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The Chapel of the Sacred Heart has a new name. RHS Chaplain Father James Wilmoth is honored for his role in the creation of the new structure.

Bone marrow drive

BY SHELBY ENNIS AND PAIGE PRETTINews Writers

THE PINK PANTHER STRIKES AGAIN

BOYS’ WRESTLING @ Lafayette Je! - 11/27 @ 9 a.m.BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs Perry Meridian - 11/27 @ 7:30 p.m.

Lynch receives match for bone marrow transplant; encourages people to donate

Rebels haven’t always walked the halls in red, white and blue polos with khaki pants. Take a look back at previ-ous RHS dress codes.

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OPINIONTECHNOLOGYWith technology becoming more prevalent in classrooms, students have varying opinions as to its effectivness.

NAME GAME

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Students, friends and family gathered at St. Jude to help

support junior Katie Lynch at the 2010 Bone Marrow Drive. People attending did so to show support to Katie who

lymphoma for two years. More than 230 people were tested as potential bone marrow donors. In addition, a surprise announcement encouraged those attending. “We just found out this week Katie is in complete remission, cancer free right now,” said Katie’s sister Kerry. “We also found a 100 percent bone marrow match for Katie if she needs to have one later on,” Kerry said. Even though she has already found a match, Katie still assured everyone of the continued need for bone marrow donors. “When I’m at Riley (Hospital), I see so many people who need a match,” she said. Organizers hope Lynch’s event will help others who need a life-saving bone marrow donor match as well. RHS social worker Kelly Fisher was one of many Rebels in attendance to support the cause. “I took time out of my Saturday to do this because of Katie and what she has been through. Also, if it helps save anyone’s life, that’s great,” said Fisher. “My brother is a six-year survivor of lymphoma,” she added. Bone marrow is tissue found in the sternum, skull and ribs. When a person has been diagnosed with cancer, they may eventually have the risk of their bone marrow becoming infected by tumors. The drive was sponsored by The Indiana Blood Center and Be the Match Foundation. There were games,

tested were added to the National Bone Marrow Registry and their name stays on that list forever. They can potentially be matched with anyone that is in need of a transplant. Another announcement by Katie’s nurse was that the Notre Dame football team wore Katie’s ribbon and braclets in support of her battle during their last home game. Katie was excited that her school and family members were there to support her. “You never know if you can be that person to help save a person’s life,” said Lynch.

ALL COMEDY AND DRAMA

Actors handle a surprise change in the cast

BY ZACH TODDFine Arts Editor

This year’s fall play, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, encompassed an

incompetent Chief Inspector Clouseau, played by senior Matthew Blandford, a completely mad man Charles Dreyfus, played by senior Cody Smith, and an attack butler Kato, played by senior Keaton McCoy. However, a huge turn of events occurred when Blandford

incapable of performing his part of the play. As the old saying goes, “The show must go on,” and the show did indeed go on with Blandford’s understudy, sophomore David Buergler taking his place. It was challenging for the cast and crew as the lead role of the play

was substituted 12 hours before

Preview Night. Despite the cast and crew’s adaptation, Buergler was overwhelmed with the material he had to learn in a day. “I don’t think I can do this,” Buergler said Tuesday morning as theater director Phil Anderson told him that he would be playing Clouseau.

abilities,” Anderson said. Smith and senior Katie Kramer took time out of their school day to help Buergler memorize his lines. “I was really stressed out as it was,” said Smith. “But I had faith in David.” As Buergler began his part, cast and crew’s stress levels remained high. “Even when I

was backstage I was scared for David,” said Kramer. The play was performed successfully and Blandford recovered to play Clouseau for the four remaining shows. “I was disappointed that I wasn’t able to make it (to the Wednesday night show),” Blandford said. “But I was

that he would perform the part well.” That was the only drama in this year’s fall play. The Pink Panther Strikes Again was a slapstick comedy that earned a multitude of laughs. For the

and two dollars for students, it was all worth it as audience members gave very similar comments of “I loved it!” after they left the auditorium.

DOOMSDAY MACHINE: Seniors Matthew Blandford and Cody Smith star as Clouseau and Dreyfus in the Pink Panther Strikes Again. They are discussing what their heaven will be like.

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Check out the latest installment of the Name Game, a story using Rebel names to tell a tale.

