Cardinal Gibbons High School Volume 45, Issue 2 The Voice of the Chiefs October 17, 2006 Chiefs: New Name, Same Spirit By Natalie Clark After all the students, alumni, teachers, and staff had cast their votes, the new mascot was announced at the Homecoming Assembly on Friday, September 29th. Louise Crocco, head of the Athletic Department, commented as she read the results, “I will always be a Redskin at heart, but it is the right thing to do.” Now called the Chiefs, CGHS teams and fans are planning to show the same amount of spirit as they did before the name change. Homecoming: What A Week By Shawn Kelaher From the rowdy opening assembly to the extravagant dance, Homecoming Week is an exciting time of the year that is anxiously awaited by everyone at Cardinal Gibbons. The Spanish theme of Fiesta added a special kick to the week-long celebration this year. From September 22-30, the school was occupado with numerous events. Each day it held entertaining functions that gave every student a chance to get involved and have fun. On Friday, the 22nd, the entire school gathered in the decorated gym for an assembly to kick off Homecoming Week. There, Mr. Cubas and company announced the weekly events, and students were called down to play games involving piñatas and cacti. Continued on page 7 Homecoming King Christos Kantzavelos and Queen Jenna Romanelli-See pages 15 & 24 In this Issue... Juniors win the Powder Puff game 20-19-See page 13 Pablo Pabon “La Bamba” News Opinion Insight Staff Point/Counterpoint Homecoming Survey Sports Feature-Coach Lee Catholic State Swim Team 25th Redskin Invitational Homecoming Game And Half-Time Show Entertainment Halloween Survey Contest Ask Erin 2-7 8-10 8 9 10 11-15 11 12 13 14 15 16-24 17 21 23 2 News Insight October 17, 2006 Blood Drive is A+ Positive By Natalie Clark Held on September 22, the Blood Drive had over one hundred and twenty-eight donors, a record high for Cardinal Gibbons. Organized by the National Honor Society and its moderator, Dr. Bonniwell, the Blood Drive was extremely successful because of the number of students and parents willing to participate. Project Leader Bailey Budd commented, “I think it showed that giving blood is just a simple thing, but it means so much. We made such an impact in just one day. I hope we can set an even bigger record the next blood drive in February.” Getting free food from Einstein’s and Big Louie’s was not the only benefit of giving blood. By donating a pint of blood, one person can save up to three lives. Some students were given the opportunity Brandon Whaley patiently waits as he donates to donate platelets, which help cancer patients going blood platelets. through chemotherapy and other diseases. Junior Nick Gereffi commented, “Giving blood was a positive experience. It wasn’t painful and it is a great way out on the previous Blood Drive will have two more to give back to the community.” Anyone who missed chances to donate, one in February and one in April. With Honesty, Integrity, and Respect By Lexie Perreras As the school voted for the Homecoming Queen, King, and Court, another very important election took place: The freshmen, sophomores, and juniors elected their Honor Council representatives for the 2006-2007 school year. The full Honor Council consists of three seniors, one of whom is prefect, three juniors, who will serve two terms, three sophomores, two freshmen, two faculty members and the Dean. Students elected onto the council are chosen solely on character; there is no campaigning involved. The student presence on the Honor Council is integral to its success. They are each dedicated to taking an active role in making Cardinal Gibbons a better place. Front, left to right: Sandy Chikerotis, Shelby Sweeney, Taylor Fields, Marissa Prieto, Joanna Sandager (Prefect), Justin Bass; Back: Lauren Gillespie, Ian Holmes, Blair Budd, Patrick Anderson, Jackie Santerelli News Insight Gibbons hosts spooky haunted October 17, 2006 3 house By Shawn Kelaher As the freaky festival of candy and costumes quickly approaches, the Fine Arts Club of CGHS plans to celebrate Halloween in a creatively creepy way that will chill the spine. The club will hold its 14th annual Haunted House. Miss Busby’s classroom, M-3, will be transferred into a “house of horror,” with spider webs, bloody walls, and a seemingly endless maze. The members of the Fine Arts Club will convincingly portray frightening characters, such as freakish zombies or cackling witches. This haunted house will be visited by students, ages 6 to 12, from area schools such as St. Coleman, St. Elizabeth, and St. Anthony. Although the haunted house is on the Gibbons campus, it is reserved solely for the young visitors, much to the disappointment of the CGHS students. This service project allows the visiting children to have a scary, fun-filled experience in a protective environment. Of course, as it is customary for the autumn holiday, each student will receive a complimentary bag of candy. Be sure to watch out for any signs of eerie happenings on October 31st, when Gibbons goes haunted. A walk for hope By Lauren Traver In one way or another, the majority of individuals in today’s world has been affected by the seemingly unstoppable force of cancer. As disheartening as it is, this fact absolutely cannot be denied. Breast cancer alone will affect an estimated 212,920 women in 2006 and will prove fatal for an estimated 40,970, according to the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Foundation. But as with even the most devastating facts of life, there is hope to be found. The American Cancer Society has done, and will continue to do, all that it can to raise not only funds but also awareness for the omnipresent force of breast cancer by holding the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk annually. Numerous Cardinal Gibbons students took part in the walk on October 14th, raising money to aid in fighting the disease. The participants in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk this year included members of the Junior and Senior Exchangettes, Student Leadership, Biomedical Club, and several other students. The funds accumulated every year from the Breast Cancer Walk are distributed to fight the cancer in several ways: by research, advocacy, education, service programs, and early detection of the disease. Last year alone, over 34 million dollars was raised countrywide from the event. Think of what that amount will be in five years, or even ten. Cardinal Gibbons participants in the “Walk for Hope” may be only a few out of the thousands of participants nationwide, but after all, it only takes one person to make a difference. Since 1993, the funds collected nationwide from the walk have brought good news to both breast cancer victims and their families. With the annual participation of countless individuals, this will still be true for generations to come. 4 News Insight October 17, 2006 