essay to get in.

6.) Look at what current students are saying about the

school on “College Prowler.”

7.) Ponder if it is a small or big school that is wanted as a future student.

8.) Do not wait until the last minute to write the college essays. The personal essay tends not to change, so working on that during the summer would definitely give an applicant an edge. By getting it done over the summer, the applicant is given more time to do the other essay.

The first semester of senior year is definitely hectic. On top of having to study and handle the tough workload St. Agnes has to offer, one has to write college essays which basically determine where the student’s future.

9.) Turn in the application as early as possible unless more time would make it better. Many eligible students may be turned away because someone who was just as eligible turned in his or her application sooner. In order to prevent this situation from happening, it is highly recommended to turn in the application as early as possible. This concept is especially evident in public universities.

10.) Once the applications are finally complete, one has to be sure to thank anyone who has helped them throughout the applying process. Most importantly, relax and kick back a little and enjoy senior year.

Spring Breakin' Alexis Winborne News Editor

Junior, Kelsey Siegler will be going to Peru with St. Agnes (and freshman, Aubrey Calway and others too!)

Juniors Nickey Fortin, Regina Ochoa, Hannah Kendall and Alexis Winborne are going to South Padre Island for the 2013 UME Festical!

Junior,Katherine Butta is going to Turks & Caicos!

Junior, Colleen McLamb will be sleeping while Natalie Diala will be going to North Carolia and Miami to relax!

Junior, Montana Hermes is going to Singapore and the Maldive Island but Junior, Kate Barkley says, “I have one word for y’all Academy women: NETFLIX!”

Sophomore, Kathryn Olive will be staying in Htown hanging with her boyfriend, Robert Castaneda while sophomore, Sabrina Johnson will be playing with her Transformers.

Senior, Mariana Gonzales is going on a Carnival Magic Cruise to the Key West and the Bahamas. Freshman, Lindsey Mouch will be going on a cruise as well...but to Mexico and from the port of New Orleans!

Juniors, Alex Gonzales and Isabel Sutter will be going on the Eagle Pass Mission trip while Senior, Anastasia Zuniga will be in Rio de Jainero!

Freshman, Camille Guidry will be going on college tours for her brother and is not too thrilled about it, but junior, Stephanie Garcia will be touring colleges for her own joy!

Freshman, Tori Hollamon will be going to Galveston and Freshman, Delaney Graf will be in Atlantis and may see Junior, Naomi Matthew there.

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Freshman Jordyn Weber and Junior, Regina Vargas are going to Hawaii.

Senior, Elle MacLean will be going to Spain with her family while Junior, Blythe Leonard will be ice skating her heart out. Freshman, Chioma Onuoha will be in New York. Senior, Caroline Fenelon will be visiting her sister studying abroad in Denmark.

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THE COLUMNS

Strutting new spring styles Amber Ainsworth Public Relations Officer

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t is time to put away the scarfs, jackets, and UGGS and step out in those tanks and shorts again. Spring Fashion is fun and easy to do, and here are a few tips on shopping. When searching for cute tanks and tees make sure to get vibrant and bright colors. Many people will be wearing neon colors in their outfits this spring and it is always great to have a pop of color, especially with this new season. Get shirts that are loose and breezy, because it will be warming up quickly this year. Make sure to get shirts with stripes, polka dots, floral prints, and cool graphics.

Fun prints are a must! Another tip for putting an outfit together is a lace shirt. Lace can either be dressed up or down. Wear it to the beach on a cool, relaxing

day and then for dinner later that night put a few bangles and necklaces with it; these accessories are sure to make an eye-catching outfit! Moving on to bottoms, jean shorts are an essential part of every person’s wardrobe this spring. Again, it is great to get different colored jean shorts to mix and match with shirts. If going to the pool or beach, colorful and different designed Nike shorts are outstanding! They are very loose and will allow for every kind of activity while being very comfortable. Moving on to shoes, sandals and flip flops are required! Sandals that are of a Roman and Greek Style have straps going up along the leg that are great for adding flavor to any outfit! Sandals with a little heel are great for going to the pool, adding height for the person wearing them, but they are also fantastic for going out to the movies or out to dinner with friends later if the occasion is a tad dressier.

