September 2006 - Fenwick High School

V o l . 7 4 N o. 1S e p t . 2 8 , 2 0 0 6H o m e c o m i n g T h r o u g h t h e A g e sBy Brittany KelleherHOMECOMING WEEK! The climax of endless preparation is nearly here. We’veall known about, even obsessed over Homecoming for weeks now. We’ve all seen, orexprieenced, awkward proposals to accompany someone to the dance We’ve all heardof, and secretly envied, the girl asked by two people who had the “oh so difficult” jobof choosing between the two. Andwe’ve all been entangled in the fearof not getting asked. Can you saycomplicated? How about stressful?But Homecoming hasn’t alwaysbeen like this. There was a timewhen simplicity was the name of thegame. Hard to imagine, I know. Toprove this fact, four of our facultymembers, who just also happen tobe Fenwick graduates, delved intotheir memories and shared with ustheir own Homecoming experiences.When asked to compareHomecoming then and now, everyteacher is quick to say that our dancesare such a production. the reason forthis is simple: there were no girls in theschool. Girls complicate everything.They dramatize the situation and theyexpect too much, especially in theway they are asked. Never would agirl dream of demanding such thingsyears ago. They were flattered to beasked-how was never a factor. Forexample, Fr. La Pata and his friendsfrom the class of 1950 often askedtheir dates over the phone. If youwere a member of the class of 1996,as Ms. Carraher was, boys wouldwoo girls with a nice card, or if youwere especially adored, a flower.Homecoming day was similar,but, surprise surprise, a simplifiedversion of ours today. Girls still spenthours primping for the dance, though timespent in beauty salons was reduced. If you had your nails done or hair piled on topof you head in one of the infamous 90s up-dues, then you were a member of a selectfew. Before the dance was still reserved for proud parents snapping never ending photosand embarrassing you in front of your date. The dance itself was obviously the samein concept, but the music, and of course, the style of dance has changed. Fr. La Patadescribed the way he and his classmates danced as “real dancing.” In fact, he was thereigning champ of the dance contests. (Imagine this skilled dancer’s opinion of ourdancing today!) Big Band, or “big orchestras playing swing or mellow music,” roared asstudents danced the fast tempo jitterbug or waltzed across the room with their partners.The main difference in the Homecomings over the years resides therefore in the eventsleading up to the dance: Homecoming week and the football game. When Mr. GriffinThe Underdog, Plutoand Mr. Vanderwall were students here at Fenwick, Homecoming week was nothinglike it is now. Being all boys, they were able to do more; they were able to “push thelimits.” Lunch periods were filled with and stupid human tricks such as the amazingability to blow milk through one’s nose and teacher impersonators who would be dead onin talking and dressing like certain teachers. In addition, every student was required to besilent all week. On Friday morning, the right to speak was given to the seniors alone. Onlywhen a gun was fired at the start ofthe pep rally did silence cease andshouts of students could finallybe heard through out the buildingBeing cautious was necessaryduring this week due tounforgettable pranks. Thefreshmen had to be exceptionallycautious of the upperclassmen whowere constantly stealing lunches,stuffing freshmen into lockers, andpelting pennies and batteriesfromthe balcony Homecoming weekwas never complete withouta “where to keep your hands”lecture from all the health teachers.This is where the greatestdifference in Homecoming overthe years is in pep rallies andfootball games. According tothese alumni, our Pep Rallies arenothing like theirs. “I just wishyou could see what it used to belike,” Mr. Griffin told me. Fromthe time of Fr. La Pata until themid eighties, parades filled withextravagant black and white floatsand cars circled the stadium, whichwas packed with students, priorto the game. There was never aquestion in the minds of students ofwhether to go to the game becauseevery student did. Mr. Griffin, aSeniors pimp their fists on cue “Black and White!” during the Fall Sports Pep Rally. Photo by Rebeccafootball player himself, reminiscedabout unforgettable game senioryear against cross town rivals, OPRF. In a last second field goal, Fenwick crushedthis neighboring high school’s dream of beating their arch rival. The entire Fenwickstudent body ploughed onto the field, rushing the players in sheer joy. Little did theyknow that this would be the last Fenwick vs. Oak Park football game to be played.No doubt about it, there are numerous differences between Homecomingsthroughout the history of Fenwick. But the similarities exist too. Homecomingis still one of the most anticipated events of the year, it is still the most attendeddance, and freshmen still freak out if they don’t have a date within the first week ofschool. But most importantly, the objective of Homecoming is still the same: tohave a great time with all of your friends. So here’s to Homecoming. Let’s forgetabout school, stress, and the extravagance of the dance, and just have a great time.A Different Kind of HomecomingBy Elizabeth Schorsch with Alex Province andHannah Ehlenbach“Pluto is dead,” stated Mike Brown, a Cal Techresearcher and planetary scientist. And so thechildren wept. That’s right folks. That littleball of rock and ice floating in the utter darknessthat we call outer space has been demoted. Theplanet that we grew up loving. The underdog.Passed on August 24th by the IAU [InternationalAstronomical Union] after many heated debatesin Prague, the new, revised definition of a planetincludes orbiting the sun, having enough self-gravityto maintain a round shape, and having an orbit freeof other objects.Because Pluto’s orbit overlaps with that ofNeptune’s, the decision was made to changePluto to a dwarf planet. In this case the IAU hastruly disappointed. It has failed to stick up forthe lovable loser, the one we all know and love.There will be no “Cinderella story”. Poor Pluto.Always the cold, lonely outsider looking in,constantly shunned by the other planets because ofits small size. Never able to feel the true warmthof the Sun, and right when it tries to get just a littlecloser, wham, shut down by the bullies over there inPrague.So now, it is stamped with a name that willhumiliate and degrade that poor thing until the endof its days: “notaplanetPluto”. Tragic.(SEE PLUTO, P.3)By Regina SmedinghoffWhen Homecoming comes to mind, most of us thinkabout the dance, the football game, the date, the dress,the pep rally, and booing the Freshmen at the pep rally.(Freshmen, we all experienced this, get over it.) Butfor former Fenwick students Maura and Kerry Burke,homecoming has taken on a whole new meaning.A year has passed since Hurricane Katrinadestroyed New Orleans, causing Maura and Kerry totemporarily relocate and join the Fenwick community.They have since been able to return to their hometownand pick up where they left off.I was able to get in touch with the girls and ask themhow their home, community, school, and lives havechanged since the storm swept through their city. Theysay that it feels really good to be back home and thatthings are starting to get somewhat back to normal.Right now their family is living on the main floor oftheir house because the lower level was flooded withthree feet of water. They gutted it out and have begun torebuild the damage. The work should be done sometimein the near future. Maura and Kerry’s parents are back totheir old jobs, and they are back to their old high school.However, other parts of everyday life have drasticallychanged for Maura and Kerry. On their way to school,the girls have to drive through Lakeview, a town thathas been washed out and completely destroyed. Thisis where many of their friends’ houses used to stand,but now no longer exist, causing countless of theirMaura and Kerry Burke during their year as Friars.Photo Courtesy of Fenwick Yearbookfriends to move away. Several restaurants and shopshave closed because of damage or owners who haveleft. Maura and Kerry note that experiences like thisseem surreal, but hopefully as time progresses, the citywill as well. And they say the best part about cominghome is reuniting with old friends and finally living intheir own house again.Maura and Kerry think about Fenwick often andsay that they are so lucky to have come last year. Theyare coming back for homecoming this week and arevery excited to see everyone! Hurricane Katrina was aterrible disaster, but not all of the effects of the stormwere negative. It gave Maura and Kerry Burke anotherplace to call home.