Week Of Peace Italian Honor Club Ms. Primavera’s British Literature students will be participating in a “Week of Peace” beginning the week of October 23rd. The project coincides with the famous novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, which Ms. Primavera has assigned to all her classes. The Week of Peace is designed to make the students aware of their behavior. Some students last year found it difficult to maintain a “peaceful” existence for one full week. The Italian Honor Club, moderated by Mr. Adolino, is looking for students interested in learning about Italy and its culture. “Members will be learning conversational Italian and conversing with each other during our meetings. We will also be looking into the music, art, and architectural wonders of the Italian Peninsula,” said Mr. Adolino. Many plans are in store for this exciting new club. Future trips include attending Italian festival dinners. Scholarship funds are also going to be available from the national offices of the Sons of Italy Lodge in the area. Speakers from these groups are also scheduled to speak at some of the club meetings. If you are interested in this new organization, see Mr. Adolino for further details. May Peace be with all participants. By Nick Gereffi Spelling bee, anyone? By Lauren Traver Under the direction of moderator, Ms. Lynda Primavera, the English Honor Society (EHS) has what it takes to make this year truly memorable. Working together as a team with a shared love for literature, the officers are already off to a great start. They include co-presidents, Ali Foglia and David Nau; vice-president, Lauren Burton; treasurer, Amanda Sucharitchant; assistant treasurer, Amelia Korelishn; co-secretaries, Katie Bocksel and Lauren Kaufman; historian, Christine D'Amore. Rich Back row, left to right: Amanda Sucharitchant, Worcester is in charge of Public Relations. The first project which EHS will put into ac- Amelia Korelishn, David Nau, Ali Foglia, Katie tion is completely new to Cardinal Gibbons: a school Bocksel, Rich Worcester, and Christine D’Amore spelling bee. Although traditional spelling bees usu- Front row: Lauren Kaufman and Lauren Burton ally maintain a pretty serious atmosphere, the club is hoping to make the event totally enjoyable, complete possibility. So star spellers, start cracking open those with food and music. If all goes well, a second spell- dictionaries. More information will be coming. ing bee sometime during the second semester is a News Insight News Briefs: October 17, 2006 A Job Well Done By Lexie Perreras and Joanna Sandager Praying it Forward Moms in Touch is a prayer group here at Cardinal Gibbons. Every Tuesday morning, a group of mothers meet in the chapel and pray for the concerns and needs of our school. By the end of the year, they will have prayed for every teacher, student, and staff member. Students will receive a laminated prayer card when their names are mentioned. We would like to thank Moms in Touch for keeping us in their prayer intentions since a single prayer can go a long way. Voter reminder November 7th is general election day where voters will elect a U.S. Senator, a representative for U.S. Congress, and a new governor for the State of Florida. There will also be eight proposals on the ballot. You must be 18 or older and registered in ordered to vote. College Night Thursday, November 2nd , Cardinal Gibbons will host its annual College Night. From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., representatives from nearly 200 U.S. colleges and universities will be available to meet with students, answer questions, and distribute brochures in the Cardinal Gibbons gymnasium. All students of Cardinal Gibbons, their parents, and their friends are welcome. 5 jects include teaching the children at Bayview Elementary a small course on astronomy in addition to building a telescope. “We are very excited to build our own telescope, which the future members of the astronomy club can use and continue to build upon,” said club vice president, Devin Rauch. To learn more about our universe, the Astronomy Club hopes to visit the Museum of Discovery and Science and take a few trips to Markham Park for some stargazing with the school’s new reflective telescope. “I hope to make this year both fun and educational,” said club president, Melissa Cleer. If anyone has any questions about the club or wishes to join, please see president Melissa Cleer or vice-president Devin Rauch. Insight attended the SunSentinel High School Newspaper and Journalism Scholarship Awards on May 1, 2006. Established over 19 years ago, these awards have acknowledged talented high school journalists from around South Florida. Cardinal Gibbons High School was recognized for several sections of the newspaper. Insight received Honorable Mention in the Editorial Section, Sports Section, and News Section. Several individuals were also honored at the ceremony. Junior Erin Kelley received the Third Place Columnist Award. Graduates from the class of 2006 were also commended for their achievements. Jessica Lee received Honorable Mention for Editorial Writer. Kathryn Baker was lauded with the Next Generation Best Writer Award. In addition, Austin Taylor received a Certificate of Appreciation. Mrs. Loewe, Insight advisor, said, “I am www.coolgeometry.org very proud of all the students who work on the newspaper. Way to go Need help with math? Insight on a job well done!” Post your questions and answers on the Cool Education Math Forums (Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre Calculus, Calculus, By Carly Arcella & a General Math Forum) Looking to the heavens, a www.coolgeometry.org/forums Oh My Stars! few Gibbons students sparked a curiosity about our universe and began to wonder what’s in the great beyond. Filling that interest, the Astronomy Club was founded last year. This club, moderated by Mr. Cornejo, hopes to grow and expand this year with lots of exciting new events and projects. Pro- Look for more information in the next issue of Insight. 