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March 13, 2014 Volume 16, Issue 11

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Spanish Honor Society launches

May, students “Sing, Witness & Pray”Twenty minutes of praise

and worship through music, 20 minutes of a guest speaker’s witness talk, and 20 minutes of Eucharistic Adoration. These three segments make up what is a new program for the Catholic youth of the Cedar Rapids area called Sing-Witness-Pray, or SWP. One Sunday each month from January to April, SWP is held at alternating parishes on Sunday nights for one hour so local high school students can deepen their faith in a new way.

The idea for this 20/20/20 Experience was brought to the Cedar Rapids community by Xavier teacher Mrs. Sue May, whose job is to publicize the event by working on the monthly

flyer and directing the musicians who play during the event. While attending a conference focused on engaging teenagers in their Catholic Church this past summer, Mrs. May heard one idea that really spoke to her.

“One idea shared at the conference that was having great success on the east coast was a one-hour gathering of youth on Sunday evening,” she said. “I really liked the concept and presented the idea to the Cedar Rapids Area Youth Ministers and the priest’s deanery. We discussed how we could begin a similar event in the Cedar Rapids area.”

By holding SWP for the local youth, the hope is to help engage all those who attend to experience

their faith in a new way and to have fun while doing it. By having Jesus as the main focus in all three parts of the evening, teens can obtain a more personal relationship with him like never before. Xavier senior Mary Esker attended an SWP and found it to be a break from her busy life.

“It’s a great opportunity to get away from the noisiness of this world and be active in your faith,” Esker said. “It’s fun and inspiring, yet you still have time to be in silence with God.”

The next SWP will be held April 13 at St. Matthew from 7-8 p.m.

Amy BoeNews Assistant Editor

Xavier’s Spanish Honor Society officers include Treasurer Carly Kenney, Vice President Quinlan Moran, Secretary Rachel Brady and President Grace Busse. Alea Challenger Photo.

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This year, a new opportunity has been brought to Xavier High School called Spanish Honor Society. Xavier Spanish teacher Señora Richmond is both the faculty advisor and the person who brought the program to the school.

“We started this society because there are scholarships available, and we wanted one more venue to focus on serving others,” Richmond said. “Speaking a second language is not a gift that everyone has, so to be able to communicate with and serve others in a way that they are comfortable is a blessing that we shouldn’t take for granted.”

Xavier’s chapter of Spanish Honor Society is called San Xavier, bears the colors of red and gold, and consists of 21 members compromised of juniors and seniors who are in Spanish three, four, and AP. On Wednesday, March 5, an induction ceremony was held in the Xavier commons to honor the new members of the society.

The ceremony started promptly at 3 p.m. with a prayer led by Vice President Quinlan Moran. President Grace Busse and Secretary Rachel Brady led the ceremony, which was followed by the announcement of the members in the society.

“The SHS induction ceremony was great,” junior Allison Jasper said. “All of us new members were there because we love Spanish and are pretty good at it.

Being a member of SHS isn’t just something that looks good on college applications. It represents that we have a special talent, and with that talent we have a unique opportunity to share it and make a difference in other people’s lives.”

Treasurer Carly Kenney introduced Spanish teacher Señora Hoffman who spoke about the importance of having cultural intelligence, which is appreciation for people of other cultures and their customs and traditions. She gave examples of how to get involved in various educational and career fields including: pre-med students doing volunteer work, business students working

somewhere with small businesses, and education students working in orphanages or schools.

“You don’t have to give up who you are or what you are interested in when experiencing different cultures,” Hoffman said. “There are cool ways of continuing to be who you are in volunteer work, just in a different corner of the earth.”

Sophomores and juniors interested in joining SHS for the 2014-2015 school year will be admitted this May and should see Señora Richmond in Room 209.