As for jewelry this spring, anything goes. From bold statement necklaces to rocking bangles, it is all about individuality and every person’s own style when it comes to accessorizing. When wearing a plain tank, add some sass to the outfit with a statement piece of jewelry. For example wear a

giant, differently designed necklace or it is always fun to wear necklaces layered to make it a popping piece of an outfit. This spring’s style will be full of bold, colorful and different designs and patterns, so make sure to add some uniqueness to every outfit!

Trinkets ParT FIVE Isabel Sutter Creative Fiction Columnist

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Be creative: Spring time is great for bright colors and cute sandals. It is easy to create a fun, new outfit everyday.

Revealing the history behind Irish culture Kate Meyer Editor-in-chief

Symbols and Traditions: 1.) Shamrock: The Irish value the shamrock, a type of clover with three leaves. St. Patrick, who compared the leaves to the three parts of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Shamrocks with four leaves are lucky.

The Luck of the Irish: leprachauns are known for wearing these festive hats.

They love green: Shamrocks are seen as good luck charms.

Irish Sayings:

2.) Leprechaun: A leprechaun is said to be a harmless type of fairy who protects pots of gold. This idea stems from Celtic fairies. If a human attempts to capture a leprechaun to steal his gold, then the leprechaun will use magic to confuse the person.

Only a shamrock can undo a leprechaun’s magic.

1.) You’ve

got to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.

3.) St. Patrick’s Day: It is always celebrate on March 17, the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death. The original color of St. Patrick’s Day was blue; however, it soon changed to green as many people wore shamrocks to honor his death.

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you’re lucky enough to be Irish, then you’re lucky enough.

4.) Flag of Ireland: The flag has three big, vertical strips of green, white, and orange. The green represents the Gaelic tradition of Ireland, orange represents the followers of William of Orange in Ireland, and white represents the aspiration for peace between them.

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good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures.

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4.) Don’t give cherries to pigs or advice to fools.

Leap Day:

Every four years, there is an extra day added to the year on February 29. Irish legend says that on this day St. Patrick and St. Bridget made a deal that on this day women could propose to men.

6.) No Snakes: According to Irish myth, St. Patrick banned

Creative Corner

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Wherever you go and whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you.

all the snakes out of Ireland.

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crossed the first street and smiled at everyone. I smiled at the cute puppy being walked in front of me and at the hobo across the street. I scuffed up my shoes skipping through front yards and tiptoeing on curbs and splashing in every puddle I could find. I read all of the lost pet posters on every streetlight.

Turning corners from memory, I was home before I knew it. I ran all the way up my driveway, kicking cigarette butts and plastic bags out of my way. Letting the screen door slam behind me, I starting calling for my mother. I wanted the whole world to know how great everything was and wanted her to know first. With wide, sixyear-old eyes and loud, joyous screams, I searched my house.

I entered the living room and immediately fell silent. In her ratty old lavender bathrobe, my mother sat on the couch. She was watching “Ellen” with glazed eyes and eating Cheetos. I had never seen my mama wear pajamas past 7am; something was different. She was always so prim and businesslike and wholesome. She always smelled like soap and she never ate junk food. This lump the size of Jupiter took my throat by storm and I stood in front of the TV so she had to look at me, but I could not speak. Jupiter had taken hold of my voice and stuffed it away in a cavern along with my spirit.

“Greta, you’re in front of the TV,” Mama said distantly. My heart froze; she said my name. She never called any of us by our names. We were a billion silly nicknames like sweetheart and honey and daughter and dear, but she never called us by our own, given names. I heard her use them towards my sisters sometimes, when they had flunked tests or ignored her commands in order for that to happen.

I was “little one” or “cottontail rabbit” or “daisy” and never “Greta.”

“Yes, Mama.” What else could I reply? I should have known to just move and keep my mouth shut and never open it again but I did not know to do that. “When’s Daddy coming home?” I asked. Shed re-

plied sharply: “Good question.”