6 News October 17, 2006 Insight 2006-2007 Class Presidents and Board Members Freshmen Class Officers Front, Left to Right: Stephanie Robinson, Alejandro Perdomo, President Renee Beninate; Back, Left to Right: Michael Johnson, and Austin Lail Sophomore Class Officers Front, Left to Right: President, Jen Gilday, Chris McConville, Katie Lawless; Back, Left to Right: Mark D’Agustino, Jen Murphy, and Drake Evans Junior Class Officers Front, Left to Right: Morgan Lliteras, Mary Mullen, Grace Willberg, and Adrienne Tegreeny; Back, left to right: Patrick Anderson and Ross Carter, President Senior Class Officers Left to Right : Joanna Sandager, Mike Craig, Bobby Christopher, President; Bobby Bode, and Justin Bass; Kelly Dunne (not pictured) General/Advertising Information: Contact: [email protected] or call 954-491-2900 ext. 265 Please support our advertisers Insight What a week continued from page 1 This dia loca was also a dress-up day, giving the students an opportunity to adorn themselves in Spanish attire. The Junior Class, responsible for the planning, decorating, and organizing of Homecoming Week, flaunted their sombreros and maracas. On Sunday, Gibbons students were given an opportunity to display their various abilities in the annual Talent Show. Beginning at 7:00 pm, numerous singers, dancers, actors, and instrumentalists contended for the coveted first-place title. On Monday, the results of the Homecoming Court were announced and consisted of freshmen AJ Ironman and Emily Errante, sophomores Mike Morrill and Brittany Rickard, juniors Emily Morrill and John Paul Fernandez, and seniors Christos Kantzavelos and Jenna Romanelli as the Homecoming King and Queen. The next day, all students were invited to the Boomers in Hollywood for a night of crazy, convivial amusement. On the following day, students were urged and invited to attend a screening of the film, The Three Amigos on the football field. This Movie Night began at 7:30 pm, and there was a five dollar admission fee, a small price to pay for a night full of leisurely recreation. The next day, students, faculty, and staff gathered once more on the football field for the Powder Puff game, in which the senior girls took on the junior girls in a flag football game. This hard-fought match ended with a close score, 20-19 and a victory for the juniors. On Friday, the 29th, a red and white day, students gathered in the gym for a pep-rally to support the football team on the day of its Homecoming game. The 4:00 PM game was against Monarch High, and the Gibbons varsity football team played hard and came through with a final score of 14 to 7. At last, the night of the long-awaited Homecoming Dance arrived. Lasting from 7:00 PM to 11:00 pm on Saturday, the dance was held at the Broward Convention Center. All classes attended the glamorous gathering. Homecoming Week 2006 was spectacular and will be the topic of discussion for quite some time. News October 17, 2006 7 8 Opinion Insight October 17, 2006 Take a Breather, CGHS A Commentary By Erin Kelley College has been on my mind for as long as I can remember. Getting the fat acceptance packet from a school that only takes forty percent of its applicants, however, (accept me, Sarah Lawrence!) is indeed a challenge that at times I feel unwilling to undertake. I find myself on the website of my school of choice at least weekly, usually after a good old fashioned reprimand from the parental units on the importance of Chemistry. The fact of the matter is, fellow frazzled friends, that taking a deep breath between scribbling notes in your AP American History book is totally normal and doesn’t make you any less of a scholar than the highlighter happy kid next to you. I find myself asking everyone around me for more time. Whether it’s for an application, a rehearsal, or a deadline, the sad truth is that there are only 24 hours in a day. I just need more time. Sleep Insight Staff: Dedicated to providing a deeper vision of scholastic, spiritual and social activities deprivation aside, the point is that unless I tattoo “breathe” to my forehead, I don’t remember to slow down and appreciate what I already have. Our lives, nay, our generation, have become so fast paced and competitive that we forget to sit back and look at what we’ve accomplished. We grow up a lot faster than our parents did, and the fact is that it’s never a pat on the back unless it’s a push forward into an even more stressed out environment than the last. We never know what’s coming because we never stop to look both ways before making our next move. So next time you’re freaking out over whether or not the Scantron is going to pick up the stray pencil mark you attempted erasing to no avail, just take a deep breath and ask yourself: Whatever happened to predictability? The milk man, the paperboy, evening TV? You miss your old familiar friends waiting just around the bend… Everywhere you look (everywhere) there’s a heart, a hand to hold onto, everywhere you look (everywhere) there’s a place with somebody who needs you. When you’re lost out there, and you’re all alone, your ride is waiting to carry you home… everywhere you look! ley, Karli MacDonald, Sean O’Leary, Lexie Perreras, Joanna Sandager, Lisa Stengel, Adrienne Tegreeny, and Lauren Traver Editor-in-chief: Carly Arcella Contributing Writer: Alysia Naples News Editor: Karli MacDonald Staff Photographer: Carly Arcella Columnists: Erin Kelley, Nick Gereffi Sports Editor: Sean O’Leary Contributing Photographers: Brother Michael Brickman, Ashley Fernaays, Joanna Sandager Entertainment Editor: Natalie Clark Adviser: Mrs. Rita Loewe Staff Writers: Carly Arcella, Natalie Established November 1962 Clark, Giulianna Francini, Nick Gereffi, Jessica Hill, Shawn Kelaher, Erin Kel- Insight Point/Counterpoint Opinion October 17, 2006 9 Peer Pressure – Who Needs It Under Pressure By Alysia Naples By Sean O’Leary Peer pressure has been identified at one time or another as the reason for every teen behavioral problem from smoking cigarettes to drinking alcohol and, of course, taking drugs. The power that “peer pressure” holds in our society has grown over several decades from a contributing factor to the sole reason for bad behavior. The concept of peer pressure is an adult creation. Peer pressure provides comfort to adults as explanation or cause of a multiplicity of behaviors. How else can a parent explain his or her child’s behavior when it makes absolutely no sense to them? It is a matter of responsibility. Parents cannot bear to take responsibility nor do they want their children to take responsibility; so they grab “peer pressure” as a safe haven. They complain about the pressures kids have today as well as their own pressures. Peer pressure is also an excuse used by teens when they are afraid to tell the truth and take responsibility for their actions. Teens are smart and keenly aware of the types of excuses that will lessen the consequences they face for making poor choices. They have heard about peer pressure from their early grades in school when they learned about drugs in “Just Say No.” In these programs, many kids learn that smoking cigarettes, taking drugs and drinking alcohol are not good for their bodies or minds. They learn the difference between right and wrong. They also learn that adults think peer pressure is a powerful force. The fact is “just say no” is as simple as that. When a teen knows the difference between right and wrong, then he or she has the choice to “just say no.” I have many friends who choose to participate in activities that I myself personally do not choose to do. I don’t smoke or drink and I won’t take drugs. Most of my friends are cool with my choices. They respect my choice and leave it at that. Peer pressure is blown out of proportion in its influence; its time we teens, parents and teachers look at taking