march 31, 2016

MegaphoneCATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL - A HOLY CROSS SCHOOL - MARCH 31, 2016 - VOLUME 95, ISSUE 10 - 5225 E. 56TH STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46226

New Director Expresses Excitement for ‘Legally Blonde’ Scheduled for End of AprilBY CATHERINE JASPER

Each year, the theatre depart-ment works countless hours to produce a spring musical. How-ever this year’s musical, “Legally Blonde,” is unique.

Director of choirs Mr. Trevor Fanning is using his talents to help direct the show.

“Directing the choir is a rou-tine. Every day, you see the same kids and hear the same voices. With the musical, you are not sure what the sound is going to be at first. You have to find the right tone and balance and sound,” Fanning said.

Senior Gates Schneider, who is cast as the lead character of Elle Woods, appreciates the direction of Fanning, who is in his first year as a member of the performing arts faculty.

She said, “It’s always interesting working with new directors. I have experienced many different directors both in the theatre world and in the choral world. The great thing about Mr. Fanning is that he understands the nuances and the genres in both worlds.”

Though this is the first Cathe-atre production Fanning has di-rected, he is optimistic and excited about the responsibility.

Senior Grace Dittoe, junior Maya Brownlow and junior Vitoria Simas rehearse one of the dance routines for the spring musical, “Legally Blonde.” Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on April 21, 22, 23 and at 3 p.m. on April 24. | Photo Emily Abriani

“I really enjoy getting to work with kids I don’t normally work with every day. The motivations are different in choir and theatre, but I have a passion for both,” he said.

Fanning also said his goal for the future is to get the band involved so that musicals could feature a live orchestra.

While this musical is full of firsts, it also includes lasts. This will be Schneider’s final produc-tion at Cathedral.

“It is so hard being a part of something great and then having it end. I have been given so many opportunities during my time here, and to be cast as the lead is a

great way to leave Cathedral with a bang,” she said.

Schneider feels she connects to her character. She said, “I think when people originally watch the movie, they pass (Elle) off as ditzy, and when they see the musi-cal they will hopefully see how passionate she is as a character. She works to achieve her goal, and puts so much effort into some-thing she loves.”

Schneider also explained how the songs can connect to real life and her life in particular.

Both Fanning and Schneider encourage students to come see the show.

He said, “This musical is going

“The motivations are different in choir

and theatre, but I have a passion

for both.”Director of Choirs

Mr. Trevor Fanning

to be like none Cathedral has seen in a while. It is arguably one of the most exciting, fun and fast-paced musicals, but beyond the humor it is a really heartfelt story.”

He continued, “Come out and see all of the hard work that was put into making it possible, not just on the acting side but also behind the scenes.”

Fanning shared Schneider’s enthusiasm. “This is really a fun musical. It’s a big undertaking, and I hope people plan to come and see it. It’s also a really great date show,” he said.

“Legally Blonde” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on April 21, 22 and 23 and at 3 p.m. on April 24.

Cast List

senior Gates Schneider as Elle

senior jimmy

mcguigan as emmett

junior Claire plump as paulette

junior keegan

macdonell as warner

senior ryan moore as callahan

senior allie

wehrli as vivienne

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Communities of Practice

Shamrauction Fund-A-Need Goal Met; Walking Path to be BuiltBY CATHERINE JASPER

From enjoying an after-school run to going to Starbucks, many students leave campus by walking down the Hill.

This led to the ShamrAuction Fund-A-Need project to be devot-ed to building a walking path for student use.

Miss Shelbi Burnett, science teacher and girls’ cross-country coach, said, “The walking path was chosen for this year’s Sham-rAuction fund-a-need because students really needed it. It is essential for student safety.”

Burnett attended ShamrAuction and worked to raise funds for the path, and says she will be an avid user once it is completed.

Emma Faulkner, freshman and cross-country runner, also recognized the need for this new walkway. She said, “This path will benefit students because it is safer than trying to walk down the Hill. It is also better knowing that you won’t be in someone’s way,” she said.

Faulkner’s teammate and soph-omore Erin Arney agreed. She said, “You (will be able to) walk with your friends and teammates together and not in the mud or on the curb.”

Besides simply using the path to get to and from school, many sports teams could utilize it as a safe space for walking and

“In my eyes, Jen’s joy, kindness and

colorful personality are mixed in

with the cement for all of us to enjoy.”

Sophomore Erin Arney

Miss Shelbi Burnett, science teacher and girls’ cross-country coach, talks about the path at this year’s ShamrAuction. “I hope students use the new path. I would love students to take advantage of it,” she said. | Photo by Emma FlohrThis year, ShamrAuction’s Fund-A-Need project was to build a walking path along the Hill. The red outlines where this path will be built.

Mrs. Dana Van Dueren

With only a limited amount of minutes to teach during the day, it can be difficult for teachers to fully understand how each of their students learns best.

Differentiated learning encour-ages teachers to take a step back and focus on how to respond to their students’ needs in the classroom.

English teacher Mrs. Dana Van Dueren is the leader of differen-tiated learning. She said, “Dif-ferentiated learning is teachers understanding the way in which students learn in their classroom and then working to meet the needs of each particular student.”

Using Learning Styles Inven-tory quizzes on Naviance and reviewing students’ NWEA scores are two ways that teachers can accurately paint a portrait of each individual student’s learning needs.

Van Dueren has found this method successful in her class-room through different projects and assessments.

With a background in special education, Van Dueren found the differentiated learning Commu-nity of Practice to be a logical choice. She said, “I believe it is really important to help teachers understand how to look at each student as an individual learner.”

running. Particularly, the girls’ cross-country will use the path when members run.

Burnett said, “Once the path is built, the cross-country team won’t have to dodge traffic. It also allows us to stay on campus when

we run.” Arney understood the value

of the path to the team. She said, “Some of the benefits of the path will be knowing that no drivers will get angry at the team and not worrying about any of my team-

mates or myself getting hurt.” Another reason the path

affects the girls’ cross-country team is its namesake, sopho-more Jen Maginot.

Burnett, Faulkner and Arney each shared what it meant to her knowing that the path would be dedicated to Maginot.

“The path being named after Jen is very special. She was an amazing hill runner, and I think she would appreciate that part of our daily run being named after her,” Burnett said.

Faulkner said, “The path is more meaningful to me knowing it will be named after Jen. She meant a lot to the team, and I believe that using the path during practice will provide motivation to keep going.”

Arney said, “Knowing the path will be named in honor of Jen, it means so much to me. I know that since it is named in her honor she is with me through all my struggles and accomplishments on the path.”

She continued, “In my eyes, Jen’s joy, kindness and colorful personality are mixed in with the cement for all of us to enjoy. This means a lot to me, and I know Jen would be happy she can still run with us and connect to Cathedral. I am excited to see it and I know Jen is, too.”

According to Dr. Tom Greer, chief officer for student ser-vices, a specific date for con-struction has not been set, but he believes it will be completed by next school year.

Burnett’s wish for the path is simple. “I hope students use the new path. I would love students to take advantage of it,” she said.

This is the fifth in a series about the Communities of Practice.

BY EMERSON WOLFF

Differentiated Learning

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CollegeSearch

This is the seventh in a series about the college application process. The Megaphone staff selected four seniors with different

backgrounds and interests to follow throughout the year as they look at, apply to and select a college to attend next fall. Each issue will also feature advice from a counselor, suggesting what current juniors or seniors should be doing to stay on track with applications, financial aid and scholarships.

COMPILED BY KARA WILLIAMS AND EMERSON WOLFF

Ms. kathy pivonkaGuidance counselor Ms. Pivonka offered

advice to the juniors and seniors as to where they should be in the college

process this month.

In April, all juniors should:Continue to research colleges using the follow-ing suggested websites: Supermatch (located on Naviance), Big Future (located on College Board website), College Raptor, Princeton Review and Cappex

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2. If you have not done so already, meet with your counselor for your college planning meeting. Juniors can also talk to Ms. Pivonka as a college resource in addition to your counselor.

3. Take at least one SAT or ACT (preferably both) before the end of June. Do not wait until fall of senior year to take your first test.

Plan college visits for April or the summer. Remember that many colleges have finals and graduation during the first few weeks of May, and so this may not be the best time to visit. Juniors get three college visit days, and seniors get two days.

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5. Stay on top of your grades. Colleges will see your grades through junior year for their initial review of your application profile. Senior grades are important, but finish strong junior year.

Lucy fralich

Jack glaser

Jack decided to attend the University of Miami (OH) last month. He is currently looking for housing and a roommate.

Mackenzie isaac

MacKenzie will receive her decision letter from Harvard University by the end of the week. She was offered a scholarship that would pay for all of her expenses to attend Howard University. She received a scholarship that would cover about half her expenses at Washington University. Butler University also offered her a full-tuition scholarship. She is currently pretty posi-tive that she wants to attend the University of Notre Dame this fall. She was of-fered a full ride scholarship there through the Center for Leadership Development Scholarship. Last week she was admitted to the Notre Dame Schol-ars Award Program. She is one of two admitted Notre Dame students to receive this award. She was also named one of 70 merit scholars for Notre Dame’s Class of 2020. This will give her an additional $25,000 a year. She was also named a Lugar Scholar. The value of her scholarship will be announced at a banquet on May 1. The Lugar Schol-arship is contingent on her attending an in-state school, which makes Notre Dame appealing.

grant spicer

Grant received his decision letters. He was not admitted to Northwestern Universi-ty, but he was admitted to Davidson College, Denison University and Villanova University. He was offered scholarships from Davidson and Denison. In the com-ing weeks, he will choose a school to attend this fall.