Fenwick Adventure to PeruBy Therese GradyThis year instead of going to Costa Rica(like past years) Mr. Polka and Mr. Konraddecided to head to Peru for the study of therain forest. One of the main reasons forchoosing Peru was not only because of it’sunique cultural lifestyle but also becausethe rainforests in Peru are more naturallypreserved than those of Costa Rica. Thegroup, made up of twenty-three studentsbegan classes inMay to preparefor the trip. Thestudents met oncea week with Mr.Polka to study thedifferent formsof life in therainforest. Theystudied in depthabout the variousspecies of plantsand animals livingin the rainforest.After about an 8hour commute, thegroup eventuallyarrived in Iquitos,where they spentthe majority of thetrip. Iquitos is themain rainforestsection of Peru.Staying in a lodgealong the AmazonRiver, the Fenwicka soccer match against the younger malestudents at the school (the Peruvian teamwon).The unique Peruvian lifestyle is verydifferent from American culture. Amidst theabundant poverty, everyone in Peru seemsto be extremely happy and always havinga good time. It was not rare for a townalong the Amazon to have no running wateror electricity. Besides visting the separatestudents beganto experience Mucho Machu Pichu: The Fenwick group enjoys the air of the Andes. Photo by Terese Gradythe native’s lifestyle. With the help of villages along the river, the students alsoknowledgeable, local tour guides, thestudents managed to identify over100visited “monkey island” which is a placein which different species of monkeysdifferent species. We went on species were brought to help bring them to a moreidentification walks at night and would take protected yet natural environment. Atalong flashlights to help spot any nocturnalanimals in the rainforest. Every morning,the tour guides would take the group out ona boat along the Amazon River to go birdwatching. The students were also able togo Pirahnna fishing using sticks tied withfishing rod and raw meat as bait. Along withthe many activities, the group also visiteda native school in which they partook inMonkey Island, the group was allowedto hold the monkeys. The monkeys werevery friendly and would walk right up to usand hold our hands or climb up onto ourshoulders.Along with these adventures, theFenwick students also got to experiencethe Canopy walkway. At one of the lodgesthat the students stayed at for a night, wasthe second biggest canopy walkway in theworld. A canopy walkway is basicallya path designed in the canopy level ofthe rainforest (where most of the life is).Here, the students observed the life from112 ft. and watched the sunset above therainforest.After a long, hot, eventful day the groupalways made time to relax in the “hammockroom.” We would just play cards or talk fora couple hours untilit was time to go totake a shower and goto bed. The showerstook water directlyfrom the Amazonand were freezingcold, but always feltgood after a hot day.The beds all hadmosquito nets overthem, to help preventus from getting moremosquito bites thanwe already had. Bugspray and sunscreenboth proved to beessential objects inPeru.The trip waseducational andgave the studentsan opportunityto interact in acompletely newenvironment. Thestudents participatedin several handson activities and experiments which gavethem further insight into the culture andenvironment of Peru.t h e W i c kis the student newspaper of FenwickHigh School, a Dominican CollegePrepschool located at 505 WashingtonBlvd. in Oak Park IL, 60302.The views expressed herein are solelythose of the contributors.Published monthly during theschool year, the Wick is distributedto students free of charge. Subscriptionsand back issues are availablefor a fee. To purchase or to requestadvertising rates and information,email us at thewick@fenwickfriars.comFront Page Editor:Regina SmedinghoffFenwick News Editor:Therese GradyWorld News / Opinion Editor:Dan TrivinosFeatures Editors:Caitlin VisekLisa MaidaArts &Entertainment Editor:Laura YeagerDiversions Editor:Conrad JavierSports Editor:Dan NemethPhoto Editor:Rebecca OrrAdviser:Mr. Gerard SullivanFenwick at its BestBy Megan HickeyAsk nearly any member of the Fenwickstudent body what the initials FAB standfor and you will be informed that it is shortfor “Fenwick At Its Best.” However, theanswers diverge when you ask the studentwhat the intention of this program is. Mostof the students that I surveyed were veryenthusiastic about the program. Whenasked what she thought about FAB, juniorKatie Racanelli said, “I love FAB!” andjunior Brittney Kelleher pointed out that“Fenwick is really good at acronyms.”While this is very true, it seems like somestudents aren’t quite sure what the goal ofthe program is.The goal stated by Dr. Quaid and Mr.Curtain is the hope that the program will“prepare our students to develop qualitiesthat foster responsibility, respect, andintegrity to the fullest.” The program wantsto build character and promote healthylifestyles in its students, starting with theathletes and then eventually moving to theentire student body.Student Athletes participating in theathletic program during any point in theyear were required to attend a meetingeither Tuesday, August 22 or Wednesday,August 23. The aim of this meeting wasto present the physical effects of alcoholand drug use on the teenage body, as wellas the legal ramifications of drinking andsubstance abuse. The medical presentationwas given by Dr. Andrew Rauh of MidwestHeart Specialists. Mr. John Malloney ofAhern, Malloney, and Moran gave the talkabout the legal consequences.Both speakers were very informative andwell spoken giving a lot of facts and figuresas well as making the student and parentbetter aware of the drinking situation. Asurvey was conducted to determine the tofind the influence that the FAB presentationhad on its teenage audience. When Mr.Howell’s third period Spanish III classwas surveyed, seventeen of the studentswere athletes who attended the meeting.They were told to raise their hands for the“positive” category if they were impactedby the speech and said they would deeplyconsider the consequences of their actionsin the future. The “neutral” category wasdescribed as those who were not affectedby the presentation and said that theiractions would not be guided by what theyheard that night. Students were told to raisetheir hands for the “negative” category ifthey did not find the presentation usefuland experience made them more proneto experimenting with drinking and druguse. The students were then asked to closetheir eyes so as not to be influenced by theopinions of their peers.The results of the poll were veryinteresting, with four positive experiences,thirteen neutral experiences, and zeronegative experiences. It was good to see thatthe message FAB had positively affected atleast four people. Many of the others whoresponded to the neutral category expressedthe belief that the FAB meeting should bemandatory for freshmen, exposing them tothe consequences of such behavior beforethey really have a chance to be faced withsuch situations. Thankfully the presentationdid not have a negative affect on anyone. Thebiggest complaint was that the “auditoriumwas too hot,” which is probably a good signfor the future of FAB.Techno Raving Mad: Juniors get into the groove under the disco lignt at the first mixer.Photo by Rebecca OrrExtreme Makeover: Fenwick EditionBy Colleen BingleDid you ever think that Extreme Makeover:Fenwick Edition would happen?Well, watch as Fenwick expands andchanges the building! The goal of theexpansion is to finish what was startedduring the Link project in 1998. This wouldinclude approximately nine new generalinstruction classrooms located on threedifferent floors. The Dooley ConferenceCenter on the fourth floor would connectto the three new science labs. These extrascience labs are critical to our continuedsuccess in science. Our new entrance willbe south of the Link stairway and part ofstudent services and security will takethe spot of the maintenance office. Themaintenance area’s move to the currentlocation of the girl’s locker room gives newmeaning to the phrase “high maintenance.”West of the gym will no longer mean outof bounds when it becomes the girls’ newlocker room. Poms, Band members andother students will benefit from the newaerobic room below the girl’s locker room.No more excuses about not enough roomin the Library, because it will be expandinginto Room G08. The addition is solelyfor the benefit of existing students, ourenrollment will not increase. According toDr. Lordan, the importance of this additionis “ to complete the Link expansion from1998. It will get the students out of theLink stairway, and create more physicalfitness space. There will also be a newgirl’s locker room and more science labs.In addition it will improve the pedestriantraffic circulation in the building.” AsMr.Dixon, Director of Development said,“The purpose of these plans is to makeFenwick even better than it already is.”