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freshman Brant Goss

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New clubs help othersBY MICHELLE SCHULTZClubs Editor

Students encouraged to spread kindness throughout halls

Friends of Rachel, FOR club, is the school’s newest extra curricular activity.

After the student body heard a presentation about Rachel’s Challenge, FOR began with 85 students interested in being involved. FOR is split into four groups, including Start a Chain Reaction, a New Student Program, Kindness Letters and the Atmosphere of Kindness (A-OK) Program. “FOR is being separated so that we can give the students within FOR the opportunity to work together to accomplish as much as possible. If we kept the group as one large group for each meeting we would struggle to get things done, as managing that large number would be close to impossible,” said Shellie Hartford, assistant principal for student activities. The Start a Chain Reaction group will go out to school and the community to treat them with kindness and compassion. They will try to record the acts of kindness that are shown by students, faculty and staff and will eventually create a visible reminder to students. Helping out new students is a goal of another group that is part of FOR. Students will welcome new or transfer students at Roncalli, but it will not replace the Freshmen Buddies system. The students will encourage new students to be involved and invite them to activities and events. The next group involves students writing kindness letters once

appreciated. Junior Jordan Popa joined this group because “I want to tell people how much they mean to me and appreciate them.” The fourth group is the A-OK Program. These students are working to post positive posters around school which contain encouraging phrases and pictures.

Social worker Kelly Fisher and special needs coordinator Pat Musgrave are the FOR club moderators. Other teachers involved are social studies teacher Chris Strykowski, religion teacher Jan Lauck and campus ministry chairperson Bob Tully. English teacher Susan Reuber and religion teacher Mary Ann Fehring will be overseeing the Kindness Letters. Students can contact any teacher with questions, suggestions or ideas.

KINDNESS LETTERS: Junior Annemarie Stockton and Sophomore Andrew Stallings lead the group during their !rst meeting. Students discussed which groups will be receiving letters.

PHOTO BY MICHELLE SCHULTZ

Roncalli News

BY KRISTEN WESTCo-Editor-in-Chief

S AT P R OBlandford achieves perfectionSenior Matthew Blandford scored

a perfect 2400 on the SAT. Now, for those who have not yet taken the exam, this is no simple task. In fact, college counselor Mary Hall has no recollection of this ever occurring at Roncalli. However, students have received a perfect score after super scoring their tests. Super scoring means if one has taken the test multiple times, they can take their highest score from each individual area to give them the maximum amount of points possible. However, not all colleges accept a super score. Blandford’s scores will also weigh in his favor concerning scholarships, which do not super score. This academic achievement puts him in a strong competitive pool, according to Hall. Keep in mind SAT scores are only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to scholarships, and scoring high doesn’t guarantee a student will receive multiple offers. Now that there is proof a student can receive a perfect score on one test, there are some ways students can work to achieve this goal. One major ingredient the guidance counselors stress is to prepare. Hall believes students need to set themselves up in a way so they are prepared and they know how the questions are asked. Ultimately the student should primarily aspire to doing his or her personal best.

DEDICATED SERVANT: The newly built Roncalli chapel was renamed The Father James Wilmoth Chapel last month at the dedication of the structure. Wilmoth was joined by area priests who also participated in Mass.

PHOTO BY JULIE ALBERTSON

CHAPEL NAME CHANGEWilmoth honored for his part in chapel buildBY ALIX RICHARDSONCo-Editor-in-Chief

RHS Chaplain Father James Wilmoth said he knew the chapel could be built even in tough

economic times. “Not one person said they couldn’t help me,” said Wilmoth. When Wilmoth went to the Board of Directors about building the chapel, they told him they only

he was determined to build it in full and com-pletely furnished. Everything in the chapel was designed by Wilmoth himself, with no architect to draw out the plans. He simply went to different benefactors of the school asking how their exper-tise in a given area could contribute to the project. For example, Dean of Students Tim Puntarelli and his son crafted the woodwork throughout. The immense amount of people who committed to helping Wilmoth showed how dedicated the community is to continuing the spirit of Roncalli for many years to come. After the tabernacle was placed and the last stained glass window was installed, the Roncalli community gathered for a Mass of celebration and dedication of the chapel. Going into the

celebration, Wilmoth was under the impression it would be dedicated under the name “Chapel of the Sacred Heart” in honor of the many ancestors who came before us who attended Sacred Heart

