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G iv e me an "N", the O n l y ten more laps,
team docs a splashy cheer I-reshnian Emily Waite counts
that gets everyone the laps as senior Mary Rose
pumped for their races. It Stepnowski swims the
was a tradition for four dreaded 500 meter freestyle.
years for the team to do Mart' Rose also did
the "NA" cheer before synchronized swimming in
each meet. the summers.

N^ac’ C.Y

Coach McKenzie used Coach Kenny went to
to play basketball at Mount Tabor where he
Davidson College. He was a swim team captain
also was a 70.3 Ironman and then swam for
National Championship Appalachian State
qualifier in 2011 and was University's club team.
on the USA Triathalon He holds four team
World Team. records there.

Scissor kick, Sophomore Ju s t keep swimmin',
Jeffery Davidson kicks Ereshman Ceci Kammire
his way to victory in the swims the 100
100 backstroke. Jeffeiy breaststroke at a meet
swam year round for Star against East Surry.
Aquatics with his brother "Breaststroke makes
Grant. everyone look like frogs,"
said Ceci.

PuU , breathe. Senior
Sean Gorham .swimming
the 100 meter
breaststroke. "Even
though a lot of people
don't like it, breaststroke
is mv favorite," said Sean.

^lEPi TO Succeed O w eciting it o u t

Dedication The struggle that every wrestler faees shapes their
I’raciice starts in the locker eharacter anci b ui1ds team mo rale.

room, junior Michael being on the wrestling team is not like elements for performing well.
Tanahet’ is building muscle. every other sport, because it requires am "Regularly going to the practices helped me lose
excellent diet and .self-control. Before every
Teamwork match, wrestlers have to weigh in to make sure weight," said junior Matthew Hutchens.
Senior Daniel Hutchens is he is within the allotted weight. However, this After the wrestlers prepared their bodies for
was not an easy task.
spotting junior Michael the match, they must get in the proper mindset,
Tanahev as he lifts. "I will run for hours at a time with all sweats too.
on." said senior Nicholas Trego.
"Before the match 1 listen to 'Alice in Chains' to
This was one wav that many wrestlers get me pumped up and ready to start the match,"
prepared tor their matches. Other preparations said senior Francis LaDew.
included eating healthy, lean meat, and a lower
calorie diet. Having a healthy diet on the The demands of being on the wrestling team at
wrestling team is one of the most important Bishop helped the wrestlers understand that
sacrifices are necessary to achieve greatness.

Self-Control
Senior Daniel Hutchens has
to start eating healthy foods

to control his weight.

Focus
Senior Riley Simpson is
using all of his knowledge
and training to pertom in a

match .

Learning the Ropes, hreshman Jared Russell is working on his R eady, junior Michael Tanahey is about to start
technique, rechnique and executing moves nicely was one of another round. This was the match first for the
Coach Sicklebaugh's main lessons for the wrestlers. season.
Photo Credit: Ashlev Sanchez Photo: Katharine Komsa

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. raining. Senior Nick Castellano is working through some of Fighting Hunger, Sophomore Reed Forrester is working on
his moves during wrestling practice. "During practice you must his diet in the lunchroom. He was on the wrestling team last
remain mentally and physically tough," said junior Matthew year and knew what it would take to manage weight.
Hutchens. Photo Credit: Ashlev Sanchez
Photo Credit: Ashley Sanchez

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The Varsity Cheerleaders beeame a very close
group after two seasons of cheer.
h\' Svdncv Morcll

Tlu’ Bishop McCiuinncss chccrlLMders attended exery football understanding of others," said senior Katie Wear.
and basketball game together, went to routine team meals before During the 2013-2014 seasons the girls had a lot of fun and
eaeh game, attended summer camp at the Great Wolf Lodge, and
had regular sleepox ers during their two seasons of cheering: it is made some new memories. In the summer the senior girls hosted
no wonder why the girls are so close. Being together for so long a sleepover and had a movie marathon about cheering. Spending
helped them to become better friends with one another and make so much quality time really made them more like a family.
nexv friends they may have never truly known without cheering.
"I've met some of my best friends through cheering and I've
"edne of the pros of cheering is getting to know all of the made a lot of great memories," said sophomore Courtney
girls," said junior Elizabeth Abram. Decker.

Though, just as with all great friendships, there were the hard The Varsity Cheerleaders were devoted to cheering for the
times, too. However, the fighting and drama was usually short­ football and basketball teams for several months out of the year.
lived. Though sometimes they fought, they always seemed to work it
out because of how close they were.
"In order to deal with the drama we trv to talk it out and be

A lw ays a good time, Soplioniore CaroK n Saying goodbye, Senior Tara Quinn and her
O'l lalloran is all laughs when cheering on the parents walk down the football held during
box's. During the games the girls would let senior night. " The senior eheerleaders all
loose and haxe tun to stav so eheerkil. decided to wear tiaras lor this game," said Tara.
I’hoto Credit: Harrison Dearnnn I’hoto Credit: (irace De.Mers

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Stand proud. Freshman Mane Lawson shows off her <?ne.T ime. In
new Villain pride while cheering. Being a freshman
on a varsity team can be quite intimidating, but C iiQ jQ jz . C a m p .
Marie and the three other freshmen became part of
the cheer family ver\- quickly. Even' summer the Bishop
Photo Credit: Grace DeMers McGuinness cheerleaders attend
a cheer camp at the Great Wolf
Lodge in Gharlotte, NC. A s a
prank on the underclassmen, .til
of the senior girls decided to
wake the younger girls at two in
the morning, clad in camouflage
bandanas and all black to appear
sneaky and intimidating. They
told the girls to follow them
down to the lobby and then
ordered them to do cheers, push
ups, and other workouts. The
craziest part of all of this? The
underclassmen cheerleaders
listened! The senior girls all got
a good laugh out of this and
definitely enjoyed semoritt'.

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The Varisty Girl's Basketball team works hard to
never break tradition and to stress the little things. by Julia Brown
Photos: Robert Coon

The Varsity Girls Basketball team was known lor their hard strengths and weaknesses and know how to handle each other on

work and success on the court, but it was the little known the court because we know each other so well. Being so close on

traditions that went on off the court that made the team so close. and off the court creates a great team chemistry and really helps

During basketball season, the girls dedicated their lives to the us be successful because we all know that the goals of the team are

team. 1 hey sacrificed many diflerent things such as going out more important than personal achievement," said sophomore

with their triends or the pleasure of sleeping in on Saturday Danielle Nieters.

mornings. These girls were held to the highest standard possible Because of the repeated success of the program, many

and were pushed to get better e\eiT day. traditions and rules were emphasized throughout the season from

"We do things a certain way in our program, because we are which the girls never dared to stray. Eveiything from being thirty

held to a high standard. All the time we put in shows through the minuets earl\- to practice to the order in which they lined up for

success of the program. All the little things we do lead to big warm ups was stressed throughout the season.

things, that is why we put so much emphasis on detail. Sacrificing "Tradition is a huge part of our program. When Coach R. got

our time during the year is a challenge, but we all take on that to Bishop, he set the standard for the team that still hasn't

challenge because we know it will pay off in the end," said senior changed today. When we were freshmen the seniors taught us the

CDlit'ia DeFrancesco. ins and outs of the program and all the rules too. Now that we are

It wasn't all work and no plat' as the girls always managed to seniors, it is our responsibility to teach the freshman. Because of

make whatever they were doing fun. Whether it was early this system, the traditions will continue to be carried out for years

Saturday morning workouts at l.ee Howard's training facility, to come," said senior McKenzie Rochford.

playing laser tag for team bonding, hat ing the annual team For the varsity girl's basketball team tradition meant year after

sleepover, or enjoying team breakfast before school, the girls year success. And for each individual girl, being a part of that

were always laughing and having fun together. program meant memories that will last a lifetime.