George Ryan:LOCKED UPBy Chris MarosiOn September 6th, 2006, FormerRepublican Governor George Ryan’sfate was decided in a court of law. Afterthree years of indictments and trials, ajudge ruled that that on January seventh,2007, he is to report to prison for sixand a half years. This whole ordeal forRyan started over a decade ago with theinvestigation of a crash that killed sixchildren in Wisconsin.This investigation revealed howthe secretary of state’s office allowedunqualified truck drivers to obtainlicenses through bribes, when GeorgeRyan headed that apartment.The eight year investigation would thensoon reach Governor Ryan’s office.Besides these allegations, investigatorsalleged that Ryan gave illegal contractsto campaign contributors, and even putfamily members on the campaign payrollwithout providing any services to thecampaign.In December 2003, Ryan was indictedon 18 counts of fraud, conspiracy andracketeering charges. The formergovernor’s eight month trial started inSeptember 2005 and ended on April 17,2006, when a jury of his peers found himguilty on all counts.George Ryan is now the thirdIllinois governor in recent history to beconvicted crimes committed while inpublic office.POINT COUNTER-POINT:SHOULD WE STAY INIRAQ?By Daniel Trivinos (D)“Support our troops.” I agree!We should support our troops and I’dsay that the majority of U.S. Americansfeel that those brave soldiers over in theMiddle East deserve to be thought ofand prayed for. However, at no pointshould we be obliged to support anunjust cause or to support a leadershipthat willingly puts its country’s bravestin a situation to die. More than 2,500Americans have met their end and 18,000others have faced it only to be spared asa “wounded one”. The question here is“how much longer can we as a countrytake this fighting in Iraq?” NOT MUCHLONGER. In fact, if it were reasonablyplausible, the best case scenario forthe U.S. would be to get its troops outright now. Today. Sadly, that doesn’twork. However that does not mean thatthe Bush administration should simplycontinue to “stay the course”.The country has been told that 2006will be the year where a noteworthytransition to complete Iraqi sovereigntytakes place. Instead, plans to redeployan additional 5,000 U.S. troops into an“urban war zone in Baghdad” surfaced.The fact that such an idea would comeup at all is outrageous. Not since thedays of Vietnam has the Army had sucha struggle to meet legitimate numbersin men to send into battle. There hasbeen such a negative response to the war.The Bush administration should takenote that the American people can onlyproduce so much patience, money, andblood. Eventually the well over $300billion dollars already spent and the extra$3 BILLION a week [for each week weremain in Iraq] will take its toll not onlyon the budget deficit, but on the peopledirectly.Lastly, I normally wouldn’t darebring up a religious issue in a Christianhigh school newspaper, but is there notsomething wrong with the fact that inMay and June alone, some 6,000 Iraqiswere killed? There most certainly is.6,000 Iraqi people in two months! Notstrictly 6,000 terrorists, but rather 6,000men, women, and children. There issomething wrong with the idea that theBush administration apparently holds.Somehow it became an acceptable rightfor the administration to grant soldiersthe responsibility of judgment. Thesame judgment normally reserved for theone and only, Almighty. This does notpertain to the idea of fighting a terroristto the death. But the accidental killingof innocent young men and women dueto poor judgment should be pinching anerve in every Christian’s body. It isnot acceptable to play God. And it is nolonger acceptable to play the undertaker.By Hannah Ehlenbach (R)The Bush administrationfirmly maintains and defendsits decision to remain in Iraqwithout setting a timetable for thedeparture of U.S. troops. Manyreasons are given to justify oursustaining presence there. Iraq’snew democratic government isinternally unstable, externallyvulnerable, and radicallydifferent from Saddam Hussein’sdictatorship. The new PrimeMinister of Iraq is Nouri al-Maliki, a Shia Muslim. SunniMuslims in Iraq make theallegation that Nouri al-Malikiis the puppet of Iran’s president,Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whois also a Shia Muslim. Pullingout of Iraq before it has anestablished, well-trained policeforce and army would exposeit to terrorist organizations,specifically to Al Qaeda andHezbollah. Implementing ademocracy where, a short timeago, a tyrannical dictator reignedwith absolute authority is adifficult and long process.If we left Iraq in its currentstate, we would essentially handthe country over to terrorists on asilver platter. Lebanon serves asan example of a failed state thatHezbollah has essentially takenover. Whether we acknowledgeit or not, President Bush isresponsible for the safety of theUnited States. On October 12,2000 the USS Cole was attackedby two suicide bombers; AlQaeda was responsible for theattack. Former president Mr.Bill Clinton failed to act onhis pledge that “We will findout who was responsible andhold them accountable.” It ismy belief that the lack of U.S.response emboldened terrorists tolaunch their attack on the WorldTrade Center on September11, 2001. Some Democratsand Republicans argue that ourprolonged presence in Iraq is noteffectively fighting the war onterror. If our presence in Iraq isso superfluous and ineffective,then why has Osama Bin Ladendeclared it the “Third WorldWar”? It is apparent that theworld’s terrorists see the UnitedStates’ presence in Iraq as adirect and serious threat to theirmission to fight democracy.“Ha! That’s funny...Wait. That’s thenews?!?”By John PullegaWhen America’s teens look for their news,most of them find it in an unlikely place:Comedy Central. Comedy Central hit a goldmine with The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,a two-time Emmy and Peabody winner. In caseyou’ve been living under a rock for the past fewyears, the show satirizes all news stations ontelevision today with a hilarious, liberal bias.The funny thing is that most teens get theirnews from The Daily Show since it does reportthe news before skewering it. The Daily Show’ssuccess hinges on its ability to play to theaudience and realize that it is a comedy showfirst, news source second. Amazingly, it hasdone a better job than most real new stationsin keeping teenagers informed, providinga satirical and ironic twist on the otherwisedismal state of affairs around the globe.But this show knows its place. Jon Stewartcriticizes those who say his fake news showshould have to be held to the same standardas real news shows by citing the fact that hisshow is comedic in nature and is lead intoby “puppets making crank phone calls.” Hebelieves that some “actual” news sources, suchas Crossfire, are “hurting America” by turningissues into a simple left vs. right screamingmatch. Defendants of The Daily Show say aslong as Stewart’s jokes are factually correct,people should be criticizing the leaders of thecountry rather than the comedian who makesfun of them.With the success of The Daily Show cameThe Colbert Report, the doppelganger of itspredecessor. While The Daily Show gives anoutright liberal slant on the news, The ColbertReport masks the show in a pseudo-conservativefashion, parodying political pundit windbagssuch as Bill O’Reilly. While its host, StephenColbert, puts on the guise of an overzealous,red blooded conservative, describinghimself as “megamerican,” “lincolnish” and“superstantial,” the show is clearly a satire inthe same vein as The Daily Show.Just like its predecessor, The Colbert Reportuses comedy with a dash of news to enticeyounger audiences, and entice it does. It wasnominated for an Emmy in its first season.While some may condemn these shows, theytend to forget that they are, at the core, comedicshows first, news