Before mass began, president Joe Hollowell brought out an easel with the name of the chapel; however, it read “Father James Wilmoth Chapel of the Sacred Heart.” Wilmoth said he was in shock. “I’m not dead,” said Wilmoth after the fact. While the chapel was under construction, Hollowell mentioned this should be the name, but Wilmoth insisted against it. “Joe, we don’t need that,” Wilmoth remem-bered saying. However Hollowell didn’t take Wilmoth’s advice on this one point and the board voted to rename the chapel honoring Wilmoth. With daily masses being held during chan-nel one periods and daily communion services, students enjoy Wilmoth’s achievement on a daily basis. “The [benefactors] gave the money to you,” said Wilmoth.

Sophomore Kyle O’Gara recently !nished 4th out of 26 Midget drivers in the USAC National Ford Focus Series in Las Vegas on November 6th and 7th. He races in California on Thanksgiving night.

Junior Drew Oehrle set a new state record kicking 17 !eld goals in one season.

PHOTO BY JESSICA DEAK

In celebration of French Week, students from the Internation-al School came to Roncalli. Junior Claire Lovell is sitting with a French student eating lunch.

PHOTO BY KYLIE FITZSIMMONS

Juniors Mary Oelker, James Parkinson (team captain), sophomore Matt Knierman, and freshman Alex Blanken-berger competed in the Brain Game competition.

PHOTO BY ALYSSE MILLER

Senior Andrew Fogg com-peted in the Hoosier Junior Championship on October 16 and 17. He won the event by six strokes and set a new tour-nament record scoring 137.

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Cheerleaders inspire spiritCheerleaders are one of the main supporters of the school

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It may seem like cheerleaders spend a lot of time in the spotlight, but most of their work hap-‐pens after school and during practices when they not only rehearse routines but spend hours

helping create more school spirit. They make locker signs for athletes and many of the creative posters that are found through-‐out the school, not to mention all the practices that are involved. “It’s not easy, and it’s a lot of work,” freshman Jessie Roeder said.The cheerleaders meet from 3:30-‐5:30 twice a week. In addition, every Monday they devote their time to making posters. Cheerleaders have many methods of rousing school spirit within the halls. “The best way to keep the spirit up is probably the pep rallies we have,” said sophomore, Alaina Sangalang. However, the pep rallies and posters are not enough because what re-‐ally makes a spirited school is the students and the cheerleaders. All students have their own unique way of supporting the school such as, cheering at pep rallies, playing in the band, or going to games. But to stand out in front of everyone and cheer when the team is losing takes a lot of courage. They get up in front of the student body and try their hardest to get everyone to join in, which is not as easy as it sounds. They have to try and get the crowd involved by chanting their favor-‐

ite cheers. Memorizing the dance routine they perform in front of the school during a pep rally can also be stressful. In addition, they have to start from scratch to come up with the routine that they sometimes only get one day to learn and memorize. It is a bold move not only getting in front of everyone and cheering or dancing, but also the flips, back hand springs, stunts, round offs, and cart wheels are challenging. “Staying safe, that’s the biggest and the most important thing in cheerleading,” said fresh-‐men Emily Elliott. These things force the girls to not only have trust in themselves, but in their teammates as well. On top of all the dedication, trust, and courage, responsibility can be added to the list. They are role models of the school and have a lot of responsibility. They help make the school wel-‐coming. They make the game themes, the signs, locker signs, the announcements, and take all the props that they use during the game with them to away games and set them up. It’s not all hard work. There are other positive aspects of becoming a cheerleader. They form great friendships and get the chance to be a stronger person.“If you love to be apart of the school then join cheerleading,” said senior Rachel Janitz.Cheerleading helps develop dedication, trust, responsibility, creativity, and courage.

GIVE ME AN “R”: Varsity and JV cheerleaders pump up the crowd at the homecoming game. Mickey Matis (above right) often assisted the cheerleaders, carrying the Roncalli !ag and leading the cheer block.

SMILE FOR THE CAMERA: Seniors Blair Richards, Lauren Gahimer, Alix Richardson, Riley Stenger, Briana Hart, Rachel Janitz and Maria Page take their Senior Night photos. The Rebels played their "nal home game of the regular season against Decatur that night.