"We are basically a giant tamib'. We play well to each others

Coach Brian Robinson is one of the M^aking it happen, Senior Olivia DeFrancesco takes
most successful high school basketball the ball in for a lay-up tvhile avoiding a block from a
coaches in North Carolina, with eight defender. As a point guard, it was Olivia's job to create
state championships in a row and still plays tor her teammates and hersell.
seeking more. The re.tson the team is
so good every year is because of the
way that he coaches. He teaches the
girls about work ethic, desire, and
other life goals, which leads to the
teams consistency each year. When the
girls are asked about Coach R, they all
speak about him with love and respect.
He is a great role model for all his
plat ers and they can all name the ways
in which he has effected their lives
positively. The girls never had a dull
time when Coach R was around.
Though very quiet around other
(leople, Coach R is always cracking
jokes with the girls which just made
their e.xperience plat ing at Bishop even
more memorable. Co.ich R found a
place in e.ich ol his players hearts as an
ama/ing coach, person, and role
model.

E a s y points. Senior Julia Brown goes up for a wide-
open, left handed lay-up. Whenever Julia beat her
defender down the floor, her teammates usually threw
her a long pass which would result in two easy points.

Stepping up, F-reshnian
.McKenna Johnston
makes a smart pass out
of the corner to one of
her teammates. As a
freshman, McKenna
had to step up and plat-
big minutes for the
team in close games.

N^o Fear, Senior
McKenzie Rochford
drives to the basket for a
lay-up after beating her
girl off the dribble.
McKenzie was fearless
when driving to the
basket.

Sw eet Spot, Senior Cameron Nieters
takes a shot from her sweet spot on the
baseline. Cameron stepped out of the
post position this season and became
more of a shooter and a point guard.

H ead in g forward, junior Spencer
Wilson takes the ball dosvn the
court during a last break. Spencer
svas one of the numerous new
players ss ho added great talent to
the team during the season.
Photo Credit: Alex Zhang

T alk in ' strategy. Senior Logan
Weathers watches the final seconds

ol the game as senior Nick Llird
chats it up with his teammates. In
their second regular season game

of the season the Villains shut
down Union Gros e with a 79-2S
victors'. Photo Credit: Ale.x Zhang

R a ise the roof, Coach Thompson
gives instructions to juniors

Spencer Wilson and Will Webster.
The first fess' practices of the

season ss-ere scry personal, as mans’
members of the team svere s
plas'ing football.
Photo Credit: Ashlew Sanchez

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New upperclassmen bring fresh energy to the boys' basketball team

by Carlv Krcbcr

The Varsity Bos-'s Basketball team kness- coming into this \’ear that, stands at 6'8, made a big presence on defense.
with a strong group of seniors leading the and the help of some key "This is the best team that I've ever been a part of and we are more
underclassmen players, they had the ability to make it farther in the
playoffs than they had in past t’ears. The team also welcomed three new than just a team, beacuse during the season we spend more time
players, l.ogan Weathers, Spencer Wilson, and Will Gardner, who were together than with our familiesat home. Through that, we have all
expected to give the team a big boost on the court. become brothers," said senior Logan Weathers.

"We already had a strong returning team- Nick Kfird and Tommy There's no doubt that the new players changed the dynamic on the
Koesters will be influential leaders- but with the new ptlayers we have court, adding talent to an already stacked roster.
the opporttinitv’ to raise our game to a whole new level," said senior CJ
Martin. "What hurt us last \’ear was that we didn't have enough depth. When
people got injured it was a huge blow to the team. This year our team is
’I'hese new recrtiits were expected to benefit the team on both sides much deeper," said junior Carlos Simmons.
ol the court. The coaching staff knew that Weathers, a forward from
\\eslevan, helped the team in terms of scoring while Gardner, who With strong players on all ends of the court and a renewed team
dynamic due to the addition of the new players, the boys' basketball
team entered the season with hopes ol a state title run.

Q u e stio n /\n ?w er

O r d e r on the court. Junior Carlos ner
Simmons gives senior Tommy
Koesters an open pass during their What's it like being a new
game against Union Grove. "The player on the team?
team worked really well together,
evervone played his role just like "The hardest part is figuring
we asked," said Tommy of the out the team chemistry, what
team's victors'. my place on the team is.
Photo Credit: Alex Zhang Learning the plays is the easy
part."

You came from Greensboro
Day School. What are the
differences between GDS and
Bishop basketball?

"I feel hke I'm really going to
have the opportunity to make
an impact on this team and
get a lot of playing time."

Who was the first friend you
made on the team?

"Spencer Wilson, I knew him
two years before I came to
Bishop."

Who is your basketball role
model?

"D-wight Howard because he's
huge and dunks stuff."

If you were to become a
professional basketball player,
who would be your celebrity
girlfriend?

"Mila Kurds. Just kidding,
Mike Stud."

What are your expectations
for the season?

"The basketball season should
be interesting this year. Our
team really has a chance to do
something special. I enjoy the
team and the coaching staff,
and I am really excited."

T r y and block this one. Senior
Jack O'Halloran takes it to the
hoop during one of the team's first
home games. The Pit Crew came
out in full force to support the
team's six seniors.
Photo Credit: Alex Zhang

E>eat it
A new year means new tactics and new!

adjustments for the fencing team.j

by Kristen Bell.is

G o o d bout, SoplioniorL’ Karma Scnnati shakes hands The fencing team began the year Taking these fencing tests helped
with her opponent from Moorehead High Sehool after with new plans for a successful season. each fencer to verbally define each
her bout. Fencers displat ed proper etiquette after each Returning members had to step up in strategic action they performed on
bout by .saluting their opponents and then shaking order to till the positions left b\'
hands. I’hoto Credit: Harrison Dearmin graduates, 'fhe team members, who at Istrip, as W'cll as show if they could do it
first thought that these were some big
shoes to fill, did not realize how well properly. What separates fencing from
prepared they were for the season. other sports is the quickness and
strategy each person must have in order ]
“After our amount of training, I to achieve five touches or points within|
doubt much can stop us anymore. I’m three minutes.
pleasantly surprised with how well
evert'one is doing,” said junior Conner “It relies on patience and technique,
Hebert. but there isn’t as much running and
shouting and effort, unless you’re bu.sy
Coach Fulcher decided to change cheering your teammates on,” said
things up at practices to get the team junior Sarah L.ucas.
mentally prepared by having the fencers
take tests before matches. Coach would Before the season ever started the
ask fencers questions or ask them to fencers were a little unsure with how
define simple fencing terms such as an the season would go. It only took a
attack. couple of weeks of practice and the first
fencing meet to determine how
“They judge how much we know and accomplished and advanced they were
since a lot of fencing is strategy; this as a team compared to the previous
will be helpful,” said sophomore Karina year. All they needed was a quick beat
Sennati. and they were well on their way for the
new season.