sources second. To quoteStephen Colbert, “Go out ten yards and buttonhookto the left. I’m going to hit you with aperfect spiral of the truth.”As far as teens are concerned, they’re willingto catch that spiral of truth and take it to the endzone for a touchdown of “truthiness”.Conrad JavierPluto Booted from Planet Clubcontinued from page 1But why has it come to this? Why? It wasn’t Mercury that wasportrayed in 5th grade by spray painting a Styrofoam ball blue andpurple, was it? No, mercury was a sort of nasty bronze or orange.And not too many prominent Disney characters were named afterthat jerk Saturn. Only cheap, affordable, but ugly cars. One maywonder what exactly could result from this unfortunate change.First of all, that Very Excellent Mother will no longer be ServingNine Pizzas. Apparently, many grade school students have used thesentence, “My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas”to memorize the planets. From now on, kids will have to startmemorizing, “My Very Excellent Mother Just Sat Upon Narnia…(and that’s it)” or something to that effect. Whatever the case, ourmnemonic devices will never be the same, for better or for worse.So, the end has come. It is over. Pluto is no longer in the club[he forgot the shirt and tie]. However, many may still want to keepin touch with Pluto. In that case, as a testament to Pluto’s fame, aspectacular amount of memorabilia is being sold on EBay. One mayask one’s self, why do I need a pendant with a picture of the formerplanet? The answer is obvious, to keep the planet close to your heartand silently protest it’s demotion from “planetdom”.Many t-shirts are being bid on as well, bearing “clever” slogans like,“I am a planet”-Pluto. For all the Christmas fanatics in the world,there is also an ornament commemorating Pluto’s short existence asa planet, from 1930 until 2006.Sadly, that’s all that is left for Pluto.For now and maybe forever, it’s really just that annoying little 4thgrader who follows around the mature 7th graders.Okay, not really but Pluto is still pretty much an underdog.

Don’t Fret the Prep!By: Grace HartleyCollege entrance exams cause a great amount of stress and worry, but we do not have to gothrough all this mayhem on our own. The teachers and administrators here at Fenwick arethankfully doing their fare share to help us get through it all. “Almost everything we do is gearedtoward your future. Our goal is for you to graduate and get accepted into a good college.” saysMrs. K. Curtin.The Real Ms. SepanskySo what does Fenwick offer us college bound students?* The PSAT prep classes have already begun. But don’t fret, the SAT and ACT prep classesbegin soon! The PSAT classes are mainly for students interested in National Merits.* The Schools SAT and ACT prep classes begin next semester. These classes will be held atFenwick starting in December. (More information to be announced online and in StudentServices)* College Visitors have started coming to Fenwick. To make one-on-one appointments go toStudent Services. Miss Anderson advises “Take advantage of what people visiting from collegeshave to say.”* College Visits! Make appointments in Student Services to go visit colleges. (Note: You need anexcused absence for permission to go on a college visit during the school week)* Student Services contains Patterson books with information about many different colleges. Youcan also go to Borders and find a variety of Patterson books. Remember -the more research youdo on a college the better off you will be.* www.FenwickFriars.com offers PrepHQ which is a “College and Career Prep Planning forHigh Schools, Counselors, and Families.” (Talk to you counselor if your interested)A lot of opportunities for help are offered here at Fenwick. We should all take advantage of thesebits of extra help because help like this may not always be around. Below is a list of some of theFuture SAT and ACT test dates”ACT- January 27thACT - September 16thACT - April 14thACT - June 9thSAT - March 10thSAT - November 4thSAT- December 2ndSAT- November 4thInterviewed by Lisa MaidaWell I am sure you are already enjoying Fenwick High School and thestudents so let’s get down to the basic questions.Lisa: If you had three words to describe yourself what would they be?Mrs. Stepansky: Probably adventurous, outdoorsy (if that’s a word)and studiousLisa: With that being said, what’s your idea of the perfect day?Mrs. Stepansky: To be on a boat out sailing with friends and family.Lisa: What was the last movie you saw?Mrs. Stepansky: (It takes awhile with a little hesitation but she finallyremembers) Star Wars Episode IIILisa: What was your favorite stuffed animal as a kid?Mrs. Stepansky: My polar bear named Snow BallLisa: What was your favorite Disney Movie?Mrs. Stepansky: The one down under...oh yea The Little Mermaid!Lisa: If you only had $10 in your pocket and you were starving wherewould you go to eat?Mrs. Stepansky: I would go to the nearest taco stand and buy asmany tacos as I can.Lisa: Are you a sports fan of any kind?Mrs. Stepansky: In general I don’t really have a specific love for anyteam or sport.Lisa: Last one, don’t worry. What was the last item you bought fromthe mall?Mrs. Stepansky: Hmm…a shirt from Anne TaylorJ’ adore Cette ProfInterviewed by Regina SmedinghoffRegina: First thing’s first, are you a Cubs or Sox fan?Mrs. Schmuck: Well, I guess a Cubs fan since I’m a Northsider, but Idon’t really care that much, I like to see both teams to well.Regina: What is your favorite type of cookie?Mrs. Schmuck: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut.Regina: Do you eat them with or without milk?Mrs. Schmuck: With milk, of course.Regina: What are three things you need to have in your fridge at alltimes?Mrs. Schmuck: Green olive with stuffed jalapeno, milk, and creamfor coffee.Regina: Do you have any special talents or skills or can you do anystupid human tricks?Mrs. Schmuck: Well, nothing Letterman worthy. I can cross all myfingers without twisting them, so I guess that’s something.Regina: What do you find the most confusing about Fenwick?Mrs. Schmuck: The layout of the building, but I feel like most peoplehave this problem. Sometimes I’ll get out at a floor and go, “What?!Where am I?”Regina: Who was your childhood heartthrob?Mrs. Schmuck: Shaun Cassidy.Regina: What was the last movie you saw, and what did you think ofit?Mrs. Schmuck: Let’s see, I just went to a movie with my kids not thatlong ago. . . what was it called? Well, I can’t remember the name, so itmust not have been that good!And the Purple Heart Award Goes to....Coupon Good For One Free Trial Lesson atThe Wick, Sept. ‘06Master Jang’s Hapkido SchoolMr. Andrew Arellano

L i f e B e y o n d i T u n e s College Spotlight:By Mike JakubisinAs teenagers, we naturally haveinsatiable appetites for music.But now that iPods have become old news on themusic scene, many listeners are unsure of where to turnfor the most cutting-edge developments. What doesone do when scrolling through a 10,000 song playlistfails to excite as it once did? Fortunately for musicjunkies everywhere, the internet is chock full of widelyunexplored jamming opportunities. Technology hasmade music more accessible today than ever before.One new website set to launch later this year iscalled Spiral Frog, which is a site that offers musicand video downloads from the most popular artistsout there. Oh, and did I mention that it is FREE?!Yes, Spiral Frog claims to offer perfectly legal andvirus-free downloads, free of charge. This couldmean big trouble for programs like iTunes andNapster, which charge customers for their services.Now all you listeners must be asking yourselves, howcan Spiral Frog possibly be free? The answer is thatthe advertising industry is so profitable that it is ableto provide all the funding necessary to maintain thesite. Spiral Frog is targeted towards people betweenages 13-34, a key range for