Ask  Santa  for  a  2011  Yearbook  this  year!

www.roncalli.org/yearbook

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The evolution of the uniform

Imagine waking up for school an hour earlier than you already do; for some students, this is their reality.

Each day a few students roll out of bed earlier than most just to reach their locker before the 7:25 bell. On the

Roncalli, which presents little challenge on arriving at school on time. The choice of going to Roncalli instead of a closer school was an easy decision for most students. “Roncalli offers great educational quality and opportuni-ties. It also allows me to become a much more important part of the school community than a large public school would,” said senior Nick Strange who lives 35 minutes away in Bargersville.

-dents live a remarkably long distance from school. This keeps them from hanging out with friends, attending sporting events, participating in after-school activities, and staying after school for help from a teacher, without advance notice.

“On Fridays, I have to wait at school if I want to go to the football game,” said sophomore Katie Schultz who lives 30 minutes away on the East side of Indianapolis. Some students go home after school before their practice, but students that live farther away have to stay. Sophomore Bridget Perry, who lives 35 minutes away in Mooresville, says that she does not have the time to go home before her practices. She has many reasons for com-ing to Roncalli, but she likes it because it is not too big. Living close to Roncalli is helpful to students in many ways. Not only are students able to arrive at school with less hassle, students say that they are more likely to involve themselves in after-school activities and attend sporting events. If a student has a big test, but forgot their note-book in their locker, it is easier to make a quick trip back to school; where as, this would be nearly impossible for students who live farther away. The sounds of the Friday night football games can be heard from some students’ houses.

“I can hear the victory bell from my house,” said sopho-more Becca Gervasio who lives in walking distance to Roncalli. A longer traveling distance requires more money to be spent on gas. “Timing isn’t really a problem, but gas money is,” said Strange. Students who don’t drive themselves to school each day still have to overcome the obstacle of being dependent on their parent or someone else to drive them. Although, it may be a challenge for some to get to school each day, that doesn’t stop them from attending. “I decided to go to Roncalli because I loved the theater and choir program so much, and I knew I would be com-fortable here,” said junior Brooke Grannon who lives 35 minutes away in Indianapolis. Students realize the educational opportunities that are available at Roncalli and the many other reasons that make Roncalli High School their school of choice.

Going the distance

Sometimes it is hard to believe that parents, teachers and even grandparents sat in the very same classrooms that

Rebels sit in today. It seems like so much time has passed and so many things have changed that there is no way they

freshman orientation, pep rallies, homecoming and football games, but one small detail is different; what they wore to school. “Anything but parachute pants were allowed,” said social studies teacher Mr. Pat Crosley of his high school apparel

while at Roncalli, “but that was okay with me because I wasn’t really into that.” This may seem surprising that Mr. Crosley was not a part of the hot style that was parachute pants, but what is even more surprising was that Roncalli students did not have to wear a uniform. The evolution of Roncalli’s uniform can be traced back 40 years ago to 1970. Back then, girls were to wear blue skirts with a white blouse while boys wore dark trousers with any buttoned shirt. Five years later, the boys were allowed

wanted to wear, while the girls were stuck with the blue skirts and white blouses. Over time, there was only a dress code enforced, allowing students almost free range when it came to what they wore to school, as long as the pants were dark. It was not until 1997 when the uniform students wear

one change in 2006, when shorts were banned due to the school getting air conditioning.

BY KRISTEN MCCARTHYFeature Writer

BY KELLY KERNFeature Writer

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2010Girls: white blouse and blue skirtsBoys: Dark trousers with a buttoned top

Girls: white blouse and blue skirtsBoys: free range

Girls and Boys: no uniform

Girls and Boys:no uniform

Each day some students drive over an hour just to beat the morning bell

Take a look to the past to see what Rebels used to wear to school

Girls and Boys:red, white or blue Roncalli polo or blue or grey sweatshirt with khaki or navy slacks

Nick Strange:Bargersville35 minute driveleaves for school at 6:40 a.m.

Michael GustfasonFairland

30 minute driveleaves for school at

6:30 a.m.

Brooke GrannonFerwick

35 minute driveleaves for school

at 6:30 a.m.

Jenny BalzerParagon70 minute driveleaves for school at 5:55 a.m.

Katie SchultzStillwood Lane

30 minute driveleaves for school

at 6:30 a.m.

Bridget PerryMooresville30 minute driveleaves for school at 6:50 a.m.

