2013

JV teams prepare underclassmen for playing on Varsity.

by Anna Smith

Playing on a high school team member of a team contributes teams. However, many of the JV teams
meant playing on bigger fields, against
bigger players, and against harder something special and several step up were able to make a name of their
competition, though Varsity reguired
additional skills and commitment, the to be leaders. There were many own.
younger players had to have
somewhere to start. JV teams gave sophomores on various JV teams who "I wish i was on Varsity but JV is
many underclassmen an opportunity to
improve without the pressure that played that role and helped awesome because we're
com es with being on Varsity.
teach the inexperienced " I l i k e b e i n g a good," said sophomore
"Surprisingly, it was not as intimidating freshmen. ^ football player Sean Clark.
as i thought it was going to be and it is
fun to cheer for my friends," said "I like being a leader on l e a d e r o n t h e JV athletics were a
freshman cheerleader Melissa
Rademaker. the team and being an great experience for many
example," said sophomore t e o n n . , . " this year and full of
JV athletes made new friends and
lots of memories this season. Each volleyball player Valerie unforgettable memories.

Torres, While some athletes were

While many athletes were happy to more successful than others, the

make JV, there are always a few who season provided a great opportunity to

wish they could be on Varsity. progress towards Varsity. JV teams may

Sometimes, JV athletes feel like they look up to Varsity but each athlete was

are stuck in the shadow of Varsity successful in their own way.

Yeah, I got this, junior Paolo
Forcodelo takes control of the
boll. When getting possession, it is
important to get the ball back on
the ground as soon as possible.
Photo credit: Katie Wright

Gettin’ down, the JV football
team gets in position to make
another offensive play.
“Perseverance Is the key to getting
better at football," said freshman
Kyle Roscoe. Photo credit: Perry
Roach

Taking a breath, freshman Tia 047
Cappuccio takes a quick look
across the net as she rests. The JV Fall Sports
gam es were really fast paced and
since Tia was one of the best
hitters, she seldom got a break.
Photo credit: Katie Wright

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Marina Black: What is your role in producing the play?

Alex Bruno: I am the senior lights teohnician, I hang, position, color, and program the theater lights and ®

run the sound board during the show.

MB: Did you encounter any problems? I
AB: When I went to use the light board, I found that it would not turn on, so I could hang the lights but
not position or program them.

MB: How did you overcome this?

AB: We ordered a new part, which came in the wrong format. Mr. Preudhomme had to take it apart

and rewire to fit the board, just in time for the play to begin.

Pretty up! Sophomore Connor
Hebert grimaces as he has make
up applied before a dress
rehearsal. Whether they liked it or
not, the men in the play wore
facial makeup to ensure
everything looked flawless on
stage. Phato credit: Katie Wright

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The drama behind the drama of the Great Gatsby.

by Marina Black

On opening night, the audience saw scenes. They create the sets, work the

that the actors and actresses had sound, run the lights, and know the show

worked hard prior to the perfornnance, well enough that they create the magic

but very few people understood what of theater," Sister Anne said.

had gone on behind the scenes. Not many people knew that the tech

Numerous hours were spent practicing crew was as important as the actors. The

lines, singing vocals, production was not

and preparing the possible without the

sets. The actors, "Without the tech crew, help of the tech

tech crew, and we actors would be crew. Only a
managing staff "techie" fully

created a team that running around naked on understood the
came together to
o dork stage screaming effort that went on
produce the behind the scenes.

memorable plays our lines at the top of our "Without the tech
which Bishop is lungs." crew, we actors
known for. would be running

"They around naked on a

concentrate, change costumes, watch dark stage screaming our lines at the top

the show, make sure they are on for the of our lungs," Senior Katherine McCuiston

cue. All the hard work is evident by the said.

seamless and smooth production," When it all came down to show time,

director Ms. Sharpe said. working together was key. Teamwork

Every set on stage was made by the helped the play go more smoothly and

tech crew with some help from parents. helped actors to be less stressed about

During the show, the tech crew played a their performance. Also, it was important

major part in making sure The Great that the actors and techies worked

Gatsby went smoothly by putting props together to make sure they had the

and sets in the right place at the right correct sets on stage so the performance

time. went as smoothly as possible. In the end,

"The tech crew is the team behind the the techies were the unseen stars of the

show.

Fix me! Senior Madeline -bVN^ur-c--5LU.v\<j...
Burnham has her hair fixed.
During the play everything had "When someone
to be flawless, even the hair. steals the lock to
Phato credit: Harrison Dearmin your locker"
-Ally Dabar, 9
Practice Time, Sophomore
Savannah Myers and senior Prim and Proper,
Jacqueline Lee listen to director Junior Asher Alt is
Ms. Sharpe before a full dress decked out in full 20's
rehearsal. The cast had three full gear for a dress
dress rehearsals before the play rehearsal. In honor of
began, and also spent many the 20's style play,
hours at the school perfecting opening night offered
their acting. Photo credit: Katie a 20's costume
Wright competition for those
who attended. Photo
credit: Katie Wright

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Fall Play

November

With the num ber of days
in school barely reaching
the double digits, students
get to spend tim e with
friends os the hoiidoy
season begins. The annual
time change makes the
days shorter and the nights
longer and darker,
Snuggling up by a fire
drinking hot chocolate or
staying in and watching a
movie, students find ways to
keep occupied. The extra
time off of schooi allows for
extra time with fam iiy as
well. Whether It Is actually on
Thanksgiving or just
throughout the month, there
are countiess opportunities
to catch up with peopie.
There's definitely room for a
second glance before the
year com es to an end.

You must look beyond for

b 55(0 Pictured from left to right: Tiwo
Anyansi, 10; Katharine Komsa,
Ntoovvemtber 10; Mr. Koepf; Maddison
Staszkiewicz, 12; Ben Coon, 12
and Jack Brannon, 10.

Photo Credits left to right: Julia
Brown; Alex Zhang; AZ; Shannon
Gaylord; AZ,



A Content Participant, Mrs. Garrett chuckles at the goofy performers Karaoke Time, Senior Tom my Spencer sings Margarifaville by Jim m y Buffet on the
on stage. Mrs. Garrett really enjoys the Coffee House. The idea of the karaoke machine. Tom m y did not know they lyrics, but he brought plenty of laughs.
venue was token three years ago from Grlmsley High School. Photo Photo Credit: Kristen Bellas
Credit: Kristen Bellas

Express y o u rself

The Coffee House is a place where

creativity is always admired.

by Kristen Bellas

Coffee House was an event that only [at Coffee House] through music, skits, Sing it Out, Senior Megan McDowell sings Skywalk
happened six times this year. Students riddles, and just being goofy," junior James Avenue by We the Kings, Megan had to rush from the
never knew what activities would be in store Black said. drama performance The Little Mermaid Jr in order to
for each Coffee House, making it a great make it back in time. Photo Credit: Kristen Bellas
meeting place for a group of friends on a The casual, serene ambiance attracted
Friday night from 7-10 pm. It was the place many. Every now and then faculty would
to go to forget about the stress that students stop by to enjoy the setting. Mrs, Garrett,
faced during a normal school week. one of the coordinators for this event, was
also impressed.
"I go to Coffee House because it's such
a chill atmosphere. You drink coffee, hang "I enjoy seeing the transformation of the
with friends, and see great talent!" junior Art Room. If I leave and come back, I am
Asher Alt said. greeted with a unique atmosphere,
usually having to do with a theme. We try
Coffee House was full of aspiring to make it cozy, and the students respond
musicians, artists, and performers of all nicely to that," Mrs. Garrett said.
kind. Students voiced their emotions
through song, poetry, or improv. Students Coffee House was the place where
who chose not to perform could practice students curled up with a warm beverage
their artistic talents by drawing on the and kicked their feet up to watch the
tables. entertainment. The students had a
nonchalant setting to unwind for the end
"I think the students express themselves of a long, stressful week.