advertisers. However,there is no word yet as to how much advertising is tobe done, so a lot of annoying pop-ups and ads maybe a turn-off for music lovers. But, if you are willingto put up with the advertising, it may be worth it.The site is supported and protected by the UniversalMusic Group (UMG), ensuring that the downloadsare legal. While downloading sites can be a greatasset for artists who want to distribute their musiconline, some artists may not like the idea of theirsongs being on such a free market. But as long asadvertisers are paying Spiral Frog, artists will stillbe paid for their music. Spiral Frog will use digitalprotection rights to help prevent piracy, which is alarge concern for both artists and listeners. With aninnovative site like Spiral Frog about to launch, theold fashioned idea of buying records in a shop has longsince passed. Be on the lookout for spiralfrog.comFor music lovers who feel that downloading isstill a troublesome business, internet radio maybe the way to go. But Pandora.com is no ordinaryradio. Pandora is a site that enables listeners tochoose what music they like, thereby controllingwhat they will be listening to in the future. Thismeans that you will never again be stuck listeningto songs you hate, cursing the DJ that put you inPhoto by Rebecca Orrthis misery. Allow me to explain how this works.Listeners type in an artist or a song that they enjoy. Inseconds, Pandora creates a play list with songs thathave similar qualities to this artist or song. Newlycreated stations are saved so users can go back andlisten anytime. Pandora bases its selection on thesongs, not the artists, so you won’t just be hearingthe same bands you listen to on the radio, but ratherbe listening to songs by artists that you may not haveeven heard of. As users continue to listen, they mayrate the songs that are played and indicate which songsfit the station well. These choices will determinewhich songs will be played in the future, allowingfor a completely personalized radio experience.The music is streaming audio only, which meanslisteners have to be at their computers to listen. Thissite, unlike Spiral Frog, works side by side withonline music stores. If listeners like what they hear,links to iTunes and Amazon.com are available topurchase the music. The site is super quick and easyto use. Sign up is a breeze. And as an added bonus,I can testify that though I have been a member forabout a week now, I have yet to see one piece ofSPAM in my mailbox. It’s totally free, with the optionto subscribe without any advertisements for about3 bucks a month. The ads that are there are veryminimal, not annoying or offensive. Users shouldfind them very easy to ignore. Pandora is a very cooltool to use if you want to expand your music listening.Still hungry for more? Try a new site that Irecently logged into called Garageband.com. It’sa huge hub for independent bands and artists thatwant to post their music and profiles. Listeners canrate music and receive updates from bands theyenjoy hearing. Music is very accessible to listeners,and many of the songs can be downloaded for free.There are no big names here, just independentmusicians, so they are more than happy to sharetheir music. One of the best things about the websiteis that it’s totally safe and easy. Garageband evencontains features like message boards for listenersand guitar tutorials and gig advertisements for theartists. I recommend it for bands wanting to get theirmusic out there, as well as music lovers everywhere.The music market has expanded exponentiallyon the internet over the past decade. With so muchmusic at our finger tips, getting lost in the newdigital world is easy. But with this many optionsto choose from, there’s something for everyone.R e a c h o u t t o R w a n d aBy Amanda KrugScorching flames, blood drenchedmachetes, empty homes, decayingchurches, and dead bodies. These aresome of the lingering images that havebeen torturing the citizens of Rwanda since thegenocide that devastated the country over twelveyears ago began. More than 800,000 men, women,and children were killed during the horrificmassacre, and those who survived are hauntedeach day by its memory. Of these survivors, morethan 200,000 are women who not only sufferedthe loss of loved ones, but also were victims ofrape. Consequently, many of these women haveunknowingly been infected with the deadly HIV virus.Several years ago, a group set out to Kigali,the capital of Rwanda, in an attempt to help thesetormented women. The group is known as WE-ACT, an acronym for Women Equity in Access toCare and Treatment for HIV. Dr. Mardge Cohen,a key member of the organization, visits Kigalifor several weeks at a time, testing patients forHIV, providing treatment, doing medical research,and counseling women and their families. Shestrongly encourages women at risk to be testedand meticulously researches the connectionbetween domestic violence and the spread of HIVin women. Dr. Cohen and WE-ACT have receivedworldwide recognition for their efforts in Africa.At the invitation of Mr. Slajercht, Dr. Cohen visitedFenwick last spring to educate students about thegenocide in Rwanda, WE-ACT’s mission, and herclinic in Kigali. Mr. Slajercht has been helping toraise both awareness and donations for Dr. Cohen’sprogram. He gave a concert last year, raising $1000,and has spoken to Campus Ministry as well as histheology classes on her behalf. He has also providedan additional incentive for student contributions:extra credit in exchange for a filled donation jar.The people of Africa have been burdened withgenocide, violence, AIDS, and poverty in ways thatthat we in the United States can’t even imagine. Butjust by making a small donation, we can each makea difference in creating a brighter future for Rwanda.A Diamond in the RoughBy John PullegaTyler the Tiger, DePauw’s mascot.As the collegesearch droneson for Fenwickseniors, there’sa certain amountof tension. Acollege searchis like a footballgame without thenachos or full bodypaint: the firstfew minutes arefun and exciting,thenthesecond and thirdquarters drag on with seemingly little, if any, action at all, only topick up and excite (or terrorize) students as the clock winds down.Now if you’ve already got your college choices in and completedthe application process, well done. But if you’re just approachingthe starting line of the grand marathon that is applying to college,consider this: the best college for you might not be a big name.Harvard, Princeton, Stanford and Notre Dame are all great schools,but they might not provide the education and/or atmosphere thatsuits you best. Today, we will be looking at a small school inGreencastle, Indiana that just might tickle the fancy of some youwho still haven’t decided where you want to go.DePauw University is a liberal arts college about 185 milessoutheast of Chicago and about 50 miles west of Indianapolis. Itis what one might call a very small college, with an enrollment ofabout 2,350 students, 54% women, 46% men. DePauw ranks 11thamong all colleges/universities in the nation as a source of Fortune500 CEOs and 7th in the nation for best value among liberal artscolleges, for all you stat lovers out there. Annual tuition, includingroom and board, hovers around $32,760 a year, with 53% of allstudents receiving an average of $24,065 in financial aid. And, aswith many colleges, there are opportunities to receive scholarshipsranging from $1,000-31,000. So, not only is it a good deal, but ifyou go there you have a good chance of becoming a Fortune 500CEO. On top of all this, freshmen enrolled in DePauw like it somuch, they come back for a second year! The freshman retentionindex sits at a solid 90%.All of that is great, but if you’re reading this article you’reprobably chomping at the bit to know what scores you’ll need to getinto DePauw. So, here are some of the median scores for the