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*Paragon is an additional 40 minutes south

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THE NAME GAME!e Storey (Andrew, 12) of Roncalli, Writt (Conner, 12) en in plain English (Katie, 12)

As students Trickle (Daniel, 9) into Roncalli on Rainey (Bryan, 11) Monday (Jessica, 11) mornings in the Pfahl (Ben, 11), where no Ray (Gina, 9) of sunshine slips through the Dull (Alexandra, 9) sky, Annee (Alyssa, 12) Hall (Mary, staff) in the school is sure to be sun splashed. The warning

Bell (Nick, 12) starts Ringen (Mackenzie, 12) and students Bustle (Emily, 10) Whether science or English (Matt, 10), students learn Handy (Logan, 9) information such as how to Reed (Joseph, 9) Mappes (Emma, 10), Wright (Nick, 11) a Page (Maria, 12) about Tom Brady (Caitlin, 9) or Carrie Underwood (Martin, 9), or how to give an Orrell (Tony, 12) report. In DeLong (Jake, 12) run, the education we get while we are still Young (Nick, 11) will not be a Small (Jeff, staff) deal. The knowledge students gain at Roncalli Will (Schott, 11) help later in their lives when they go on and decide to work. Rebels may decide to become a Sheff (Jackson, 10), Baker (Jimmy, 12) or Cook (Emily, 10) in a Kitchen

(Noelle, 9), Carpenter (Benjamin, 9), Shepherd (Austin, 9), Air Marshall (Daniel, 10), Plummer (Jessica, 10), Brewer (Katie, 11), Worden (Allison, 9), Fisher (Kelsey, 11), Black (Emily, 12) Smith (Cody, 12), Hunter

(Bartley, 11) Fox (John, 9), Byrd (Jake, 10) or Wolf (Joseph, 10) or just a Freeman (Grant, 11) willing to work for the right Price (Janet, staff). Every graduate Wantz (Michael, staff) to be successful after Roncalli. Maybe a Rebel will Finn (Dieter, 11) ish Soller (Brian, 12) Powers (Maria, 11) or invent a Moore (Shane, 11) Neu (Nick, 9) Lee (Brittni, 10) functional Ford (Zach, 11). The tools that Roncalli arms its students with today could make the Kidwell (Zoe, 12) off and eventually Ritchie (Alex, 12). Any woman Orman (Sam, 12) can get involved in sports that Pittman (Nicholas, 9) against each other at Roncalli. Whether sun or Snow (Jamela, 9), Rebels can be seen Swan (Samantha, 9) diving into a pool, practicing out on the Field (Grant, 9), Bowling (Cameron, 10) down the lane or playing a round of Gough (Lindsay, 11) on the course. Rebels take Pride (Elizabeth, 9) in defeating not just Green (Keagin, 12) Wood (Tyler, 12), but also Perry (Bridget, 10),

Frank (Lauren, 9) Lind (Kalyn, 10) and White (Mishial, 9) land. When athletes begin to Hurrle (Grace, 12), break a Bohn (Erin, staff) or get a Stenger (Riley, 12) in their Shin (Hee-chul, 11), an athletic Traina (Julie, 11) is there to help. The trainers are Swift (Marcus, 10) to get to the Gritt (Kelsey, 12) of the problem. Whether it takes a Schott (Joe, 9), some ice and a daily Stretch (Kyle, 9) or just some soup, say a Cannaday (Joshua, 9), the trainers are usually Eble (Sam, 11) While a girl gets Pretti (Meghan, 9) for prom night, her Moody (Esperanza, 12) Popa (Jordan, 11) waits to meet Hermann (Gina, staff). The guy Gibbs (Derek, 10) her the note he Roeder (Jessica, 9) along with LaRosa (Chessie, 11). Dressed Nicely (Stephanie, 12) in a Golden (Hope, 10) suit and dress, a prom King (Doug, 12) and queen is announced. It is not Reel (Beth, staff) cool when teachers enforce the Roncalli Law (Rachel, 11), but it is to avoid becoming a Zhu (“Jerry,” 11). If a shirttail comes out, the student is asked to Tucker (Jake, 12) in. In addition, faculty asks students to

Scheerer (Tyler, 11) their Beard (Rachael, 10). Students may not be Laut (Emma, 12) at school. Noone (Michael, 12) may be either a Buergler (David, 10) or a Keller (Collin, 10).

