2019

How The Villains

Bishop McGuinness was filled with Christmas spirit during the final school
days of 2 0 1 8 .

To Give is to Receive

Peer Ministry gave back
this season by buying

Christmas gifts for those
less fortunate. The Peer
Ministers sponsored a
refugee family and went

out to buy and wrap
presents for the family.
Photos: Katie Herzberger

Bishop's staff and A Sweet Surprise
teachers decided
they couldn't wait to u
celebrate Christmas.
They surprised their
students with hot
chocolate and candy
canes on the last day
of school before
Christmas break.
Many teachers
dressed up with
lights, Christmas

sweaters, reindeer
antlers, elf ears, and
even Santa Claus to
give their students a taste of

holiday spirit before the
Christmas break.

Photos: Hope Suire and Will
1.orenz

stole Christmas!

Crazy for Christmas
Sweaters!

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Students never fail to show up for the Ronald McDonald Club's annual Christmas sweater
jeans day. This fundraiser raises money that will ultimately support the Ronald McDonald

House and their efforts to bring relief to families whose children are sick. From tinsel to
holiday lights. Bishop students truly embody the meaning of a crazy Christmas sweater!

Photos; Donna Maria Crink

Favorite Christmas Memory?

Joy to the World

The musical electives take to the stage to share their talent at the annual^
Christmas Concert.

By Bobby Peters Photos: Donna Crink

flMGUS M/tfiflVEHeard OMHO; Julianna Reid (10), Kaitlyn Bliss (9), and

Katelyn Meyer (11) sing as part of the chorus for the Christmas Concert.
All three of them have a passion for singing, and are very talented. The

Christmas Concert is important for many of the singers at Bishop because it
presents new opportunities. Julianna says, "Singing has always been a part
of my life, but the Christmas Concert was special to me because of all the
different songs I got to sing. Also, 1got to sing in a quartet, which 1had
never done before." All of the singers did a fantastic job at the Christmas
concert this year!

HARKTHE HERALD; Layth Khan (12), Seoyeon Hong (12), Isa Pardino (12),

and Chris Muller (11) all perform a song during the Christmas Concert.
Not only is the Christmas Concert a great way for Bishop musicians to

show off their talents, but it gets everyone in the holiday spirit. Chris says,
"1 love the Christmas Concert because I like Christmas music and listening

to it gets me in the holiday spirit." Many students and faculty members
alike flock to the Christmas Concert to kick off their holiday season.

5MPREME50PRAM05;Aoife Kelly (9), and Michelle Baek (12) gracefully play

the violin at the Christmas Concert. The violin is an instrument that might
be overlooked due to its subtle music, but it is very important to any

orchestra because of the high pitch and airiness that it brings. For Aoife
Kelly, the violin has been in her family for a while. Aoife says, "I started
playing the violin when 1was in the fifth grade because my brother played

the violin at the time." Hopefully, Aoife continues to play in Bishop's
Christmas Concerts.

DRMMMERB0*T; Ben Logan (11) plays the conga drums during the Christmas

Concert. The conga drums were very important to the concert, and Ben did
a fantastic job. Did you know that this specific type of drum originated in
Cuba made from empty barrels'.’ Since then, the conga drums have spread
around the world and have been embraced by musical groups globally.

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^ ___ ____ _ Daniel Cancro (10), Owen Bovender
(10), and Peter Cotell (10) play their guitars for the
Christmas Concert. These three guys love playing the
guitar together, and always have lots of fun. (3wen says, "1
enjoy playing the guitar because we get to improve
ourselves every time we practice." For Daniel, Owen, and
Peter, guitar is an escape where they can all get better at
something that they love. In addition, they get to hang out
with one another and help each other get better while they

progress. It's
a win-win!

Man of Many

Talents

Mr. Quarles has already made a huge impact on the day to day life at

Bishop McGuinness. But what many people don't know is that Mr.

Quarles has done much more than the normal vice principal duties.

This year at the Christmas Concert Mr. Quarles played the trumpet as part of the orchestra. Dr. Hirsh was very

glad to have Mr. Quarles as a part of his group, and Mr. Quarles was glad to play with the students. Although

he does not have a permanent position in the orchestra, he is certainly qualified. Mr. Quarles has played the ri
trumpet since he was 10 years old, and has gotten quite good at it. The stately noise from Mr. Quarles and his

I trumpet was certainly a great addition to the other melodies present in Bishop's orchestra.