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BPA dominates at state competition

Tensions continue to rise in Ukraine

On February 23-25, Xavier students participated in the state Business Professionals of America (BPA) competition in Des Moines. Students were accompanied by BPA advisor Tim O’Brien and chaperones Kendall Krouse and Ron Fuhrman. O’Brien has been the head of Xavier’s BPA ever since 2008 and has enjoyed every second of it.

“From my past experiences leading BPA, it has always been a fun experience for students who want to further their career in business,” O’Brien said. “It teaches lessons to students that can also be learned in many other academic areas as well.”

Business Professionals of America is the leading Career and Technical Student Organization for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology, and other related career fields. BPA has 43,000 members in 23 states. BPA is a co-curricular organization that supports business and information technology educators by offering co-curricular exercises based on national standards.

other major programs include the National Leadership Academy, Officer Elections, and scholarships. The Torch Awards Program and BPA Cares Program recognize students for their leadership and service to their chapter and community, respectively. Xavier participated in competitions like computer graphics and skills for interviewing.

Xavier took 28 students to this competition, and 19 students qualified for nationals, the highest number Xavier has ever had. Senior Ryan Flaherty qualified for nationals which will be held in Indianapolis on April 29-May 4.

“I like to compete in Business Professionals of America, because it’s a fun environment to be in,” senior Ryan Flaherty said. “It’s a great experience, and the people make it fun.”

For more information on BPA or how to get involved, visit bpa.org.

The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.

The Workplace Skills Assessment Program prepares students to

succeed and assesses real-world business skills and problem solving abilities in finance, management, IT, and computer applications. It is BPA’s showcase program and facilitates students demonstrating their career skills at regional, state, and national conferences in 72 competitive events. Some of BPA’s

The Ukraine capital of Kiev has been on fire for over three months with hundreds of protesters shot dead. The turmoil is due to escalating tensions regarding a change of power in the country, and with the encroachment of Russian military force the area remains on the brink of disaster.

Problems arose back in November of 2013, when President Viktor Yanukovych’s government announced it would be refusing an agreement that would

strengthen the country’s ties with the European Union. Instead, the Ukrainian government would seek a tighter relationship with Russia. Protesters soon stormed the streets in the capital city.

On December 1, 300,000 people gathered in Kiev’s Independence Square to protest, and activists seized the Kiev City Hall. Russian President Vladimir Putin later announced that Moscow would buy $15 billion worth of Ukrainian government bonds, and would drastically lower the price of

Russian gas that Ukrainians pay for. With the coming of the new

year, violence quickly escalated, as the first reported protester deaths were made public. Streets turned into battle zones, and tear gas, stun grenades, and rubber bullets were a common sight. Dark smoke billowed throughout the air and encapsulated Kiev. The Ukrainian prime minister soon resigned.

By mid-February, President Yanukovych fled Ukraine. Oleksandr Turchinov, the country’s interim president, then came to power and issued a warrant for the arrest of Yanukovych. At the end of the month, pro-Russian protesters began to take a stand in Crimea, a peninsula off the coast of Ukraine. Russia made clear it would not recognize Ukraine’s new government.

As protestors clashed in Crimea, President Putin ordered military excercises in western Russia. Men wearing Russian military uniforms soon started to appear on the peninsula. Meanwhile, the United States warned there would be costs for any Russian military intervention in Ukraine, and Secretary of State John Kerry promised $1 billion in aid to Ukraine.

Leaders in Crimea plan on holding a referendum as to whether the peninsula should secede from Ukraine and join Russia. Western leaders have dismissed this idea.

“Any discussion about the future of Ukraine must include the legitimate government of Ukraine,” President Obama said. “In 2014, we are well beyond the days when borders can be redrawn over the heads of democratic leaders.”

With the tension between Ukraine, the Crimea peninsula, and Russia refusing to die down, the rest of the world will keep its eyes on Eastern Europe for weeks and months to come.

Erin DrahozalNews Writer

Maria EftingNews Editor

A protester stands among the rubble in Ukraine. Tensions are at an all time high in the country. Google Images Photo.