Lucy decided to attend Indi-ana University. She contin-ues to look for scholarships through the school; her last scholarship is due in May.

EMBRACE WeekPromotes School DiversityBY EVAN SCHOETTLE

April 11 marks the beginning of EMBRACE Week, entering its fifth year at the school. For every morning of the week, members of the Cafe Club and Project Irish will present one of the eight diversity identifiers. A special prayer will also be said.

These identifiers include race and ethnicity, social economics, religion and gender identity, along with others.

Six of the eight will be pre-sented during the week.

“The main purpose is, hopefully, to educate in terms of diversity identifiers,” said Mr. Ken Barlow, vice president for constituent relations.

“We want to share what those identifiers mean and hopefully empower the school to a strong commitment to equity across the board for all of the identifiers.”

New to this year’s EMBRACE Week, Cafe Club is offering an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to learn more about di-versity during their lunch period each day during the week.

Club members will follow up on the theme that had been announced that morning.

Sydney Graves, senior and Cafe Club co-president, said, “It’s where we work towards edu-cating students on the different aspects of diversity and helping with giving them ways to be-come more inclusive and giving them a chance to get to know each other better.”

Graves said, “To me, EM-BRACE Week is just to help enlighten others on the different points of diversity about all groups of other people so that they can grow to be more open minded and accepting of others.”

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Six Members of Speech Team Qualify for National Competition in Utah this SummerSophomore

Katie ChandlerSenior

Sean McKinneySenior

Teresa HeckmanJunior

Jack KozyrskiSenior

Maggie BielskiSenior

Nathan Gray

How do you feel about going to Nationals as a sophomore?“It’s actually kind of cool to be going to Nationals as a sophomore. Not many people my age get to say anything like that.”What event are you competing in?“Dramatic interpretation; or as the kids say, drama.”Looking back on your season, what has been your favorite part?“Honestly, the pizza. But the bus rides there and back get pretty hype.”What’s your favorite thing about being on the team? “Hanging with the squad and the extended squad (everyone who I have met from other schools at the meets). But in all serious-ness, my favorite thing about being on the team and going to meets is hav-ing the opportunity to get up and just perform.”What are you looking forward to for Nationals?“Well there’s not really much in Utah, so sightsee-ing of any kind is out of the picture. But I think going to Nationals, getting critiques and watching others in my event will be a great learn-ing experience for me.”

What does making Nationals mean to you?“One last trip with the squad.”What’s a typical speech meet like for you?“Oh, it’s a grind. I’m usually pretty sleep deprived and highly caffeinated, so that’s always fun. Probably fran-tically practicing my piece last minute. But in the end just trying to make sure my tie looks good.”Describe that event and your piece.“My event is informative, and I have 10 minutes to talk about a topic and try to let the audience know what it is and why it is important. My piece is about trees and their place in our world. To be frank, they’re quite under-appreciated.”Looking back on your season, what has been your favorite part?“Waking up at 4 a.m. on Saturdays. Also, the cama-raderie of the team and getting to become closer with a lot of my teammates.”What’s your favorite thing about being on the team? “I think it’s helped me learn how to speak better, but my favorite thing would have to be the bus rides back after meets. One word: lit.”

What does making Nationals mean to you?“It means that all the time that I have invested in speech has paid off.”Have you been to Nationals before? If so, what is it like, when was it, and where?“I have never been to these nationals, but I did go to the Catholic Nationals at the end of my sophomore year, which were in Chicago. That was definitely a great experience, and there was a lot of talent there.”What event are you competing in?“Original oratory.”Looking back on your season, what has been your favorite part?“I have loved being co-cap-tain this year. Working with my rookies has been my favorite part because they’re all awesome.”What’s your favorite thing about being on the team? “I love the family atmo-sphere, and the bus rides home from the meets are always fun.”What are you looking forward to for nationals?“I am so excited that all four seniors on the team are going. We always have fun together.”

How do you feel about going to Nationals as a junior?“Being a junior, I know that there are going to be others who are more experienced, but I feel confident in the amount of time I’ve spent in the event and in the strate-gies I’ve developed.”Have you been to Nationals before? If so, what is it like, when was it, and where?“I did go to Nationals this past summer in Dallas and it was really exciting and eye-opening to see all of the talent on the national level.”Describe that event and your piece.“I participate in Congres-sional debate, which is es-sentially a mock Congress. There are anywhere from 10 to 20 competitors and we all take sides and give three minute speeches on whether or not to pass bills and resolutions.”What’s your favorite thing about being on the team? “The sense of togetherness and the 6 a.m. bus rides.”What are you looking forward to for Nationals?“I’m looking forward to having exciting debates with some really talented students.”

What does making Nationals mean to you?“It means that all my work throughout the season has paid off.”How do you feel about going to Nationals as a senior?“I think it is exciting, especially because all of the seniors made it to Nationals this year.”What's a typical speech meet like for you?“It's pretty exhausting. I usually give two 10-minute speeches about four times each throughout the day. I usually leave each meet with a headache.”What event are you competing in?“My event is drama.”Describe the event and your piece?“You find a piece of drama and memorize. You can then interpret the piece however you want in order to best portray the script you chose.”Looking back on your season, what has been your favorite part?“Getting to know my team-mates.”What are you looking forward to for Nationals?“Waking up before 6 a.m. in the summer.”

What does making Nationals mean to you?“It means I get to keep doing what I enjoy with people I enjoy. It feels like my hard work has really paid off.”How do you feel about going to Nationals as a senior?“I’m really excited. It’s like a last hoorah to compete and show how far I’ve come over the past four years.” Have you been to Nationals before? If so, what is it like, when was it, and where?“Yes. I made it to Nationals the summer after my soph-omore year, which was in Overland Park, Kansas.”Looking back on your season, what has been your favorite part?“The bus rides back from meets. We get to celebrate how we’ve done that day and that we get to go home and sleep. Not to men-tion everyone is just tired enough for almost every-thing to be hysterical.”What’s your favorite thing about being on the team? “Absolutely the people. I’ve made incredible friends on the speech team that I wouldn’t have been friends with otherwise.”

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Cafeteria Promotes Healthier Food Options

If you want candy during school hours, you’ll have to bring it from home by raiding your little brother or younger sister’s Easter basket or finding some other source, because you can no longer buy it in the cafeteria.

This change went into effect at the beginning of second semester as a result of the recommendation of the school’s wellness commit-tee.

The school’s wellness com-mittee, which is composed of a number of parents, guidance counselors and the food service director, recommended that candy no longer be sold in the school cafeteria.

Dr. Tom Greer, chief officer for student services and a member of the committee, said, “(The well-ness committee) meets to look at the norms the school holds to see how we compare (and) how we are meeting the national norms in terms of school wellness.”

Greer said, “This committee has made the recommendations of hiring a wellness coordinator, hir-ing a school nurse and (providing) healthier foods in the cafeteria,

along with getting rid of the candy sales.”

The cafeteria does continue to sell ice cream and cookies, and other groups make sugary items such as doughnuts available for purchase on some mornings before school.

Principal Mr. Dave Worland shared his thoughts on this com-mittee. “It’s mainly made up of parents and teachers, “ Worland said. “They make all kinds of recommendations, and they make them to Dr. Greer, and all of those come to me to make the final decision on them as principal.”

Regarding candy sales, Worland said, “The wellness committee had indicated to us that there are some practices that we can involve ourselves in that can make our school healthier, and one of the major things would be that the candy bars and the sugar are not what we want to promote.”

Worland continued, saying, “This really all started about a year ago when there was a survey taken and then last spring we processed that and started talking about ways we could be healthier, and not just by taking away candy; it was physical fitness and how we

BY EVAN SCHOETTLE

Holy Cross Brothers to Visit School Campus Next WeekBY JENNA WILLIAMS

The Holy Cross Brothers will visit the campus April 12 and 13.

Br. Bob Livernois, vice presi-dent for mission and leadership at Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron, Ohio, wrote in an email regarding this upcoming trip, “During our two-day visit to Ca-thedral, we will be meeting with individuals and small groups.

“Some of the representative groups will be the administration, board members, campus ministry staff, academic department chairs, guidance staff, student activities and athletic directors and, of course, students.”

The visiting team consists of Br. Livernois; Dr. Todd Swede, pres-ident at Archbishop Hoban High School; and Ms. Patricia Brubaker, dean of faculty and director of guidance at Gilmour Academy.

Principal Mr. Dave Worland said, “They would observe to see if we not only were Catholic, but we were Holy Cross in that we use a language and environment that might be more Holy Cross, like the Moreau quote in the morning and how we have pictures of Holy Cross saints, neighbors and the original Holy Cross School in

could emphasize this.”Food service director Mr.

Paul Griggs said, “The school and Flik (the food service company) itself wanted a better wellness for its students, and the first thing one can do is not sell candy. So even if there is a loss in sales, we still want to try and make things a little bit better, a little healthier for everyone.”