Come May (Wyatt, 11) the class of 2011 will Roell (Kevin, 11) out of Roncalli to continue on with their lives. Whether they move Farrar (Nick, 9) to the Eastes (Sarah, 9) or West (Anthony, 10), or just a Little (Maddison, 10) to the North (Ben, staff) or south, the Long (Matthew, 9) Rode (Rachael, 12) ahead is sure to be better thanks to the Life Prep School.

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November 24, 2010

Technologically savvyA look at Roncalli’s recent adventure into technology

words fromPope John Roncalli

“The true and solid peace of nations consists not in

equality of arms but in mutual trust alone.”

OUR OPINION

ILLUSTRATION BY TAYLOR CALHOUN

Pope John Roncalli personi!ed Christ through his many traits. He used this

month’s trait of “peacefulness” to send powerful messages to all.

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The First Amendment of the United States Constitution

guarantees freedom of speech. Everyone is entitled

to speak words of their choice with few exceptions.

However, sometimes this exercise is taken to an extreme

and begs a call of attention.

When parents enroll a student at a Catholic high

school, they assume their child will be treated with

respect and dignity by faculty and fellow students.

Most would never think their child would be the center

of bigoted comments from other students. Anytime a

student witnesses a fellow student being bullied or put

down it is their duty to stop it by calling the person out

who is doing the bullying.

Roncalli High School’s mission statement boasts of

an environment “which seeks to form Christian leaders

in body, mind, and spirit.” Bigoted remarks targeted at

students based on their race, creed, ethnicity, sexual

orientation, or appearance hinder this environment and

force students to learn in an environment that does not

At no point should a student feel it is acceptable to

put another student down through notes, Facebook

remarks or comments in the hallway. This behavior is

rightfully deemed unacceptable by the administration,

and students back them up all the way.

Many students acknowledge the fact that parents,

grandparents and great-grandparents may have

pre-disposed stereotypes of people different from

themselves. Hopefully most students have learned from

this mentality and made every effort not to allow that way

of thinking to creep into their own life. In today’s world,

we must learn to accept those different from ourselves.

We live in a place where diversity is a blessing and

should be embraced.

Roncalli remains blessed to offer a Catholic education

to more students of a diverse background every year.

Hopefully, that trend will continue. As Christians, we are

Jesus and the way he treated those who were different

from Him. Students should embrace this and challenge

others to do the same.

In grade school, many students learned The Golden

Rule: treat others the way you want to be treated. This

notion seems so elementary and fundamental that

students at the high school level should have this way of

thinking engraved in their mind. There is no excuse for

students who are blatantly mean to other students.

Luke 6:31“Treat others the same way you want them to treat you.”

In the past few years, Roncalli has continually improved the in-

valuable resource of technology on an intense level. Although

there have been a myriad of differing types of technology, the

one that impacts students the most deals with computers.

Desktop computers were placed in four English classrooms

because of a state stimulus grant to all the schools in the area at

the start of the last school year; teachers also introduced web-

sites such as blogspot.com, criterion.com, and moodle.com.

Teachers, such as AP English teacher Marsha Sander, believe

that the addition of technology into classrooms has not only

helped the students’ learning process but aided the teachers

as well.

“Computers facilitate Gardner’s multiple intelligences allow-

ing students to process multiple ways: visually, tactually and

audibly, which equals more student engagement,” said Sander.

The computers aid students in better understanding mate-

rial because not only are there multiple methods of introducing

ideas, but there is much interaction a student can accomplish

when learning by computer.

Many students agree that computers improve classroom

experience. “Technology makes it easier to relate to our classes

and studies. It gives us a better variety during lesson plans,”

said senior Cassie Spencer. With this variety comes focus on

the students’ part because computers appeal to the senses,

such as touch, sound, etc.

According to Sander, increased focus and interest corre-

lates with student learning. Teachers and students have be-

come more comfortable with the computers and appreciative of

their value. In most cases, working with these computers has

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class to internet distractions to a lack of understanding of tech-

nology.

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cause the work cannot be done,” said senior Jamie Caylor. Along with the introduction of computers to English class-

rooms, teachers have begun to place greater emphasis on us-

ing web sites such as moodle.com, blogspot.com, criterion.org,

and turnitin.com. Students understand the intended purpose of

these sites; however, it becomes stressful for the student when

the sites do not work, there are time limits on the sites or access

to a computer is not available.