"Freddie Mercury,
Dude's pretty quirky"
-Joseph Farley, 11

Pay Attention to the Performers, Junior Tia
Preudhomme watches the entertainment on
stage. This was the first Coffee Flouse Tia had
ever attended. Photo Credit: Kristen Bellas

ITS Expression!

It’s Shakespeare, My Dear, Junior Lily Flambright reads from When students got tired of drawing the infamous Thanksgiving
Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth. She just happened to have a hand turkeys on the table, they decided to bring the sharpies to
copy of this play because it was a part of her assigned English III good use by drawing unique patterns on their arms. Sophomore
reading, "It was a really fun experience to be up on stage reading Kyndall Cortes was the creative master mind behind the designs.
from Macbeth," Lily said. By the end of the night, students were flashing their "tattoos" at
Photo Credit: Kristen Bellas each other. Drawing hand turkeys and tattoos were the favorite
activities tor the night.

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Coffee House

YOU DO W HAT?

Students break away from the normal extracurricular activities
to express their individuaiity. ^vKothanneKomsa

Competitive skiing, rowing, flight training, synchronized swimming, and writing and
publishing a novel are not the usual after school activities on a high school student's
agenda, Our students are willing to break the mold and try new things, even if it
means being away from home to pursue diverse interests,

Sisters Caity and Madeline
Burnham hit the slopes at
Sugar Mountain every
weekend during the winter to
participate in skiing
competitions. Competitive
skiing, called slalom racing,
requires racers to ski in and out
of gate in the fastest time
possible.

“Most people think that
there is no snow in North
Carolina and that we live so far
a way from the mountains,"
Caity said, "so not many
people know about it."

Traveling out took the entire
weekend. Races were held on
both Saturdays and Sundays,
but the sisters did not mind
because they had fun with
their friends and won many
awards.

Just one more, Senior Madeline Burnham and freshman Caity Burnham pose for a quick
picture before beginning their race, "My mom started us skiing because she did it in high
schooi and wanted us to too." said Caity. Photo Credit: Caity Burnham

Freshman Victoria Gonzalez has
always loved to write and wanted to
share her love of writing with the world.
She decided that she was going to write
a novel and try to publish it. She wanted
to write about something exciting and
worth reading, so she wrote about life
after death.

Victoria said, "I was inspired by a really
crazy dream, and once I started writing
it, I knew it was going to be great."

After typing away at least an hour a
day for almost a year, Victoria finished
her 283-page book, Guardians of the
Gate and, with the help of her father,
had it published.

Victoria said, “It took a long time to go
through all the steps like editing,
formatting, and selecting things for the
cover, but in the end it was all worth it."

Don’t judge a book by its cover, Freshman

Victoria Gonzalez shows off her novel at a

signing. "Most people don't enjoy writing as

much a me. I can basically express myself

through writing." Victoria said.

P54 Photo Credit: Victoria Gonzalez

November

i "I like to eat at
Feeney's because
A ll t h e w a y of all the different
flavors and
stand tall, Freshman Mark Wakefield is performing a handstand. toppings."
Mark was an excellent gymnast, and loved what he did. He was -Jenna Basel, 9
an Olympic hopeful this year and we wished him luck in his future
endeavors.

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Freshmen Olivia Mangus and Emma Lloyd joined High Point
Rowing Crew after seeing the slide advertising the new
program on the Bishop TV announcements. Rowing is a very
difficult sport requiring very strong muscles all over the rowers
body, especially in the legs and arms.

"Ifs not a normal sport that schools have a team for in the
south," said Emma.

The competitions were held far away because of the
scarcity of crews in the south. The crew traveled to
Chattanooga, Tennessee one weekend to compete in a large
race. There were not a huge amount of races to compete in,
so they held practices at Oak Hollow lake in High Point for two
hours a day, seven days a week to get stronger and more
experienced.

Chop, Freshman Adam Alt and Olivia Mangus (far left) are performing
the chop drili. This is a drili done during practice to make sure the whole
crew is in time with each other. Photo Credit: Cindy Komsa

Every summer juniors Mary Rose Stepnowski and Haley Puterbaugh
would spend countless hours at their local swimming pool creating and
mastering a synchronized swimming routine to be performed at the Labor
Day celebration at Friendly Pool. It takes many hours of practice to be
perfectly in sync with one's teammates.

"My favorite part is when a routine finally comes together," said Mary
Rose.

All the work leads up to a performance in front of the entire pool
community. This may be nerve-wracking to some, but if the routine is
practiced enough, it comes naturally. Although, by the time of the
performance, the song chosen for the performance can be annoying.

Cue the music, Juniors Haley Puterbaugh and Mary Rose Stepnowski get into
position to start their synchronized swimming routine. The theme of the
performance was Australia, so they used boomerangs in their land formation.
Photo Credit: Friendly Pool.

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Out of School Activities

Afamilythat argues together stays together s

story by Katie Wright
photos by Jacquiine Lee

Modei United Nations has always been one of the largest and most
boisterous clubs around. Many people may be intimidated by the club's
sheer numbers and the high level of debate that takes place, but what
many people don't realize is that the club com es together through travel
and competitions, to become a large, arguing, family,

"The bus rides, along with breakout sessions, and planning, result in strong
relationships and more friends. Model UN is not only serious, but also a great
opportunity to bond with friends and enhance relationships" said junior
Tanner Owen.

The annual trip to Vanderbilt in Tennessee entails a 10 hour bus ride,
which provides a great opportunity for new and old team members to get
to know each other. The team also participates in breakout sessions to help
one another with gathering research and debating tips. The trips were an
overall successful way for the team members to come together and help
each other improve.

"The girls always trade clothes and help each other get ready by doing
hair and makeup, while the guys usually chill out in their rooms and play
video games together" said senior Megan McDowell.

The team found ways of uniting that surpassed simple debate tips and
research. They often helped to ensure that each member looked their best
for committee, or even just provided a way to relax with other in a hotel
room.

"Think of us as a family of people with superhuman argument skill that
destroys people with their minds" said sophomore Bobby Mason.

By the end of the first competition of the year, the team had created an
incredible family-like tie, while also honing each individual member's
debating skills. These things lead to the team's great success at each of its
competitions.

The success of future Model UN teams is determined by the
cohesiveness of the group and their performance at the competitions. The
strong family-like tie that was formed directly affected these results by
instilling in each member a care for the success of each other, and of
wanting to win for the good of the team and the school.

^ Y (b .u r p la ,o e ... Sibling Sets:

Zach and Will Bruns

Sam and Jacob Sebastian

Katie and Derek Wright

Jam es and Tommy Boyers

Grant and Jeffery Davidson

St Thomas - It has world class Matthew and Jenna Basel
beaches, great food, and
nice people. 3rotherly Love The sibling sets made up a
-Alexander Preudhomme, 12 large part of the team and
The team featured 6 sets of siblings, ensure that the strength of the
showing that arguing runs in the family
team will continue

1. Line Up, Freshmen Jeffrey Davidson, 3. Team Effort, Junior Florrison Deormin, senior
Kevin Sowinski, Baiiey Cooke, Derek Wrighf, Bri Eichorn, and sophomores Caleb
sophomores Emma McDonald, Connor Carmichael and Andres Gomez-Perry work
Word, and junior Jocelyn Domobyl sit together to gather research before the
together during o Model UN session. Many conference. The team spent several hours the
first time students sot together before they day of the conterence researching to be
became fully comfortable debating, better prepared,
4. Be Prepared, Freshmen Bailey Cooke and
2. Come of Me, Junior Jacob Sebastian Jeffery Davidson peruse their required
defends his point during o Model UN session. reading. The students were required to read a
Model UN required o strong personolit/ to be “background guide" which described issues
able to defend personal opinions and ideas. and how the weekend would proceed.