Xavier BPA participants compete at the state competition in Des Moines. 19 students will advance to the national competition in Indianapolis. Photo Submitted.

Xavier High SchoolOpinion4

Business: The hidden gem of XavierIf there was a Mt. Rushmore of Xavier teach-ers, Mr. O’Brien’s smiling face would be dis-played on the mounta in-top. This man who

heads the business department has brought an element of fun, enthu-siasm, and success that is second to none in teachers. His classes are enjoyable, yet you still learn a good deal on the subject matter. Business Professionals of America (BPA) is a very practical experience that was also one of the most enjoyable weekends of my life. Being a part of business classes and BPA at Xavi-er are some things that everyone should try to do in their four years.A man walks into a room, he gets ready for class, does a thoughtful prayer, and he says JOKE OF THE DAY! A clean and sometimes corny joke follows, and the class responds enthusiastically. Throughout the class period there are sometimes cheers, laughs, and great personal stories from this man while learn-ing plenty about how to post to a general journal, how to execute a proper handshake, or how to use Microsoft Office programs correct-

ly. This man, Mr. O’Brien, does this every period of the day. It is un-like any other class at Xavier, and each one has brought me more joy than any class I have ever taken. I am currently in Accounting, but if that’s not for you, don’t let it stop you from taking a class from Mr. O’Brien. Other classes include: In-tro to Business, Computer Business Apps, Marketing, and many more.This year at BPA, after a day of competing in events like Interview Skills, Accounting, and Small Business Management Team, a man walks into a room. He is on fire with jokes and everyone in the hotel room is screaming

in joy and laughter with every comment or exclamation coming from this man’s mouth. A roller coaster machine noise comes in the distance from one of the stu-dents, other students join in. The man responds, “Strap it up, baby! We’re riding a coaster!” He leads a student section-like roller coast-er for his students in the room. A Seventh Nation Army Chant (otherwise known as the O’Brien chant) ensues, and the room is a scene of pure joy and bedlam. This man, Mr. O’Brien, and this event, BPA, made memories for me that will last a lifetime. We bought into the message of Mr.

O’Brien, which is working as hard as you can in preparation and do-ing your best. Since we bought in, we helped Mr. O’Brien set a personal record for most BPA Nationals qualifiers with 19 peo-ple. All of this was accomplished while having the time of our lives.There are some things that I would highly recommend everyone do at Xavier in their four years. Being around Mr. O’Brien everyday and doing BPA ranks near the top of the list. If you participate in his class and make an attempt to have fun, work hard at learn-ing, and enjoy the fun and caring man that Mr. O’Brien is, you will have a great time. Considering that many people come into col-lege as business majors, it is a great idea to get some background in business, have fun, and compete in BPA. Don’t have any regrets about your experience at Xavier. Find this hidden gem, you will have memories to last a lifetime.

Get started on the future that is nowThe future is

far away, right? Wrong. Not only is the future ten years from now, it’s also ten minutes from now. Whenever

we hear the word future, we always think about how far away it is. Research paper due next week? Meh, future me can worry about it then. I don’t think we realize that our lives in the future reflect on what we do today. Think

about what you want to be when you grow up. What is your dream profession? How are you going to get there? Are you just going to wait until it’s too late and hope to be qualified? Unfortunately, that’s not how it works in the real world. It takes time, patience, hard work, and, most of the time, money to get where we want to be. So why not start now?

There are many opportunities to help us achieve our dreams here in Cedar Rapids. Kirkwood classes, job shadows, and

internships are a fantastic way to test the water and see if it’s something you really want to do later in life. At Xavier, there is a wide variety of teachers in many fields that would be more than willing to chat with you. Talk to family members; they might have friends that are in the field you are interested in. Let’s not forget social media! So many companies have a website or even a Twitter or Facebook account where you can connect with the people who work there.