responsibility for our choices. High school students across the country, across the world for that matter, can attest to the daily battles that they face with peer pressure. It is the reason we dress a certain way and is also the reason there are cliques in high school. Peer pressure is intangible and at the same time omnipresent. And it is a major problem for today’s youth. If you have ever done something illegal (drink, do drugs, or litter) because you wanted to look “cool” or acted a certain way (popped your collar) because everyone else was doing it and you did not want to look like a “geek,” then you too know the harsh reality of peer pressure. Gibbons students face peer pressure all the time. The sad fact is that as high school students we are judged constantly by the clothes we wear, the car we drive, so on and so forth. Friends in many respects are the lone group of people who don’t judge you or put pressure on you to act a certain way. They are a haven from the harsh world where you can be yourself and be liked at the same time. Some argue that peer pressure is just an excuse used by teenagers to justify any immoral actions he or she may participate in for the sake of being accepted by others. What gives anyone the right, though, to accuse or assume that someone uses the concept of peer pressure solely as an excuse? Peer pressure is ultimately subjective to the person it does or does not affect. Life is tough. We are told to be ourselves because that is what’s really cool. What needs to be understood is that we are still trying to find ourselves, every day, under pressure. Insight welcomes opinions, letters and comments. They must be signed. Send them to [email protected]. 10 Opinion Insight October 17, 2006 Come “Home” to the theme YOU want By Lisa Stengel and Lauren Traver Currently, the Homecoming theme is selected by a committee of juniors, leaving the remaining student body without a say. Perhaps a new approach would be more accommodating: a series of Homecoming theme ideas could be submitted from the entire school community and voted upon; these themes could then be passed on to the junior Homecoming committee, who would then select that year’s theme. Using this method involves all students and gives everyone a voice, while still preserving the junior privilege of having the final say in the annual Homecoming theme. Although it is true that you cannot please everyone, this system would most definitely satisfy more of the student population. After all, sometimes just knowing that your opinion has been voiced can be satisfying in itself. Curious as to which Homecoming themes would go over well with the majority of the student body, the journalism students surveyed 12% of the student population for answers to the following question: Out of the following possible Homecoming themes, which one appeals to you the most? Mardi Gras, Renaissance/ Medieval, Disney, Television (TV Characters), Western, Fairy Tales, Luau, Heritages/Countries, Land of Oz, Egyptian, Celebrities, or Masquerade. “I would pick a fairy tale theme because Homecoming is a magical night filled with fun and excitement. It would be like a night where dreams come true.” -Ally Vitale, sophomore “I would pick music idols or bands, just something different from the usual.” -Joseph Cognato, junior “I would pick a fairy tale theme because everyone deserves a night when anything seems possible.”-Ally Buerosse, freshman The graph shows the most popular surveyed Homecoming themes. “I would pick music or types of music. Example: freshmen – country, sophomores – rock, juniors – reggae, and seniors – rap.” -Bayli Long, sophomore Insight Many Years = Much Success Coach Lee’s runners hit 709 wins By Giuliana Francini Running Cross Country for Cardinal Gibbons has always had a major advantage over running for other schools: Coach Glenn Lee. For 30 years he has worked extremely hard to achieve a high level of success, compiling a very impressive 709-88 record, which includes qualifying a team to the state finals every season from 1977 to 2004. He was recently recognized for his outstanding coaching in the Miami Herald, September 17, 2006,“A Coaching Legend” by Fabion Lyon. The article celebrates Coach Lee’s 30th season of coaching cross country and praises his accomplishments in training champions. Coach Lee never thought that he would coach for 30 years. Looking back on it he said, “I only thought I'd do this for ten years and then move on, but I fell in love with the school and all the great kids I've worked with over the years.” His athletes respect and care about him even though he may be tough at times. “The only way to shape people out of being lazy and into being a champion is by pushing them to do more than they believe they can,” claims the number two runner, Ariel Urban. The relationship between coach and runners is one of “love and hate” because as arduous as the run may be that day, at the end they know it will only improve their stamina and Sports October 17, 2006 11 endurance. Many people must wonder why the Cross Country team walks around with “Heifers” on their shirts. They may ask themselves, “Do cows run fast?” or “Can cows even run?” but that is not anywhere near the significance. In the 70’s a few of his runners stopped on the side of the road to untangle a cow that was caught in barbed wire. Coach Lee jokingly called them “Heifers.” That has lived on to this day. At track meets before the girls start the race they chant “Go Heifers!” During the race, the cow bells are rung by onlookers and when the girls are finished, they put on their HEIFERS shirts. “If Coach Lee stopped coaching tomorrow, no one would ever forget all of the valuable things he has taught us. He is truly irreplaceable because there is no one like him!” exclaimed Jackie Ludwick, the number one girl on the team. The Cross Country team is hoping for yet another fabulous season. Of course, they all take their hats off to Coach Lee. Mr. Lee is bike riding next to his “Heifers” to make sure they “mush.” 12 Sports October 17, 2006 2006 Catholic State Champs By Jessica Hill On September 30th, the Swim and Dive Team took a 3 hour bus ride up to Orlando with the hopes of defending their 2005 Catholic State titles. Even though many were upset about missing the Homecoming dance, they brought back a first place title for both the Boys and Girls Teams showing their dedication to the sport. Leading the teams this year are senior captains Emily Quatromoni, Ashley Fernaays, Conor Hennigar and Keegan Hall. Joining them are returning seniors: Amanda Jessell, Gray Maudsley, David Smith, James Gould and Left, Emily Quatromoni and Brian Shlegel. FlipAshley Fernaays with the ping into position Catholic State 1st Place trophy a s captains of the Dive Team are seniors Lisa Stengel and Alan Goldberg. Top swimmers from last year include Donald Sutton, Meaghan Bresnehan, Lauren Cuervo, and Amber Miller; they are all