New Year, Same Villains
Here are some of the fun ways that the Villains rang in the new year!
By Lydia Cortes

c £ r u r ,« w iin« Coyte (12), Donna Crink (12), a|id Anna
a party witb lots of fun New Years decorations.

'I t syaf f ll^' of to t because a big group of a |ip f o if friends got
together ,|^d hung out and when the ball dropped \ye all were
able to count down and yell, 'Happy New Year!',together," said
jCaroline. A common way that a lot of the students .celebrated
the New Year was by spending time with their frk i^ s and
family.

Photo: Donna Crink

MElV'ttflR; Addison Vitola (9) and
Maisy Roach (9) have fun together at
their New Year's Eve party. The new
year is a great time to have fun with
friends and celebrate together. "1 had so
much fun on New Year's Eve with my
best friends waiting for the ball to drop
at midnight," said Addison.

Photo: Addison Vitola

HflPP’^ Katie Dasher (10) and

Michelle Petrangeli (10) waited for the

ball to drop with a few of their closest

friends. They got excited for the New

Year by spending time with each other. '

like New Year's Eve becau.se it's a holiday

that 1don't have to spend with my

family," said Katie. Katie had a great

time celebrating the New Year with her

best friends. Photo: Katie Dasher

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New Year's Resolutions Photos.: Will Lorenz

Lauren Pickett (9) wants to Michelle Baek (12) wants to Ashlee Wilson (12) is going to
study more in the new year. learn to play another instrument. try to be nicer this year.

DOODB'^t, Z0\l Jack Foley (10) and
Emily Elder (10) smile together for their
first picture of 2019! They were excited
to celebrate the New Year and have a
fresh start. "This New Years I went over
to the Dollar Tree to load up on all the
New Years es.sentials like sparklers,
confetti, cheesy party hats, and fake
champagne. 1invited some friends over
and we all watched the ball drop together
while spraying that fake champagne
outside and lighting sparklers," said Jack.
Photo: Emily Elder

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Alexander Chinnasami (11) traveled
with his family to Disney World and
Universal Studios this holiday season.
"This New Year's my family took my
cousins to Universal Studios. It was
loads of fun and hopefully we can do it
again sometime!" said Alexander.

Photo: Alexander Chinnasami

iSEflMPGETfllVflH, McKenzie King (11)

enjoyed a tropical cruise over the break.
McKenzie and her family traveled to places
such as Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cozumel,
and Cuba. "It was such a great family
vacation and a great way to spend the new
year," said McKenzie, Their vacation was a
fun break from the cold weather!

Photo: Mckenzie Kin»

Brittany tapes up Brandon
(12) forearm in the tra'"’""

mittany spends a lot of tr
football team, and the playi
appreciate her. Brandon says, "She al’
a little extra time to help us whether
stretching or getting taped. She mak® it a

ity that we know what to do outshfe &

irts." Brittany loves working with tte
kids, and she has already become an

in.spiration to many of the athletes

CO fill BOTtl^, Brittany fixes up Stephen
Andress' (11) foot after he suffered
a ac an injury in basketball practice.
"Having Brittany is very helpful
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becau.se she helps us with any injuries
O or physical therapy. Also, you can

walk in anytime and don't have to go
to a traditional doctor," says Stephen.
While a doctor would charge a hefty
fee for a sprained ankle, Brittany will

do an even better job and provide
emotional support along the way free
of charge. Bishop students are so glad
that Brittany has officially become a

Villain!

Wt DOCTO(MWl nom. Soieii
Rodriguez (11) is assisted by
Brittany, the new athletic trainer.
Brittany has been a huge help for the
cheerleading squad, and has gotten
to know each of the girls on the team

personally. The cheer team is so
thankful for having her by their sides
through all of their impressive stunts.
Many people do not know how many
injuries can occur in cheer, but it's a

good thing Brittany is there to save
the day!