P^old it, Jtmior Connor Hebert fixes his weapon on strip Lunge, Senior Kimi Ramos begins her warm up with a quick lunge. "Being the

during a bout. When attacks ended up in bent toils, fencers only new fencer was tough but with everyone better than 1am, 1 was forced to
would stomp twice to let the referee know that they need build my skills faster which helped me get better at a quicker rate" said Kimi.
lo ll\ iheir weapon. I’hoto Credit: 1larrison Dearmin I’hoto Credit: Ashley Sanchez

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- Jay Kirby, Senior

A.dvance ahead, Juniors Brendan Malone, Zarek Sobkowski, Sarah
Lucas, seniors Kristen Bellas, Kimi Ramos and freshman James Lucas
practice their footwork with wx'apons in hand. Each practice began
earnestly with drills and footwork but ended with fencing games like the
wave or free fencing. Photo Credit: Ashley Sanchez

Tijt l w e . The Varsity Girls
Soccer Team enjoys
O f TJ-lE. (^AME. high school
competition after a
by B.iilev Seach season of club soccer.

For manv of the girls on the Varsity soccer team,
their high school soccer season came after their club
season. Club soccer is an organized league in which
some ol the girls partieipated during the fall. There
were various levels and clubs that the players
participated in prior to the high school spring season.

“1 have played in the challenge level at Twin City
Soccer Club for eight years now. It is an organized
team that practices and has games during the fall,”
said senior Davis Temple.

During the high school soccer season, the girls did
not play club soccer. This was a good thing since club
soccer often included late practices and man\’ games
on the weekend.

“Fdigh school soccer during the spring is reall\- tun.

It is conx’enient to ha\’e practice right after school and
games during the week instead of the weekend,” said
sophomore Amanda Kabealo.

Another difference between club and high school
soccer was that the club teams traveled during the
season. Some of the Varsitt' girls played on higher level
teams that required them to travel out of the state
almost eveiT other weekend for tournaments and
games.

“F'or mv club team, I was traveling at least an hour
or two for ever)' game,” said sophomore Sam Uliana.

The experience the girls gained during club soccer
in the fall helped them to succeed together in the
spring.

For the first time in four yc.irs, It^; V
the girls soccer program has a JV
team. Due to many years of a O n e on One, Junior Rally Sailer
large amount of girls trying out, dribbles past sophomore Mary Kanir
girls' soccer had to divide into in a scrimmage. The soccer team
Varsity and iunior Varsity teams. usually scrimmaged at the end of every
T h eJV team practices with the practice. Photo Credit: Chuck Ma
Varsity team after school. This
)'car hots’cver. Coach David is
heading the JV team. Both teams
adjusted well to the changes.
Forming a JV team allowed
more girls to have individual
attention and pl.tying time.

Fierce, Sophomores Morgan Auger and N o Hands, Sophomore Elizabeth Covte
Danielle Curri go against each other in a drill.
The girls started ever)' practice b\' doing a few kicks the ball awav while placing goalie. A
drills. Photo Credit: Chuck Ma goalie is onlv allowed to touch the ball with
their hands if they are in the goalie box.
Photo Credit: Chuck Ma

on the Prowl, Sophomores

Courtney Decker and Carson Gann
go for the ball during a scrimmage.
The scrimmages were many of the
girls' favorite part of practice.
Photo Credit: Chuck Ma

N(?T t)0 e.e.L_AXe.p

The Varsity Girls' Lacrosse team steps

outside their comfort zones. hv Olivi.i M.mgus

Varsity Girls' Lacrosse team, often "Team bonding has been a big part
referred to as Lax, is not )'our average of our team this year, and f can
sport. For many of the girls on the htmestly sa_\’ f consider every girl on
team, this was their first time playing the team as close as a sister," said
the intense sport. There were no junior Annie l.aMuraglia.
middle schools in the Triad that
offered the sport of lacrosse, so, the With a new coach, the Varsity Girls
majority of the girls started from Lacrosse team also got a new view on
sc]uare one on their first day of the rules of the game. The team
practice. formed a close bond which helped
them figure out each others' strengths
"Freshman year was the first time 1 and weaknesses and plat' off of them.
played lacrosse. I decided to play
lacrosse because it was something "This my first time playing lacrosse
different, mv older sister played, and and the girls on the team are realK'
she got me interested," said helpful -with learning the game and are
sophomore Caitlin Gillooley. also very supportive," said sophomore
Clarie Gaylord
Since man\' of the girls had never
played the sport before, the first Even though lacrosse may be step
practices were focused on the rules of out of students' comfort zones, the
the game. The more experienced girls Varsity Girls Lacrosse players did not
played a big role in helping the let that hold them back. By the end of
"newbies" learn the way of the game. the season, they looked very relaxed
both on and off the field.

Sprint, Senior Golleen Gillooley
runs down the field with the ball.
While the players are running, they
turn their nets to protect the ball.

Photo Gredit; Grace DeMers

I got it. Senior Jill Lindquist goes in to T a k e your mark. The team gets read}
lor the start of the game, ’f'here are ten
lake the ball. As a new plat'er, Lindquist plat'ers from a team on the field at once.
struggled to learn all of the techniques.
Photo Gretlit: Ghuck Ma
Photo Gredit: Ghuck Ma

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cio cic;\ j^ c;u ?\ / ^ CLEATS

O n e team one family, The Varsitt’
Girls' Lacrosse raise their sticks for the
team huddle. The team did this before
every game for good luck.
Photo Credit: Tara Quinn

^\ In for the win, Junior Dominique Fern
sprints down the sideline to receive a
pass. Dominique not onK' had to get the
ball but also block the opponents from
the ball.
Photo Credit: Tara Quinn

T im e to score, junior Claire Brooks

goes in for the goal. To score, Brooks

had to maneuver her shot around the

goalie's larger stick.

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After being an assistant
coach to the team for one
t'ear. Coach Imohne
became the new head
coach for the ' 14 season.
With a 4-10 record in '13,
the '14 season had more
wins by iust the sixth
game. "It felt great to
play against Davie and
beat our old coach. He
never played me last year
but I got to score three
goals on him today.
Coach Frohne has realh'
helped me build upon my
potential," said junior
Cam Reitzel.

G o time, the team huddles

up after pre-game warm
up.s. During the huddle, the

coaches pumped up the
plavers with a pep talk.

Photo Credit:
Grace DeMers

JIV Another year of changes for the Boys'

I a lie n Lacrosse team leaves the program

stronger than ever. byi>.,ige Andcrholm

To be good, a team needs consistency. The Boys’ personality,” said junior Mason Murdock.