The emphasis on these sites has furthered students’ stress

level. “Teachers can make due dates over the weekend,” said

sophomore Ally Egan.

With sites such as turnitin.com and criterion.org becoming

more popular, teachers are beginning to join the bandwagon of

weekend due dates.

Many students believe it is wrong to make weekend due

dates. “It’s completely ridiculous that we have to turn in home-

work on the weekend,” said senior Andrew Mattingly.

Teachers tend to feel differently about students turning in

homework on weekends. “If homework is due on a Sunday

night, I need it done for Monday’s class. I feel like my students

should have their papers done that night anyway,” said English

teacher Ryan Costello.

Clearly, Roncalli students enjoy the new computers and tech-

nology in aiding their learning process. Nonetheless, there are

a few matters they see as downsides. As frustrations grow con-

cerning these problems, students and teachers must be willing

to compromise to work through the issues.

BY GABI KOENIGOpinion Editor

IebelRevIewRSports7november 24, 2010

BY JAMES COOKSports Editor

TAKING AIM: Senior Collin Lynch sets up for a free throw in the Rebel’s game versus Ritter last season.

Rebels make a splashSwimmers and divers prepare to hit the water this season

With the winter sports teams just beginning their practices and preparations for the season, there

are plenty of athletes who stand out when previewing each team. The wrestling team returns after its second straight trip to the Team State Finals and plenty of wrestlers are coming back after going far individually. Seniors Josh and Justin Kieffer, junior Danny Rojas and sophomore Josh King all return after making a trip to individual semi-state. The Kieffers were the only Rebels to advance though, and they return for this season hoping to go back. “We are trying to go off last year when we

we’re trying to stay in better shape and improve our technique,” said King.

Jessica Neu and John Bauerle return after making a trip to the semi-state championships last season.

“I’m really excited for this season. We are all really good friends hoping to improve throughout the season and seasons to come,” said Neu.

Both the boys and girls teams turned in solid performances last year, but the team hopes to advance further in the state tournament this year. The boys swimming team also looks to improve on last season, as junior Jack Niezer returns from his breakout season last year. Named as the team MVP, he became a star on this team last season

senior Katie Silvers and junior Anna Shuck will be the headliners.

The gymnastics team this season has big shoes

second at the state championships. However, junior twins Cassie and Kaitie Schultheis are

progresses, it will be their job to help replace the holes left by graduation to last year’s stand outs.

from a disappointing loss to Brebeuf in sectionals last year. However, the attitude of the team is

optimistic as this campaign begins. Senior Collin Lynch returns after having two years of varsity experience under his belt. He expects to be a leader on this team and will need to have a big impact if they are going to win sectionals again. Junior Nathan Cox will also have an

Heckman who are now both playing at the college level. On the girls’ side, junior Katie Brewer returns from her standout

enjoyed a big summer when she decided to commit to play for the Butler Bulldogs when her high school career is over. Senior Megan Allard and sophomore Bridget Perry will also be leaders on the team going forward.

Winter athletes begin season with hopes of achieving stellar performances

clock at Mount Vernon High School, the Lady Rebels watched as Rushville cut down the nets, and celebrated a regional championship victory.

last February, felt the bitter taste of

“Coming up just short was disappointing, but the experience was amazing. Getting there as a team was very exciting, and it was fun all season long,” said junior Coco Clark. Despite the tough loss at regionals last year, there is still a sense of optimism in the air from a team that lost only two seniors to graduation. The Lady Rebels return all but one starter from last year’s regional runner-up roster, including juniors Katie Brewer, who has verbally committed to Butler, and Coco Clark, who led the

returning is sophomore phenom Bridget Perry, who had an outstanding season last year as a freshman. This year two more freshmen have made the team. Kellie Kirkhoff and Elizabeth Bowers proved themselves worthy in tryouts for a spot on the varsity roster. This same achievement was accomplished by Perry a year ago.

little nervous, but everyone welcomed

sophomore Bridget Perry. The Lady Rebels opened the season with a win at Fishers, a win at home against Scecina, and a loss at Decatur Central.