So why not get started today? Email a few people and listen to what they have to tell you. Research and explore what opportunities are available. The world is full of good advice (such as this article), if you are willing to take the time to listen. Being prepared is the best way to tackle problems. Your future awaits.

Ignorance is not bliss; be informedThe phrase

“ignorance is bliss” bothers me. In the social n e t w o r k i n g society that we live in, our every thought can

and will be posted for the whole world to see. Many thoughts that I see leave me questioning the intelligence of the speaker and how we have no hope for humanity because of them. Teens and adults in this age are not informing themselves enough to make rational decisions.

I have a few questions for these people. Why would you not want

to know what is really going on in the world? How can you not know what’s going on? Do you think you will be fine without knowledge? Do you think you’re bettering the world? The very idea that some people almost refuse to be informed sickens me. There are so many ways to inform yourself!

The first (and possibly the easiest), is to just watch or read the news. How many news channels are there? Too many to count. And each has their own website. To name a few, you could watch KCRG, CNN, Fox, BBC, or even a weekday morning show like GMA. If you’re more of a reader, again, most of

these stations have their own website and you can go to other sites like The Huffington Post.

If you’d like to get more specific, you can watch a documentary on the topic you’d like to know. There are so many websites, including YouTube, that you can watch free documentaries that range from five minutes to five hours. Netflix also has a very nice selection of documentaries. The effort most directors put into these documentaries is amazing. They are passionate about what they are covering, so they want theri work to be very well thought out.

Lastly, if you’re really short on time just Google the subject.

That was one of the reasons the website was created. It was designed to help people find whatever they need in a very short amount of time.

Being informed is less about not looking stupid and more about contributing to society in a better way. How informed we are determines the decisions we make for ourselves. Just pay attention to the news. It’s not that hard. Be smart, Saints. Magic isn’t real. Read a book.

Ben ValentineOpinion Writer

Chloe Streif Opinion Writer

Brennan GraeveOpinion Writer

Mr. O’Brien and Ben display their enthusiasm for learning. Meghan Gerke Photo.

March 13, 2014 Opinion 5

Don’t let your stereotype define characterStereotypes

are something that seem to control the way society thinks. Whether it’s good or bad, u n e d u c a t e d

people choose to believe the stereotypes rather than figure out the truth out for themselves. Some people think that your stereotype defines your character, but that’s wrong. Stereotypes are something that clouds people’s minds, and they’re relatively easy to believe. Everyone puts stereotypes on people. Whether the stereotype is good or bad, we choose to believe them and judge the people, even if we don’t know the full story. The labels that people seem to put on Xavier students includes selfish, privileged, and Catholic.

Let me stop you right there. Selfish? Really? Last year, Xavier students logged over 10,800 hours of service. Our love of helping others and our contribution to society is something that drives us to become one of the most service-oriented schools in the state. The selflessness we show to the community when we volunteer is second to none in the city. Habitat for Humanity workers know us by name. The Cedar Valley Regional Blood Center always count on us to fill

up the blood banks. Sometimes, people mark you with an untrue reputation, because you are what they wish to be. It’s completely unfair when our good deeds go unrecognized and we get the stereotype of being selfish.

Privileged? Well, this one might be somewhat true. The support our community gives us is truly amazing. The churches donate over $4.6 million just so our tuition isn’t as high. The students and parents that volunteer in the Saint›s Shop and concession stands seem to always go unnoticed, yet they continue to come back and volunteer even when they don’t get a thank you. We are blessed way more than we know, but who says we don’t deserve it? Teachers get paid 28% less than public school teachers do, yet they choose to stay here. We work our tails off in the classroom and on the court, field, stage, mat, pool, and track. Our academic excellence is escalating higher and higher. We have worked so hard to have 29 state championships in just 15 years. 29! Some schools have been opened for 100 years, and they don’t even have 29 championships. Not to mention our outstanding show choir, band, and speech. So call it privileged if you want, but in my opinion we have earned everything we have gotten.