Lacrosse program, however, had, for the second year in a The team adjusted adeptly to the changes thrown at

row, a new head and assistant coach creating a unique set them by staying open-minded and supportive. It certainly

of challenges for the small team of eighteen. helped that both of the new coaches were well liked by the

“Well, we didn’t know what to expect this season, players, though.

moving to another new coach meant the team might have “Coach Frohne and Coach Mitch are amazing. They

to relearn how we played the game. But so far we’ve coach the game with a passion and knowledge years

handled it well and are coming together great as a team,” beyond their real ages. They’re fun but serious and tough

said senior Max Leftwich. when we need them to be,” said sophomore Jacob

With only one freshman on the team, the majority of Anderholm.

the players were already familiar with each other before the Despite what looked like setbacks heading into the

season began; and Coach Frohne, the new head coach, was season, the changes for the boys’ lacrosse team built upon

the team’s assistant coach previously, making the the program’s strong foundation. The new coaches did not

transition a little smoother. disrupt the players’ growth but fueled it as they too proved

“We know Coach Frohne from last year and we all themselves.

enjoy having him as a head coach; he’s got a great

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Exercise, Junior Jonathon Davis walks to the
next hole and prepares to tee oft. Bishop golfers
always walked Ironi hole to hole, instead of using
a cart.

T h e view. Junior Zachary Shields uses a range finder B u rr, Senior Tanner Owen dons a hat to conihat one
to ligtirc out how he shtuild hit the hall. Mach golf of the last cold days of winter. Matches were changed
eouiwe IS alwa\ s dillerent, therefore it is important to multiple times due to inclement weather.
aeetirateK ligtireotit the distances.

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Follow through, Junior Robert Brooks practices Uuhtiik; m ^ ih D iE i
his swing before he hits. Taking a practice shot
before every hit helped golfers loosen up and
focus.

The self-discipline and will to win is what drives

Bishop golfers. b\' Ben Kordsmeier
Photos: Harrison Dearmin

- ..-s, c.'.". V>^r 'V ' Every golfer has a beginning. Somewhere they o ig g e s -b
. .A.- decided that this was the sport for them. A golfer
-‘•.■j.-'S must have the passion to continue through thick and cncillenge k
thin because of the love for the sport.
"I was about two years old, my dad took me to the ■bine meirbcil
driving range and I picked up the club and just went at d r pect.
it," said senior Tanner Owen.
Kevin Sowinski, 10
Golf was not just about playing your best, it was
about doing what you love.
"My favorite part of golf is the peace and quiet on the
course. Golf is an escape for me," said sophomore
Reagan Erhardt.

However golf is not always amazing, like any other
sport there are times where things go wrong, the
golfers have to keep a level head and push on. Many
problems can occur such as bad weather; a bad swing
or missing a putt.
"I occasionally dislike how much time one needs to
put into golf, there is always something to work," said
junior Jonathon Davis.

No matter the success or problems, the Golf team
did not get to states last year and bring back the gold
by chance. They all started somewhere and worked to
perfect a sport for which they had a passion.

G am e time. Junior Jonathon Davis strides onto the F o cu s, Junior Mason Orr sizes up the course to get a
green to putt. Putting requires self control, "When 1 better perspective. Golf is one of the few sports where
mad I stick m\’ tongue out subconsciously because it each course is different and weather plays a huge role.
helps me focus," said Jonathan Davis.

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|i»i / 9 / ^ rT llrr? The Varsity Softball players „ ., ,
^^
AV' I 4—I t _ l ^ , Cjround ball, I'l'cshman Sarah
—T - took tim e out of their season
• 1— / ^ I O'Connorcauhesagmuml bail
to foeus on what m atters
J that is hit 10 her. At times the
, >.
eoaehesNvoukl hit groundbailsto
m ost when playing sports.
them to gel the girls accustomed to

all different wavs of catching.

6 taY bv Swliiev Morclli
I’liotoM Chuck Ma

To the girls on the Varsit\' Softball team, complete their personal gttals.
winning was not evers'thing. Though no one "My goal for the team is to improve our
minded the thrill of making the run Irom
third base to home plate, or regretted the record Irom previous years," said sophomore
happiness of their coaches' after a well- Maia Cancro.
plaved game was o\er, the girls trulv
understood the point of the sport; growth. CDn the tnher hand, the team goals the
And the coaches knew this too. In the verv girls wrote down would have to be
beginning of the season, the softball coaches completed, obviously, through teamwork.
had all the players write down what their Many of the softball players wrote down
personal and team goals were for the season. how they would enjoy a winning record, as
Maia did.
"My personal goal was to be the best
teacher to the younger girls that I can be," "We have a lot of potential to be a strong
said senior Samantha Pelc. team, and we already have a lot of fun
together," said senior Darsey Bowers.
Through writing down and recognizing
what they personally wished to accomplish Through teamwork, dedication, and an
in the season, the girls gained greater amazing work ethic the softball players
motivation to excel. Along with attempting spent the season doing their best to win as
to win games, the girls also strove to many games as possible, as well as meet their
goals.

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smiles as she throws to the eaiclier \\liile
1 16 practicing her pitching skills. ’I'he girls had
a lot of fun limes wiili practicing am.1 their
games, since the\' were so close to each
other and comlortable.

Bishop in the outfield. Sophomore T i t e f r es^limen
Carolyn O'Halloran is in ready stance for n tne tecim a t
catching a pop-fly in the outfield. The e a s t m o ?tl
Varsity Softball players often would have OW IlOW t o
to centralize their focus on outfielders
catching balls since many of their ca tc li a iDall.
opponents would hit balls fairly far out.
-Julia Errington, 10

Practice makes perfect, Senior T o the pitcher's mound. Freshman
Ernae Pinnix practices batting as Elizabeth Knorr throws the softball
balls are being pitched to her with from second base to the pitcher's
the pitching machine. During mound during a practice play. Doing
practices the girls would infield work and practicing outing
sometimes rotate field work with plavers helped the infielders to be
batting, pitching, and catching more quick on their feet.
work.
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Co[\^C^o\^c;, by Tyler Fnnis
photos: Chuck Ma

As the baseball team becomes more of a family, they start winning

Ihe Varsity baseball team had at least one thing under their For the first time in a long time, the team consisted of only
belt: experience. The bunch had been playing together since upperclassman. After most games and practices the team would go
seventh grade. Over the past six years, the}’ spent time both on and eat somewhere, just because they were great friends.
and oft the field evert’ day in the spring, some of the summer and
part of the fall. The team faced a booming first season, winning “We are more of a team this year than we were last year because
conference and making a run at a state championship. The next we are together more off the field. This year we are hanging out after]
season was a maior struggle but the ups and downs brought practice and this will bring our team closer and thus build stronger
evert’one closer. relationships. The chemistry of this team will be better than ever,”
said senior Jack O ’Halloran.
“We are definite!}’ more experienced than last year. This year
we have nine seniors, and that definitely helps a lot. We have great For the first time in a long time, the team consisted of only
chemistr}’ as a team, and we compete tvell with each other. Also, upperclassman. After most games and practices the team would go
we have more pitching depth this year, as tve have about six guys and eat somewhere, just because they were great friends.
that can throw strikes consistently,” said senior Stuart Spiers.
“The team is finally a team, we know when we mess up, but we
In the past year the Seattle Seahawks \t’on the Super Bowl and know how to move on, we know when we do good, and we celebrate,
the Boston Red Sox won the World Series. The one thing these it helps when you know the guy who is next, beside, behind or in
teams had in common was they were famil}’; most sports front of you,” said senior Tyler Ennis
commentators will tell vou that is whv they won. From looking at the past experience, and the examples of close
teams, this team has great potential in the future.

atch and Learn, I
Sophomore Aaron Immel,
Junior Jonathan Robichaud, t
Seniors Nick Castellano and
Stuart Spiers, Freshman Ben
Babcock and Brain Beckham
watches a coach as he gives a
lesson on bunting. Baseball is

like school, the player is
taught the skill and then
practices until he has it down.