'a, fiFMEMDWPfiGE, Brittany works out Noelle Mosby's (12) back

II •'>»« 1^. M in the training room. Noelle is on the Volleyball team at
<* r Bishop, and really appreciates having such an amazing athletic
trainer. Noelle says, "Brittany is so kind and friendly. I love
going to see her during the season and 1love talking to her
because it is easy to laugh and talk about anything. She loves
hanging out with us and is a great trainer." Brittany has been
such an inspiration for all of the girls on the Volleyball team,
and they have accepted her as part of their family.

fiMfiPPEEfl Haley Gross (10) and Julianna Reid (10) wait

to see Brittany in the training room. Haley says, "Brittany has
continuously helped me with any injuries and personal
problems that I have endured." Bishop students often come to
Brittany for her personal experience in high school injuries.
Haley and Julianna really love what Brittany has done for them
and all of the cheer team.

TflKIMDTHE FIELD, Brittany helps ice Daniel Cancro's (10) knee

after he suffers an injury on the football field. Since the sport
has so many injuries, Brittany has had lots of interaction with
all of the football players. Daniel has worked with Brittany a lot
this year because he is the running back on the team. Daniel
says, "Brittany has been a huge help this year. She has done a
great job keeping me and the rest of the team healthy." Brittany
loves getting to know all of her student patients, and Daniel is
no exception.

A Friend in Me

Brittany, the new athletic trainer at Bishop McGuinness, has already
made a huge impact on student athletes. Students say that her compassion,
generosity, and openness makes her one of the most amazing people to be

around. However, Brittany wasn't always a Villain. She went to high
school at Southeast Guilford at a time where there was a major basketball
rivalry between the Villains and Falcons. Unfortunately, when Brittany
was a junior she tore her ACL. She was devastated, but the athletic trainer

at Southeast Guilford helped her through every step of her injury, and
inspired her to work in sports medicine. This trainer is still a mentor to

Brittany, and they have become great friends. In college, Brittany
explored both physical therapy and athletic training, but realized her true
passion was athletic training. For her, athletic training is more rewarding
because she gets to see her patients progress from the moment they step
into the training room to the moment they get back on the field. One of
the qualities that makes Brittany so special is her ability to relate to the
athletes. She has been in the same position as all of them, and she inspires

them to keep pushing even when it seems impossible.

Eyebrows were raised as secondary
quarterback, Nick Foies, led the Eagles to
a clutch win over the Patriots during the

2018 Superbowl with a score of 41 -33.

Jockey, Mike Smith (age 52), became the
oldest Jockey ever to win the Triple

Crown. Smith rode to victory atop Justify,
who was undefeated for the whole season.

The 2018 Winter Olympics held
in PyeongChang were exciting
for everyone. 17 year old Chloe
Kim was especially remarkable
as she crushed her competition in

Women's Snowboarding

Simone Biles was named ESPN's
most dominant athlete of 201
after her breathtaking return to
the sport and dominance at the
world championships, sweeping

every event with a gold medal in
all but one.

Villanova took the NCAA
men's basketball

championship title with a
decisive 17-point win over

Michigan.

Tony Finau badly dislocated his Worlil Series In 2018, Germany lost Stacia Pugh and Jett
ankle while celebrating a hole in in the group stages of Reynolds won the ACO
The Red Sox won the 2018 World Series with a the World Cup. The last
one on a par three during the 4-1 game victory over the Dodgers. The team time they got out this cornhole world
Masters. Finau had has been called one of the greatest in history. championships 2018 in
to pop it back into early was in 1938. Montgomery, Alabania._
his socket on the
green.

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lays WePB Us Inmdililes 2 There is no doubt that 2018 was IHOP had a bit of what Popular American
a big year for celebrity the internet called "an rapper Jahseh
Everyone's After 14 long years, identity crisis" in 2018
childhood dreams Incredibles 2 finally hit the marriages. Some of the most Onfroy, better known
were crushed this notable marriages were between when they as XXXtentacion
big screen, and it was, unexpectedly changed
year when well, incredible. It was Justin Beiber and Hailey was shot to death in
Toys"R"Us sadly very well received by Baldwin (now Hailey Beiber), their name to the his car by two armed
announced that it Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra International House of
was going out of many families and it (Now Priyanka Chopra Jonas), Burgers to promote the gunman in a
business to avoid received a total of 11 and Liam Hemsworth and Miley fact that they sell more supposed robber)' at
Cyrus (Now Miley Hemsorth). the age of 20 in June
bankruptcy. Annie Award than just pancakes.
Nominations. of 2018.