The only stereotype that

people have for Xavier that is 100% true is that we are Catholic. They say, “Oh, they’re Catholic,” like its a bad thing. I know that myself and 700 other students who attend Xavier are more than proud to be here. The support that our parents, teachers, administration, and community give us is unbelievable. Coming to a school everyday where I can fully express my religion is something you can’t even use words to describe. We have a chance here to connect with other students that very few schools have the opportunity to: to build relationships through Jesus Christ. The lessons we learn in religion class are things that cannot be taught through books. The proper etiquette we learn just being in this school is something we will never forget.

Wearing Xavier attire wherever I go makes me so proud to go to a school like this. Even though we are often tied together with untrue, insulting stereotypes, our character makes up for it. I have made relationships with people throughout my two and a half years here that I will never forget. This school is not only teaching me to become a better athlete, but a better sister, daughter, and most importantly, a better Catholic.

So, don’t listen to what your stereotype might be.

Sometimes, people mark you with an untrue reputation, because they are jealous about what you actually may be. If people judge you without truly knowing you, it doesn’t define you. It defines them.

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Keep the photos real, SaintsT h e

o v e r p l a y e d proverb, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” may have had some truth to it back in the early days

of photography. However, I stand (or sit) here before you and assert the following bold statement: “Picture taking is the downfall of our generation.”

Pictures are posed, meaningless, and posted for measly satisfaction of virtual approval (likes, favorites, retweets, etc.) from our virtual friends. A picture posted on social media may be worth a hundred or even a thousand likes, but what are those likes worth? We have slowly evolved away from a picture being worth a thousand words through the display of raw emotion. I’m calling for the revamp of these ideas.

When looking over old photos, wouldn’t it be nice to see the emotion felt when the photo was taken? The most memorable sports photos aren’t the ones taken at the

beginning of the year on picture day as you awkwardly smile with your neck cocked at an extremely unnatural angle because the photographer positioned you and hold onto the ball in the most generic “Hey, this is the sport I play” type of way. Pictures are at their best after a highlight dunk, a perfectly sung solo, or a well executed corner kick. What’s common in all of these situations? Raw emotion. Why shouldn’t this

be true in every picture taken?Memories can not be forced

upon us. From the public’s point of view, the amount of fun you have is not judged by the memories and emotion shared together, but by the amount of photos you took. I’m advocating for a decrease of unnecessary photos and an increase of photography as it’s meant to be.

Nic and his friends display how to not take a genuine photo. Meghan Gerke Photo.

Nic EklandOpinion writer

Xavier High School Mini-Feature 6

Spring BreakSpring Break

Spring BreakSpring Break

• Layoutandsoakupthesun• Beachvolleyball• Buildasandcastle• Goforarunonthebeach

Tobring:

Todo:

Placestogo:

Vacation:

Staycation:

Ultimate Playlist SB 2K14

“I am going to Rivera Maya, Mexico. I plan on going to a carnival and go cliff jumping and /or parasailing.”- Delaney Breitchach ‘15

• SunscreenSPF30orabove• Sunglasses• Coverupor“bro”tank

• APinterestnightfullofDIYcraftsandbakinggoodies

• DotheBuffaloWildWingchallenge• TryHotYoga

• AirFXtrampolinepark• Workmoretomakeextramoney

• OuttoeatatIrishDemocrat

• PlayagameofbasketballattheYMCA

Design by: Molly Vipond and Rachel Brady Photos by: Ashley Pudil and Google Images

“I plan on sleeping most of the time and starting a new Netflix series such as Walking Dead.”- Jeff Daubitz ‘17

1. Island in the Sun - Weezer2. Happy - Pharrell Williams3. Chocolate - 19754. Walcott - Vampire Weekend5. You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates6. Chillin’ It - Cole Swindell7. Drift Away - Uncle Kracker8. Three Little Birds - Bob Marley9. It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffet10. Ants Marching - Dave Matthews Band11. Phases - Skizzy Mars ft. Conner Youngblood12. We Are Young - F.U.N.13. Dark Horse - Katy Perry ft. Juicy J14. Pompeii - Timeflies (cover)15. Spring Break-Up - Luke Bryan