Griggs said, “The whole (kin-dergarten through high school) world has started to move in that direction. Yes, you have the Healthier U.S. Food for Schools program going on that was created by Michelle Obama and the Senate, you have the USDA pushing all that. It’s the same thing with drinks; it’s why you see all the zero products.”

One of the members of this committee, Mrs. Kathleen Prechtel, said, “Our vision for wellness at Cathedral is (that) Cathedral will excel at provid-ing a physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually healthy environment in which the Cathedral family can succeed.” Editor’s note: An editorial about this topic appears on Page 19.

The school cafeteria now serves many healthy food options, and it focuses on educating students about living healthy lifestyles. | Photo by Emma Flohr

“Zeal means we are excited about

welcoming, that we are excited that you

are here, whether they’re a student

or staff member or teacher or guest.”

Principal Mr. Dave Worland

France.”Br. Livernois wrote, “The goal

for our visit is to learn about how Cathedral High School lives out the Holy Cross (core values).”

Worland also spoke of how the Holy Cross charisms set Cathedral apart from others. He said, “The Holy Cross schools really look at their charisms, like zeal, or Holy Cross traits. These are areas that make us be welcoming.”

He said, “The Holy Cross school makes sure that we are very car-ing, that we are very considerate, that we are very welcoming. Zeal means we are excited about wel-coming, that we are excited that you are here, whether they’re a student or staff member or teacher or guest.”

Br. Livernois wrote, “In an atmosphere of dialogue between various groups of people, we hope to learn from you as well as give suggestions on how the mission of Fr. Basil Moreau and the Congre-gation of Holy Cross can best be lived and shared in each of our Holy Cross schools.”

There are six Holy Cross high schools in the Midwest Province of the Brothers of Holy Cross and 15 Holy Cross secondary schools in the United States. There are Holy Cross schools across the globe, as colleges and universi-ties and middle and secondary schools.

Br. Livernois wrote, “As Holy Cross schools we strive to bring all of our unique schools together to share ideas and celebrate what makes us Holy Cross.

“It is great to celebrate our Holy Cross heritage and to ensure that each member of our faculty and student body has a firm grasp of what it means to be part of the Holy Cross community.”

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Guidance Department, Students Share Their Advice, Reactions to Redesigned SATBY MORGAN CARTER

On the first Saturday of this month, students drove up the Hill to take the rede-signed SAT for the first time.

And now their wait for scores begins. Ms. Kathy Pivonka, director of guidance

and college counselor, said, “Now that the first test is over, I’m kind of relieved because there were a lot of unknowns, hype and anxiety. I think that the first test went well.”

Pivonka said that she thinks most stu-dents liked the redesigned SAT. She said, “After proctoring it on March 5, kids left looking a lot less drained than they usually do. A lot of them told me while they were outside waiting for their rides that it wasn’t as bad or better than they thought it would be. “

Junior Ally Price, who has taken both the old and redesigned SAT, said that she liked

the new SAT better. She said, “The new SAT felt a lot shorter and went by a lot faster.”

Junior Paul Zerr, who has also taken both the old and redesigned SAT, said, “I liked how there were a lot less sections. The last one had 10 sections, so it felt like it took forever, while the new one had fewer so it went by much faster.”

Price said, “I also liked the new SAT better because it was more like the ACT. There was less arbitrary vocabulary and everything was in context. The stories and passages that we had to read were all real life things and not just pointless passages from books.”

Pivonka said, “For the most part, I think that most of them liked the new format be-cause it was more based on the real world, things that they learned in the classroom and things they already should know ver-sus things that they had to study for.”

portion was the hardest, while Zerr didn’t like the extended essay.

When it comes to studying for the SAT, the guidance department recommends talking to your guidance counselor about your personal options and needs.

Pivonka said, “It really depends on the student. Some students will be fine doing free tests or an affordable class, while others need more one-on-one attention. A lot of students have to work on certain, specific sections after they take it.”

According to Pivonka, students won’t get their scores back from the March test until end of May or beginning of June because College Board is going to pool the results from the March and May test dates in order to determine scores.

Pivonka said, “The Class of 2017 is truly the guinea pig class. I’m excited to figure out what all means when everything g comes together.”

There wasn’t one particular section of the test that stood out to students as being the most difficult. Price thought that the math

“I think most students liked the new format

because it was more based on the real world, things that they learned in the

classroom, and things that they should

already know versus things they had to study for.” Director of Guidance

Ms. Kathy Pivonka

Naviance Test PrepAt the beginning of the second semester,

the guidance department began offering SAT test preparation through Naviance for students.

Ms. Kathy Pivonka, director of guidance and college counselor, said, “The free test prep on Naviance is a big hit. Students have got to use it.”

So far, Pivonka said that she thinks “a good handful of students” is utilizing the program. If students keep using the test preparation the school will keep offering the program; however, if students don’t access the program then the school will stop offering it. The school is using this semester to determine the longevity of this test preparation.

There are a multitude of ways that students can prepare for the SAT using Naviance. Students can take a diagnostic test, which helps target their strengths and weaknesses, to create a personalized test taking plan. Naviance offers many different practice tests of varying lengths in order to personalize help.

The program also helps students organize their time. Students can create a countdown to their test, and the program will make a calendar displaying when and how much students should study for the SAT.

Perks of Naviance Test Prep

offers countdown to test date and diagnostic tests

helps organize time

plans study time in order to meet goals

creates structured, personalized plan

tracks progress

GRAPHIC BY EMMA FLOHR

They’ve recovered from jet lag, they are back in the routine of a nine-period sched-ule and they are eating American food again. And for 138 members of the band, choir and orchestra, they’re still talking a trip they will never forget.

Two weeks ago the Pride of the Irish band ensemble, the school’s choir program and orchestra embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour Ireland.

According band director Mrs. Kathy McCullough, the band, choir and orchestra visited and performed at several different places around Ireland.

Locations included the Cliffs of Moher, the Blarney Castle, a private school called Artane School of Music and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin just to name a few.

However, McCullough added that the most exciting part for her was the Pride of the Irish performing in the Saint Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Dublin.

Band, Choir, Orchestra Members Reflect on Their Recent Musical Tour of Ireland

The Pride of the Irish, being lead by drum major and senior Meg Kunz, march through the streets of Dublin in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. More than one million people attended the parade itself, and it was also televised world-wide the same day. | Photo submitted

The Irish Adrenaline, the school’s advanced show choir, performs its set of music at the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. | Photo submitted

“Marching was amazing, because it was crazy to realize I’m playing

in the original St. Patrick’s Day and playing between these historic buildings.”

Senior Kathryn StapletonShe said, “The parade was an experi-

ence that I’ll never forget, to be able to see little kids smile, to see our band up on two different billboards along the route, it was perfect weather and a perfect day. To be a director, it was a dream to have this experi-ence. It was fantastic.”

A member of the band, freshman Nandi Hawkins reflected on her experience that day. “It was amazing to see how people treat the holiday and how excited they were to see us marching past. Usually with parades people are looking forward to it being over, but I felt like everyone thought it was fun when we finished,” Hawkins said.

Orchestra junior Nathan Lee said that

touring Ireland was awesome. “I enjoyed looking over the Cliffs of Moher. It was just a beautiful sight to take in,” Lee said.

Some students participate in both band and choir. Senior Kathryn Stapleton said that the parade was an unforgettable event. She said, “Marching was amazing, because it was crazy to realize I’m playing in the original St. Patrick’s Day and playing be-tween these historic buildings.”

Choir director Mr. Trevor Fanning added that choir performed in three venues: at the Artane Music School, Mount Saint Alphon-sus in Limerick and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin.

He reflected just two days after returning to the States. “I took a lot out of this tour. I know my students did. To have an oppor-tunity to sing beautiful music in one of the most beautiful countries in the world, while experiencing another culture and taking that culture in, I know I certainly appreciat-ed it,” Fanning said.

Sophomore Lizzie Holland, a student in the advanced show choir, also expressed her feelings about the trip. She said, “I loved getting to see the rustic-historical buildings around the country, and also meeting new people that I didn’t know before the trip.”

Fanning, however, also said that he en-

joyed seeing all the students bond. “It was wonderful to watch these kids

every day be ambassadors of Cathedral. I think their maturity levels were tested and greatly shown throughout the trip. I enjoyed getting to know them outside of the classroom; it is a chance to bond in ways that you can’t in a classroom setting,” Fanning said.

Stapleton said that singing was another memorable performance.

“Mount Saint Alphonsus was such a beautiful, cheery-colored place, and I really enjoyed singing with friends there. Taylors Three Rock had really funny entertain-ment and was just a really enjoyable time,” Stapleton said.

McCullough explained that the reason to embark on such adventures is to allow students to perform outside the walls of the school.

She said, “(The) Saint Patrick’s Day parade is one of the biggest in the world. Being on TV in front of millions of people allows us to get the Pride of the Irish name out there. (It) allows the students to broaden their knowledge and culture. It is a fantastic experience. It teaches personal responsibility. The life skills involved are great, especially life in another country.”