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coming Irom the pitcher. A first basemc-n's glove is
shaped differentb Irom other gloves to help them dig balls

out ol the dirt tin Itiw throw s.

^ ^ atch the ball. Junior Will
Kamnick starts his swing to
hit the ball. The average
batter in the MLB has less
than half a second to decide
to start the swing.

Q a b , Senior Nick Burns
works on his bunting skills,
qab, or quality at bat, is the
main objective while hitting,
bunting often can move a
runner resulting in a qab.

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The Varsity Boys' Tennis Team

looks towards teamwork for

strength.

The bo)'s on the court might not ha\'e looked like down to the line and you go into a third set tie break, it
they were working together at practice to the average feels like the team is on the court with you,” said junior
bystander; however, they were creating the best Will Shannon.
environment to succeed: internal competition. The
Varsity Bo}'s’ Tennis team had to earn their court, and The main goal for the bo)'s was to have the team
the way to do that was challenging your teammates to succeed. They each wanted to do what tvas best for the
matches at practices to prove you deserved a spot. team, and if that involved not playing at the match one
week, they didn’t argue.
“There is a lot of competition for the top six spots.
It is normally hard to secure a spot for the match,” said “Our team as a whole is a lot closer. We all want one
sophomore Lance Dittrich. another to succeed. The amount of teamwork we have is
unbelievable,” said senior Ben Jandzinski.
Even though all of this internal competition was
present, the boys still had amazing teamwork. They had This teamwork created an amazing environment for
the full support of their teammates at every match, no the team to excel. The players truly worked off each
matter what happened at the practices before. other’s strengths and weaknesses to construct the best
team possible.
“Tennis is an individual sport, but when it comes

K e e p your eyes on the ball, j umor
Alec Bisscll st.trts the swing to hit
the I’l.iyers need to be aware
ol where the ball is going to land in
order to have the quick reaction to
hit a great shot.

F o cu s, Junior Sam Mcl,aughr\’ Placem ent is key. Junior Zack
prepares to return a ser\ e. Sam Jones slices the ball to return it
pla\ ed court two, which is an back over the net. "When the ball
cMrcmeh competitise court. bounces under the net, 1 slice it to
make the ball regain the height,"
said Zack.

A c e , Junior Will Shannon Each [DPTCil i.s the best tw o
prepares to serv'e to his opponent. ot three sets.
Players have two chances to make
the serve into the correct sem cc Players iiTCH IIDEiofthe
box. court after evere odd
number game.
D i d you see that? Freshman
Adam Chinnasami and junior Max a IET is won by winning si.\
Kreber compare thoughts about games by at least tw o
the point. Tennis matches had to games.
be t]uiet to help the players focus,
but cheering between points is POIOTi in a game:
allowed. Lo\ e-no points won
15-one point won
30-two points won
40-three points won
Duce-a tie for three points
or more
Ad- a player has to win b}'
two, so the person who
wins the point after duce
has the adwintage. Ad-in is
when the server wins the
point, ad-out is when the

If you touch the PET you
lose the point.

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when American John Isner
defeated the French
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hours, 5 minutes of play
over three days in 2010
Wimbledon.

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high school match is about
an hour and a half.

The server M E i
between players after everv
game.

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POUPCE PPCE on a players side
of the court before the player
hits it, or else he loses the
point.

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Dehreehl take long strides on their
List Lip of the 1600 meter. The

dist.inee runners usu.illv run up to
7 miles at a typical practice.

Photo Credit: Maria Kammire

tie a v e ! Freshman
Patrick Lancaster works
on his shot-put form at
practice. The field event

members worked on
throwing and jumping
twice a week, and also did
lifting in the weight room.
Photo Credit: Chuck Ma

T a k e off. Sophomore Derek
Wright and freshman Nathan
Woelful pr.ictice their starts off the
blocks. Using blocks were a key

part of the sprinters' races,
especially the 100 meter dash.

Photo Credit: Chuck Ma

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Even though the sprinters and distance runners train separately,
they come together at meets.

by Maria Kammire

Unlike the other team sports, the Track and Field team longer for a relay, like the 400 meter dash, I have to adapt,”
split up for practices so that each member could focus on says senior Joe McNamara.
their specific events. In the end, compromises were made
when it came to collaborating and working together as a The sprinters’ workouts involved more drills and gym
team. work than the distance runners’. After warming up, the
sprinters usually did drills, short sprint sets, and then
“I could never do the distance runners’ workouts. headed to the weight room to do abs and arm work. The
Sometimes they run up to seven miles a day,” said field event members also spent a majority of their time in
freshman Erica Boyle. the gym lifting when they weren’t on the field practicing.

The distance runners, who ran races varying from the “Even though we only share the track w'ith the sprinters
800 meter run to the two mile, rotated running locations two times a week, when we are at the meets, we all cheer for
depending on the day of the week. On hard day^s, when each other and that’s when we really feel like a team,” said
the runners had sets, they practiced on the track. But on sophomore Sarah Grace Johnson.
easier days they usually went to Salem Lake or Beeson
Even though the Track and Field team members did not
Park. always see each other during the week at practices, they
“I love the short distance races like the 100 meter dash, came together at meets to race, cheer, and do the best
overall as one team.
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JV Sports athletes bring their game on no matter what they
are labeled. by Kristen Bellas

The primary' focus of any sports team is to play to the heart’s With sports such as JV football, cheerleading, basketball,
content. JV athletes across the board proved themselves to put soccer, and baseball play'ers had key roles to offer for each
their hearts into each game played. season. Athletes still hungered to win games and continuously
practiced to achieve a win.
“I think I put a good amount of work being on JV because I
always feel like I can improve, and a good way to do that is to “We put a lot of work into basketball because we practiced
work hard,” said freshman basketball player Jeanie Egan. every'day'. We wanted to win,” said freshman basketball player
Cassidy Kreber.
Junior Varsity sports are still a big part of the school
community and were frequently recognized over the In the end JV sports teams in the fall, winter, and spring felt
announcements and at sports assemblies. Most importantly, content with their performances over the sports seasons. There
there were numerous team match ups that ended with great were still big victories and crushing defeats similar to Varsity
success for the school’s athletic program. Players on the JV sports. There were talented players that continued to grow in
sports teams enjoyed doing what they loved, which was being a order to become stronger athletes. Students continued to
part of the game. astonish other teams with their abilities. Even though students
were placed on a JV team, they had the Varsity heart that goes
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"Each grade level retreat b rin ^ people
together who w ould not norm ally talk to each
other. Because o f this, the sense o f
com m unity throughout the school grows."