expected to be great assets to the team. There are 15 new freshmen boys and girls. Strong new additions are junior Austin Belt, and freshmen Tori Taravella, Marisa Folz and Alex Insight Sutton. This year’s team is the biggest that CGHS has had. The teams have an energetic, experienced coaching staff with 4 returning coaches Duffy Dillon, Lisa McLuckie, Mark Zmuda, and Greg Boardman. Coach Mark Zmuda said, “This year's new freshman class really adds a lot of depth to our current strong team. We have fast relays which will definitely do well at Districts, and Regionals; we hope to make it all the way to the State tournament held on Nov 4th.” The Swim Team is currently 8-1, which is one of the best records in recent years. The only loss was to Douglas, which was the only defeat for the Girls Team in the past 2 years. Emily Quatromoni said, “Our six point loss to Douglas was a low blow but, it showed what our girls are capable of doing when we step it up. We have never been that close to beating them before.” Both teams are hoping to make it to State. They have shown that they have what it takes. The Swim and Dive Team at the Catholic State finals Insight Gibbons wins Invitational By Sean O’Leary The Silver Anniversary (25th) of the annual Lady Redskins Invitational tournament brought together 16 of the best girls volleyball teams from all over south Florida in to the Cardinal Gibbons gymnasium for a weekend of intense and exciting play. The Volleyball Team at the 25th Lady Redskins Invitational Close Call By Giuliana Francini In what will go down as one of the most controversial Powder Puff football games in Cardinal Gibbons history, the junior class of ’08 defeated the senior class of ’07. On Wednesday, September 27th at 2:45 p.m., the girls were suited up and ready to play some ball. Both teams had strong players, so an intense game was to be expected. At the beginning of the game, Natalie Brum scored an immediate touchdown for the juniors, which boosted their confidence greatly. Right after that, however, Shannon Blyth pulled through to make an amazing touchdown for the seniors. The second touchdown for the juniors was then scored by Michelle Skaf. By the end of the first half, the score was 14-7 with the juniors in the lead. After some pep talk, the girls headed back to the field for the second half. Both teams continued to hold their own. The seniors, behind 7 point, were determined to step it up. The seniors then scored another touchdown, this time by Kristi Archaki. They missed the extra point, however, putting them one Sports October 17, 2006 13 After achieving victories on Saturday, John Carroll High, Westminster Christian from Miami, Northeast High and host Cardinal Gibbons faced off on Sunday in the Gold Division playoff. Gibbons defeated Northeast in the semifinals and then dominated the Westminster Christian Warriors 25-16, 2516, 25-15 to win the Invitational in front of many excited CGHS faithful. Winning the tournament kept the girls on top of their game and the District 15-4A standings with an undefeated 15-0 record. Senior captain Jenna Romanelli said, “We faced really good competition, but we were able to play well together and show our abilities as a team.” Coach Crocco added, “I am very proud of the way the girls played in this whole tournament. They worked so hard to win it all.” With the post season approaching quickly, Gibbons will need to continue working hard and playing well together to bring home the highly coveted state championship. If the Lady Redskins Invitational proved anything, it is that these girls are ready for the challenge. point behind the juniors with a score of 14-13. The senior girls then scored another touchdown, once again by Shannon Blyth,. Again they missed the extra point. The score was 19-14 with the seniors in the lead, but the juniors certainly had not given up. With only a few minutes left, the junior girls scored a touchdown by Natalie Brum, winning the 2006 Powder Puff game with a score of 20-19. The victorious junior team celebrated after their win. 14 Sports October 17, 2006 Insight Hail to the Chiefs By Sean O’Leary The CGHS Homecoming game, which was also the home opener and the last game Gibbons would play as the Redskins, brought out hundreds of excited students, parents, and alumni to witness what a powerhouse football team the newly re-named Chiefs are shaping up to be. On the shoulders of senior running back Brandon ‘Bobcat’ Burton, who rushed for two touchdowns which included a 55-yard score, the CGHS Chiefs rushed past the Monarch Knights 14-7, propelling Gibbons to a 4-0 undefeated record and to the top of District 15-3A. Monarch came in to the Furnace averaging nearly 400 yards of offense per game. The Chiefs’ stifling defense proved too much, though, holding the Knights to only 7 points, a far cry from the Knights’ season average of 36.6 points per game. Junior defensive backs, Reuben McIntosh and Stephen Flutie-Davis, both had interceptions; Davis’ pick on the 2 yard line sealed the win. Smothering defense has defined the Chiefs this year. Its first three opponents only averaged 75 The team celebrates after the win over Monarch yards of offense; the Gibbons defense has only allowed 7 points in nearly 200 minutes of play. And with 12 interceptions, this year’s Varsity team is 1 away from tying Gibbons’ record of 13. At this rate the Chiefs will shatter that mark and guarantee itself a place in the CGHS record books. Gibbons’ best regular season record is 9-1, a record that has been reached only 4 times in over 40 years, the most recent time occurring in 1994. Even though the Chiefs have tough opponents ahead in Belle Glades Central and Northeast, the team’s 4-0 record, which includes 3 shutouts, has everyone excited. Sports Insight October 17, 2006 15 Homecoming 2006 Senior Court Homecoming King Christos Kantzavelos and Queen Jenna Romanelli were crowned at halftime. More Senior Court pictures on page 24 Junior Attendants Sophomore Attendants Freshmen Attendants Emily Morrill and J.P. Fernandez Mike Morrill and Brittany Rickard AJ Ironman and Emily Errante 16 Entertainment October 17, 2006 Reality TV: Loyal Following or Unhealthy Obsession? A commentary by Nick Gereffi If you live on the planet Earth and are between the ages of ten and ninety, chances are you have a favorite reality TV show. In a day and age where shows like Dancing with the Stars and American Idol are watched more than the nightly news, an interesting question has arisen: is this fan fare within the boundaries of sanity? What’s so great about these types of shows? Take Laguna Beach, for example. It seems every girl within a two block radius drains her brain on the issues of these Southern California glamazons. Who enjoys seeing a bunch of “bimbos” living on a beach in some rich gated community? Perhaps we all just want to bask in the high society life that most of us Insight will never lead, but couldn’t we fulfill