BY MADDIE LUCIA

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Hot or Not: Spray Tans

Put a dryer sheet or a bar of soap in your dirty laundry bag so that it doesn’t stink up your suit-ase. | Photo submitted

#Lifehack

Spring Break and Beyond4

Rest

Sleep in past 10

Work off those spring break

calories

Read a book out-

side

Plan your calendar for the rest of the school

year

Dance all night

If junior or senior, apply for scholar-

ships

Make a new friend

Spend time with

family

Go to a thrift shop

Catch up on school

work

Bake a cake

Get some sun

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Buy some summer clothes

Carry On Packing

List• Camera, Go

Pro, Polaroid, fish eye lens for phone

• Chargers or batteries

• Travel diary• Reusable water

bottle• Granola bars

and trail mix• Chewing gum• Breath spray• Neck pillow• Sweater• Extra pair of

shoes or flip-flops

• Extra pair of socks

• Swimsuit• Chapstick• Hand cream• Dry shampoo• Tissues• Extra change

of clothes• Toothbrush and

toothpaste• Ear plugs• Writing utensil• Book• Markers• Advil or Tylenol• Headband and

hair ties• Hand sanitizer• Make-up• Phone, iPad,

laptop• Wet wipes• Sunglasses• Sunscreen• Clean undies• Wallet• Passport• Deodorant

Fun, Inexpensive Staycation Ideas in Indiana

Take a stroll through one of the

six cultural districts.

Visit the Central Library and spend

the day reading.

Visit the zoo or the Children’s Museum.

Go for a walk or bike ride on the

monon.

Go to the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial

Library.

Go to the India-napolis Museum of Art or the Eiteljorg

Museum.

“At first I was skeptical because I thought it was going to make me look

orange, but I liked it. I felt sticky at first, but I

got used to it.”Senior Jimmy McGuigan

They make me feel amazing about myself, but it kind

of makes me feel orange as well.”

Senior Emma Mourouzis

“I got called a burnt Dorito in middle school when I first

got a spray tan.”Junior Paige Orr

“They are definitely healthier than actual tanning.”

Freshman Caitie O’Connor

Roll clothing that is not easily wrinkled and put in bottom of suitcase.

Put pants, dresses or long skirts on rolled clothes, with ends out.

Add more rolled cloth-ing that is not easily wrinkled.

Add tops, jackets, sweaters or other more easily wrinkled items.

Fold the ends of the long clothing over the clothes.

Insert undergarments, socks and accessories to the corners.

Pack toiletries in a cor-ner or an outer pocket, and you are done.

Smartest Tricks to Packing Suitcases for Vacation: Maximizing What Space Exists in Those Tiny Travel Bags

Store small amounts of makeup or lotion in a contact lens case.

Put phone in baggy and clip to the food tray to read or watch movies.

Put plastic wrap under the cap of lotion or hair gel and close cap.

Scan passport and ID; keep on phone in case they get lost.

Buy snacks in advance rather than purchasing pricy airport food.

Use a large button and put ear-rings through the holes.

Put a shower cap over the bottom of shoes to keep clothes clean.

Use a binder clip over the sharp end of a razor to protect clothes.

Keep bobby pins in a Tic Tac con-tainer, and pour out when needed.

Use press and seal wrap to prevent necklaces from getting tangled.

Tricks of Trade for Frequent Travelers: For Spring Break Road Trips or Long Flights

Culture PAGE 9MARCH 31 2016

bienvenue aux États-Unis welcome to the united statesStudents Prepare to Host French Exchange Students

Fifteen host students will travel to the airport Wednesday to pick up their French exchange stu-dents, who will stay until April 22.

The program, which began in the spring of 2002, was started by world language department chair Mr. Gary Spurgin.

He said, “I used to travel with students through tour companies, and it was OK, but I thought that it would be better if we could have an exchange with a school for a longer time.

“Students could also live with families instead of just traveling and seeing three or four countries in five days.”

The exchange occurs with a school in Lyon, France, a major

city south of Paris. No students will travel to France through the school this summer due to financial limitations and safety concerns. While here, the French students see the sights around the city.

Spurgin said, “We go to the (In-dianapolis) Motor Speedway, they go Downtown, they go to the state museum and the NCAA museum. There will be a day where we take them down to IU to experience a real university that they don’t have there.”

Spurgin said he believes stu-dents become more aware of other cultures through this opportunity.

“We teach the language in the classrooms, but in order to take that language out you have to get to know and experience the

people. It brings the language to life for our students.”

Spurgin also mentioned the connections made between the students.

There have been several times where past hosts continue to stay in contact with their exchange students.

Senior Stone Hocker hosted a French student his sophomore year, the last time the French were here. Hocker used this opportuni-ty to speak French more at home.

He also said, “I realized that being a foreigner is nothing spe-cial in its own right. An exchange student is obviously very inter-esting at first; however, you soon realize that he is just another high school student who does many of the same things that you do.”

BY AMANDA KEILMAN

Sunday monday Tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday

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French Exchange Students

Arrive

bowling at hindel bowl11 am to 1 pm

shopping at edinburgh

exchange students go to school with hosts

exchange students in

class

visit downtown,

state museum, IMAX, state

house


class

visit indianapolis

motor speedway


class

visit indiana

university

visit the canal, NCAA

museum, monument

circle


class

exchange students depart

Calendar of events for the exchange

Day with host

family

Day with host

family

Day with host

family

Day with host

family

freshman bobby welch

What are you most excited about to host a

French student?“I am excited to be able to speak French at home and

hang out with someone from a different country.”

juniorFran woodman

Why did you decide to host?“I did it my freshman year,

and it was really fun, so when I heard that they

were coming back, I want-ed to host a student again.

It will be more fun this time because I’m not play-ing a sport, and I have my license, so I’ll have more

opportunities with them.”

French student: Anne-Blanche Pupat French student:

Tristan Adanah

freshman will chapman

French student: Emilien Mortemousque

Why did you decide to host?“I wanted to enjoy and ex-perience a new culture. I’m from America; he is from France. It will be a great

experience. I’m also look-ing forward to being an

ambassador for Cathedral as well as our country. I

will learn a new culture as well as make a new friend.”

sophomoregabi Hanahan

Why did you decide to host?“I decided to host be-

cause my mom is fluent in French, and my brother

and sister just went to col-lege so we have two empty bedrooms in our house.”

French student: Tanguy Francou

sophomorekk combs

French student: Marie Rigoudy


French student?“I’m looking forward to being able to show her

American life. I’m crossing my fingers she can speak English well because my French is not very good.”

seniortess welch

French student: Thibault Denis


French student?“I like getting to know

the students and learning about where they live, and hopefully getting the op-portunity to visit them.”

freshmansarah kent

French student: Jeanne Groleau

Why did you decide to host?“I decided to host because

I thought it would be a cool experience. It is

something both my sister and I are interested in.”

sophomorekathleen meyer

French student: Clémentine Huissoud


French student?“I am most excited about being able to learn more

about a new language and to meet another person

from a different country. I wanted to host because

meeting a new person from Europe seemed like it

would be a fun opportunity.”DESIGN BY AMANDA KEILMAN AND EMERSON WOLFF, GRAPHICS BY EMMA FLOHR

Students Share Their Favorite Memories from Summer ’14 France Trip

senior stone hocker

senior ellen flood

senior kate wade

juniormolly hicks

“My favorite part was the friends I made

from Cathedral. Going to a foreign country

with different customs brings a group of people together.”

“My favorite part of the trip was just walking around the cities we

visited with Stone (Hocker), Kate Wade

and everyone else who went.”

“The biggest difference between America and France is that every-

thing in France is a lot smaller than here, and we were in the second biggest city in France.”

“My favorite part of the trip was after the

tours we got to just go and explore places. We were able to experience

independence in a foreign country.”

Where in the Country did Cathedral Students Visit on the Last France Trip?

Editor’s note: There are a total of 15 host students; those featured in this article responded to a request for an interview.

FeaturePAGE 12MARCH 31 2016

All Three Rings of the Circus: Prom Scheduled for April 30 at The Crane Bay BY SYDNEY HUTCHINSON

For Molly Ringwald in “Sixteen Candles,” she finally got her dream date to the prom. For “Car-rie,” the prom didn’t go so well for her classmates. And we won’t even mention “Prom Night.”

In the movies, prom has been a cultural phenomenon for not just the current generation, but for your parents and grandparents as well.

For juniors and seniors this year, they’ll get their chance to participate when prom takes place April 30.

Sophomore theology teacher Ms. Katherine Klee is one of the two teachers involved with prom planning this year.

She and English teacher Mrs. Lisa Blamey, the class moderators,

have worked with the seven Junior Class officers and a 20-student prom committee over the last two years to plan the event.

Klee said about the planning process, which began during first semester, “These people help choose the theme, thinking about decorations and picking out crowns and tiaras. The theme is called Cirque du Soleil, which is basically like a circus phenome-non.”

Blamey said some colors to expect are silver, a light pastel-like purple and a turquoise-like blue and green.

Klee said, “Color is very im-portant because they have lighting all over the place and have these pillars that are basically like filled with light and color.”

These pillars will be showcased

and are an important accent to all of the rooms in the venue. Prom will take place for the first time at The Crane Bay, which is Downtown at 551 W. Merrill St.

Klee said, “This is going to sound really weird, but (it’s) an urban and edgy and industrial atmosphere. It’s basically a reno-vated manufacturing warehouse that they transformed into this kind of place.”

While the site has been de-termined, Klee said the fashion trends for this year are yet to be seen.

“I’ve heard almost no talk about the end look. Last year I saw more of two-piece dresses. Some were very tasteful and some I would say not so much. I wouldn’t be surprised if I saw more of those,” Klee said.