Classof 2007: combined SAT I: 1230; ACT: 27; unweighted GPA: 3.69.Of the 3,896 students who applied, only 671 students were enrolled,pointing to the excellence expected at DePauw University.While numbers are nice, it is also important to know that DePauwhas a long history of tradition, sports rivalries, and spirit. KeithStanford, Associate Director of Admissions and 1995 graduate ofDePauw with a B.A. in English Composition, was kind enough togive The Wick an online interview outlining some of the traditionsand fun facts that make DePauw a great choice.The Wick: Why should high school juniors and seniors considerDePauw as their college choice?Keith Stanford: Though DePauw, a liberal arts school, has noBusiness or Journalism major it continues to rank among the topschools in the country in graduating the most influential leaders inboth areas including William Rasmussen (founder of ESPN), SteveSanger (CEO of General Mills), Tim Solso (CEO of CumminsEngine), Judson Green (CEO of NAVTEQ and former ExecutiveDirector of Disney). The University received rankings of 8th and11th, respectively in the country as surveyed by Fortune magazinefor graduating top business leaders and CEO’s. The birthplace forthe National Professional Journalists Society is DePauw Universityin 1906.TW: As a Division III school, what are some DePauw athleticaccomplishments and rivalries?KS: DePauw has one of the oldest sports rivalries (113 yearsold), [the] Monon Bell Game (Football) against inter-state rival,Wabash College, an all-male school 35 miles up the road. Thegame is always the team’s final of the season and the fight is toclaim a 300lb. Bell, one half painted red, for Wabash and theother black, for DePauw, the game’s trophy. [DePauw’s] tennisteams, both men’s & women’s are top 10 in the country and havequalified for NCAA National Berths. The Golf teams, both men’s &women’s, are top 25 in the country; the women have finished top 2or 3 in the country for the past 5 years. [DePauw also has] top-notchfacilities, including a 6-court indoor tennis facility that ranks amongthe best in the country among all schools, including Div. I schools.TW: Indianapolis is about an hour drive from Greencastle,so what are some things students do for fun if they are withouttransportation into the big city?KS: [DePauw hosts] tons of Concerts: Dave Matthews, O.A.R.,The Roots, Guster, Black-Eyed Peas and more. [DePauw also has]tons of speakers: Mikhail Gorbachev, Peyton Manning, NaomiWolf, Spike Lee, Colin Powell, Ben & Jerry, Mike Krzyzewski,Harry Belafonte, Jesse Jackson, Ferid Murad ‘58 (Nobel Laureate inMedicine 1998), Margaret Thatcher and more.Whether you’ve been on the college search since last yearor you’re just starting to look around now, consider DePauwUniversity. With its stress on academic excellence, a rich tradition,and fantastic statistics, DePauw University is certainly a diamond inthe rough.

Open Pandora’sBoxBy Laura YeagerThroughout history Pandora’s Box has been thought ofthrough the mythical version of the story. Pandora released allof the evils into the world. But now in modern society Pandora’sBox is becoming a technological revolution. The new website,pandora.com, is a gateway to music on the internet.This site is a place for musical fanatics to find hidden musicfrom their favorite artists. The easily accessible website canhelp you take a deeper look into your musical genre.When you visit the website the first thing you are asked to dois type in one of your favorite artists or songs. Then you willbe given a mixture of songs from the same artist or in the samecategory of music. They try to give you song that most peoplehave not heard. They will then help you to purchase the songthough iTunes or Amazon.Pandora can also tell you why they chose the song from theinformation that you are given. They then ask you to give itthumbs up or down. This will help the station to narrow youroptions. This will continue for a while and soon you will createyour own personal station.This station is free of charge. But you can purchase theservice if you do not want to get any ads when you are lookingat music. This will then help you to not have the interference.If music really interests you Pandora’s Box may really interestyou. I felt as though it expanded my horizons in music andhelped me to find new songs that I liked. So if you are lookingto open your personal Pandora’s Box of classic rock, pop,country, rap, hip hop, alternative rock, or anything else, the newtechnological box may be of interest to you.ThenNowBehind the Scenes withThe Art ClubBy Joe InzanoWith a new and exciting school year at FenwickHigh School, the art club has already started off with abusy schedule. Many events are being held soon, andwith Julie Green as president of art club, she and herfellow club members are hoping to make this year ayear to remember. Class banners are currently beingdiscussed, trying to seek a new and creative theme forthis year.Conrad JavierAlso, plans for homecoming are in full effect.The art club is trying to outline their procedure as towhat they are going to do for the homecoming dance.Homecoming is one of the biggest events for the artclub so they enjoy going out of their way to make itextra special. With their busy schedule they are hopingto make the school look at it’s best for the dance.Oops... I Did ItAgainBy Christina HonanUsually, the soundtrack of the summer is a collection of the season’sbiggest hits by the hottest new artists. However, the summer of 2006marked the beginning of a new era: The Return of the Pop Star.Oh yes, they’re back. Just when you thought you finally got all thebubbly, wafer thin lyrics out of your head, everyone’s favorite boyband members and teen queens have made a comeback, bringing awave of updated pop hits back to the top of the charts. From upbeattechno hits to soulful ballads, the stars are updating their style andsound bringing us catchy hits suitable for the 21st century.For years, we’ve seen pop stars continue to release new songs andalbums in hopes of regaining the “it” status they once held, whetherit be Britney Spears’ “In the Zone” or the Backstreet Boys’ “NeverGone”, but this summer that trickling of returning artists turned intoa steady stream.One of the first notable transformations was that of former 98degrees front man, Nick Lachey. Nick Lachey first started drivinggirls crazy almost a decade ago as the lead singer of one of the manyboy bands that dominated and defined music of the 90s. He’s backthis summer with his divorce-inspired album, “What’s Left of Me”that topped charts and was blasted in teen-filled cars nationwide. Alsobranching off from his pop roots this summer was Justin Timberlake,who created a techno-inspired album featuring the dance hit, “SexyBack.”Making the reverse transformation was Nelly Furtado, who’sstrikingly original music such as “I’m Like a Bird” and “Turn Offthe Light” remained separate from the pop music of the 90s. Thisyear, her claim to fame was the chart topper, “Promiscuous”, anotherdanceable dose of hip hop that brought her to center stage in the popworld.Nelly wasn’t the only familiar female face that came back to hauntus, Pop’s leading ladies also staged a comeback. Jessica Simpsonkicked off the summer with the hit single, “A Public Affair” whileChristina Aguilera was showing off her already famous transformationfrom trash to class with her new song “Ain’t No Other Man.” Thesetwo former teen divas managed to make the charts without changingmuch about their style, continuing to stay true to the catchy pop beatsthat launched them into superstardom in the first place.So whether if be a radical transformation from pop to techno tosoul and back again or just sticking with what’s tried and true, weknow that we’ll always be able to count on our faded stars for a hotnew favorite song or simply a blast from the past.ALL MR KONRAD. SURPRISED?