-D elaney F in d lin g 11

"Mass allows m e to relax, calm myself, and
think about things m ore openly. I enjoy the
sense o f com m unity that the mass offers
thoughout the student body."

-Chase M itchell, 10

"We get to spend tim e with each other and
know each other as a com m unity through
each mass. We get to know each other
because o f the tim e w e spend preparing fo r
mass"

-Ella Allen-Bolton, 9

"Peer M inistry is all about reaching out to the
Bishop com m unity. We do this in large,
organized events, like masses and retreats and
in small inform al things such as bonding with
the underclassm en."

-M ary Rose Stepnowski, 12

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p r.n e r ,u an o u u lo o r n u ss for ih c M iplioniorcs .it the
soplionuire rcu v.u. l lnic to rcllcct in nature was
appreciated In’ tlie retreat partieipanis.
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Peer Ministry goes beyond the curriculum and

into service by Julia Brown
Photos: Ashley Sanchez

To be in Peer Mini.strt' each stuefent mu.st be chosen, there over the material in class," said senior Marv' Rose Stepnowski.
were on average fourteen students per class. The rigor of the Peer Ministr}' was not the average class because of all the
course was e.xtreniely challenging and each student was held to
an exceptionally high standard to keep up with all of their work. side activity required. The Peer Ministers planned many
C)n top of the difficulty of the course, the students planned and different service projects, such as the canned food drive, or
performed multiple service projects. the Christmas for a family, along with all of the school
masses. The students needed at least two days of class time a
"The Power points are veiy helpful when reviewing for the week to focus on the service aspect of the course.
chapter. They outline the chapter in vivid detail and help me a lot
with the tests. Because the chapters are so long, the power points "Service days in Peer Ministr}' consist of talking about
help point out the key elements of each section," said senior Alex which service opportunities we want to pursue. These days
Best. take away from the time we spend on power points and make
the class much more challenging. Although Peer Ministr)’ is
The power points provided a tool for the students to use to challenging, the class is definitely rewarding," said senior
study for the tests because of the detailed nature of the tests. The Ashley Sanchez.
tests were deemed verv challenging even by some of the top
students in the class. Though the rigor ot the Peer Ministry class was extremely
difficult, all of the students loved the class and expressed lime
"1 have never taken a harder religion test. One of the reasons and time again how rewarding the class was because of all ihe
the\- are so hard is because Mr. Mata wants us to have a thorough service they performed and all the opportunities they had to
and complete understanding of our faith. They are also very grow in their faith.
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At some point all .students' high school careers, they have had a problem or organization and knowing what school will be the best fit
two: a headache, a lost sweatshirt, a missing torm, or even a stain on their pants. for each individual student," said counseling adviser Mrs.
All ot these problems were taken to the front office ladies because they always London.
had the answers. However, their |ob involved a lot more than just soK’ing
The counseling center was always open to any student
student issues. who needs help with anything academically. This is where
"As in most jobs, mountains of paper st ork come with this )ob. kor me, the classes are scheduled and college visits are planned.

biggest challenge is that we are constantly trying to improve the speed and "1 always tell the students they have to have good grades]
accuracy in which s\'e process these forms to be sure we can gel them in a to get to college. They must keep up their grades starting ,
moment's notice for each student," said front office ss orker, Ms. Cottrell. their first day of freshmen year. To do that they must
always do their homework. Good grades start with
Ms. Cottrell and Ms. Taylor, who work in the front office, helped the homework," said counseling center adxTser Mr. Lezan.
students with almost anything they needed. These ladies filled the shoes of the
secretaries and the caretakers of the students. As subtle heroes of the school, the people who work in
the front office and the counseling center were always there]
Just down the hall is the counseling center, a place where any academic to keep the school running smoothly and made sure that thej
problems can be solved and any collegiate questions can be answered. students were able to accomplish whatever they put their
minds to.
"First, the kids have to do a self-assessment about things that they want in a
college, like location, size, and academics. They hat e to do research to make
sure that the college is where they see themselves going. The key is

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Sm ile sometimes, Mrs. Cottrell cracks a little smile K eeping busy, Mrs. Tavlor adds two more parking
while making the power point slides. The power permits into the svstem. "The beginning i>f the year is the
points never went unnoticed, many students watched time when the most parking passes need to be submitted,
the slides on repeat so they would not fall asleep after a while it gets easier," said Ms. T.tylor.
during class. Photo Credit: Tara Quinn
Photo Credit: Tara Quinn

A bright future. Junior Troy Wolverton listens

carefully to Mr. Lezan's advice during his junior
inten'iew. Each junior was responsible for
scheduling and going to his/her junior interview,
where thev got .tdvice about what they should be
doing to get into the college that they want to.
Photo Credit: Ashlev Sanchez

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I n 1812, Mr. Preudhomme gives a history
lecture to his AP U.S. History class. The

class' goal was to make it to the dreaded Al’
e.xam in May and get a 5.
Photo Credit: Chuck Ma

r.t o n your mark. Senior Jake Henderson

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Mr. Preudhomme designed the race track
and the starting mechanisms specifically lor

the race.
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Friendly Competition, Mr.
Prcudhommc prepares his derby car
for the pht sics Gravipoten Derby.
Mr. Preudhonime competed in all
the projects, which gave students
the goal of beating the teacher.
Photo Credit: Grace De.Mers

^ luinci VDU DM'T unoui pyuT (Dp. Pp e u m iiie : Mr. Preudhomme is known

•'He used to play 3-4 hours of pool daily in college. for being a challenging yet
■•'He likes listening to the band O f Monsters and Men.
"As a child in Saint Lucia, he climbed palm trees. enjoyable teacher.
"He was in a fraternity in college.
"He played in the disc golf world championships. Mr. Preudhomme is known throughout the
school as being one of the most challenging
teachers but at the same time one of the best.
Every student who took a class with Mr.
Preudhomme knew that he is firm as well as
enjoyable.

“Mr. Preudhomme displays an avid interest in
education. His main goal is to bestow his
knowledge upon his students. This makes him
an excellent teacher,” said junior Caleb
Carmichael.

Mr. Preudhomme taught CP and Honors
Physics, as well as the dreaded AP U.S. History.
Since his courses hotve many rigorous quizzes
and exams, Mr. Preudhomme gave multiple
extra credit opportunities to students to ensure
that they could maintain their grades.

“My favorite thing about having Mr.
Preudhomme as a teacher is how he pushes us all
but rewards us with extra credit opportunities so
our work pays off,” said junior Erin O ’Rourke.