Stepping up and standing out

Warriors of the WoodshedBasketball teams have sights set on bringing state titles to Roncalli

BY KAELIN DUGANSports Writer

BY COLLIN O’CONNORSports Editor

On the other side of the basketball fence, the Rebel boys team holds roller-coaster-like

almosts for the Rebels; they defeated

two decades, they were almost defeated by

Cathedral in school history, on a last second three pointer. From the beginning of the year, the hope of winning a championship was the main

had all the momentum entering a sectional

Revenge was on the mind of the Braves however, as they dominated the contest,

“When we beat Brebeuf on the road earlier

They came into the contest with revenge on their mind, and had an intensity we couldn’t match at the start of the game. Once we started playing our game, we were already down big and the hole we dug ourselves into was too deep,” said senior Collin Lynch. Despite the earliest playoff exit in two

losing only three seniors to graduation. Even with the new roster, the goals are still to bring a state title to Roncalli. “We always want to make it to Conseco, but we have to take it one game at a time. It all starts with sectionals,” said head coach Michael Wantz. The Rebels open the season at home against the Perry Meridian Falcons, a team

year’s opener.

PHOTO BY SARAH STREVELS

FIGHT TO THE FINISH:  Senior Justin Kie!er battles his opponent.

FINISHING STRONG:  Junior Jack Niezer looks up at his score after his swim.

PHOTO BY GRACE ALFERY

S wimmers and Divers prepare for a new season, schedule, and dive coach, and

hope to improve from previous years. Last year, the girls’ team placed fourth in the Marion County Championships and third in sectionals while the boys tied Cathedral for eleventh place at the Marion County Championships and took ninth in section-als. “I’m so excited for this swimming and diving season. We have a lot of promising, new athletes. I think everyone will improve so much,” said senior Katie Silvers about the new season. Senior Lauren Gahimerthe Marion County Championship for swim-ming and diving. Sophomore Brittany Wil-liamswith high hopes for the season. “I can’t wait to see what this year has in store. With new coaches, teammates, and skills. This should be the best year of all.” said Gahimer. This year the Rebels will tackle fewer competitions and instead concentrate on

season. Last year, swimmers and divers swam up to three meets each week. Two-a-day practices are still in place for Christmas break along with the annual alumni prac-tice on Christmas Eve. “The best part of the season is dur-ing Christmas break. Not only are the two-a-day practices a thrill, but the alumni practice on Christmas Eve is too. Seeing all the alumni again brings smiles to all the swimmer’s faces, and this year won’t be an exception,” said Senior

DOMINATING THE BOARDS: Junior Katie Brewer grabs a rebound in last year’s regional semi-!nal game against Greensburg.

PHOTO BY JULIE ALBERTSON

UP IN THE AIR: Junior Kaitie Schultheis shows o" her routine for the judges.

PHOTO BY ALEXIS WALTERS

PHOTO BY ANTHONY TRICKLE

FINISHING STRONG:  Senior Katie Silvers supports her team from the sidelines.

PHOTO BY ANTHONY TRICKLE

IebelRevIewRFeatures8 november 24, 2010

frantic fridayShoppers rush in for the one-day-only sales on Black FridayBY ADAIR DORSETT AND CAITLIN KENNEDYNews Editor and Photo Editor

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with

relax.

items. It’s not only the “crazies” craving the

Hannah Hasty

York style. “We are going to New York to visit my two brothers for Thanksgiving. We go to the

Bryn Cavett can relate to these sorts

cart because my mom was trying to get

Ashley Avelar

While gifts are not everything, they

Thanksgiving Traditions Roncalli students share their unique Thanksgiving family traditions

“We have lunch with

my dad’s side and

dinner with my mom’s

side. At lunch the table

is like 10 feet long

covered in food.”

Sophomore Victoria

Page

“This year my dad’s side

is doing a Tur-‐duck-‐en,

and at my mom’s side

we’re having Tofurkey

because we’re vegan.”

Junior Kylie

Fitzsimmons

“My favorite thing

about Thanksgiving

food is my aunt’s

applesauce because

she hand picks the

apples herself.”

Senior Sam Orman

“Since I am from

Canada, every year

my cousins do duck

instead of turkey, and

tourtiere which is a

meat pie.

French Teacher

Ms. Denise Joesph

Every family has a tradition that makes celebrating the holiday special. Sometimes this tradition is making a certain treat, playing a fun game, or even

just sitting around and watching football together. However, some families’ traditions stand out from all the rest.

Another

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