Can you fi nd Brooks?Deep within the jungles of the Cafe there lies in wait a man of mystery. Can you find Brooks?FRIAR OF THEMONTHTerryHaefnerBy Christina Maraviglia“Tag Team Deans” TriviaThe first month of the new school year has already passed us by – yes, you’ve made it this far! A lot of new changeshave been made to Fenwick this year, one major one being Fenwick has not one but two new deans, Mr. Konrad andFather Kelly. But do many Fenwick students really KNOW Mr. Konrad or Father Kelly? Well, here is your chance tofind out. Below I have a list of 10 fun facts and it is up to you to be able to identify which fact goes with which Dean.This is trickier then it seems, trust me! Answers found on Arts and Entertainment page.2006/2007 – Senior Year – Our YearI don’t know about you guys but I can’t believeit. I can’t believe that it was 3 years ago that wewere freshmen with all of high school in front ofus. Time has flown by much faster than any ofus could have possibly known. Yet, the feelingof high school almost being over is bittersweet.Although our senior year is one step closer tocollege, independence, and starting something new;our senior year (as Mrs. Drago puts it) is also thebeginning of the end. Our lives will be changinga lot in the year ahead of us and we have some ofthe biggest decisions of our lives to make. What tomajor in, what college to go to, what state or evenwhat country to go to college in? There are manyquestions, all of which have to be answered soon.The pressure we have on us right now is immense.However, it is important that we make the mostof our last year in high school. It is important thatwe take all the chances that we still have in orderto spend more time with each other. Things likestrengthening our friendships and having a greattime. Because lets face it, this year is our last year inhigh school, the last year that we will be in schoolwith some of our best friends, the last chance toask that one girl (or boy) you have always liked toa dance, the last chance to do the things you havealways wanted to do in high school like play acertain sport, join a certain club, or participate in acertain school event such as Banua. Seniors, take allthe chances that you never thought you would anddo the things that will make this high school year(our last) the best of our lives. I know I will, and Ihope you will too.1. Who was a Doorman at 17 years old?2. Who is married to an Irish, Croatian, French, and Native American woman?3. Who loves to sing the high notes in any Motown Song?4. Whose children all have the same 3 initials?5. Whose top favorite Rock Band is “ZZ”?6. Whose favorite singer/performer is Elvis?7. Who feels they can dominate in any sport?8. Who is 100% German?9. Who absolutely LOVES the Latin Mass?and finally…10. Who played “Sidebark” in Minnie’s Boys?A ComingAttraction...Conrad Javier and Dan TrivinosBy Conrad JavierI have dreamt of somethingawesome. Something that wouldsignify the spirit that Fenwickholds deep within. Perhapswhat I dream of is not a person,nor an object but a symbol.Something never tried before.Something so ground breakingthat it shakes the very definitionof what people call “spirit”. Ispeak of a hero. I speak of a....

Football Team storms into Homecoming with confidenceBy Reid RooneyThe football team has received everythingbut respect from the media, otherteams, and even from Fenwick’s own students.In the preseason rankings they werepicked to finish last in their division; thatmotivated them.Almost every team in the state runsdoubles (two practices in one day) in thescorching heat of August. What separatedFenwick’s doubles from other teams wastheir intensity. “By the end of every practiceevery t-shirt was completely drenchedwith sweat because we went 100% on everydrill and every play during practice”, saidcaptain Packy Doyle.This hard work paid off not only physicallybut also mentally. Quarterback BrienRooney and the versatile Colin Tobin bothsaid that the chemistry on this team is thebest of any team they have ever been on,and the results are shown on the field. Playersdon’t blame each other or point fingers;Girl’s Swimmers Unitedthey just pick each other up after someonemakes a mistake.After last year’s disappointing loss toHubbard at Soldier Field, the Friars wantedretribution with an opening day win. Fenwickonce again received little respect withexperts predicting a blow out by Simeon.The Friars jumped out to a 34-6 lead andlooked like they were cruising until Simeonstarted to come back. The comeback fellshort as Fenwick won 37-28.The Fenwick football program was “onthe verge” of being ranked in the ChicagoTribune,which was the first step to receiving the respectthey deserve. The next weekend, Fenwickplayed Gordon Tech and cruised to anexpected 40-0 victory.After the Gordon Tech victory the Friarslooked an even bigger test. With preparationand hard work the players seemed confidentall week before the St. Rita game. OnSaturday afternoon the Friars jumped outto a 6-0 lead and took control of the gameby dominating on defense. They had a 13-3lead going into the fourth quarter. The Mustangscame out with a burst of energy in thefourth and with 3:11 left in the game theytook the lead. With about a minute left BrienRooney completed a pass to Packy Doyleand two plays later, scored the go-aheadtouchdown. With 0:03 left on the clock, theMustang’s kicker missed a long field goalwhich gave the Friars an emotional 19-17victory. Students and players celebrated bymobbing each other on the field while singingthe fight song.The team’s next challenge was HalesFranciscan. “We knew Hales wasn’t verygood,” said senior corner back Matt Bryks.“That doesn’t mean we were going to takeHales lightly. Everybody knows that if youunderestimate a team, there are going to beserious ramifications. We’re getting readyby watching video of the other team andtaking it one game at a time.” That strategyPhoto by Rebecca Orrand attitude worked out because the Friarsshut out Hales 42-0.“Respect huh? Now you’ll get somerespect!” said Coach DiCanio during hispost game speech. The team’s attitude wassummed by Mike Shannon, “We knowwe’re going to win state, but the questionis, can we be perfect?”Volleyball Team among the best in StateBy Dan NemethSwimming is regarded as one of themost strenuous and time-consuming sportson any high school or college level. However,our Fenwick Girl’s swim team raisesthe word “tough” up to a whole other level.The girls are expected to preserve a strongtradition of excellence set by previous accomplishedswimmers and state qualifiers.The sport requires commitment, time,strength, patience, and most importantly,focus. Swimming is about racing the clock,not the opponent.With all this to worry about, you wouldthink the girls must be serious all the time.