Until next time.. <3

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Known for its beautiful beaches and great weather, Miami is the place to go this Spring Break.

There are many attractions there such as the Miami Zoo, the aquarium, and the Everglades.

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The Bahamas

Commonly known as Paradise Island, the Bahamas is the perfect place to spend your Spring Break.

From swimming with dolphins to visiting the ancient ruins of Atlantis, there is plently of fun activities on the island.

Orlando, Florida

In Orlando, the possibilities for entertainment are endless. There are numerous activitities to do there such as take a trip to Disney World, Universal Studios, or even go soak up some sun at the beach.

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There are all sorts of fun things to do at the Rodeo carnival from the ferris wheel to fun houses to carnival games.

There are many good acts coming to the rodeo this year such as George Strait, Luke Bryan, and TIm McGraw. go to a concert:

The Houston Rodeo is known for having all sorts of yummy food such as fried oreos, fried cookie dough, and funnel cakes.

eat rodeo food: go see the animals:

Go visit the indoor zoo at the rodeo where you can see bunnies, goats, pigs, cows and more!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Must havesâ&#x20AC;? for your spring break trip

A Beachy Dress:

Whether going out for dinner or hanging on the beach, a cute sundress is always appropriate.

A Cute Pair of

Shorts are always cute and casual. Get into the spirit of spring with colored shorts.

Shorts:

A Nice Beach Tote:

A cute beach tote is always necessary to hold all your belongings while on vacation.

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his past month, I purchased a bag of cherry lollipops to celebrate Valentine’s Day in my own personal way. There were a total of fifty. I managed to eat twenty of them on my own and nothing in this world has made me feel more beautiful.

Hopefully by this time, the rest of you have finished off your edible holiday gifts, whether you bought it for yourself or someone loves you enough to buy them for you.

Now that we are finally in the month of March, it is time to evaluate a few dietary choices. Note that this does not mean you should completely alter everything about your life. My role for the remainder of this article will be as a life coach, but I do not have any actual credentials. So, my role is more of a rambling regular person.

A lot of the St. Agnes community has given up certain items for Lent in order to deepen their spiritual relationship. No sweets, no chips, cut back on soda, so on. If you have yet to break your Lenten promises, I say, good on you, chaps. Keep that up, ya champion. However, if you have strayed from the path, I encourage you to get back on it. This is supposed to be a food column, but this, of course, is related.

What else is happening in March? St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is happening in March.

I’m fairly sure that there is an article on the history of the holiday somewhere in this issue, so I will save space by just jumping into something else. My suggestion for you? Keep the theme and keep it green. That might mean something really healthy. Lettuce. But not just lettuce. If you can, that’s fine, but I do not wish to be blamed if your health declines. You could go the other way and focus on cupcakes with green icing. That’s fine, too, but please be careful.

I actually have nothing substantial to offer to you, to be perfectly honest. I do not feel qualified enough to make important statements regarding food, due to the fact that my father recently discovered a small tub of cake frosting in my room. Happy March.

a few movies including: The Perks of Being a Wallflower and the soon to be released The Host. When It’s Time grew to fame, it was only a matter of time until they released the alum in September of 2012.

Within the first week of its release, the album Night Visions reached #2 on the charts. The indie rock

of stairs and the wait just about killed everyone there including me, but I never could have exTiger Tail Editor pected what the performance was going to be like. Walking in, the place was packed with people; you literally could not move an inch ive years ago, the band from where you were standing, Imagine Dragons was barebut that did not matter. At this ly known by the public, now point my exthey are on citement could their first world not be tamed. tour. They beOpening was gan performNico Vega and ing in 2008, in Atlas Genius, Las Vegas, Neboth being exvada, releasing ceptional, but their first two the moment EPs in 2010. It Imagine Dragwas not until ons walked out, 2011, that they the crowd went started gaining wild, lights were interest from lighting up the the music instage and you dustry.