Model U N "

The Bishop Swim Team attracted swimmers trom everywhere.

by Paige Anderhoim

Some swim for turn, and som e swim to Often the swim team was a place for because I was injured from cross country so I
needed a way to rehabilitate my hip but now I
stay in shape, but ail the swimmers made athletes to prepare for upcoming really like it. It makes me feel like a fish," said
junior Carly Kreber,
the team larger than usual. While all of the seasons, the rigorous practices that
But for some, the swim team was a way to
swimmers were dedicated, included dry land training, where get back into the sport.

som e spent more time in the "It makes swimmers ran an average of two "I used to swim year-round for TYPE, buf I Is
pool than others. Aiming for a me feel miles, were a great opportunity for haven't in three years and I missed it, so I
place at states, there were those dedicated to staying active joined the Bishop team this year," said
many students who swam on during winter months. freshman Gina Koesters.

teams outside ot Bishop to like a fish. "I swim because it is a fun way Whether the reason to swim was an injury,
always stay in tip-top shape. to keep in shape," said juniar a way to stay in shape, or a personal passion,
the Bishop swim team attracted many
"I swim tor STAR Aquatics tor Joseph Farley. students.

the whole year and for Lake Jeanette during there were students who swim to stay

the summer, but the Bishop swim team is active while an injury kept them sidelined

greater than all of them," said junior Grant in another sport.

Davidson, "Well, I started swimming last year

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Studios when I was
Swimming is one of the best ways to exercise. The calories practically disappear, an little and tried to
idea a tew take very seriously. "To me, swim season means seven quesadillas on sell my sister to an
Mexican Tuesdays," said junior Max Leftwich. old man with
tattoos," - Joe
1 hour of swimming over 650 calories burned 3.5 jelly donuts Santerelli, 11

2 hours of swimming 1,300 calories burned 14 cheese quesadillas

Flying, Junior Colleen Gillooley pushes through her dreaded butterfly event. "Butterfly is definitely the hardest strake," said Colleen Gillooley. Photo Credit:

Robert Coon

Head First, Freshman Gina Koesters dives in as junior Maria
Kammire reaches the waii during a reiay at a Greensboro
Day meet. Reaction times are crucial in relays and so the
switch-offs are practiced often. Photo Credit: Robert Coon

Too Much H2 ONot Enough O2 , Junior Thane Jacobsen takes
a breath during his event at the first meet of the season. “I
focus on my breathing during meets to help me keep a
pace," said Thane Jacobsen. Photo Credit; Robert Coon

Quick Start, Senior Matthew Brackett dives in at the start of
his race. The dive can either make or break the swimmer
during the race. Photo Credit; Robert Coon

A Sigh Of Relief, Freshman Jeffrey Davidson finishes a race

well and is happy with his results. Jeffrey swam year-round

and often had club practice before school and practice for

the school's team after school as well. Photo Credit: Robert

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S w im m in g

Press this button. Senior Natalie Hardy gets help resetting the survey.
The surveys were reset by the headquarters six tim es during the day,
and new codes had to be entered each time, Photo Credit; Maddison
Staszkiewicz

And Check. Senior Brynna Tremblay checks off survey questions offer
speaking fo fhe homeowners on her lisf. There were fhree quesfions she
had fo answer, buf if fhe person had already voted she only had to
check two boxes. Photo Credit: Kelsey Cossio

Gotta keep warm, Seniors Alex Errington and Ana Arroyo pose for a PRESIDENT O BA M A
quick picture during their campaigning. 'It was freezing, but it was
funny watching how much people tried to avoid us handing them is elected to a second term.
pamphlets,” said Alex. Photo Credit: Annie Armstrong
As the election got closer, politics were all the rage on TV, social networking
<S><MA\-eV\ycV\<g- p ^ L V r- c ( ^ U .o ... sites, and in daily conversations. Many citizens knew who they would be
supporting early on in the campaigns, so they took advantage of early voting.
"I would have Statewide, early voting surpassed the 2008 presidential election by more than
watched the 130,000, with 2.5 million people casting their votes early. However, even with the
political debates, early votes nationwide, there were many swing states until the very end. At 1 AM
but I had to watch Wednesday, President Obama and Vice President Biden were reelected even
paint dry." though Florida had not finished counting their ballots yet, A record 2.4 million
-Julia Errington, 9 absentee bailots cast slowed the counting in Florida dramatically. With
62,881,780 popular votes and 332 electoral college votes after all votes had
been accounted for, the Democrats won both the popular and electoral votes.
The next four years. President Obama will be taking the country "Forward."

Securing support* "
n

Seniors take a day off school

to secure final votes for

candidates on Eiection Day.

by Maddison Staszkiewicz

Shivering in the cold weather or pushing
buttons in the warm indoors, seniors spent Eiection
Day trying to raise support for candidates.
Whether it was oniy for a few hours or for over
eight, ali the seniors spent time working either for
poiiticai parties, candidates, or nonpartisan
judges.

"i have the seniors do poiiticai hours because
all research shows that when students are actively
engaged and participating in a project or
situation they learn and retain more. I think it is
very important that students get out into the world
working where they normally don't," said Mr.
Seidel.

The seniors spent most ot their time being the
people most of the population find obnoxious.
People don't want to be bothered by being asked
questions about their political views. Calling
people to ask if they have already voted was just
one way seniors did their part. They also went
door-to-door making sure people had a way to
get to the polls if they hadn't been already.

"Going door-to-door on Election Day was
largely pointless as most people weren't home.
However, the group I was with had a great time
together, and the few people we met were quite
pleasant," said senior Alex Bruno.

Others found themseleves outside all day
handing out literature in front ot polling locations.
They had to follow regulations such as where to
stand at the polling center, and the pamphlets
they distributed were the last chance to get a
candidate their vote.

"We handed out Conservative Voters Guides in
hopes that someone without their mind made up
would take one and vote Republican," said senior
Lindsay Nedriga.

The day was suspenseful for the seniors,
because many were not old enough to vote
though they wanted to influence the election.
Whether they watched the results come in from
each state with friends or with family, the seniors
were hopeful that their candidate would be
elected to office. It was a late night, but finally the
Electoral College reelected President Obama,
Regardless of which condidate the seniors
supported, they made a valiant effort to gain
support for candidates in the election.

Hello Ma’am, Senior Sean Hamacher sits at the end

of a table filled with fellow seniors also taking surveys

0 6 ]|for the Republican Party. The goal for the day was ta

make 4,096 calls, but there were so many volunteers
that they made over 30,000 phone oalls by 2:00 PM.
Photo Credit: Maddison Staszkiewicz
Election

w h a t 's y o u r f a v o r it e t h a n k s g i v i n g d is h ?

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"I like the chocolate "Definitely stuffing." "Spinach "Mashed potatoes.'
pie." -Asher Alt, 11 casserole," -Sam Nemeth, 12
-Alex Patton, 10 -Logan Snnith, 9

Go go go! Sophomore Brendan Malone is standing at
Churohill Downs Race Track in Louisville, Kentucky. It is a
Malone family tradition to go to this track during the
Thanksgiving holiday. Photo Credit: Laurie Kennedy-Maione
Nom nom, Senior Sam Parker is about to take his first bite of
his favorite Thanksgiving dish. The two most popular deserts
at Thanksgiving are pumpkin pie and pecan pie. Photo
Credit: Sam Parker

"My however many
great grandpa
named General
Bray rowed across
the Delaware with
George
Washington."
-Taylor Ziemba, 10

TJoverrlber

HOW New hairdo, Senior Kyle Han shows off his new hot he got
at Disney World, Disney World is a popular spot for family
vacations during the Thanksgiving break. Photo Credit: Alex
Zhang

What to eat? Freshman Brady Johnson and family are
deciding what they want to put on their plates for their
meal. Every year, families eat leftover turkey for an
average of three days. Photo credit: Brady Johnson

FAR WOULD YOU

GO TO Give th a n k s

Students traveled across the country to celebrate

Thanksgiving with their families. by Katharine Komsa

Thousands of nniles are traveled on Thanksgiving just to give "I was able to see my cousins from Florida and California

thanks and eat a dinner with extended family. Some students and I got to play in the snow with them. This was the first time I

are luoky enough to live close to their families; however, many have ever seen them and it was nice to meet them," said Lexi.

students have to travel many hours to The majority of students, however, stayed at home for

celebrate Thanksgiving with family that Thanksgiving. Whether their families

they do not often see. Students took on "We got stuck in traffic came to see them, or they didn't want to
deal with ail of the traffic and travelers,
the roadway traffic, crowed flights, and
long traveling days to spend the weekend and it took forever, but there were many reasons to stay in the

with family. it was worth it because Triad,
"We got stuck in traffic and it took "I stayed at home and it was relaxing.

forever, but it was worth it because I got to I was glad I didn't have to sit through
traffic. I hate traffic," said freshman Katie
I got to see nny fonnily,"see my family," said junior Davis Temple

who traveled to Virginia, Vest.