Todo:

“I’m taking a handful of students on a theater trip to New York City. It allows students the opportunity to see professional theatre in a professional setting. It also gives students a chance to go into areas of New York that are a different culture than what we have around here.”- Mr. Cervantes

Spring BreakSpring Break

March 13, 2014 Student Life 7

How did St. Patrick, according

to the Legend, make all the snakes leave

Ireland?

In America, what city was St. Patrick’s

day first celebrated?

How many cloves does a shamrock

have?

Why do Leprechauns wear green?

The Cedar Rapids St.

Patrick’s Day parade will

be held Sunday, March

17 beginning at 1 p.m.

downtown

January- Shamrock February- FortuneMarch- Luck April- Big May - BuckleJune- Shine July- Rainbow August- Emerald September-CleverOctober-Mischief November- CobbleyDecember - Rhymey

First name Birthday Month

Last name Favorite color

What is your leprechaun name?

Red- GoldenshoesOrange-DoubletroubleYellow-JollytrotterGreen- GossiperBlue- JigdancerIndigo- CharmerViolet- SpritePink- WishgranterPurple- HorseshoeGray- GigglerBlack- TriplesevenBrown- Woodsmen

Colin O’Connell

In the name of God

New York City 3 It’s their lucky color

Luck of the Irish

Saint Patty’s Rice Krispies

• 3Tbspbutter• 1package(15oz)ofminiaturemarshmallows

• 1/4cbrownsugar• Greenfoodcoloring

• 1/2cminiaturegreenM&Ms• 6criceKrispiecereal

Butter a 13x9 pan. In large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Mix brown sugar and green food color. Add rice Kripsies. Stir until well coated. Add M&Ms. Dump mixture into pan. Using either a spatula or buttered hands, press evenly into pan. Cool and cut into squares, or use cookie cutters if desired.

With the four leaf

cloverNew York City 3

To match the color of the clover

Sidney OBrien

St. Patty’s Day BabyKylie Oldridge

The four leaf clover

Boston 3 Blend in with the grass

“It’s great having my birthday on St. Patrick’s day! I usually go to the parade downtown. This

year is extra special since it will be my golden birthday. When I turn 21, I am going to Chicago to

see the green river.”

Shamus O’ C

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3Winner!

Answers: 1. pounding drums 2. Boston 3. 3 4. camoflauge themselves

Editor: Brady Hoffman Assistant Editor: Julie Woods Sources: spoonful.com, roggey.wordpress.com

TotalWho is the most Irish?

8 FeatureMarch 13, 2014

“The Kiss”

“Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima”

Greta Zimmer was hesitant to believe the news that the war had ended. She rushed out into Times Square during her lunch break from her job as a dental assistant. She arrived in Times Square and realized that the news was true; the war had ended. During this time, Petty Officer First Class George Mendonsa was making his way to see a movie with his new girlfriend. He was intending on leaving for the war the next day, until he heard the news that the Japanese had surrendered. Everyone rushed to the streets of New York, including Mendonsa and his girlfriend. They celebrated by going to a bar and having a few too many drinks. Mendonsa left the bar and Greta Zimmer caught his eye. He thought she was a nurse, and he was very fond of nurses because they saved lives during the war. He ran up to her and kissed her right out of the blue. At that moment, photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt of Life magazine finally saw the perfect opportunity for a photo. He was hoping to find the perfect picture to capture the magic of Times Square on August 14, 1945. After the kiss, Zimmer and Mendonsa continued on their paths and didn’t even realize they had been photographed. It wasn’t until years later that they saw the photo.