They could just tell began working it was going to closely with rebe awesome. Of cord producer, all the concerts Alex Da Kid, I have gone to, and by 2012 this was hands their EP Condown the most tinued Silence EW.COM e nte r t ai n i ng : had reached their energy #40 on the Bill- Dominating the stage: Lead singer of Imagine Dragons jams out on the drums while performing live at the House of Blues. was electric, board 200. This they interwas only the beginning of their rise to fame. band did not only win the hearts the House of Blues in Houston, acted with audience, and there Later that year they released a sin- of music lovers in America, but Texas. As my Christmas present, were glow in the dark beach gle, It’s Time, that almost immedi- also those all over the world I got tickets to go, and I only wish balls. Everything was over the ately hit the top five on the Bill- stretching from Germany to Swe- that day had never ended because top, amazing, and I definitely board charts. I know most of you den to Belgium, and several other it was out of this world. The line recommend you see them the have probably heard this song in countries. Soon after, their second to get in wrapped up two stories next time they come to Houston.

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single, and also one of my favorites, Radioactive hit #1 on the song charts. At the end of 2012 and into the 2013 year, Imagine Dragons has played on several talk shows and is now on tour.

This past month Imagine Dragons started their first tour, Night Visions, and stopped in at

Who will be Walking Away This Season?

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s many of you avid fans know, The Walking Dead has returned with the second half of the third season. For those of you who have never watched or heard of The Walking Dead now is the time to get on board with this action packed thriller.

The Walking Dead is a show about a town Sheriff that wakes up in a hospital to find the world has been plunged into post-apocalyptic filled with zombies otherwise referred to as “walkers”. The show follows Rick’s adventure and struggle to find his family and stay alive in this new world. Many characters are introduced but don’t get attached to any one character, as our walker fans know, the writers of The Walking Dead are not shy to “off ” a main character; allowing the story to be real not just a fairy tale ending. Since the Since the first episode of The Walking Dead aired on October 31, 2010, it has become the most watched television drama in the United States and World Wide; it

had over 10.5 million viewers this past season. The show is an adaptation of the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman. The show has won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up, a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Television Series - Drama, and a WGA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Writing. *Spoiler alert* Now as the season left off Rick and his group of survivors remain alive but find that zombies are not the only thing they should be worrying about. They are still hiding out in the prison though it has started to have many more problems arise with it especially with introduction of the Governor (David Morrissey) and fan-favorite Michonne (Danai Gurira); they have added even more drama in this already drama packed show. Tensions are on the rise with Rick’s group and the Governor’s townspeople as they both prepare for the others move.

Can Rick pull his companions through another onslaught of “walkers”, low supplies and dangerous neighbors? Only time will tell what will happen between our favorite sheriff and the Governor.

Be sure to stay tuned and don’t miss a single one of the eight re-

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maining episodes from the third season. The show airs on Sun-

days on AMC at 9/8pm central.

AMC.COM An Eye for an Eye: The new poster foreshadows what is to come in the new season of The Walking Dead between the Governor and Rick, anyone excited yet?

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Catching up with The Bachelor

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BC’s show, The Bachelor, is usually pretty popular but this season has reached a whole new level of entertainment. Whether viewers are attracted to Sean Lowe’s perfect abs or the many catfights between the women in the house, ratings have definitely gone up. On Tuesday nights at seven o’clock, Sean’s face and abs take up the TV of many homes in America.

Whether you have been paying attention to this season or not, it has been quite the journey for Sean. In the first episode, all of the girls seemed a bit wild. By the end of the episode Sean looked a bit worried about whether he would find love, or not. Although relationships developed on The Bachelor seem to never work out, some of the girls have really warmed the hearts of America, particularly Catherine and Lindsay. These girls have both fun and perky with a lot of personality.

Before Sean narrowed it down to these two girls, there was also another girl in the picture named AshLee. In my opinion, she was way too needy. She was always

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relating her and Sean’s relationship to when she was abandoned by her parents as a baby. Personally, I do not understand how these two parts of her life correlate at all. However, Sean seemed to really like her and began to tear up when he said goodbye.

AshLee gave him the cold shoulder as she walked out the door— it was very painful to watch.

Unfortunately for Sean, he as a huge decision ahead of him and there is a lot of argument over who he is going to pick. Catherine and Lindsay are actually pretty similar.