these aspirations vicariously through role models that have a higher intelligence rate than that of a peanut? Competition programs are becoming just as popular as the docu-dramas.” Survivor and Fear Factor display talent-less individuals going to extreme lengths for cash prizes. I would love a million dollars, but is that much money worth eating dead animals and their excrements? Just how desperate are we for our fifteen minutes of fame? American Idol is just as bad. You can’t tell me that William Hung (the Ricky Martin wannabe) really thought he had vocal talent. And the fact that he was elevated to a level of celebrity for being terrible speaks leagues for just who we’ll celebrate today. I apologize if I critiqued your favorite show (I can only imagine the Laguna Beach worshippers loathing me at this very moment.) We all have a right to choose what we watch. After all, that’s what is so great about America, isn’t it? In the words of Kristin Cavalleri, “God Bless America.” The Insight staff would like to thank Kelley Uustal Trial Attorneys for their generous underwriting of this issue. www.justiceforall.com Congratulations to the last contest winners: Ted Carpenter won the Movie Quotes Andrew Cleveland won the Sudoku Ana Lira won the Teacher Word Search Thanks to all who participated. Good luck this time. Martha Kelaher 1108 SE 14th Terrace Deerfield Beach, Fl 954-360-9628 954-612-5190 cell Entertainment Insight October 17, 2006 17 Halloween Survey By Karli MacDonald Since Halloween will soon be here, the journalism class surveryed 12% of Gibbons students about their favorite Halloween movies and candy. The top three responses for favorite movie were Hocus Pocus Halloween Halloween Town “I like Scream. It gets me so frightened. I like to cuddle with my puppy, Oscar, and scary movies tickle my throat.”- Frank Pettineo, sophomore “I don’t watch Halloween movies because they are WAY too scary for me.” - Alex Grant, junior The top three responses for favorite candy were - Candy Corn - Snickers - Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup “Candy Corn, it is fun to throw at people.” - Casey Smith, freshman All Hallows Eve Invented by the candy companies?... Think again By Carly Arcella One of the world’s oldest holidays, Halloween is also the most blended and evolved holiday of this century. All Hallows Eve has origins from several different countries and religious observances. Nonetheless, Halloween is best known today for its elaborate costumes, delicious candy, and spook-tious parties. America’s secular idea of Halloween is a far cry from its first roots in the Celtic harvest festival called Samhain. Celtics believed that during this night the dead were able to play tricks on them. Europe and Ireland also has influenced the celebration of Halloween. The Irish traditionally collected food and money door to door in preparation for the festival of St. Columb Hill, and the Europeans prac- “Snickers, just like Mr. “Kit Kat Bars! Break Adolino.” me off a piece of - Kelly Dunne, senior THAT!” - Catherine Delmonico, senior ticed a custom called souling. Souling is an early Christian tradition where people would walk from village to village collecting soul cakes. The Recipients of the soul cakes would in return promise to pray for the deceased family members of the givers. The idea of Halloween was brought to America in the 19th century by Irish immigrants. With them came the tradition of carving the Jack-oLantern. Originally carved on radishes the pumpkin was soon adapted simply because it was easier to carve and was more plentiful in America. Production of Halloween costumes was not seen until the 1950’s. By that time Halloween had become an accepted part of American pop culture. Since then it has become one of the most profitable holidays. The National Confectioners Association reported in 2005 that 80% of adults planned to give out candy to trick or treaters, while 93% of children planned to go trick or treating. 18 Entertainment October 17, 2006 Graphics shine above gameplay By Adrienne Tegreeny As a fan of the Final Fantasy series, I was ecstatic when I heard that Square Enix would be releasing a continuation, and end (or so Enix says), of one of its greatest achievements: Final Fantasy VII. And if that were not enough to get my video game juices flowing, rumors stated it would be starring the character Vincent Valentine, only my favorite gunwielding character of all time. Needless to say, I grabbed the game, dubbed Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII, the minute it hit the shelves. Sadly, it wasn’t up to my expectations. As I played through the game, I realized that my curiosity of Vincent’s past was the only thing keeping me playing. The gameplay was seriously lacking, this was Square Enix’s first attempt at a third-person shooter, and the aiming system could get on anyone’s nerves: it automatically aimed for the player and chose who he or she would be attacking even if it weren’t the most convenient. It could also get repetitive; just about every side-mission had Vincent Gibbons shows off its talent By Adrienne Tegreeny Gibbons students showed off their talents on Sunday, September 24. The minute the clock struck 7:00 p.m. the audience was highly entertained. Complete with his top hat and cane, Mr. Zmuda did a wonderful job hosting the event. Sharing the mike with him was the one and only Phil “The Australian” Youakim. The first act was the Sophomore Class Skit: a parody of Dancing With the Stars which replaced the “stars” with the teachers of Cardinal Gibbons. Other acts included singing by senior Anna Davis, a bass solo by junior Jean-Paul Fernandez, a violin extravaganza by freshman Connor O’Dea, and the Junior Insight shooting at random bad guys to complete some sort of task that may or may not include getting a cardkey. The only variation was that you could equip magic to Vincent’s three guns which would allow you to blast an enemy away with a gust of ice or another element (I preferred the fire myself). One detail that shines is the level of the computer graphics. The cutscenes were beautiful and realistic, compared to that of the recent movie Final Fantasy: Advent Children, which, if you haven’t seen it, looked amazing. These movies were one of the factors that kept me playing all the way through, and there were plenty of cutscenes. One of the main peeves I have is after only about five minutes of play; the player is forced to watch yet another 5-10 minute cutscene. I’m glad I played it, but I’m even happier that I only rented it instead of paying $60 for my own copy; it doesn’t take too long to beat. I learned some facts and found some answers about Vincent’s past and enjoyed some laughs while playing. The game just had so much potential to be something much greater than what it was, perhaps Square Enix was hoping that Final Fantasy VII’s popularity would make this game a hit; they were hoping for too