Often times, Mr. Preudhomme’s room could
be found full of students after dismissal. Mr.
Preudhomme always offered help to students
after school hours, and also managed the school
Robotics Team.

“As our robotics mentor, Mr. Preudhomme
helps us to figure out if our approach is correct.
One time he helped the team use pulleys to
move a heav)' arm,” said senior Mary Rose
Stepnowski.

Mr. Preudhomme is well known for his
reputation for being challenging, but he is one
of the best teachers. He is there to help students
and wants them to succeed.

Father Francis doesn't come bearing Lord hear o<ur prayer,
frankincense, myrrh and gold, but
instead many talents. Father Vince and Father
Francis celebrates mass for
hy Tyler Ennis the sophomores while on
Photos: Ashlev S.inchez the retreat. Doctor Father
Francis often gave mass
several times a week in the
chapel, so that everyone
had the opportunity to

It had been four \-ears since students had experienced a full­ “I became a priest because I enjoy intermingling with the youth,
time school Chaplain, someone with ■whom to form a as well as learning from them,” said Fr. Francis.
relationship and get to know at Bishop. Father I-'rancis Xavier's
appointment to Bishop gave the students as well as faculty a Father Francis was a huge asset to Bishop not only as Chaplain,
unique opportunitt’ to expand their faith practice at school. but also through his expertise in physics. Father Francis’
specialization in alternative energy, was of particular interest to those
“It will give people an opportunity to go to morning mass in the Bishop community interested in installing solar panels on the
because it will be more readih’ available,” said senior Nick Trego. roof of the school.

Father Francis is not vour at'crage priest. He holds many “I am looking forward to W'orking with him and sharing
dilferent degrees including his PhD in physics as well as knowledge of both cultural and educational affairs,” said Mr. Seidel.
bachelor's degrees in both education and theology. Father
Francis came to America from Tamil Nadu, India because he was Father Francis' presence prot'ided both students and faculty a
invited bv another priest in the Diocese. He was appointed to great opportunity to learn from him and his culture, while at the
Bishop McC tunness because of his vast background in same time, he looked forward to learning from the Bishop
education. In India he was a principal as well as a teacher. community.

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B ish o p

W e all can learn, Father

Francis talks to Mr. Mata
about how many Catholics
there are in the world.
Though hard to understand at
first Father Francis makes
sure to explain things several
different ways to ensure
comprehension.

ceive so you may serve.

Father Francis serves
communion to sophomore
Christine Dudle}’. Mass is
an important part of all the
class retreats because it
builds the classes
relationship with God.

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Jimmy and Debbie Whitelv began selling alpacas seven yeans ago in hopes that
they could retire to run their Whispering Hallow Alpaca I-'arni located in
Walkeriown.

The annual Winston Salem Open
oecured on Ausgust 24, 2013 and
Jurgen Melzer unexpectedly won.

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In the summer of The paint
2013 the McDonald's party “Spill”
on November
on Highway 66 26, 2013
began reconstruction offered
for an updated look. highschoolcrs
a chance to
John Isner and Sam Querrey connect and
host their charity event on dance on
December 9, 2013, for the Greenstreet in
benefit of the UN C downtown
l.inebergcr Comprehen.sive Greensboro
while getting a
Cancer Center and the Boys little tiiessv in
and Girls Clubs of America. the paint.

On September 20, 2013, the annual T'he Wake-
Green.sboro Greek Festival toc'k place, and Forest
Coach Jim
people came from all o\ er to enjoy live Cirobe
Greek music & dancing, authentic Greek resigned on
December
cuisine, p.tstnes, and gifts. 2,2013.
Grobe was
77-82 in 13
seasons
with the
Detnon
Deacons.

On September 28, the annual Oktoberfest in Vi'inston
Salem hosted by the 'I Had German (dub celebrated with
music and traditional German food and beer.

Tile Greensboro
Beach Days Music
Festival in the Park
Celebrated ten years.
Tfce weekly concert
series ran e\er\
Thursda}' from May
9th to June 27th.

Spring Folly is Kernersville's largest and most comprehensive music a m ,- ^ ,
festival to benefit the Kerner’s Folly house. Field annually the first

weekend of May the festival attracts 25,000 people to downtown
Kernersville for a weekend of family entertainment.

The largest memorial on the blast Coast, outside of Washington, D.C., the
Carolina Field of Honor broke ground in .September. It took six years of
planning and almost $5 million to get the project going.

In j ulia Brown

Vi'V-'-i'.'-r In 2012, North Carolina eleeted Republican
Governor Pat McCrors'. Bills and proposed
legislation signed into law by McCrory were the

target of ongoing "Moral Mondays", civil
1disobedience protests, organi/.ed in part hv local
l^'ligious leaders including William Barber, head of
the North Carolina chapter ol the NAACP. Many
people rallying in Raleigh were arrested. Tri.tls were
held for the arrested citizens and many of the verdicts
were tor the citizen to p>,tya $180 fine so their ease
would he dismissed. Many of the protesters took

these de.ils and left pcacetully.

The North Carolina
State Fair was an

amazing annual festivity
that was wildh' popular.
Tlie fair had everything

from thrilling roller
coaste-rs to turkey legs

and fried Kool-Aid.
There were many

difterem competitions,
such as horse raci)ig, and
exhibits, such as antique

larm machinery. I'he
Noi'th Carolina State fair
brought people together

from all over the state
and had an amazing turn

out.

brought to Raleigh North
Carolina for the first time

in 2013. There were tens
of thousands of people

who came to listen to the
performers who were

listening to the "A-list"
acts, such as Bela Fleck,
Sam Bush, Del McCoury,
perform on live different
stages. The festival used
to be in Nashville and had
been there for the past
eight straight vears. Even

though some were sad
about the lestival moving,

man\ people spoke with
high rem arks about

Raleigh.

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DUKE/CAROLINA rivalry 2013.
February 13, 2013: # 2 Duke 73, North
Carolina 68
The second-ranked Blue Devils beat its top
rival the Noith Carolina Tar Heels 73-68.
-March 9, 2013: # 3 Duke 69, North Carolina
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Both teams started the basketb.d! year ranked
in the top 25. Duke came into the Dean Dome
and dominated from the opening lip all the

In the relativelv quiet of W ilkes
County, Merlcfest attr.tcted around
80,000 people over the tour day
music celebration. It was the third
largest tourist attraction in North
Carolina and man\ popular artists
performed there ever\- year. In 2013
The Avett Brothens, Nitty Gritty
Dirt Band, Leon Russell, The
Charlie Daniels Band, Gov’t Mule,
Russell Moore is; Illrd Tyme Out,
American Legacies: The Del
McCour)’ Band and Presen'.ition
Hall Jazz B.and, Steep Canyon
Rangers, Rhonda Vincent & The
Rage, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Jim
Lauderdale, Donna the Buffalo,
Nashville Bluegrass Band, Peter
Rowan, Sevthian, Roy Book Binder,
the Kruger Brothers and many more
came to perform. The Merlcfest was
a huge hit every \x’ar and was
continuing to grow in popularity
each vear.