Some students, iike sophomore Lexi Weidman, have never No matter how far students went for

met all of their family because of the distance between them Thanksgiving, they got to celebrate the holiday

This was the perfect time to meet new family members. commemorating a great part of our nation's history.

—IT
Thanksgiving

C e > r V\<e Most kids grovy up watching Disney "I loved signing autographs and taking
movies, and the Littie Mermaid is on the pictures with the little kids. They would
The Little Mermaid iist of must-see ciassics. As a part of constantly hug me, ask me questions,
catches the attention of taking on the Littie Mermaid as this year's and sing for me. It was the cutest thing,"
faii musicai, the drama department had said senior Gwen Gies.
children of all ages. an opportunity to connect with a younger
audience. For the extra enthusiastic kids, the cast
by Anna Smith of the Little Mermaid hosted a "Breakfast
"Lots of kids got reaiiy into it. One giri with the Mermaids." On Sunday morning,
thought she was in the show and jumped children had the chance to eat with Ariel
on the stage during the middie of the and her mermaid friends before the show
performance," said sophomore Zarek began.
Sobkowski.
"The breakfast was a great idea. It was
The faii musicai is always performed really cool to meet all the kids. They were
for middle schools during the week, and so excited to meet their favorite Disney
for parents and classmates on the characters," said junior Andrew Horne.
weekend, however, this year's production
was attractive to a much younger age The Little Mermaid was a great
group. Little girls loved seeing the success because it had something to
princesses and mermaids on stage, and offer almost everyone. Though it was
after the show, many had the chance to aimed at the elementary and middle
get an autograph from their favorite school crowd, older audience members
character. got to sit back, relax, and feel like a little
kid.

Poor us, Ursula, played by senior Priscilla Del Aguila,
cuddles up with her evil eels, eighth grader Andrew
Graney and sophomore Julia Sims. "Lots of kids got scared
of my oreepy makeup," said Julia. Photo credit: Martha
Garrett.
Kissy kissy, Sebastian, played by senior Sydney Smith,
demonstrates exactly how to execute a kiss. The claws on
her hands made it difficult to make this silly face. Photo
credit: Jacqueline Lee.

I like furry animals.
My favorite is a
peacock.

-Jason Standen,
'14

Curtain call, the entire cast of the Little Mermaid takes a bow together at the end of the play. While the HOW TO PUT ON
cast mostly consisted of students, there were also middle school members. Photo credit: Martha Garretf.

1. Put on foundation to moke your
skin giow under the stage lights.

2. Add blush to your cheeks so you
don't look washed out.

3. Use a dark, neutral eye shadow,
eyeliner, and mascara to draw
attention to your eyes. Add fake
eyelashes for even more
emphasis.

4. Finish with lipstick or a coat of
lipgioss to give your look that extra
pop.

Want my autograph? Ariel,
played by senior Gwen Gies, gives
her autograph to a young
audience member. "The kids were
always shy at first but that went
away as soon as I talked to them,”
said Gwen. Photo credit: Martha
Garrett.

Me too! A young girl is picked up
off the stage by her father. She
decided that she wanted to be a
part of the show as well and
jumped up on stage in the middle
of the performance. Photo credit:
Martha Garrett.

Under the sea, Senior Rhett Lawson holds up a jellyfish
while dressed as a starfish. As a chorus members, Rhett
played several other roles including a frog. Photo credit:
Jacgueline Lee.

Fall Musical

'v-\ ■ ^ With only 31 days to the
I end of the year, Decennber
keeps everyone busy. Papers
and projeots are due befare
the break, so students have a
lot to get done. Santa makes
his appearanoe at the sohool
to take piotures and helps with
"Secret Santa" between
homerooms, team s, lunch
tables, and friends. The holiday
season keeps going even
though the Mayans predicted
the world as ending on the
twenty-first. As the year finally
com es to an end, people
spend tim e with those who
mean the m ost to them. The
year goes out with a bang and
the beginnings at resalutians

for the next year.

"Do what with what you have where vo^

"■ m .

Pictured from left to right: Mr.
Tourett: Sister JC: William
Johrison, 11: Will Kamr^ick, 10
arid Mr. Sickelbaugh: Jori Conry,
12.

Photo Credits from left to right:
Cara Benko: Martha Garrett:
Robert Coon: Jacqueline Lee:
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Filling in the

Wrestlers create a strong team

GAPS after losing valuable
team m ates, by Katharine Komsa

New students gathered in the wrestlers gave the new comers advice on

cafeteria for their first practice, wondering how to adjust to the strict wrestling life.

what this new sport was going to be like, "Even if the odds are stacked against

while upperclassmen with years of you, you can always overcome your

experience came ready to step up and opponent with sheer determination," said

take the spots of the graduated starting junior Nick Castellano.

seniors, It took rough hours of practicing The more experienced wrestlers

and crazy diets, but as a helped their less

result, a great new team "You lust hov© to
was formed. ‘ quickly adjust to the rigor

"This year has been jum p in and do of the matches by forcing

harder for us than last year them into it.
"It is a lot of work, but
because we graduated so your Post ■

many starters, It has been you just have to dive in

tough winning matches but we we still and do your best," said sophomore Will

pulled it off," said senior Evan Stark, Kamnick.

The team adjusted to the loss of Success was a well earned goal from

leaders, and the new upperclassmen the physical, bloody, and ruthless

stepped up to the plate to guide the matches the wrestlers won. The season

team to victories. The more experienced was a challenge, but filling in the newly

open spots gave the team new life.

Keep your chin up, Sophomore Michael WARM Up
Tanahey is in the process of pinning his
opponent. Taking control of the arms and At the start of practice, the V
midsectian is the best way to pin an team warms up by going
opponent. Photo Credit: Jacqueline Lee on a run. This helps the
muscles relax and be
THE O rder of ready to start the workout.
It also helps the team get
T H IN G S into cardiovascular shape.

"Googly eyed grapes
are great!"

-Lexi Weidman, 10

Are you ready for this, Putting on his game
face, seniar Evan Stark facuses on how he will
pin his opponent as the match starts. During
the match, you have to stay inside the
boundaries, which are formed by a large
circle on the mat. Photo Credit: Marina Black

Almost got it, Junior Nick Trego
fights to pin his opponent against
the mat. A pin is when one holds
his opponenfs shoulders or
shoulder blades against the mat
for at least two consecutive
seconds, and, when scoring, a pin
is worth six points.
Photo Credit: Jacqueline Lee
Put on your game face. Junior
Nick Castellano pins his opponent
during the match. During a
match, the wrestlers are not
allowed to lock their hands around
their opponent unless their
opponent is in a standing position
or is pinned.
Photo Credit: Jacqueline Lee

W EIG H TLIFTIN G AAOGK M A TG H E S

The team then goes into The team performs mock
the ^weight room to matches in the cafeteria
workout by lifting. Being combining both the
stronger helps the team cordio and strength to get
overcome opponents more experience. This
and win matches. process also helps decide
the starters for mafches.