Who do you think he is going to propose to on Monday, March 11?

Although I have greatly enjoyed watching this season, Sean has set himself up for failure. He has too many attachments to too

many girls. Despite who he proposes to, I do not believe it will end in marriage. Once the show ends, and the couple is away from the cameras, there will be a whole different dynamic to their relationship. I think that dating so many girls at once ruined any chance Sean has at a happy ending. Although I wish him the best, I find it hard to be positive.

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efore delving into the details of this year’s All Star Weekend which took place in our very own city, Houston, it is important to know its beginning and some basic information about how it works. The NBA All Star game began in 1951 and is hosted annually. It brings players from the Eastern Conference against the Western Conference. The starting lineup for each team is voted in by fans.

The head coach of the team in each conference with the best record for the season is chosen to be the head coach of the conference. However, a Riley Rule was made that one coach cannot be the head coach of a conference for two consecutive seasons. The rule was named after Pat Riley, a former coach for the Lakers, who famously coached the Western Conference eight times in a period of nine years from 1982 to 1990. This was to give others a chance to coach the teams.

This year’s All Star Game took place on February 17 at the Toyota Center. The head coaches of

this year’s game were Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs and Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat, representing west and east respectively. The All Stars this year were Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin and Dwight Howard for the Western Conference. The Eastern Conference All Stars included Rajon Rondo, Dwyane Wade, Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Kevin Garnett. The result of the game was a victory for the West with a score of 143 to 138. In addition to the much anticipated game, All Star Weekend brought celebrities to town. Alicia Keys, Chris Tucker, Kevin Hart, Drake, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Beyonce and JayZ are some of the noted celebrities who came. Houston residents and visitors were able to enjoy a nice game as well watch the festivities that happened before the game and possibly catch glimpses of celebrities. From Friday, February 15th to Sunday, February 17th, activities occurred at the Toyota Center, the George R. Brown Convention Center and Downtown.

Some of the activities that took place were the NBA All Star Jam session which offered shoot outs, skill challenges to people of all ages as well as the opportunity to receive autographed items by NBA

players, the NBA All Star Celebrity game, and the All Star Fit, Run, Walk and Dribble. Other events included the NBA All Star Practice, All Star Saturday Night which has NBA players participating in four events, and last but not least, the All Star Game.

Houston was definitely bustling with all the activities that took

place. Hopefully, many of you were able to attend All Star Weekend since it happened to occur in our hometown this year. This was the third time that the All Star Game has taken place in Houston. It is very likely that it will not occur in Houston for a while, but you can always enjoy watching it on television in the future.

n life, parents often put their children into sports to develop an ingrained “good work ethic.” I personally was subjected to barrages of different sports events, from softball games to swim meets to soccer tournaments. This constant input of energy not only exhausted me to the delight of my parents, but also taught me teamwork and active participation. While some may argue that sports actually promote violence and aggression, is there a significant correlation between sports and success?

When I spoke to some of my water polo teammates, I asked whether or not they believe that sports have actually helped them in life. Junior Claire Hoang enthusiastically agreed, saying “Water polo season actually forces me to get organized, which I usually avoid in offseason.” In actuality, the sudden reduction of free time and increase in exercise can be connected to this occurrence. I like to put it into a simple equation (no worries, I don’t like math, this will be simple): [Hard Work - Free Time = Forced Organization + Calm]. Though some math experts may scoff at my rudimentary mathematical knowledge, my logic is not terrible. As studies have shown, working out releases endorphins (remember from Legally Blonde) and also calms (it’s one of the top recommendations by doctors for relieving stress), so by deduction, sports creates happier, more focused and calm students. Commonly quoted Lainey Delouche, from the class of 2014, thrives in sports, claiming “Without sports and exercise, I would be a lot grumpier than I already am.” If that last quote doesn’t clarify, I don’t know what does!

As we all get older and (most of us) outgrow team sports, we cannot help but thank our little leagues for teaching us invaluable life lessons: stay organized, stay focused, and be (nicely) aggressive. While this column may not cover this whole topic head to toe, maybe it will spark your interest and perhaps inspire you to appreciate the everyday athletic organization.