As far as guys, they have a typi-cal look including nice tuxes. Klee said, “Every year there are promposals. The winner of the best promposal from Junior (Class) and Senior Class all win tickets to the prom.”

The tickets, if you don’t win them, are $60 per person, and will most likely go up in cost the week before if you wait to purchase them.

Klee said, “With the change in venue this year, we wanted it to be a little more informal. We were getting the sense that students didn’t like the formality of the sit down dinner. We want them to dance when you want to and eat when they want to. “There will be appetizer stations, which will definitely be enough to feed you, but there won’t be a time

where everyone is sitting down, which was like my prom.” Klee said The Crane Bay will provide the food. She added that she attended a wedding reception at the venue last May and describe the food and facility as “awesome.”

Toward the end of prom, Klee said the officers and prom committee are hoping to provide a coffee bar as well as an extra dessert option.

Klee said, “We’ll have regular dessert at dinner, but then have a round two just to keep every-one amped, you know what I’m saying?”

On the day of prom, students will meet on campus around 7:30 and will take a bus to Crane Bay.

They will also get driven back by bus and return to campus around 11 p.m.

Left, senior Keith Caldwell asks senior Grace Dittoe to prom with a “Wizard of Oz”-themed promposal. Right, senior CJ Roach asks senior Jackie Mooney to prom with a baby chick. Above, senior Nolan Lissman asks se-nior Ally Mattingly at Prime 47 Steakhouse. Below, while in Ireland, senior John Brokaw asks senior Rachel McCluskey to prom. | Photos submitted


Photo Poll

Where are you going

for spring break?

Sophomore Emma McCord

Freshman Abraham Wojtalik

Junior Ben Jiang

“I’m going to Augusta National

to watch the Masters.”

“I’m going to New Jersey to play

tennis.”

“Skiing in Breckenridge,

Colorado."

April Fools’ Day: Teachers, Students Share Their Best PranksCOMPILED BY JACK QUIGLEY

Students to Go to Johns Island, South Carolina for Spring Break Mission TripBY MARY STEMPKY

For 15 years, the spring mission trip has provided a way for students to complete service hours while spending time with their peers.

Freshman Michael McNulty, who is participating in his first mission trip next week, said he first heard about his service opportunity from his sister, Maggie, who is a junior.

“She told me it’s a good way to get my service hours done,” McNulty stated in an email.

According to Mrs. Shan-non Fox ’80, Christian service

program administrator, the first mission trip involved 12 students; Mrs. Charlene Witka, director of campus ministry, and Mrs. Mary Galt, who was in charge of Chris-tian service at the time.

“It’s probably one of the first mission trips that (the school has) done as part of the service program,” Fox said.

According to McNulty, he is going on the trip to help others. “I want to do some good deeds,” he said.

The mission trip travels to Johns Island, South Carolina for one week. The attendees and chaperones stay at St. Christo-

pher’s Camp and Conference Center.

McNulty hopes to receive knowledge from the trip. Along the way he wants to learn life lessons.

“It’s cool to step in someone else’s shoes and see what they have to go through,” McNulty said.

A student who goes on the mis-sion trip should be ready for four days of activity. “(The students and chaperones) work Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,” Fox said.

Possible places to lend a hand include working at two Habitat for Humanity build sites, one in

downtown Charleston and one on James Island; building a green-house and planting a community garden at Edith L. Frierson Ele-mentary School or participating in the Habitat restoration project.

Usually juniors make up the majority of the students on the trip; however, this year it’s the sophomores who have the most students attending. “It’s the first year the sophomores have out-numbered the juniors,” Fox said.

Fox said she encourages stu-dents to go on at least one mission trip during their four years. She said, “(Students) will only regret not going.”

Ms. Jen Alexander

When I was 6 years old, we ate cereal with sugar ev-ery morning for breakfast (it was the ’70s). So one

Mrs. susan mills

Every year I put a rub-ber band on the spigot on the kitchen sink, so that when Mr. Mills turns on the water it sprays him. I get him on it every year. Every once in awhile I forget and spray myself.

Teachers and students share their best April Fools’ Day pranks.

Mrs. Sarah Erotas

Last year I was pregnant and due with my second child on April 21. On April 1 I started texting a group of my friends who also happen to be teachers

annabelle adams

(Ms. Jill Baisinger, Mrs. Jen Hollis, Mr. Tyler Lemen, Mrs. Shana Field, Mrs. Rachel Ludington, Mrs. Katie Lewis) and faked going into labor. I even went so far as to make up a name, weight, length and I sent them a fake newborn picture several hours later. The next morning I in-troduced morning prayer over the PA system like

nothing had happened and made sure to say that I hoped everyone had a great April Fools’ Day. If they could have stormed my office with torches and pitchforks, they would have. Principal Mr. Dave Worland was in on it and thought it was hilarious. I think Jill Baisinger is still sore about it, but it was totally worth it.

One time I tried to trick people into thinking that I had actually broken my arm.

year my oldest brother got up early and changed the sugar for salt. Worst cereal ever.


Presidential Election Provokes Thought on GenderBY LAUREN SMITH AND JENNA WILLIAMS

As the presidential campaign continues and Hoosier voters pre-pare to head for the polls for the May 3 primary, questions regard-ing the proposed intersection of generational feminism and Hillary Clinton’s candidacy continue.

A New York Times article titled “Hillary Clinton’s Candidacy Re-veals Generational Schism Among Women” sheds light on the issue at hand: whether women, espe-cially first-time female voters, will vote Hillary solely because she is a woman.

Sr. Mary Ann Stewart, so-cial studies teacher and Young Democrats moderator, shared her view of more people focusing on policies rather than choosing their candidate based on gender.

She said, “The people that I as-sociate with seem more interested in the type of candidate and what they stand for rather than whether one is male or one is female.”

She continued, saying, “I would be voting for (Clinton or Sanders) more for what I hope they’ll do for the country, rather than the fact that she is a woman.

“That would not be my primary focus, although I’d be all in favor of having a woman in the White House.”

Sophomore Justice Vaughn is a

For their scholarship and service, 140 juniors and seniors will be recognized at this year’s National Honor Society induc-tion ceremony at the school on April 17 in the Welch Activity Center.

National Honor Society co-moderators Mr. Josh Payne and Mrs. Lisa Ford are in charge of choosing the inductees from a list of eligible students and putting together the induction ceremony.

Payne said students recently turned in their applications and the moderators reviewed them.

There are six seniors and 134 juniors who will be recognized at the ceremony.

Payne said the requirements to be inducted into Nation-al Honor Society are “a 3.6 cumulative GPA, current in Cathedral service hours and no serious disciplinary record.”

At the April 17 induction, students will be called by name and will recite the pledge of four pillars.

The four pillars, according to Payne, are that “students have to show enthusiasm for schol-arship, show a desire to render service, promote leadership and develop character in their school.”

Payne said, “The pledge basi-cally says that (students) com-

mit to the four pillars of National Honor Society, they do their best, and they become models for the school.”

The inductees will also receive a certificate at the end of the ceremony.

According to Payne, seniors are also recognized at the ceremony.

He said, “The current members are recognized, and they receive golden cords to wear on their graduation gown.”

Payne said, “Parents, friends and family will be attending the ceremony. We recognize the current members, the seniors, and they get their cords. Then we induct the new members.

“They will each be called by name, and they will come to the front. (The inductees) will receive a certificate, site the four pillars and light a candle.”

At the ceremony, there will also be a speaker.

Payne said, “The keynote speak-er will be Victoria Temple, a 1988 Cathedral graduate.

Mrs. Temple is the mother of two Cathedral students, fresh-man Mary Kate and sophomore Caroline.

“She is the president of the Parent Resource Group at Cathe-dral. She is also a member of the Cathedral Board of Trustees and is the chief executive officer of Schneider Corporation.”

Temple said that she was a member of the National Honor Society when she was attended school.

In an email, Temple indicated that her speech would “focus on the four pillars of the National Honor Society which are schol-arship, service, leadership and character.”

Payne said, “I am looking forward to this ceremony as an opportunity to recognize and cel-ebrate our students’ accomplish-ments and service to Cathedral.”

National Honor Society Prepares to Induct New Members on April 17BY LAUREN SMITH

“They do their best, and they become

models for the school.”

Mr. Josh Payne,National Honor

Society Co-moderator

Road to the white house

May 3Indiana primary

july 18-21Republican National

Convention in Cleveland

july 25-28Democratic National

Convention in Philadelphia

Sept. 26First presidential debate

oct. 4First vice presidential

debate

oct. 9Second Presidential Debate

oct. 19Third presidential debate

What is a contested convention and will

the GOP have one?

nov. 8Election Day

A contested convention occurs when one candidate

does not receive the majority of delegates during the pri-mary/caucus process to win

the nomination. If a Republi-can candidate does not earn

1,237 delegate votes, the GOP will have a contested conven-

tion in July. Source: ABC News

“Having a woman president would be

great, but I don’t think that having a

president, or electing a president, should

be based on your gender.”Sophomore

Justice Vaughn

member of the Young Democrats who also reiterated this view.

Vaughn said, “I do think that (because she is a woman) that is partially why people would vote for her. Having a woman presi-dent would be great, but I don’t think that having a president, or electing a president, should be based on your gender. I think that it should be based on the things that they want to change and the things they want to make better about America.