Wrestling

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With a melting pot of counties, students hove their own little quirks.

by Kristen Bellas

Every weekday morning, students combining students not only of

beyond the borders of Forsyth different religions but from entirely

Jlr-o v-o K'j-... County traveled to the some different cities and counties. With so

"Ifs fun driving forty destination prior to 8:30 in the many different counties represented
minutes on the bock
roods to school morning. Some come from os for by the student body, it wasn't o
everyday."
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Rockingham, or Wilkes g o t rn y stereotypes for certain

counties, while others counties. Many of the
come from towns os
route perfect counties students lived in

close os ten minutes by senior were very different from
down the rood. No eooh other, but others

matter where students year." were only distinguished

come from or what time from another by the

they hod to get up, they border line.

oil mode it on time. Many of the stereotypes of eooh

"I got my route perfect by senior county appeared to pertain more to

year, and it took me less than ten the public schools, but there were still

minutes to get to school in the yisible differences between the

morning. Of course, that was counties. In o school with students

without the occasional traffic," said from eleven different counties, the

senior Moddison Stoszkiewicz. county each student come from

Bishop is called o melting pot added to their identity.

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From County to County

"Don't forget o jacket and leggings." Winter Track runs through the
This was an everyday reminder for the cold winter tennperotures
runners on the winter track team. The
runners always ran outside in cold by Bailey Seach photos: Daniel Bozokos
weather temperatures because Bishop
does not have an indoor track. Despite Almost Done, We Can Do It,
the cold temperatures, the Winter Track Sophomore Zoch Jones and
team had one of the biggest teams at freshman Jimmy King, Derek Wright,
Bishop. For many athletes, Winter Track and Andrew Reiter finish a workout.
was a perfect opportunity to get in In practice, many runners tried to
shape for a different sport. stay together and push themselves
as a group.
"I wanted to do Winter Track so I Pump those Arms, Freshman
could get into shape for baseball," said Jenna Basel runs 200 meter sprints.
sophomore Jack Thomas. This was usually a part of
everydays workout for sprinters.
The everyday cold temperatures
proved to be difficult for many runners.
With temperatures regularly in the 30's,
staying warm was a priority. If not,
running in the cold could be
uncomfortable and even painful.

"When I run in the cold, it makes me
angry and gives me earaches," said
junior Grace Kelly.

However the cold weather was
bearable to som e members of the
team. Many of the new runners found it
easiest to transition to the weather.

"I don't mind running in the cold, I
like it better than running in the heat,"
said freshman Melanie Vynalek,

With a large, dedicated team, the
Winter Track team was guaranteed
success.

Leading the fS L o W

Junior Carly Kreber was one of the top runners of the girls Winter Track
team. Coming off of a State Championship for Cross Country, Kreber
had high hopes for her Winter Track season, "After coming in fourth in
the state for Cross Country, I am hoping to be one of the top runners in
the mile and two mile in Winter Track," said Carly. In order to train for
the mile and two mile, Carly had to maintain a rigorous routine. "My
training for Winter Track was very similar to that of Cross Country. I
normally did three or four long runs a week and maybe one or two
hard workouts," said Carly,

Going Far, Freshman Earl Bonoan
throws the shotput. The shotput
involves throwing o 12 pound
metal ball Into a pit ot sand.

Winter Track

UNDER TH E

SW EATBAN D

From the weight room to the couch, it's not oii fun and games.

by Annie Armstrong

Many interesting and generaiiy unknown things happened in Coach Venable's office was more of a mystery, and unlike
the offices behind fhe gym. it was common knowledge that the others', her office was in the hallway in the female wing. She
five periods of PE were taught by Coach Bowen. He also taught worked closely with Pit Crew leaders for upcoming games,
a weight lifting class during the day. In weight lifting class, one helped Coach Stoller with game management, ran the school
of the things he taught was P90X, an intense workout video that store, and helped in the PE department as the go-to substitute
pushed each student to all new level. gym teacher. She was close to the students involved in the
athletic program,
"This year my favorite class to teach is weight lifting, because
ifs my first year teaching the class and all the experiences are "I have been in athletics all four years, and I think that the
new to me," said Coach Bowen. coaches play a big part in getting a team to perform to the
best of their ability, I wouldn't be where I am today without
When Coach Bowen wasn't teaching, he was usually in the them," said senior Kevin Weckworth,
coaches' office. There was always something to be done
whether it was planning for football or baseball games, The athletic wing wasn't always given the recognition it
scheduling games, managing fields or reviewing game tapes, deserved. Although students sometimes saw it as just a gym,
locker room, and a hallway with offices, the athletic wing was
"It is hard to tell whafs going on during a game. The films an important part to the school's sports program.
are the only way to really evaluate performance," said Coach
Jones,

Pumping Iron, Coach Jones coaches Sam Williams while he curls /
during weight lifting class. The class pushed students to their limits as
they gradually increased the weights they lifted throughout the year. 0
Photo Credit: Annie Armstrong
n 0,
A little decorative, The coaches decorate the coaches office with
newspaper articles where the school's teams got recognition. The
articles were a good way to commemorate students,
Phato Credit: Harrison Dearmin

Hey there, Coach Bowen and Coach Jones talk in the hallway
between their offices. The coaches discussed their practice plans with
each other often. Photo Credit: Harrison Dearmin

QScA with "My grandpa is 88
years old. He likes to
Coach Boweh sleep, eat, and
dance. He and my
Annie Armstrong: W ha fs the hardest part about your job? grandma go out
Coach Bowen: The hardest part would be having to adjust to the many dancing 3 times a
different uses of the gym. week,"
AA: What is a average day like for you?
CB: On a regular school day I get to school around 8:15 and leave around - Auni Conlon, 12
4:30. When ifs football season, I get to school at 8:15 and leave around 6:30.
And when It's baseball season I get to school early around 7:30 to work with Getting Prepared, Coach Venable goes through paper work, preparing
the pitchers, and I leave around 6:30. On game days I'm at school much for her CPR class she teaches as a part of the PE classes, "I have always
later. wanted to work in athletics and be a part of sfudent athletes lives as a
AA: What do you do tor discipline in your classes? mentor and positive goai-reaching advocate coach, so tha fs why I love
CB: In m y P.E. classes, I normally just tell them to sit out and to take a zero for my job and what I do," said Coach Venable. Photo Credit: Annie Armstrong
the day. And in m y weight lifting class, I just take points off their grade, Planning it Out, Coach Bowen writes out a football play during his
AA: What is your tavorite thing to teach? planning. Most coaches pian out their plays before practice to see if fheir
CB: I like teaching flag football because I love football and I teach it at the team can handle them.
beginning of the year when the freshmen are excited to play the games. Photo Credit: Annie Armstrong
AA: How do you bring life to the coaches' office?
CB: I enjoy hanging team pictures and articles about som e of the Bishop
students. We also have a hat collection around the office that I add to. I also
cut out taces of coach Youfz and place fhem on different funny bodies,
AA: What is your favorite place to go out to lunch?
CB: On rare occasions when I do go out for lunch, my favorite place is Clark's
Barbecue.
AA: What do you love the m ost about your job?
CB: I like interacting with the students and I like working with such a positive
faculty and staff members.

ne Most W < ^ V \ (A ^ rfu l O f The Year

The halls were all but decked with boughs ot holly in celebration ot the

Christmas season. by Paige Anderholm and Harrison Dearmin

Singer Andy Williams said it best in his The Most Wonderful out Christmas carol worksheets, and she even tied in chemistry

Time Of The Year", Starting almost immediately after by making borax snowflakes. Students in Mr. Ekiund's Botany

Thanksgiving, the school's atmosphere was filled with an class made wreaths for their mothers.

infectious joy, Suddenly Christmas carols were being hummed "I loved singing carols everyday before class, it got me in

constantly, and Santa was making his the Christmas spirit," said Joe McNamara.

in theappearance on socks, sweaters and even in the n|+ q q + r p i o As school closed for break, the Christmas

cafeteria. The students and classes at Bishop were ^ festivities continued at home. While some stoyed

infused with a certain jolly feeling. C h f iS t m O S S O irit " home, others traveled far to see family,

"In guitar class we learned Christmas carols like ^ ' get in som e time on the slopes or get that winter

Joy to the World and Jingle Bells. It was cool to tan everyone is so envious of,

learn how to play something I've heard all my life," said "Skiing in Utah was a refreshing and great break from

freshman Jacob Anderholm. school," said sophomore Peter Balogh.