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Seniors own the runway at the senior style show Anastasia Zuniga

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arch is an exciting time for the seniors of St. Agnes Academy. With their last year of high school winding down, the class of 2013 did a fabulous job of keeping the tradition for the Senior Style show, featured during the Mother Daughter Luncheon.

The chairs of the show, Michele Holbrooke and Nancy Popp, did a great job creating the perfect way to showcase the Academy’s seniors. The theme of the show, Life is But a Dream, was influenced by the classic “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and the wonderful Audrey Hepburn.

When asked what inspired them to chair the show, Mrs. Holbrooke and Mrs. Popp both had the same answer. Holbrooke attended her first style show with her daughter. She shares, “I remember leaving there thinking what a beautiful event it was and I was struck by the joy that filled the room.” Mrs. Popp similarly recalls her experience of last

year’s style show, saying, “I was impressed with what all Becky Healey and Jeanne Klein did that I knew immediately this was something I would love to do!”

Their passion and hard work for this event certainly paid off. The show was a magical event for everyone involved.

The style show has been an ongoing tradition at St. Agnes Academy. With time, however, comes many changes. In the past years, the style show has featured the seniors in fashionable attire from Dillard’s and Macy’s, but this has not always been the case. Stephanie Granito, Class of ’99, explains, “The outfits we wore used to come from numerous stores, and that meant there was A LOT of diversity.” Rebecca Brady, Class of ’00, recalls, “I modeled clothes for the GAP, and I wore jean capris because they were the latest and greatest thing. I also remember wiping off most of my makeup in the bathroom before the show.”

Kim Scoville, Class of ’95, remembers, “I wore a black and white dress from Tootsies….and the

folks at Visible Changes did my hair in a fancy bun.” Mrs. Granito says, “I was chosen to model for Louise Blum, a bridal shop in the Galleria, and the experience was a little bit awkward because I looked really young and the dress was much too big, so the overall result was a little bit ‘child bride.’” She also recalls how her friends Jen and Bethany modeled for Academy, wearing spandex and waders. Jocelyn Vincent, Class of ’99, adds to the traumatic experiences with her memories: “I had to wear old lady clothes! They made me wear neon, floral pants with a black blouse and a straw hat. I just had to refrain from complaining and get the show over with. It was awful!” Carleen Raymond, Class of ’00, says “All of the girls with the involved, powerful, socialite mothers got to wear the designer clothes, and everybody else got to wear the left overs.” Thankfully, nobody walked down the runway in waders or straw hats this year.

Juniors should watch out, though.

Next year’s sponsors could always change!

Looking at the past: Sarah Rohrman (left) and Maggie Overbeck (right) posed for a picture at last year’s senior style show.

seniors prepare for their last retreat at SAA

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he Dominican Preaching Team prepares for senior retreat this year which is based off of the Dominican pillar of preaching. This year, the seniors will be spending three days and two nights at Camp Forest Glenn, located in Huntsville. The theme for this year’s Senior Retreat is “Friends” with the Sirach 6:14 quote “A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; one who finds one finds a treasure.” The retreat will focus on friendship and is a bittersweet ending for the seniors as they attend their last retreat at St. Agnes Academy. The seniors will arrive at Camp Forest Glenn on Tuesday for praise and worship, mass, free time, and even a bonfire. Dominican Preaching Team leaders will facilitate the retreat by giving talks and leading small groups so that the seniors will be able to bond while also growing stronger in their faith.

Stephanie Clouatre Davis will

be the keynote speaker during the retreat and will give three talks about destroying barriers that prevent young women from accepting their true relationship with God. She is from Hammond, Louisiana and travels frequently to speak to young men and women with her positive messages at retreats, schools, and conferences. Senior retreat leader Briana Acosta shares, “I heard Stephanie Clouatre Davis speak at a summer conference and she was so inspiring! I can’t wait to hear her speak at senior retreat because she will definitely give the girls something to think about. Her openness to share her story is truly inspiring and will definitely help the girls grow in their faith journey.”