Airpods

Apple's wireless earbuds
took the world by storm
in 2018. The small device
was actually released in
late in 2016 but gained
real popularity in 2018.

Thank II, Next

Thank U. Next, by
Ariana Grande was one

! of the biggest musical
hits of 2018. The music
3 video, a remake of
' several early 2000's

movies, broke youtube
; records for most views
i in the first 24 hours.

Yanny and Laurel

The Yanny and
Laurel argument was
probably the biggest
internet debate since
{the great dress fiasco
, of 2015. All of this

was over an audio
clip of a professor of

speech saying the
1 word Laurel, but
j many heard Yanny

instead.

Inlinity War

Marvel's Infinity War broke box office
records by becoming the highest

grossing movie in the first weekend.
Infinity war was one of the most

anticipated movies of 2018, which was
reflected by the turnout.

Card! Vs. Nlrki

Tensions rose among Cardi B and
Nicki Minaj when Cardi B threw her
shoe at Minaj at a NY fashion week

party in September of 2018

2018 in

We Rememlier

In 2018, George H. W. Bush. Barbara Bush, and
John McCain all peacefully passed away. Each of
these figures has left behind powerful messages that
the American people will not soon forget. May God

bless all of them.

1st to the Top

Amid a heated race
with Microsoft.
Facebook. and
Amazon, Apple
became the first

American company to
be worth over 1 trillion

dollars on August 2,
2018 closely followed

by Amazon.

N ur's New Mission

On August 12. 2018, NASA
launched the Parker Solar Probe,
which will get closer to the sun than
any other spacecraft in history.

#MOTOO

In 2018, the Me Too movement,
which stalled in America, went
global and began helping those who
have been affected by sexual
abuse, particulary young women.

Iran Nuclear Deal

On May 8 of 2018, President
Donald Trump pulled out of the

Iran Nuclear Deal, a pact that
stunted Iran's nuclear growth in

return for lifting sanctions.

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»• • • • • • • Australian-born
Will Power pulled
100 off a clutch win at
the Indianapolis
Midterms
500 on May 27,
The 2018 midterms were a 2018 when he
very important political pulled ahead of the
event. The Republicans forerunner, Ed
maintained control of the Carpenter, in the
Senate with a total of 53 final 5 laps. It was
an exciting win for
seats. However. Democrats Power, as well as
took over the House with a his whole team, led
by crew chief
total of 235 seats. David Faustino.

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along the East Coa.st and California.
With hurricanes Florence and Michael In June 2018, President Trump and North Korea's
in the Atlantic and the deadliest fires
in Californian history many people Kim Jong-Un met in Singapore and agreed to

were affected. reduce tensions in the Korean Peninsula.

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Addanis Family Men In Pink netRmpBai__

The Addams Family, performed The traditional "Men in Pink" Bishop's football team had one At the beginning of the
in the Spring of 2018, was one volleyball game was played in the fall of it's best years in 2018. The 2018-19 school year.
of the biggest productions in of 2018 with some surprising results. team had a great season as a Bishop McGuinness
Bishop history. The audience This year, the Sophomores took first hosted the first ever retreat
loved the satirical humor by our place, with the seniors getting second, whole, and defeated many for the Center for Creati\ e
Juniors getting third, and the Freshman experienced teams. The Leadership. Every student
very own Bishop students. attended and learned
coming in fourth. football team even managed to about essential skills such
win in their first round playoff as SBl and how to tackle
group projects with the
game!
DAC method.

Bishop's Favorite Gaoies

When it comes to Bishop's favorite
laptop games of 2018, there were

two clear winners. The first is
Flappy Golf 2, which had the
whole school in a race to be the
best. The second is Octagon,
which never had quite the hype as
Flappy Golf, but had constant

players.

The Fioai Twirp

Unfortunately, 2018 was the year
of the final Twirp dance, one of

only two dances for
underclassmen. Many students
have fond memories from Twirp,
and it will certainly be missed.

Redoce, Reose, Recycle

Bishop increased it's
pledge to push
Recycling and
become a more

green school. Bishop
makes sure that
every room has a

recycling bin, and
posters are set up
reminding students

to recycle.

Trending

2018 saw some new
footwear hit the

hallways. The classic
Nike Air Force 1
was a huge hit, as

well as a spike in the
popularity of Ugg
Moccasins. Finally,
Duck Boots were
perhaps the biggest
trend in footwear in
2018.