It seemed that everywhere another carol was being sung, Although this time of the year can be particularly stressful,

whether it was coming from the loudly oft-tune, but incredibly the extra pressure was lessened, however, by the tidings of joy.

sincere senior boys carrying a boom box down the halls or With hints of Christmas around every corner, the school was

from the students in Mrs. Sebastian's room. Sister JC handed truly filled with wonder.

Don’t W ant A Doll, No Dinky Tinker Toy, junior Dillie MeHoffey plays dress up in
her Botany ciass whiie making a wreath, The ciass was abie to pick out what size
wreath and bow they wanted. Photo Credit: Martha Garrett

Ringing Through The Sky Shepherd Boy, junior Riiey Simson and
sophomore Connor Hebert play the trombone at the Christmas concert.
"After practicing so much i feit like i could have played with my eyes
c lo se d ," said Riley. Photo Credit: Alex Zhang

A Star Is Sweetly Gleaming, juniors Sebastian Lucek and Kable Young

prepare luminaries to light up like stars when they sing carols for hospice.

"I really enjoyed singing carols with my friends and it made the people

sm ile," said Kable. Photo Credit: Martha Garrett

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"Colleen is going
out with nne."
-Nick Trego, 11

Shall I Play For You On My Drum? Seniors Michael Fohn and Jack Hauser perform 1
a song they learned in Doc's class for fhe Christmas show. The entire music
department devoted a majority of their time near Christmas to prepare for the
big concert. Photo credit: Alex Zhang

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My favorite by far is l a s t C h ristm a s'." -Nick Stigier, 12

"I love B a b y 'Ifs C a ld O u tsid e '." -Asher Ait, 11

"My favorite Christm as carol is 'I'll Be N a m e F a r C h ristm a s' by Twisted Sister," -Bobby Mason, 10

like 'All I W a n t F a r C h ristm a s'." -Tiffany Nguyen, 9

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2012

- The Sandy Hook
shooting killed 20
elementary school
students.
- Hurricane Sandy
wreaked havoc on
the Northeast.
- The Mayan calendar
ran out but the world
continued.

- The bestselling novel
The Hunger G am es
was a huge success
on the big screen.
- Twitter, Instagram
and Pinterest
became popular
social networking sites.

Politics

- Barrack Obama was
re-elected for his
second term as
President.
- The Queen of
England celebrated
her Diamond Jubilee.

Sports

- America brought
home 46 gold
medals from the
London Olympics.
- The New York Giants
won another Super
Bowl.

Music

- Whitney Houston
died on February 11th
- C all M e M aybe and
G angnam Style
topped the charts.

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Year in Review

January

The start of a new year
brings more than just
resolutions. Along with the new
calendar year com e new,
endless possibilities. While
som e people plan to make
changes In their lives, others
are content with the status
quo. With a basketball team
from Australia making an
appearance and seniors
experiencing the working
world, it's safe to say there is
excitem ent in the air. The week
of exams leaves students
worried about their final grades
after the Christm as break. As
the month ends with the
annual Catholic Schools Week,
the new year starts with
reminders that regardless of
changes, our com m unity is
always there to back you up.

The trick to forgetting the big picture is to look at everything^d^e^

080 Pictured from left to right: Jarrod
Statler. 11; John Noh. 12: Liz
January Farmer. 12: Carolyn Murphy. 9:
Sebastian Lucek. 11.

Photo Credits from left to right:
Ashley Sanchez: Jordan Pring:
Lindsay DeMers; JP: Alex Zhang.

No time for a break, Studying in 081

the library with friends, freshman Divider
Maia Cancro points out a quote
in The Odyssey. When students
reviewed in groups, the/coura
ask each other tor clarifIdflTIBn
when they Were confused. Photo
Credit: Grace DeMers -

Seniors spend over half the year preparing for Winterim,

by Maddison Sfaszkiewicz

A W eek in the

W orking w o r ld
While the rest of the student really excited about what they like It at first because I didn't
body was at school taking were doing in place of get to do the job I actually
exams, the senior class was exams. Learning about the wanted. Regardless, I had a
spread across the country, jobs only added to the good time learning about
from Fort Meyers, Florida to Las anticipation. jobs similar to the one I really
Vegas, Nevada, to complete want to do," said senior Sean
their second semester English "Since I got to see my Thomas.
exam. The work was spread Winterim person working on a
out over six months, ending set for an advertisement All in all, the months of
with the seniors taking eleven before I shadowed her, I was preparation led to a week
days to shadow careers in super excited to follow her with varying experiences for
which they were interested. because she seemed like she all 110 members of the senior
loved her job so much," said class. Some people decided
“The cool thing about senior Alex Errington. that they had no desire to do
Winterim is students get a what they previously thought,
chance to experience a Though the seniors only while others knew exactly
career before majoring in it in took a week off of school, in what they wanted to do for
college. That way, they combination with a national the rest for their lives. Even
hopefully know that what they holiday and an unexpected more common were the
are pursuing is something they snow day, the break seemed seniors who completed all of
will truly love," said Mr. Isaac. longer than expected. Feeling Winterim and still had no idea
as if they hadn't been to what they wanted to become
The first assignment was school for a while, many when they graduated.
due in August, and the last was students developed an Regardless of whether
due in February. Though the understanding about how students reached their
seniors were working off and on different their lives would be personal goals, Winterim was
to complete their Winterim after they finished their an interesting way to receive
requirements, it wasn't until education. an exam grade.
January that most students got
"I didn't think I was going to

And he said...
Senior Nick Stigler
leads story time
during his Winterim
experience at Our
Lady of Grace. Nick
aiso worked with a
physicai therapist at
Fligh Point University,
so he saw very
different careers.
Photo Credit:
Nick Stigier

SepteK^ber 7 Septernber Two Interviews with the
people you are going to
The personal reflection Five goals and objectives shadow must be
and three research write­ for the two most likely completed.
ups on three different careers you will shadow
careers are due. are due.

January

jc>uW W IcUe
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"I want to be a Nascar
driver when I'nn 40."

-Connor Cossio, 10

Back to you, Sitting in the News
Anchor's seat lets senior Katherine
McCuiston see what ifs like to be
on the news. Katherine couldn't
go on air because of the station's
regulations, but getting the
chance tc experience the
atmosphere still allowed her to
realize she enjoyed it.
Photo Credit: Katherine McCuiston
Full steam ahead, Senior Anna
Smith steams fabric and clothing
for the photo shoot during her
time with a stylist. "The lady I
worked with really stressed skills
needed for a future internship, so
she taught me some of the most
important tricks,"
Photo Credit: Anna Smith

Nowe^ber 3 0 January 11- I S Whew that was hard. Senior Katelyn Merendino uses the
eguipment at the physical therapists office to test her leg
Placement forms Go out and shadow two strength. Shadowing both a physical therapist and an
locking down who you careers for five days wifh occupational therapist made it easy to compare the different
ore going to shadow o fofol of thirty hours. jobs. Photo Credit: Katelyn Merendino
ore due.
January 2 2 January 28~T^ebruanv 1

A journal entry for each Each student will give o six to eight
working day is due os minute presentation about their
well os letters thanking Winterim experience. On that Friday, o
sponsors for the final reflection paper is due.
opportunity.
Winterim

'Tm going to stand
outside. If anyone asks,
tell them I'm
outstanding"
-David Markun, 10

Listen up, Bishop Peter Jugis gives
his Homily during the Moss for the
entire school on Tuesday. The
students and staff were inspired by
his Homily to better their Christian
lives. Photo Credit: Alex Zhang

Reverence, Sophomore Sarah Up in Flames, Junior Sebastian
Lucas is helping Bishop Jugis Lucek and freshman John Paul
prepare the gifts for consecration. Stepnowski light the incense for the
There were five alter servers Mass. There were many
helping with the Mass. preparations that went into the visit
Photo Credit: Alex Zhang of Bishop Peter Jugis before school
Tuesday.
Photo Credit: Alex Zhang

84

January

the Standards

As a Catholic school, we go above and beyond to

beconne the best. by Katharine Komsa

The large banner hanging over the nnain junior Ashley Sanchez.

entrance said it all: it was Catholic Schools Week, Wednesday was Student Appreciation Day. This

and the theme was "Raise the Standards." The was a day to celebrate the students and the good

banner pictured a graph with a large cross towering they bring to the school. Thursday was Teacher

over it to show that Catholic schools were raising the Appreciation Day, and the teachers were given a

standards to be better Christians. free breakfast before school. Both groups enjoyed

"The banner outside the recognition that they

reminded me about "I was happy the Bishap were given for their hard
Catholic Schools Week
when I walked in on work.

came to Mass, because he "The lunch was a

Monday," said sophomore recognized the great way to appreciate
the students because it
Valerie Torres.