There will be a lot of opportunities for the girls to bond with each other by participating in activities while also growing closer to God and strengthening their faith.

Some of these activities include

Taking the win: The St. Agnes/Strake A mixed doubles team win the Pearland Invitational.

FORESTGLEN.ORG The perfect getaway: The seniors will spend three days and two nights at Cam Forest Glen in Huntsville, Texas.

mass, small group time, class bonding and just time for the girls to relax and enjoy each other’s company. On this retreat, the se-

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niors will also be able to read the letters they wrote to themselves as freshmen, which will be an exciting experience. As the last of their

four retreat at St.Agnes, senior retreat will be a bittersweet but fun-filled retreat based on the Dominican pillar of preaching.

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Spring sports promise big wins Angela Ott Sports Columnist

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s the sound of birds chirping and the smell of fresh flowers echoes the feelings of spring, one cannot help but look at the rising stars in St. Agnes Academy’s athletic community that come with the fresh tide of spring. With a few of the spring sports such as lacrosse, softball and water polo all beginning their labor-intensive training, who knows just how amazing St. Agnes’ teams will be this year?

Though lacrosse has been heralded as a “Northeastern”

sport, the Academy women have certainly shown they can play just as well, or perhaps better, as the rest of them. Juniors Helen Trumble and Lainey Delouche have been massively preparing for this year’s season with intensive workouts and strength training in order to be the best they can be.

Coach Blank and assistant Coach Hudgins also look forward to a great season with the girls.

Softball, often feared and revered at this school, has shown how hard work can truly pay off.

Contrary to popular belief, this sport is not all work and no play.

Beloved by all, Inaas Shirazi, from the class of 2014, delights in the memories of tournaments last year in which they “cheer on our teammates with multiple soft-

ball cheers.” The friendships and bonding that come out of this sport at St. Agnes has obviously shown that fun and winning can go hand in hand.

Water polo, also known as “one shark away from being the best sport on Earth,” officially started up the week of February 18th and has been pushing for the gold ever since. Coach Kaitlin Kelley-Watt has the girls hard at work with weighted treading and frequent scrimmages, including one in which the varsity girls recently publicly humiliated the junior varsity boys by beating them 5-0. With a surplus of members this year, water polo has a bright future this season and hopes to dominate in state and beyond.

With all the talent at St. Ag-

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER/BAILIE MOORHEAD Hope for the season: The St. Agnes Academy softball team hopes to win it all this year.

nes, one can hardly fit them all into a page. These spring sports, although only a few, demonstrate

the fine talent and perseverance present at St. Agnes Academy.

Legally Blonde: The Musical wins its case Courtney Adair Tiger Tail Editor

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migod you guys! The St. Agnes Academy production of Legally Blonde: The Musical debuted on Friday, February 22. The SAA auditorium and auditorium foyer were transformed into a sorority style theme with lots of pink, sparkles, and various Delta Nu signs and symbols for this production. The musical follows sorority queen and Malibu princess Elle Woods to Harvard where she attempts to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner Huntington. Elle quickly learns that Harvard is not what she expects and, with a little help from friends, realizes that there is much more to her than just the beautiful blonde rich girl that everyone else sees.

The show opens up nicely with the Delta Nu sorority girls singing about and preparing for sorority president Elle Woods’, played by senior Maggie McMeans, engagement to boyfriend Warner Huntington, played by sophomore Christopher Auchter. The Greek Chorus does a wonderful job as the backup singers for Elle’s life at Harvard. The three best friends, Serena, played by senior Katie Butler, Margot, played by sophomore Peyton Manning, and Pilar, played by senior Kyla Sloan, add a great splash of humor and support for Elle during the show.

From her blonde hair to her spunky and persevering attitude,

McMeans channels the character of Elle Woods perfectly. Her fantastic wardrobe, which consisted mainly of pink, sparkles and Juicy Couture also help contribute to the overall effect of the character.

Although McMeans is on stage for almost every scene, her energy remains high and her acting spot on throughout the entire show.

Her singing and dancing is also very entertaining and well executed as she lights up the stage. The character of Warner, played by Auchter, is also very well played.