5flHCWtt5E, Ashlyn Johnston
(11) and Hope Suire (11)

giggle after striking a pose for
a photo during the Spanish

Cultural Fair. Ashlyn says, "1
enjoyed the Spanish Cultural

Fair because it tested my
team's and my creativity.
Overall, 1was proud of our
display, and 1also learned
several interesting facts about
many Spanish-speaking
countries." The displays were
quite impressive at the fair.
The participants worked very
hard during and after school to
make sure the tri-folds were
picture perfect for the day of

the festival.

Lexi

Marty (11) prepares her

country's dish for their

customers. Lexi says, "We

served a few traditional

desserts that are popular in
Nicaragua. The bunuelos were our

11 •PmuTm t a [lliKK ||most popular dish. They are
essentially a fried dough ball with
powered sugar and we drizzled syrup W Jirtto! 11

over top of them. I really enjoyed

making food for the fair and At the Spanish Fair many students utilized their
definitely had a great time and loved
learning all about the countries' artistic talents to enhance their projects. One J
different cuisines!" With the student in particular. Zac Merrill (10), played

bunuelos, Lexi's group served coffee his cuitar for a live example of music in his

and arroz con leche. country. Zac says. "I really like guitar because - “

HMM Bobby Glance (11), the sound that radiates is so beautiful. It's like I—
Xavier Preudhomme (11), and Jose
Hernandez (11) serve food to another dimension, like it takes me to a whole
Kenny Gabima (9) during the new world." Zac had the countiy of Chile, and _

Spanish festival. The fair was a great did the country honor with his display of ^
way for younger Spanish students to traditional tunes from Chile. Along with Zac, ^

see what it may be like in one or two Jack Foley (10) also performed for his project.
years if they decide to continue with Wi#i the country of Argentina, music is a vei^
the language. Bobby says, “It was
great to be able to experience so prominent part of their culture. Jack exemplified ■4Q.'V.VjV
this with his wonderful music skills. Jack says,
many cultures being incorporated
into a learning experience with "The Spanish Cultural Fair took three hours of

friends.” All in all, the vast majority hard work to put together the day of. but it was
of students can agree that the all worth it when the day finally came and 1 got £
Spanish fair was a great learning
to dress up like an Argeetinean cowboy, sell ^
QQ experience and a lot of fun for some choripan. and play the guitar."

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Mrs. Sobkowski's Spanish students present their country projects to the rest

By: Adrianna Dioli of the school.
Photots: Donna Crink

Gabriella Angiolino (12), Noelle Mosby (12), and Brianna Paul
(12) pose for a picture during the Spanish Cultural Fair. This is their senior

year, so this is these girls' last year to participate in this entertaining Bishop
event. Noel says, "The fair was super fun and made all the hard work worth
it. I had a good time with my group and learning about a new country. It was

also fun to see all my friends support our stand along with all the other
students in the Spanish classes." Before this picture was taken, though, these
ladies were very busy trying to set up their booth. Before the fair, every group

was either in the cafeteria setting up their food or in Mrs. Sobkowski's
classroom putting the finishing touches on their posters. So, even though they
looked gleeful in this picture, these girls were already exhausted from the day
that had barely begun.

Brianna Paul (12) takes a quick picture before going back to
her stand at the Spanish Cultural Fair. Brianna says, “1had a great time being

able to experience some of our world’s diverse cultures in our own
school”. With many countries present at the fair, it was a new
experience for many students to see the many different cultures of
Spanish-speaking countries around the world. For the Spanish
students, it is interesting to research and find out what makes your own
country unique and different from the rest. It was an amazing
opportunity for all students to learn something new!

TlVOTICKETS PEEfiSE. jim m y Dasher (12) drinks one of the many
beverages served at the fair. The strawberry smoothie in particular

(shown) was a big hit among students. “The strawberry smoothie

was insane even though it was way overpriced, but the food was all

really tasty. Especially Henry Kirby’s!” Even though some items

might have seemed "oveipriced", the work that the Spanish students

put in makes it all worth it. Since all the food was fresh, the students

stayed up very late the night before to prepare everything. From
coffee and cake to beans and rice, the variety of cuisine was quite Q(4
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impressive in the year's Spanish Cultural Fair.