To support the theme, a extraordinary students here." was free, and I like food,"
prayer session was held by said freshmen Logan

the Diocese Monday Fowler,

morning, and Bishop Peter Jugis held Mass for the Catholic Schools Week was a week to

entire school Tuesday. appreciate all that the Catholic schools have to

"I was happy the Bishop came to Mass because offer. From teacher and student application, to

he recognized the extraordinary students here. He bettering our lives as Christians, Catholic Schools

gave an amazing Homily that discussed how we Week was a time for students to reflect on their

can live our lives to the fullest through Christ," said school and raise the standards for the future.

Fun F a c ts -There were 2,031,455 students enrolled

-Catholic Schools Week always starts in Catholic schools for the 2012-2013 sohool
on the last Sunday in January and
year, 590,883 of those students were in High
continues through that Saturday
Schools
-Catholio Schools Week began in 1974.
-For the 2012-2013 school year, there were
085
6,841 Catholic schools in America.
Catholic Schools Week
1,205 of those schools were High Sohools.

Musical

AP Music Theory students go B o c h to the basics

by Katie Wright

AP History centers around dates and events, AP Math a really interesting class," said senior Peter MoDonough.
and Sciences is all about concepts, and AP English The unique nature of the class allowed for more
focuses on literary techniques. What makes AP music
theory so different is it features none of these; it exists in a interaction between the students on a daily basis. Their
category all its own. The class concerns the technical different backgrounds gave the opportunity for
aspects of writing musio as well as composition. improvement from all angles. As a result, the class
members became close and helped eaoh other
"Ifs an AP Class where you can express your creativity, become stronger musicians by sharing their individual
unlike math or science - there's no right or wrong when talents.
you're writing music," said senior Katherine McCuiston.
"Ifs a break from the day because we get to sing, and
The AP Exam featured a unique tree response section. ifs a really small olass, so ifs not like any other class,"
In the first part students listen to a musical selection a few said senior Shannon Gaylord.
times before they write down exactly what notes and
ohords they heard. The second half students are given a The combination of a creative and challenging AP
selection and have 75 seconds to read it over before exam and a small class environment oreated a
having to sing into a audio recorder, dynamic experience for the students. They were able to
learn about a subject that truly interested them,
"The olass is such a tight knit group, and with everyone covering musical history and techniques from Bach to
coming from different musical backgrounds, it makes for modern day, and they both offered and received
helped from those around them.

/
I Jam Session, Juniors Leah Kim, Ja ke j
I Henderson, and Dorsey Bov _
j sentofs ^eter McDonough a n d ^
' Gaylord"ptaiy their various instrum ents'
■, together. The'^N<lm ts liked to play
I together to fake a or»q k frorfi learning^
Photo Credit: Dorsey Bov

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Jonudty

Watch and Learn, Dr. Hirsch writes some
vocabulary on the board during ciass. The
students iearned various vocabuiary words, iike
dissonance, to be abie to define exactly what it
was they were hearing.
Photo Credit; Katie Wright
Beautiful Note, Junior Darsey Bowers sings
aiong with the rest of the ciass. The ciass
practiced their singing often as it was a
significant portion of the AP exam.
Photo Credit: Katie Wright
See then Sing, Junior Jake Henderson takes
notes on a piece of music, The students had
75 seconds to iook over a piece of music
before they had to sing it.
Photo Credit: Katie Wright

Bach would have

failed the AP Exam

Techniques not allowed on
the exam:

Voice C rossings: switching
notes between different
voices

Retro g ressio ns: moving
from o 3 chord to o 2

chord

___ s.Vup-ccjl.

"How did the
Egyptians
speak in
hieroglyphics?"
-Tommy
Boyers, 10

087

Academic Feature

"I watch The Office. I
really like Dwight
Schrute."
-Darsey Bowers, 11

One Last Look, Junior Mitch Bullins scans over his textbook
during homeroom to prepare for a test. AP Psych students have
to spend an average of two hours of studying to ace a test.
Photo Credit: Paige Anderholm
Never Enough Time, Junior Cariy Kreber takes time before
school to brush up on Psych terms. I'v e already used over two
hundred note cards this year for vocabulary," said Cariy Kreber.
Photo Credit: Paige Anderholm

Cramming Works, Right? Junior Nick Castellano quickly Pay Attention or Pay the Price, Juniors Asher Alt, Andre Jimenez , Ryan Uliana and Harrison
reviews his book before an APUSH quiz. Mr. Preudhomme's Dearmin are alertly listening in an APUSH seminar. The seminars are much needed
reading quizzes can make or break a student's grade causing opportunities to earn a high grade. Photo Credit: Paige Anderholm
a lot of anxiety' before the quiz Photo Credit: Paige Anderholm

)88

'January

T he journey t o A 5

Bishop's favorite AP classes set students up for a successfui,

coiiege-ievei school year.

by Paige Anderholm

As students progress through their high school years, they After having to jump through oil of the hoops of the application

hove more and more class options available to them including process, success once in the d o ss was not guaranteed. Both

the more challenging AP classes. Of the sixteen AP courses classes involved o lot of work such os additional reading to the

currently offered, Mr, Preudhomme's AP US '...I Studied for textbook.
History, solely o junior doss, and Mr. Isaac's AP "I work on history about 4 hours o week, and I like that Mr.

Psychology, o d o ss open to both juniors and seven hours a Pruedhomme's d o ss has such o high success rote on the AP
seniors were the AP classes deemed by the week..." exam," said junior Jake Henderson, an APUSH student.
Bishop students to be the most desired.
After a long and rigorous school year there was one final

The application process for AP classes hurdle faced by all AP student, the AP exam. The entire

began during the prior school year, Students were required to school year led up to those three hours determining whether or not

hove teacher recommendations before they took entrance a student would receive college credit for the course.

exams. Both the US History and the Psych exams entailed written "Leading up to the exam, I studied for about seven hours a week
essays based upon prior knowledge of the subject; and being in by rereading the chapters, reviewing the vocab and taking

high demand, getting into these two classes was exceedingly practice tests," said senior Shannon Gaylord, an AP Psychology.

competitive and nerve-racking, Although the extra work seemed too daunting at times, the
"it was stressful waiting to know if I got in or not because o lot rewards balanced out the additional time and effort required,

of people applied to take the do ss," said junior Jonathon Preudhomme's APUSH and isaac's AP Psych were the right places to

Buechner, on AP Psych student. work on getting that five on the AP exam.