He brings the perfect amount of charm and talent to the stage that contributes to the overall entertainment of the musical.

Emmett, played by senior Nicholas Rathgeb has a much more personal relationship with Elle than in the movie. Rathgeb does an excellent job of playing the sweet and supportive friend, who eventually turns boyfriend in the end. Paulette, played by junior Madeline Garvis brings much talent and presence to the stage through both her singing and acting. With a little bit of sass, love and compassion, Garvis plays her part extremely well.

Warner’s fiancé Vivienne played by senior Denise Wong is one of the most interesting characters because of her transformation throughout the show. She starts out as Harvard snob who believes she is better than Elle but soon sees much more in her, and even helps Elle see it in herself. Wong plays the part well with the perfect amount of sass but also a good amount of appreciation for Elle in the end. Her singing and

GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER/ANNETTEBOATWRIGHT Taking over the stage: The cast of Legally Blonde sing and dance their hearts out on the stage.

acting definitely add to the enjoyment of the show. Professor Callahan, played by senior Ryan Lord is also an intriguing character due to his slightly different approach in the musical. His character is combined as the hard professor as well as a successful lawyer who thinks very highly of himself. Lord contributes much to the show through his singing, especially his “Blood In the Water” number, and acting. Lastly, junior Meg Roppolo who plays the fitness tycoon Brooke Windham, does an excellent job with her part. Her singing, dancing and acting are all well-executed and really sum up the enjoyment

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of the musical.

Various other characters played by senior Daniel Buckner, senior Ronald Chavis, junior Alex Gambini, junior Caterina Nasr and senior Cary Okerlund add significantly to the humor of the show. Whether they are playing fraternity boys, witnesses, the gay bend-and-snap guy, the hysterical lesbian or even Kyle the UPS man, they bring a good deal of light-hearted fun and humor to the show. Both the Chorus and Greek Chorus do a wonderful job with their dancing and singing.

All the musical numbers are very well choreographed and look very impressive on stage. Last, but cer-

tainly not least, the dogs, Bruiser, played by Sammy and courtesy of the Prescott family, and Rufus, played by Wilbur and courtesy of Mrs. Schiro, give the musical a more realistic and friendly feel by using real live animals.

Many courtesies go out to Mr. Arthur Buckley, Ms. Felicia Miller, Mr. Jeremy Wood, Mrs. Julie Chilton, the Tech Team, the Crew Team and musicians whom without this show would not have been possible. I highly recommend the delightfully funny and entertaining Legally Blonde: The Musical and best of luck to the actors and directors in the Tommy Tune Awards!

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The Perks of Having Red Hair By: Kathy Lester

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Lucky Charms By: Courtney Adair Four Leaf clover This symbol gets its reputation for being lucky from the early years of Ireland. The Druids believed that when they carried a four leaf clover it would allow them to see evil spirits coming, and they would therefore be able to get away in time. They also believed the four leaf clover offered magical powers that would protect them and give them good luck. Each of the four leaves stand for a particular attribute: faith, hope, love and luck.

Horseshoe Horseshoes are considered to bring luck and wealth to families when they are hung in the home.

Many believe that it is only considered lucky when it is hung with the ends facing up as to “store” any good luck that might fall into it. Others believe that the amount of luck has to do with where it is hung. If the horseshoe is hung facing up over a doorway it will catch the good luck. If it is facing down over the doorway it will let the good luck spill and keep evil spirits from entering.

Rabbit Foot This is a superstition that arouse from African-American folk magic known as “hoodoo”. Only the left hind foot of the rabbit is considered to be lucky and the rabbit had to have either been shot or trapped in a cemetery. It is widely believed that the foot of the rabbit has to be rubbed in order to activate its “luck”.

Wish Bone The tradition of the lucky wishbone originated from the British Isles and is the third member of the lucky charm triumvirate. The wishbone is generally the breast bone of the bird and is saved and air dried for a couple of days until it is brittle. It is then given to two people who pull it until it is broken, each making a wish as they do so. The person with the bigger end gets their wish granted.

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