The I'anthers have been
representing North
Carolina well by securing
a winning season. This
was the fifth winning
season in the history of
the Panther program.
The Panthers also set the
winning streak record for
their program with eight
wins in a row. The
Panther fans were happy
as the sea.son came to a
close because their team
was finally .stepping up.

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Sandy Hook Demolished Government Shut Down
Almost a year after the horrific shooting Congress fails to pass a budget,
of twenty kids and six teachers, the causing a government shutdttwn
town's commitment to building a safer that lasts lor fifteen days. This
structure on the same site began to shortcoming was largely due to
disagreement over the Afford.iblr' “
BilllKjatd materialize. Care Act, derogatorily referred
Songs of the Summer to as Obama Care.
The summer's most popular songs across all
genres, based on cumulative performance on the weekly Billboard Hot 100 chart from
Memorial Day through Labor Day.

1. Blurred Lines 7. Mirrors

RobinThickc leal, r.l + PhaiTcIl Justin Timberlake

2. Radioactive 0. Treasure

Imagine Dragons Bruno Mars

3. Get Lucky Q. Cups (When I'm Gone)

Dah Punk teat. Pharrcll Anna Kendrick

4. We Can't Stop 10. Come + Get It

Mile) Cyrus Selena Gomez

E. Can't Hold Us

Maeklemore + Rvan Lew is

C. Cruise

Mordia Georgia Line

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Boston Bombing, April 15
Multiple bombs explode near the
finish line of the Boston Marathon
as runners finish the race. Three
people are killed, one an eight year
old boy, while more th.tn 170 are
injured.

Mariano Rivera leaves the Yankees, Sept. 26 Great Gatsby...
Considered one of the be.st closers of all time, Rivera leaves the Yankees Eveiyone stopped to stare as uprisings
after plaving 19 seasons for them. In 2013, the Yankees retired his uniform began, eras came to an end and revenge was
number 42; he was the last major league player to wear the number full guilded in gold. After five seasons, Walter
time, following its league-wide retirement in honor of Jackie Robinson. White's meth empire came to an end
ushering in Catching Fire and Gatsby, two
t o Bun "I'm a flawed character." movies that explore the possibilities when
one defies the established society.
-Cycli.st Lince Armstrong after
confessing to doping in order to win "It’s everybody's duty to give the
world a reason to dance. So get to it."
"In retrospect, I obviously should seven consecutive Tour De France
have been much more cautious." titles. -Kid President, an
optimi.st, who got hi.s
start on Youtube's
SoulPancake.

-Notre D.imc footb.ill star Manti Te'o afuT "Everybody says, who does he
Icarninj? rli.u his online relationship with a think he is? I JU S T TO LD
woman who diccl w'a.s a hoax.

YOU WHO I THOUGHT I

"I think I wore it better!" WAS: A G O D ." -Kanyc VC'est on

-Actor Robin \\illiams tweeted when hi,5 egoci^^ically titled track. "1 am a

comparing his Mrs. D ou htfire co.stume to (;od." oft of YHEZUS.

Kim Kardashian's floral get-up.

The Tour de France cclchraied its 100th anniversarv’ this year. The Prince George was born to Prince Vi'illiam and Princess
2,120 mile race took place from June 29 to Juh 21. During these long Kate on July 22. The Harlem Shake became the most
22 Jays, the competitors traveled in 21 stages in France and only had
lv\o d.i\ s of rest. Christopher Froome won the race with a final time recreated v'idco of the year. Rafael Nadal was the number one tcTinis
ol Sts htnirs, 56 minutes and 40 seconds. player in the world. Apple released The IPhone 5s and 5c along with iOS
7. Sixteen year old recording artist LO RD E shocks the world and became
the most listened to new artist.

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^ItEQUmcnEUliNelson Mandela passed awa}* 1. Royal Baby-the long awaited according tlic the
on Decernber 5. The first Prince George finally came into the study from Yahoo!
living ear was printed with a woild. of the entire world.
3D printer. A typhoon struck the Philippines causing fatal damage. Pope 2. Miley Cyrus-After the VMA's
Benedict X V I resigned, and Pope P'rancis took his place. Pope Francis this young artist shocked the world 6. Candy Crush Saga-the most
also won the Times Magav.ine Person of the Year. On Ik-bruaiy 15, a with her pertonnance. downloaded app of the year made
meteor flcw^ over the sky in Russia, and the vibrations destrot'ed buildings 3. Susanna Reid-the well known on average $633,000 a day, even
and .streets. BBC Breakfast Talk Show host with it being free to download.
talked about resigning. 7. Gareth Bale-the world’s ntost
4. Andy Murray-the British tennis expensive soccer player that plays
player was the first Britain to win for Spain
the Vimbledon in 77 years. 8. False Widow Spider-these new
5. Game of Thrones-the most species of spider invaded England
watched TV show concluded and scared millions because they
started to attack animals from pigs
to guinea pigs.
9. Twerking-this dance took the
world by storm alter Miley Cyrus
performed at the VMA's.

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C u a H c; q jf o r . B ish o p pride. Seniors Antonia Kolosicke,
Nick Trego, and Alex Best hold up the
C^?MMUNITY Bishop flag at the liueharistic Congress.
"The Kueliaristie congress is fun because it
is something we can all do together and we
are all walking for the same cause,” said
Antonia.
Photo Credit: Ashelv Sanchez

A new Pope comes with new philosophies for
the Catholic Church. I’yoHvuM.ngu,,

Change does not come often to the around the world.
Catholic Church, l.ast March brought a "CDne thing different about his
big change for Catholics around the
\\ orld. One ot those changes was Pope philosophy is his willingness to talk
Francis' concern for the poor. When about issues in the church, and his
Pope Benedict announced his loving and nonjudgmental attitude,"
resignation, the work of the Cardinals said Mr. O'Meara, sophomore and
began. Since it was so close to Easter senior theology teacher.
the Cardinals had to start the election
process right away. They had a very Pope Francis' desire to be with the
important decision to make and we people as much as he can is one thing
would be seeing some changes from that sets him out from other Popes.
Pope Benedict's approach to the Pope Francis prefers to w'alk as much
doctrine. as he can or even drive himself rather
than be driven around. Fde also prefers
"When Pope Francis was elected I to cook his own meals when possible.
was both surprised and happy, but 1 Pope Francis is showing the world he
was sad to see Pope Benedict go," said wants to be the "People's Pope."
sophomore Lauren Andrysick.
" I was excited for the change and it
Man\- people expected Pope was a good fresh start for the Catholic
Francis to bring change to the church community," said sophomore Carson
but also keep the traditions from the Keith.
past. Pope Francis talked about how he
wanted to Catholic Church to give Pope Francis continued to apply his
more to the poor. Pope FTancis leaded new philosophies and new teaching
a great example of this b)- hosting st\'le to the Catholic Church. Fde also
lunches for the poor when he traveled kept teaching us how to be loving and
how to not judge.

M^ass time. Pope F'r.ineis giv es his homilv at
mass. F.tch day Pope f-'ranies said a mass no
matter where he was in the world.
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