much. Class Skit, which had the junior class officers showing off their mastery of the Evolution of Dance. The winners of the Talent Show were the following: Stephanie Kopson for her dance to the song “Remember When.” There was a tie for voice between Maggie Peterson, who sang “Gimme Gimme” from Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Corina Berriel, who sang “Sunday Morning” by Marone Five Andrew Boss won the music division with his own rendition of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” played on the piano. The seniors took the prize with their class skit which showed a never-before-seen episode of MTV’s show Next. The winners had the chance to perform their acts a second time for the entire school to enjoy at the Homecoming Week pep rally. Having the courage to get up in front of their fellow students is a talent in itself. All of the Talent Show participants did a great job. Insight Entertainment October 17, 2006 19 Primetime Promenades By Karli MacDonald Entering its third season is the ever-popular ABC Primetime television show Dancing with the Stars. Airing at 8:00 pm every Tuesday and Wednesday night, this reality show takes the audience through the “ins” and “outs” of a dance competition. The twist is that each couple contains a professional dancer and a pop culture icon. Participants this season include stars such as Sara Evans, Emmitt Smith, and even Jerry Springer. The stars learn various ballroom dances: the Foxtrot, the Mambo, and the Quick-Step. Each Tuesday, the stars’ performances are televised and audience voting opens through phone calls and abc.com. Then, every Wednesday, the results are revealed and one couple is dismissed from the competition. The judges provide the main comic relief for the show. Set up something like American Idol, the show includes a panel of three judges: Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba. Goodman, a high-society British fellow provides formal criticism, while Tonioli gives a flamboyant critique. Carrie Ann Inaba tends to be more gracious, constantly trying to find good points to praise each couple. The competition is getting tougher and the judges are getting more critical. Make sure to tune in on Tuesday and Wednesday nights to catch the Dance Fever. Tri-M Tunes By Karli MacDonald The Tri-M Music Honor Society is back in action for the upcoming school year. The Cardinal Gibbons’ chapter, now in its third year, has grown bigger than ever with over 25 members. The society is headed by President Emily Canterbury, senior; Vice President Scott Gereffi, junior; Secretary Alex Monzon, junior; Treasurer Brian Robl, junior; and Historians Katie Mundrick, senior and Lindsay Acton, senior. Among the projects planned for this year is the Third Bi-Annual Karaoke Night. Taking place on Thursday, November 9, 2006, students have the opportunity to sing some of their favorite pop songs for A few of the couples on Dancing with the Stars As a bonus, Cardinal Gibbons’ students are welcomed to join Star Ballroom, off of Atlantic Boulevard, for group lessons on Tuesdays. Lessons begin at 7 pm and at 8 pm, Dancing with the Stars is turned on with dancing during the commercials. an audience of their family, friends, and peers. The cost of admission is $5 and students can sing one song for $1. It takes place in upstairs-M and begins at 7p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Teachers and faculty are participating as well. Four faculty participants compete for votes from students. During the lunches, students are given the opportunity to vote for their favorite teachers by placing monetary donations into a bin. The teacher with the most money in the bin on Thursday, October 19, will have to sing at least one karaoke song at the event. Karaoke night proved to be a fun and relaxing way to spend a Thursday evening last year, and it is expected to do the same this year. 20 Entertainment October 17, 2006 Is There a Doctor in the House? By Lisa Stengel Picture a young boy, currently a hospital patient, with a baffling array of trauma symptoms. After every possible scan and test is run, all results for proposed illnesses return negative. And after a DNA test is run on two separate vital organs of the boy’s body, the results The cast of the hit TV show, show two entirely sepaHouse rate sets of DNA—yet they were sampled from a single patient. With the unknown illness progressing rapidly, doctors scramble to diagnose the patient before the inevitable occurs. A puzzling medical case indeed, it’s the everyday duty of Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) on Fox’s hit medical drama, House. He’s one doctor you’ll never catch wearing a lab coat. As a brilliant diagnostician, House is assigned baffling medical cases to properly diagnose patients so treatment can be administered before the illness itself takes over. Bedside manner is hardly Unplugged is Unstoppable By Natalie Clark From singing and guitar playing to poetry readings, the wide variety of talent at this year’s first Gibbons Unplugged offered something for everyone. The audience was actively involved in each performance whether they were clapping along or dancing to the music. Erin Kelley (emcee for the night) remarked, “Gibbons Unplugged is such a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It’s a place to come show your talents without being embarrassed. That’s why I’m so glad I got to be a part of it; it’s really special.” The floor of Upstairs M offered a laid-back place to sit and enjoy concessions while listening to each individual act. Insight part of Dr. House’s demeanor. Rarely ever speaking directly with his patients, House’s method of practice is far from the norm, even borderline rash. House will take any measure to prove his point—which always happens to be right—going as far as spitting on surgeon’s tools to stop an unneeded surgery and breaking into patients’ homes to investigate possible clues to create his diagnosis. Blighted with a cane from an improperly diagnosed infarction that resulted in muscle death, the Vicodin-popping doctor’s unconventional thinking, risky medical procedures, and flawless wit are enough to keep any viewer at the edge of his or her seat. Accompanying House’s brilliant mind is his team of experts, including Dr. Eric Forman (Omar Epps), Dr. Allison Cameron (Jennifer Morrison), and Dr. Robert Chase (Jesse Spencer). House and his team are always faced with opposition by the hospital’s Dean of Medicine Dr. Lisa Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein). The two are in constant conflict on medical ethics, procedures, and duties that add to the suspense of the series. With the beginning of a new season, House’s upcoming episodes look promising. You don’t need to know a biopsy from a lumbar puncture to enjoy season three. Watch House, Tuesdays starting October 31 at 9:00 p.m. on Fox. Memorable performances included two poems created and read