A P BIOLOGY CELL PROJECT

T hrough the Eyes of t o m m y koesters

ifs a plant cell. Thafs pretty much it. We all made different organelles

and put them inside of a treadmill box that's about 5 feet tall. We

made it to help us learn parts of the cell in an interactive and

— b: ; - collaborative way. I

made the nucleus

which is the control

center of the cell. I

learned about the

cell and its

organelles, that in

class projects are

way better, that

styrofoam balls are

really expensive for

them to be 6 0% air,

that glue guns are

really hot, that pipe

cleaners are very

fun to play with and

so is play-dough. I

also realized that ifs

important to know

due dates. Most of

these things I

already understood

in theory, but now

Extra Work Or Extra Fun? Juniors Tanner Owen, Grant Davison, Colleen I've experienced
Gillooley and Adaire Hudson pose for a picture while on a trip to the Guilford
Court House for extra credit in APUSH. "I offer extra credit so that I never have them.
to second guess a student that m isses a higher letter grade by a minute
percentage," said Mr, Preudhomme, Photo Credit: Tanner Owen

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I

High five, the Varsity cheerleadiers warm i

up their stunts before a footbaii game. The j
team was extremely proud because this
was the first tim e that there were enpygh
able girls to put up five stunt groups. Photo]
credit: Perry Roach

iider New Mahacietneii

The Varsity cheerleading team goes bananas , by Anna Snnith

New captains, new coaches, and three coaches this year, there were also Every year the cheerleaders attend
many new underclassmen brought a four captains instead of the usual two. cheer camp weeks before school starts.
different viewpoint to the Varsity There is a blow up banana given to the
cheerleading team, Instead of letting "I've gotten really sick of no one caring most spirited team at the end of each
these changes hurt the squad, they about cheerleading. We really want to day after the whole camp does the
decided to use it to their advantage in make this team the best it can possibly "banana cheer," and Bishop had never
order to make room for improvements, be," said senior Lindsay Nedriga. won. Winning this award was a proud
moment for everyone because it showed
"I was devastated when Ms, Rollinger After three years on the team, the that all the hard work and new changes
told us that she was moving to Florida but captains knew what needed to be were worth it.
she came to camp with us which was changed and committed themselves to
awesome and we've been able to bond making improvements. They made many Go bananas! All of the cheerleaders show otf
quickly with our new coaches," said junior changes from the touchdown cheer to their well deserved banana award after a long
Katie Wear, new warm-ups. Getting new warm-ups day of cheer camp. Each girl got to sign her
took a lot of fighting but the entire team name along with all the other recipients. Photo
Losing a coach was a really hard agreed that it paid oft when people credit: Lisa Forrester
adjustment for the upperclassmen. actually noticed.
Luckily, Ms, Rollinger was replaced by Ms,
Burns who was able to bond with the "It was really exciting to see all of our
team quickly. Tiffany also came by hard work pay off when we won the 'Spirit
occasionally to help the team learn new Banana' at camp. It was a really great
stunts. Changes in leadership was huge experience to share with everyone on the
this year because not only were there team at the very beginning," said
sophomore Addie Roach.
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January

Wavin’ flag, Junior Katie Wear and sophomore Abby Bq the Numbers
Lowdermiik run aiong the field waving the flag atfer a
touchdown. Two girls are needed to wave the flag making ^ stunt groups
it very easy to trip. Photo credit: Perry Roach ^ captains

Work it! Sophomores Sofia Pavone and Addie Roach, coaches
junior Sierra Hodges and Senior Lizzy Reklau perform a
dance during a football game.The lines on the track are a
great help in keeping lines straight. Photo credit: Perry
Roach

Flipping freshman, Kaili Griffin
tumbles across the gym during a
pep rally. Kaili took gymnastics for
years before becoming a
cheerleader. Photo credit: Alex
Zhang

Eyes on the ball, Senior captains Lizzy Reklau,
Lindsay Nedriga and Raven Sexton are focused
on the court during a basketball game. Not
paying attention could result in calling the
wrong cheer. Photo credit: Anna Smith

Fifteen minutes of tame. Senior Raven Sexton • —-
represents the team during an interview on
WFMY. Instead of sleeping in on their day off,
the cheerleaders woke up early to be on the
news because the game that night was voted
game of the week. Photo credit: Perry Roach

W e’re blue and gold, Juniors Ashley Sanches, "I learned today that
Sierra Hodges, Molly Fields and Sophomore Nick Burns has an
Addie Roach yell out a cheer in-between awesome duck face!"
quarters. There wasn't as much time to
practice during basketball season so plans -Samantha Peic '11
were often thrown together minutes before
game time. Photo credit: Anna Smith

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and aim hands up in the air in hapes that one of the team's starts the game oft with a tip off to her
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5. Shoot and follow fhrough haif, som e of the pit crew members went onto the necessary for her to be attentive to who
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in a huddle really helps us get down to

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The seven tinne state channpions are at it again.

by Kristen Bellas and Katie Burske

This year was no ordinary year for the same time we bond as a team," junior

Varsity Girls' Basketball Team. They had Olivia DeFrancesco said.

broken a new state record with seven Incorporating all of the extra time off

state titles, and this year they went for an of the courts helped improve everyone's

historic eighth. Playing on a team with game. It was not only beneficial to their

such high standards was skills, but it also brought

threatening. With the them closer as a team by

media and fans having "...We can rely making them well
such high expectations, on each other rounded in knowing each
the girls had to keep their teammate's strengths and

cool and focus on the to get the job weaknesses.
game ahead, "The more time we

"I listen to Coach R done." spend together, the closer
because I know that he we get. We trust each

knows what I need to d o ," other more, so in tough

freshman Danielle Nieters said. parts of games we can rely on each

Staying focused in practice was only other to get the job done," sophomore

one of the many things the girls did to Tessa Johnston said.

prepare for the games. They also worked This guided them individually,

overtime by doing Saturday work outs especially when they were playing in a

with Lee Howard, traveling to San close game. It was necessary to trust

Francisco over the holiday break, and each other, and when each of the

I f If " A taking part in team bonding activities players did their part, the outcome was

Aiming High, Sophomore Alex Putman such as participating in a low ropes good,The teamwork applied in each

goes for the perfect shot during a tough course at Camp Caraway, game played was beyond extraordinary.

basketball match. Alex scored an average "It helps us get stronger, and at the

of 6.3 points per game during the regular 095

season. Photo Credit: Robert Coon Varsity Girls' Basketball

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Odds The Varsity boys basketball
team strives for excellence
by Bailey Seach despite team injuries.
Photos by Robert Coon

The Varsity boys basketball team came having to fit players in new positions

experienced many setbacks involving the to replace those hurt.

health of their players. With three starting "I kept playing with my knee problems

players hurt during the season, the team because I didn't want to let the team

had to learn to adjust. Junior Christian down," said senior Tucker Crews.

Sexton tore his ACL Working with new

and had to have "I kept playing with players required not only
surgery during the a change in games,

season. Senior Kevin but also in practices.
The team had to work
my knee problemsWeckworth faced

ankle problems, on running plays with
different people. Also,
because I didn'tand senior Tucker

Crews tore his want to let the players had to be ready
patella tendon. in case someone got

"A lot of guys had hurt.
"There was more
team down."to step up and take

on new roles and pressure put on us both

adjust to more playing time. It was tough, in practices and gam es because

but we all handled It pretty well," said junior everyone always had to be ready to play,"

Tom m y Koesters. said junior CJ Martin.

Starting from the beginning of the Even with multiple injuries, the team

season, the team did all they could to get pushed through the season. The players

into shape, to prevent injuries. They were always willing to do whatever was

attended Cross Fit classes together before best for the team. In spite of all the

the season started. As the injuries began to challenges, the team had a successful

occur, many players pushed through it to year.

help better the team. Along with the injuries

Q&A Swish, Junior Tom m y Koesters takes a
three point shot. Tom m y played the
w ith position of shooting guard and often took
many three point shots
Chk’is tia n S e x to n

Bailey Seach: What happened to your knee? "I do parkour."
Christian Sexton: I tore my ACL playing basketball in - Cam Reitzel,
the third game of the season, it was the first
conference game of the year, 10
BS: When will you be able to play again?
CS: Possibly this sum m er towards the end but next
school season for Bishop.
BS: How has your injury affected you?
CS: It has made m e sad because I love basketball
and mad because I want to help my team and
play.
BS: Are you doing any type of physical therapy or
other training?
CS: I am doing physical therapy at Lee Howard's two
days a week to heal.