“We are not serious all the time,” saidco-captain Sylvia Knap. “We enjoy eachother’s company and we love to swim. Allof us realize that we are human and thatwe are not always going to want to getinto a freezing cold pool everyday twicea day. It is only through a positive and funatmosphere that each of us reaches our fullpotential.”It is with this team chemistry that aswimmer can survive in an ice cold pool atsix in the morning.“If it wasn’t for these girls, I wouldn’thave to motivation and drive to come topractice or do well at meets,” said Sylvia.“Seeing my teammates come to practiceeveryday and work hard is what makes mewant to set a good example and motivatesme to try to be my best.” During practicethey train physically to swim fast, andtrain mentally to never give up. Swimmingis a thinking sport, and every event fromsprinting to long distance requires greatthought and concentration.The girls also have many traditions, oldand new, that keep them together. One ofthem is a “Black and white meet” in whichthey divide themselves into two “Black”and “White” teams and compete againsteach other. Some other traditions includepasta parties, team bondings, and teammeetings before meets. The team gets abad rap because they are considered a“cult”. Sylvia thinks otherwise. “Of courseevery person has their group of friends inwhich they feel most comfortable with andspend the most time with. These girls seeeach other everyday at six in the morning,during classes at school, and at practice afterschool...do you expect us not to hangout and socialize?”The girls have an extremely talentedgroup of freshman on both the juniorvarsity and varsity swim teams. They arelooking forward to a great and competitiveyear under the leadership of head coachMrs. Renee Miller and co- captains SylviaKnap and Meghan Barron.The girl’s swim team is a great group ofindividuals who are driven by a love forswimming and a desire to not only win, buthave fun in the process.Sophmore Kelsey Hunter bumpsthe ball up to the setter. Photo byRebecca OrrBy Evan MoranFenwick has always been known for its excellencein sports. Teams such as the water poloand basketball teams have always gotten recognitionfor their success. One team that hasn’tgotten the recognition they deserve, a team thatshows what they can do with hard work andleadership, is the girl’s volleyball team.The team hopes to do better than last year’s25-10 record as they have one of the strongestvolleyball teams ever to play at Fenwick. Withhopes of reaching state, Coach Asmussen is veryoptimistic this year. She believes that the team isso talented all-around, from hitting and blockingto their depth on the bench.The team of all juniors and seniors is led byseniors Liz O’Brien and Emily Slavik, who bothdemonstrate a positive attitude towards the rest oftheir teammates. Coach Asmussen believes thatalong with Liz O’Brien and Emily Slavik, all the seniors are fantastic in terms of talentand leadership.The team has had a very tough schedule already this year. They’ve had to playranked teams such as Barrington and Joliet Catholic, who at one point were first instate. Despite such a hard schedule the team has managed to maintain a winningrecord of 9-6, beat Barrington, take Joliet Catholic to three games, and place third inthe Hinsdale Central tournament.The girl’s volleyball team hopes to do well in every game and tournament theyhave left. They deserve admiration not only because they work very hard and arehungry to win, but because they’re one of the best volleyball teams ever to play atFenwick.Girl’s TennisBy Matt BrooksThe Fenwick Girls tennis team has gotten off to a great start this year witha hard schedule and hard work from the girls. They need to keep it up in orderto complete their goal of winning conference this season. Their coach Mr.Sullivan stated, “We have incredible depth and good players from one all theway down to twenty-three.” With only one loss in conference it’s been a positiveseason so far. The girls have also played in two tournaments. The varsitytennis team is gaining momentum and it will be a very promising season.Girl’s GolfBy Geoff WaringComing off an 11-0 season in 2005, it seems the girl’s varsity golf team hassome big shoes to fill. In 2004 the varsity team went 10-3 with a 3rd placefinish at the IHSA regional finals. “There’s always going to be pressure,” KitWalsh says. Kit is one of the seven juniors who could make next year’s teamscary good. “If we continue to work hard we may be able to win the leaguethis year.” With a 5-2 record to start the year off, we may see the lady friarskeep with the tradition.Boy’s SoccerBy Sam MurrayAfter a slow start in the Willowbrook tournament, the Friar soccer teamsurged with big wins against Proviso West, Ridgewood, and Mt. Carmel. Thesophomore team got off to a great start in the tournament, beating GlenbardSouth and host team Willowbrook for a 2-1 finish. The Varsity program hasbrought up a number of young talents including freshman Will Rigali andsophomores Pat McMahon, Killian Frailey, and recent addition Scott Green.Pat has done an excellent job filling in as goalkeeper. The team has beencoping without senior defenseman Marty Dunbar, who got injured in the Willowbrooktournament game against Joliet. The Boy’s Soccer team is lookingforward to a successful season under first year Coach Robert Watson.Looking Ahead: Fall Sports PreviewsRachel Dillon shows her form andfocus during a singles match.Photo by Dave EliasGirls Cross CountryBy Sam MurrayThe girls’ cross-country team is on the rise. With a stronggroup of incoming freshmen, the team is larger than it’s beenin previous years. Margaret Connelly has emerged as leaderof the pack, joining the varsity team in her first year in theprogram. The team is anchored by a core of seniors, includingErin Power, Holly Bresnahan, Molly Byrnes, and KatherineMcLean. An enthusiastic Anna Machalski (09) says that crosscountryis “the cool thing to do,” and explains some team rituals.“We have pasta parties on Fridays and we also have themedays.” The girl’s cross country team is looking ahead to a greatand competitive season.Boy’s Cross CountryBy Dan NemethUnder head Coach Polka, The Boy’s Cross Country team is looking forward to a great year. Theteam is led by seniors Bob Ayres, Bryan Daugherty, Jordan Kramer, Jack McInerney, Ryan Rand,Brooks Smith, and Dan Schufreider. “We’ll definitely be great if we can stay healthy,” said juniorBeau Blakely. “We have a great team.”Boy’s GolfBy John ComfortThe Fenwick Varsity golf team is hoping to repeat another solid season this fall under new coachMr. Keogh. Coach Keogh is doing an excellent job rebuilding the team that contains many risingnewcomers. The team is lead by Captain Bill Seyfarth and his fellow seniors Mike Durec, Jim Frankenbach,Ryan Harbour, Adam Marosi, George Mavrogenes, John Pacocha, Dan Randolph, MikeRyden, and Dan Hughes. The team has jumped to an excellent early start this season, achieving highplacements in their invitationals and matches. Captain Bill Seyfarth feels that the team is coming toa great sense of unity, which will help them achieve their season goal of going downstate.