“I think that those ideas that they have for that, that is what a president should be counted on. Not their gender, or their religion or their hair or their hands.”

Social studies teacher Ms. Jill Baisinger reinforced the idea of voting based on policy rather than superficial characteristics.

She said, “The piece that I was most interested in (in the New York Times article) was that it’s no longer about, ‘Oh, I want to see a woman in office,’ or ‘There has to be a woman president,’ but it needs to be the right woman.

“I thought that was really inter-esting because in the 2008 election you had such a shock wave when you had on the Democratic side an African American male who was legitimately in a running for the race and if you didn’t, it was going to be a female. In 2008, that was a pretty big deal.”

Baisinger said, “You’re auto-matically not going to, and this is what the article is saying, have all female Democrats voting for, or in favor of, Hillary.”

She concluded, saying, “Your generation can see females and men as leaders, so if she’s (Hillary Clinton) not exactly what you want in policies, you’re going to go for the other (candidates).”

Vaughn advised, “Just do your research. I think that people should just do their research before they decide on a candidate. See what they’ve done and what they’ve stood for over time.”

Sophomore Lilli Moffatt will continue her

involvement in theatre as a cast member in next month’s “Legally Blonde”

as Enid Hopes. She answers questions about

her passion for acting. Why did you join the theatre program at Cathedral?“I grew up exposed to theatre. My mom’s an actress and my dad’s (faculty member Mr. Michael Moffatt) a lighting designer and tech theatre expert, so naturally, I went to almost all of the shows they designed or acted in when I was younger. I had seen the productions at Cathedral, and they stood out from any other high schools’ productions. A common misconception, however, is that my parents forced me to do theatre. In all honesty, I joined theatre because it’s one of my fa-vorite activities. Acting is freeing, exciting and a passion of mine.” Who’s been the biggest influence in your life with theater and why?“My mom is a great actress and has always been very accepting about what I do. She has a lot of wisdom and experience, so I can always turn to her for help. I think everyone needs a person who is always there for them to encour-age them and help them along the way.”Do you plan on getting involved theatre in your future? Why or why not? “I think it’s important to always have a creative outlet. Theatre really helps me raise my confi-dence and stay positive, so there’s

no doubt that I’ll continue to keep it in my life. I’m also interested in biology and sociology. I will see what options I have in the next two years and take any opportuni-ties to discover what’s best for the future.” What do people say to you when they hear you do theatre like your mom and dad do? “A lot of adults say, ‘Oh, of course you do theatre; I’m sure you do

it because of your parents,’ but that’s not true at all. I would love theatre, even if my parents were neuroscientists, but I think my exposure to good theatre has just helped me to discover it early on in my life.” How long have you been doing theatre?“I took little theatre camps as a kid and acted in middle school plays, but I’ve only been serious about it

Sophomore Lilli Moffat Continues Her Parents’ Legacy by Participating in CaTheatre

Lilli Moffatt (right) performs as Cassius, who is typically played by males, in the school’s production of “Julius Caesar” with fellow cast member Mike Werle (left), Brutus, in November. | Photo submitted

starting in high school.” What plays have you been in? Roles? Do you have a favorite?“I’ve been in all the Cathedral productions I could since the beginning of freshman year, but I haven’t been in anything major outside of school. By far, my favorite role was Cassius in “Julius Caesar.” Cassius is complex, ma-nipulative and clever. Being a girl playing a strong male character

was pretty empowering and it helped me come out of my shell, as far as acting goes.” What other things do you do here at school?“The two big things I do are ComedySportz and concert choir. ComedySportz is hilarious and everyone should try to make the games.”What do you like to do in your free time from school?“I sing, play guitar, watch ‘The Of-fice’ and point excitedly at dogs.” Can you describe what you feel and think when you are acting?“It’s freeing to be a different per-son with unique experiences and emotions. I feel like I am some-one else for a minute. Although theatre is high-stress, I feel elated after each show.” What does it feel like to have both parents in theatre while you are participating in it as well?“It’s cool. My mom can always give me notes and help me mem-orize lines, which is super helpful and something not a lot of people have. My dad is more of a tech guy, so he helps me understand the hard work that goes into creat-ing the picture and sound.”Have you seen your mom or dad act? What do you learn from them?“My dad doesn’t act, but I love seeing my mom act. When I see her, I remember to go all out and to not be afraid when I’m acting, just like she does.” How has being at Cathedral shaped you into who you are?“Cathedral has been so welcom-ing and helped me make great friends. Cathedral really encour-ages its students to succeed and be comfortable in the school. Being in theatre has really helped me make friends and get connected with a lot of people. I met my best friends through theatre and I become better friends with people every day because of it.”

BY MADDIE LUCIA

“I think it’s important to always have a creative outlet. Theatrereally helps me raise my confidence and stay positive, so there’s

no doubt that I’ll continue to keep it in my life.” Sophomore Lilli Moffatt


Women’s tennis

Women’s Track

Head coach: Mr. Mark NoeAssistant coaches: Mr. Dale Seipel, Mr. Jim Williams, Ms. Re-nee Noe, and Mrs. Jenny Herron Key returning players: The returning lettermen are senior Grace and sophomore Maeve Ko-scielski and Senior Meghan Farrell Last year’s record: 19-2 was last

Head Coach: Mr. Mark DoctorAssistant coaches: Miss Shelbi Burnett, Mr. Mike Flood, Mr. Dennis Thomas, Miss Lexi Vincz, Miss Ashley Walker Key returning athletes: Seniors Princess Brinkley, Ellen Flood, Katherine Free, Cienna Jordan, and Olivia Sanders, sophomores Sofia Alatorre and Erin ArneyLast year’s results: Runner-up in City and all-Catholic champion-ships, third in Sectional, tied for second in RegionalHow is this team different from past teams? “This is the largest team that we have had in at least five years, so the issues with depth that have plagued us in the past will be less of a problem this

year. “We only lost one senior from

last year’s team and return seven State qualifiers, two of whom hold multiple school records: Free in the 1,600 meters, 3,200 meters and 5K cross-country and Jordan in long jump and 100-meter hurdles.” —Head Coach Mr. Mark DoctorNext meet: April 12 Dual meet at Lawrence NorthKey Opponents: Bishop Chatard at City and all-Catholic, Guerin at all-Catholic, Lawrence Central and North Central at Sectional and Ben Davis at RegionalAdditional coach’s comments: “Last season was our most suc-cessful run in the tournament ever. We only lost one senior from that team and have some talented new additions to this year’s team, so we are anticipating a very excit-ing and successful season.” —Head Coach Mr. Mark Doctor

Spring Sports Previews

Rugby

Head Coach: Mr. Scott Peterson.Assistant coaches: “The assistant coaches are Mr. Ken Leffel, Mr. Terry Rankin, Mr. Dave Snyder and Mr. Steve Lemaster.”Key returning players: Some key returning players from Cathedral are this year’s captain, senior Kyle Hoeper, along with seniors Will Schroeder, Jack Wagner, Austin Cox, Vincent Warren and Jimmy McGuigan. Key underclassmen are Andy Guhl and Elijah Bittinger.Last year’s records: “The team had a record of 18-2 last year. One loss was a pre-season game to the two-time defending single school national champion, Gonzaga, which was the first game of the year. The other was to Penn in the State championship. In between, the team went 18–0 and won the club national championship in North Carolina along with a Mid-west club championship.”How is this team different from past teams? “The team lost 11 out of 15 starters from last year’s national championship team, so we’ve got a lot of younger guys starting for us this year that will need to step up. This year’s team

may not have the talent top to bot-tom that last year’s team did but I fully believe we can achieve our goals of winning another national and state championship.”Next game: “The team has already completed our preseason sched-ule, going 2-2 and unfortunately losing to the same two teams that defeated us last year. Knowing that we have many younger play-ers and the team will continually improve throughout the season, I’m not concerned about the loss-es, but more confident after seeing how we played against those more experienced teams.”Key Opponents: “Key opponents this season will be Penn as usual, as they are our biggest in state competition. Beyond that we look to the Midwest and national championships as our main goals, so any games we play in those tournaments will be must win games.”Additional coach’s comments: “This team always has high expectations of themselves. After winning three out of the last four club National championships, numerous consecutive Midwest championships and six out of the last seven State championships, the team constantly gets every opponent’s best shot. I’m confi-dent this team can overcome its inexperience and achieve all of our goals this season.” —Head Coach Mr. Scott Peterson

Men’s lacrosseHead Coach: Mr. Andy GruberAssistant coaches: Mr. Ryan Haas, Mr. Kyle Mates, Mr. Pete Sny-der, Mr. Sam Hill and Dr. Kevin RodgersKey returning players: Seniors Luke Dennen, Grayson Gardner, Dan Dolan, Dom Musto, Tucker Senefeld; Juniors Quentin Carlile, Bryce Tuttle, Griffin Gallant, Jack Mattei, Jake Gruber, Joe A’Hearn, David Bedich, Kavan BraunLast year’s record: 15-6How is this team different from past teams? “A more experienced line-up returns for the Irish, with 11 players having three or more years of varsity experience. Anoth-er tough schedule should put the team in a position to compete for its third state championship.” Next game: Sunday at Dallas JesuitKey Opponents: Carmel and Zionsville

woMen’s lacrosse

Head Coach: Mrs. Adrianne WagnerAssistant coaches: Mr. Howard Fogel and Mrs. Anne Katz Key returning players: Seniors Kelly Donnelly, Kate Flynn, Me-gan McEntire, Molly Mitchell and sophomore Kate Burnside. Last year’s results: 17-2 record, State champions How does this year’s team differ from past years? More of an emphasis on players making on-field decisions and having players comfortable playing all positions. Next game: April 12 at Park TudorKey opponents: Hamilton South-eastern/Fishers, Noblesville and Guerin Catholic