by Caroline McGilvray, and a Shel Silverstein one reenacted by Jackie Hirsch. Remarkable singing was accomplished in solos and duets throughout the night by new and old drama faces alike. Some performers even had their own accompaniment like Rebecca Frank who sang “Come On, Eileen” while Michael Balakonis played guitar. Musical instruments livened up the night as Mike Balakonis, Brandon Spatz, and Justin Bass performed “Havana Gila,” and Eric Crow played several songs on the violin while people danced. Overall, the night was a success and enjoyed by all. The next drama performance will be the Showcase held in October. This publication is printed by Print Dynamics 1721 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale (954-563-0775) Entertainment Insight October 17, 2006 21 Contest: Trick or Treat You must match these pictures to the correct teachers listed? The trick is that one picture is not a teacher. Who is it? You may email your entries with the 6 correct names to [email protected]. You may enter more than once. A name will be drawn from all of the correct entries on Monday, October 23rd. The winner will receive ten dollars. Good luck! Match the name to the picture: A. D. B. C. E. Sudoku: Contest By Sean O’Leary The sole rule of Sudoku is a simple one: every row, column, and 3x3 box in the puzzle grid must contain the numerical sequence 1-9. The catch, though, is that no digit can be repeated in the same row, column, or 3x3 box, and you must work around the given digits. Five dollars will be awarded to the person whose name is drawn from all the entries that accurately complete the puzzle and turn it into the library by Monday, October 23rd. (Puzzles by Pappocom) F. 1. Kathy Blyth 2. Kristine Chikerotis 3. Chandra Gertzlin 4. Robert Good 5. Cindy Hirsch 6. Kerry Hoag 7. Greg Lasher 8. Dan Lonteen 9. Rita Loewe 10. Vanessa McConville 11. Maria Serafini 12. Sandra Welsh 13. Patsy Zamora 14. Mark Zmuda 22 Entertainment Insight October 17, 2006 What Job is Right for You? By Natalie Clark and Lisa Stengel Rate each line of words from left to right on a 4,3,2,1 scale with “4” being the word that best describes you… and “1” being the word that is least like you. Use all ratings in each line and use each rating only once. Answer based solely on your instinctive behavior, whether you think it is good or bad. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. __ Commanding __ Decisive __ Tough- Minded __ Independent __ Daring __ Risk Taker __ Courageous __ Confident __ Fearless __ Non- Conforming __ Assertive __ Take charge __ Aggressive __ Direct __ Frank __ Forceful __ Enthusiastic __ Expressive __ Convincing __ Fun-Loving __ People Oriented __ Lively __ Cheerful __ Inspiring __ Good Mixer __ Talkative __ Popular __ Uninhibited __ Vibrant __ Excitable __ Influencing __ Animated __ Patient __ Lenient __ Kind __ Loyal __ Understanding __ Charitable __ Merciful __ Supportive __ Quiet __ Even-paced __ Good listener __ Cooperative __ Gracious __ Accommodating __ Peaceful __ Agreeable __ Detailed __ Particular __ Meticulous __ Follow Rules __ High Standards __ Serious __ Precise __ Logical __ Conscientious __ Analytical __ Organized __ Tactical __ Accurate __ Efficient __ Focused __ Systematic ________ LION ________ PEACOCK _______ KOALA ________OWL Now add up the total for each column (The highest total number is the category that applies to you) LIONS Direct, Aggressive, Results-orientated Law & Politics: police officers lawyers judges politicians military officers Business: entrepreneurs managers administrators CEO’s consultants Entertainment: directors producers PEACOCKS Interactive, Playful, Expressive Entertainment: acting dancing music creative arts Business: sales advertisement public relations graphic arts fashion design Misc: travel/tourism cosmetology broadcasting media KOALAS Supportive, Patient, Sensitive Education: teachers guidance counselors career advisors Health & Medicine: psychologist psychiatrists nurses veterinarians Misc: child care environmentalists caregivers OWLS Conscientious, Detailed, Prepared Science: archeology engineering pathology space exploration Business: accounting finance economics technical writing Education: math/science teachers philosophers researchers Look for this issue of Insight in color on our website: www.cghsfl.org Entertainment Insight October 17, 2006 an advice column Dear Erin, I’ve never had a boyfriend and I’m sixteen. Is that weird? Signed, Never Been Kissed Erin Kelley Dear Kissed, There’s nothing wrong with you. Every single person has beautiful qualities about them. If a boy hasn’t seen that yet in you, it’s his loss, and he doesn’t deserve you. Girls are like apples on trees. Boys are afraid to climb up to the top of the tree and get hurt so they pick the apples at the bottom. So the apples at the top of the tree think they have something wrong with them when in reality they’re beautiful. So just wait for the boy who’s not afraid to climb up to the top of the tree. You’ll get picked someday, I promise. Good luck! Erin 23 times true. But sometimes it doesn’t work out. He may see you as a Dear Erin, sister, or one of the guys, but he I’m having trouble balanc- also may see you as something ing school and all the outside ac- more. I’d try and find out all I could before I do anything that tivities I do. Any suggestions? would make the situation awkSincerely, ward. On the other hand, I’m sure Stressed Out Sophomore just hanging out with him is probably hard enough to do when you Dear Stressed, can’t let your feelings show. Let There’s more to life than me know how it goes! panic attacks. Remember that G’luck, teachers and directors of outside Erin activities understand your situation; they were there once too. Hope I helped, Questions may be subErin mitted to the “Ask Erin” box located in the library or email to Dear Erin, I think I might like my best [email protected]. Please keep entries short, guy friend, but I’m scared to ask to the point, and most imporhim out. Should I risk the friendtantly Catholic School appropriship and try anyway? ate. Please include your name Signed, and grade so we may contact you Foxy Mama if your entry is chosen. You may Dear Foxy, choose to be anonymous, howTruth be told, in my exever, when the paper is pubperience, there are two inevitable lished. happenings. Some say its better to be friends first, and that’s some- Penny for your thoughts. . . By Adrienne Tegreeny I’ve been thinking lately. Oh yeah? Maybe teachers are so hard on us because they really care more about us than their paychecks. And they’re just trying to prepare us for the real world. *Silence* BWAHAHAHA! 24 October 17, 2006 Homecoming 2006 Insight Senior Court, left to right: Summer Preve, David Nau, Julie Vella, Billy Zenga, Queen Jenna Romanelli, King Christos Kantzavelos, Angela Mazzurco, Alex Jean, Carla Altieri and Titus McIntosh
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