Baseball

years record-finished second in final poll How is this year’s team different from past teams? “It is loaded at the top with four very talented players who could be the catalyst for a state run. Last year we were tough at both singles and doubles.” Next match: Monday at Guerin CatholicKey matches: Carmel on April 26 and Park Tudor on May 3; both are home games

Head Coach: Mr. Rick Andriole ’88Assistant coaches: Mr. Ryan Davis ’06, Mr. Brad Henke ’06, Mr. Pat Coffey ’06, Mr. Matt Ferguson ’03, Mr. Harry Nguyen and Mr. Nick Lyons ’04 Key returning players: “I think each one of the returning seniors are important, because as seniors go, in sports a lot of times, that’s how your team goes.”Last year’s record: 25-3How is this year’s team different from past teams? “I don’t know that it is or isn’t. I think physically this team has a lot of the same components that other teams have. The faces change but the expecta-tions and standards stay the same. However, I do think this team could be different just because it is so cohesive.” Next game: Saturday at Lafeyette

JeffersonKey games: “The month of April is really challenging. Every game is a game where you go in and go ‘we’re going to get better today and see how good we are.’ The month of May is important because those games and practices help you fine tune where you are and help pre-pare for the State tournament”Additional coach’s comments: “I’m really excited to coach these guys. They have been a terrific group. We did a lot of off season work with our kids. I think the ju-niors and seniors have really jelled together. I’m just really excited to be around guys who seem to be excited for each other’s success.” —Head Coach Mr. Rick Andriole ’88

Editors’ note: The softball head coach, Mr. Tony Matthews, was emailed by a reporter, but the coach failed to respond.

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Junior Takes Advantage of Off SeasonBY NICK MURPHY

The off season is one of the most important aspects for any athlete, and the opportunities provided by the advanced physical education program are pivotal for each individual player.

“For a long time we didn’t necessarily have an intense weight training program (and) there wasn’t any continuity be-tween the sports. But now that we have a legit strength coach who knows what he’s doing, we have a real advantage,” said As-sistant Football Coach Mr. Nick Lyons, who also is a member of the English department.

Lyons emphasized that what a varsity athlete does in the off season can drive the success of both the individual competitor and his or her team.

Junior Brenton Anderson plays defensive end and nose tackle for the varsity football team. He has taken advantage of the APE program and used it as a way to improve his overall athleticism.

“I’ve watched him make huge

gains,” said Lyons, “He’s a good product of what is going on.”

Anderson is enrolled in zero period APE, which begins each morning at promptly 6:50 a.m. Along with APE, Anderson trains every Saturday at Field Perfor-mance Enhancement. “(Six days a week) is definitely dedication,” said Anderson.

Anderson and his family follow a strict paleo diet, which consists of vegetables and lean meat. From a coach’s perspective, off-season training shows “that he’s commit-ted, he’s coachable, he’s willing to listen, and that he’s put total trust into Coach (Cody) Johnson and the rest of the coaching staff,” said Lyons.

Anderson is running track and throwing along with his training because he said he believes “if I work hard now, I’ll just get even better,” he said.

Anderson’s goal for the upcom-ing year is to have a great season. “It all starts on the practice field, we just have to dominate every play,” said Anderson. “We have a lot of people, and we are strong in all areas because of the APE program.”

men’s track

Head Coach: Mr. Erik Autajay ’03 Assistant coaches: Mr. Chris Kirtz, Mr. Alex Metzger, Mr. Doug Metzger, Mr. Jason Moyars, Mr. Jim Nohl ’78 , Mr. John O’Hara ’02, Ms. Ashley Walker, Mr. Dennis Thomas and Ms. Lexi Vincz Key returning athletes: Four Regional qualifiers: seniors Christopher Bessler and Rayder Hobbs, sophomore David Havens and junior James Smith as well as seniors Phillip Burgess, Andy Cot-ton, Jamal Jackson, Jauon Long, Alec Neu, Steven Salvas, Jake Will and John Will. Last year’s records: 2-1 in dual meets, Tech Invitational run-ner-up, freshman and varsity City champions, all-Catholic champi-ons, third place in the Sectional. How is this team different from past teams? The roster has grown by at least 10 percent a year over year the past five years. This year’s roster includes 85 athletes, giving the team the opportunity to run more athletes fresh as opposed to loading an athlete with three or four events. Next meet: The Midwest Prep Invitational on April 16.Key opponents: Bishop Chatard, Cardinal Ritter, Roncalli, Guerin Catholic, Arsenal Tech and Bre-beuf Jesuit Additional comments: “This team brings together the perfect mix of youth and experience. Our upperclassman leaders have done a fantastic job so far teaching the culture of Cathedral track and field and what it will take to succeed. Our underclassmen have already been competing for spots on varsity. We also have some new additions to the team: juniors Zavier Brown and Pete Werner senior Austin Mason, who will bring an added value to an already talented roster.” —Head Coach Mr. Erik Autajay ’03

Men’s volleyball

Head Coach: Ms. Rhonda LowAssistant coaches: Associate Coach Ms. Jean Kesterson, Assis-tant Coach Ms. Cathy CassellKey returning players: Seniors Aaron Burrell, Daniel Laskowski and Spencer Smith; juniors JA Ahlers and Michael Bamrick.Last year’s record: The varsity team’s record included a third-place finish in the State tourna-mentHow is this team different from past teams? “We have a lot of first-year seniors that we have not had before, so we are melt-ing them into the program and developing their skills. However, we still have our strong junior base. Our returning players are strong. Senior Ian Smith is return-ing from being injured. Spencer Smith is going to play for the Ball State volleyball team, and he is one of our stronger players. We’re rather unique, because we have three setters and three middles, which is rather unusual for a high school volleyball team, although

in the past we have had three setters and three middles, so for Cathedral it is not unusual.”Next game: The team will host Lafayette Jeff on April 14 at 6 p.m. in the Welch Activity Center. For the first time during it regular season schedule, the varsity will take on Perry Meridian on April 14 at 6 p.m. in the WAC.Key opponents: Low said, “Ron-calli, Brownsburg and Carmel are our key opponents, but you know the truth is our key opponents are whoever we are playing against in the next match. I like to focus on our key opponent being the next match, so that we aren’t stressed out. Key opponents are everyone who plays their best against our team. It’s just the Cathedral way to think.”Coach’s comments: “(Students ought to) get out and watch us play. The freshman and JV (teams) are great to watch this year; they are both exciting to watch. This year’s varsity team is doing their best to honor Cathedral. It’s an exciting program to watch them play. We’re going for our ninth State championship title this year. We have a lot of alumni who are excited to help and get involved,” -- Head Coach Ms. Rhonda Low

Men’s Golf

Head Coach: Mr. Pat FaganAssistants: Mr. Matt Hale, Mr. Mike Miller, Mr. Ryan SterlingKey returning players: Senior Nolan Lissman and sophomore Austin Vukovits.

New players expected to help this season include senior David Carr, junior Jeremy Whigham, junior Riley Boyle, junior Ben Cripe, and freshman Danny Paris.Last year’s record: City and Sectional champions, fifth place in Regional.First match: Scheduled for today

at 4 p.m. at Pebble Brook Golf Course against Guerin Catholic.Key opponents: Bishop Cha-tard, Carmel, most of the other Hamilton County schools as well as Zionsville.Coach’s comments: This team is much younger than the se-nior-dominated team of last year and therefore has less experience.

“While we might start out a little slow, I think we have the possibility of getting much better as the season progresses.” —Head Coach Mr. Pat Fagan

Junior Brenton Anderson bikes in the

weight room. | Photo by Emily Abriani

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Spring Break Reads: English Department Book Suggestions

COMPILED BY KARA WILLIAMS

Mrs. Liz BrowningMr. Matt PanzerReady Player One

Ernest ClineOrdinary Grace

William Kent Krueger

Mrs. Jenny HerronPeace Like a River

Leif Enger

It’s a com-pelling story about two brothers who live in a small town in Minne-sota. It’s summer and the rules

of school are forgotten as they roam freely around in the woods and river that surround their town. Trage-dy, though, interrupts their freedom as multiple people die unexpectedly. Nothing is at it seems, and you will enjoy every page.

Narrated by 11-year-old, Reuben, it tells the story of a family not unlike the Finch fam-ily from To

Kill a Mockingbird. Reuben’s older brother, Davy, kills two intruders and then goes on the lam to avoid prosecution. So Reuben, his miracle-per-forming father, and little sister, Swede, head west to find him. Beautiful language and tidy allusions to classic literature make this an adven-ture, a coming-of-age journey and a suspenseful yarn.

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar WaoJunot Diaz

If you read Ready Player One and thought, “I love this, but it could be nerdier,” then this is the book for you. The novel traces Oscar’s family’s roots from the Dominican Republic to New Jersey, as Oscar, a self-styled “ghetto nerd,” seeks his true love.

Mr. Jim HannaEnder’s Game

Orson Scott Card

Andrew “Ender” Wiggin is just a boy when he goes to Battle School, where his teachers are enemies and his enemies are the Buggers, a terrifying race of sentient insects bent on destroying humanity. Earth’s desperate leaders have placed their hope on children, like Ender. It’s a story of understanding and compassion amid the frenzy of battle.

Mrs. Dawn FableWe Were Liars

E. Lockhart

Cady Sinclair is the eldest grandchild in a wealthy New England family. She spends summers

on her grandfather’s island with her cousins Mirren and Johnny and a boy named Gat. They are young, they are rich and they are happy most of the time, until jealousy and greed start to tear the family apart. The friends decide to take drastic action. The results will take your breath away.

This novel is chock full of jokes, pop culture refer-ences, action, adventure, romance, nerds and 1980s

nostalgia. The novel is set in a dystopian society of 2044 where people literally plug in to the virtual reality OASIS to go to school, play games, earn money and meet others. With an emphasis on gaming, think of the novel like Adam Sandler’s Pixels, except it has a beating pulse, a working brain and an energetic heart.

books and bagels pick

The First Phone Call from Heaven Mitch Albom

Mr. Tony WillisTransatlantic

Colum McCann

Colum McCann is an Irish writer living in America, and he weaves both aspects of his life into Transatlantic, which purports to be about a letter that goes back and forth between America and Ireland, but involves much more. Readers learn a little more about Frederick Douglass, the adventure of early flights across the ocean – thus the title – and how a talismanic object, in

this case a letter, connects several families through several generations.

Take note, Mrs. Keyes’ AP students, as this would make an excellent selection for your Question 3 essay on the exam, besides being an impressive read from an amazing, talented author who knows how to make the great world spin.

Next Meeting: April 21

StaffEditorial

High schoolers are known for being stressed, emotional, fast-food eating people. We normally don’t care much about taking care of our bod-ies. Between sports, school and work, we only get a few hours of sleep a night.

However, since we are so busy, we need to take care of ourselves and fill our bod-ies with the healthiest foods possible. Healthy food gives us energy, makes us feel better and keeps our minds and skin clear.

The new healthy food choic-es in the cafeteria have been a blessing. From salads to hot meals, we always have access to healthy selections. The chicken Caesar salad and trail mix are personal favorites of ours.

When we have a practice after school, we can opt for something lighter. When we have a big night ahead of us, we treat ourselves. The caf-eteria provides both those options.

However, we can’t help but be a little frustrated by the prices. Though fries, burgers and cookies can be purchased at a very low price, the health-ier options seem only to be

getting more expensive. When we only have a few dollars that we found crumpled up in the bottom of our backpack for lunch, the unhealthy options are the only items we might be able afford, as we recognize the challenge Flik faces in buying more expensive fruits and vegetables.

In this world, the pro-cessed deep fried foods are far cheaper than the wholesome, leafy green ones. It is especially hard being a teenager and not having an income to rely on. Therefore, we end up opting for a Big Mac.

That being said, we are pleased with the new food that Flik and its friendly employ-ees provide. We also love the fact that hot breakfast is now served every morning.

The convenience of having access to a hearty breakfast in the mornings is a valuable re-source. We consider ourselves lucky to get some bacon and eggs before class. Our entire day is better when we start with a delicious breakfast. A school day is difficult to get through as it is. By ninth peri-od (to be called either A, B, C, D, E, F or G period next year)

students are doing anything they can to keep from dozing off. We have found that grab-bing breakfast in the morning keeps our energy level high throughout the day.

We also greatly appreciate the new low-calorie beverage options. We don’t have the choice to have a sugar-filled cup of wasted calories, which ultimately benefits us. Those spring break bodies don’t come in a can of Coke. The diet and zero calorie options are a nice alternative.

Finally, we could not be happier with the quality of the food. We always feel as if we are being fed the best of the best, and we greatly appreciate that. The fact that the cafeteria is not only feeding us healthy food but educating us in the importance of it in the process is an amazing privilege.

It is reassuring to know that our cafeteria servers care about us and what we put into our bodies. To our cafete-ria employees as well as the administrators and wellness committee members who got the ball rolling to bring in Flik as our food service provider, we thank you.

Healthy Food in Cafeteria Energizes Students

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The Villanova Wildcats have been playing like champions consistently throughout

the tournament and they aren’t stopping this week-end in Houston. Villanova has what none of the other Final Four squads has: a lethal defense. The Wildcats have earned the seventh highest ranked defensive efficiency rate in the nation and only allowed .8 points per possession in their opening four games of the tournament.

That isn’t to say that Vil-

lanova doesn’t have a strong offense. After winning their first three games of the tournament by an average margin of 20 points, the Wildcats went on to beat Kansas, one of the best offenses in the nation. If Villanova can beat Kansas, the number one overall seed in the tournament, they can beat anyone.

Even though their statis-tics look great, the Wildcats are more than just numbers. Despite being a Number 1 or 2 seed in the tournament for the past three years, this is the first time that Villa-nova has reached the Final Four since 2009. The Wild-cats trials and tribulations

of the past few years have taught them an abundance of lessons, which will make them the wisest team going in to this weekend. Now that Villanova is this close to the national champi-onship trophy, nothing is going to stop them.

Coach Jay Wright has nurtured his core group of seniors and built strong re-lationships within his team both on and off the court. Wright’s seasoned seniors work together as a unit and don’t rely on a single star player. Let’s remember that basketball is a team sport.

Buddy Hield can have the Wooden Award; Villanova will take the national title.

As the Number-1 seed, I believe that the Univer-sity of North Carolina has an extremely great chance of being able to win the NCAA championship this year.

North Carolina was already the ACC champi-ons for the season, which in my opinion is the most difficult conference in the nation.

To earn this title, it defeated University of Virginia, which shows UNC is up to beating tough opponents.

These two stats are why I believe that North Car-olina will win the NCAA championship.

Putting rankings and

previous championships aside, North Carolina also has been playing extreme-ly well throughout this tournament.

UNC beat IU in the Sweet 16 round by nearly 20 points.

During that game, it was shooting lights out and played well.

In the Elite Eight, North Carolina beat Notre Dame and played infinitely better in the second half than in the first. It was able to pull away and win by 14 points.

If North Carolina continues to play as it has, then there should not be anyone able to stop the

Tarheels. An-

other reason North Carolina should have no trouble defeating its next oppo-nent, Syracuse, is that it has already beat them not once but twice during the season.

On top of it all, North Carolina has great team colors and would make for great championship shirts for people to pur-chase.

All in all, UNC has already proven that it is up to this challenge.

The past few weeks have truly been madness for college basketball fans. They have suffered nail-biter games, upset after upset and tears surrounding their busted brackets.

After starting with 68 teams, and endless possi-bilities, only four remain.

Out of Syracuse Univer-sity, University of North Carolina, University of Oklahoma and Villanova University not only is Syracuse the lowest seed but the best option for the brackets.

This team has become the first 10 seed ever to make it to the Final Four.

With this accomplishment under its belt, the team is more prepared to win than ever. They don’t want to simply be the first 10 seed to make it to the Final Four, but the first 10 seed to win the NCAA tourna-ment. Do not estimate the underdog.

While Syracuse lost to UNC twice this season, they were both single-digit losses.

There was improvement by Syracuse between both games, and UNC, as a Number-1 seed, should not be boasting that it won by only five points to a Number-10 seed.

Most of the games lost

were in the be-ginning of the season.

The team didn’t even have its head coach during the first nine games.

Obviously I’m not a college basketball player, but I think that it would be pretty difficult to play well without a head coach. Now that he’s been back, though, Syracuse is better than ever.

They are ready to take on UNC Saturday and play the game of their lives.

morgan carter

erin coLlins

emerson wolff

amanda keilman

villanova university university of north carolina

university of oklahoma syracuse university

Face Off: which final four team will win?

With the potential National Player of the Year on its team, the Oklahoma

Sooners and Buddy Hield have the best chance to win the NCAA tournament.

Hield, a senior and the team’s de facto veteran leader, has led his team to its first Final Four ap-pearance since 2002. The Sooners have assembled a veteran team this season; four players have 104 con-secutive starts together.

Last weekend, Oklahoma shut down the Number

-1 seeded Oregon Ducks, winning by 12 points. Out of the 21 three pointers the Ducks attempted, the Sooners held them to only four buckets.

Another key for Oklaho-ma’s success is the accuracy of Buddy Hield from three-point range. Last game he shot eight for 13 from behind the three-point line and is 19 for 40 in the tournament.

Oklahoma attempts more threes and is consis-tently more accurate from behind the three-point line than Villanova. If the Soon-ers shoot above 50 percent again, they should have no problem outplaying Villa-

nova offensively.During the regular sea-

son, the Sooners defeated West Virginia once at home and once in Morgantown. They beat Baylor in Waco by double digits and anoth-er time at home.

In addition, if it’s any indication of how the game will turn out Saturday, Oklahoma beat Nova earli-er this season by 23 points.

These quality wins, combined with Hield and the veteran team Okla-homa’s coaching staff has assembled, should be able to put up enough points to get the win and play for the championship game on Monday night.

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