story behind the photo

Mt. Suribachi was the center of the Japanese defense during World War II. On February 23, 1945, six American men headed for the top of Mt. Suribachi in order to raise an American flag. At this point, one third of Iwo Jima was under American control. The first flag raising was photographed by Sgt. Louis R. Lowery. After capturing the photo, Lowery made his way down the mountain and ran into other photographers, one being Joe Rosenthal. Rosenthal was advised to go up the mountain and check out the view. He made it to the top and could not locate the men of the original flag raising, so he captured the picture of the second flag raising. This time the flag was much larger. The photo made it back to America and was quickly spread around the media. The six men were asked to come back to the United States for a publicity tour. The six men included Ira Hayes, Franklin Sousley, Michael Strank, John Bradley, Rene Gagnon, and Harlon Block. Contrary to popular belief, this was not the end of the battle. It was taken on the fifth day of a 36 day battle. There was a lot of controversy about the photo being staged, but it was not. Rosenthal won a Pulitzer Prize for the photograph.

Page Design: Jenna Fenske Photos: AP Images, Submitted Information: Colette Miller, http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/marines-raise-the-flag-on-mt-suribachi, http://www.usni.org/magazines/navalhistory/2012-07/story-behind-famous-kiss

9Feature Xavier High School

“Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima”

story behind the photo

Mt. Suribachi was the center of the Japanese defense during World War II. On February 23, 1945, six American men headed for the top of Mt. Suribachi in order to raise an American flag. At this point, one third of Iwo Jima was under American control. The first flag raising was photographed by Sgt. Louis R. Lowery. After capturing the photo, Lowery made his way down the mountain and ran into other photographers, one being Joe Rosenthal. Rosenthal was advised to go up the mountain and check out the view. He made it to the top and could not locate the men of the original flag raising, so he captured the picture of the second flag raising. This time the flag was much larger. The photo made it back to America and was quickly spread around the media. The six men were asked to come back to the United States for a publicity tour. The six men included Ira Hayes, Franklin Sousley, Michael Strank, John Bradley, Rene Gagnon, and Harlon Block. Contrary to popular belief, this was not the end of the battle. It was taken on the fifth day of a 36 day battle. There was a lot of controversy about the photo being staged, but it was not. Rosenthal won a Pulitzer Prize for the photograph.

“Lunch atop a Skyscraper”This photo was taken on September 20, 1932 during the final construction of the RCA building in the Rockefeller Center. The 11 immigrant men were taking a break to eat their lunch 850 feet above Manhattan’s streets. The photo was taken to gain publicity for the new building in Rockefeller Center, but the 11 men pictured were real construction workers who were working on the building. For 80 years, nobody knew any of the men pictured on the beam. Today, two of the men have been identified by cross-referencing this picture with other pictures during the construction. To this day, the photographer of “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” is still unknown.

Page Design: Jenna Fenske Photos: AP Images, Submitted Information: Colette Miller, http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/marines-raise-the-flag-on-mt-suribachi, http://www.usni.org/magazines/navalhistory/2012-07/story-behind-famous-kiss

Taylor Skala ‘15

“This photo of our family was taken in July of last summer to announce the coming of our baby brother. We posted it on Facebook and Instagram to spread the news that my mom was pregnant. It was funny because my dad had the license plate from when he grew up in his family of seven and now we can use it for our family.”

Logan Clarahan ‘14

Camryn Miller ‘17

“I posted this photo to Instagram on March 3rd because it was the seventh anniversary of the day my sister, Kelsey, was in a nearly fatal car accident. These pictures of her side-by-side goes to show how much her life has changed since then, and I am so grateful for her miraculous recovery.”

“After being born three months premature, I was hospitalized for 147 days to make sure I was healthy since there were many complications with being so small. This photo was taken the day I came home, which was very exciting for our family. Friends and neighbors had put up a balloon arch and decorated our driveway with chalk to surprise my mom.”

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March 13, 2014 A & E 11

Thanks for the memoriesXhilaration 2013-2014

- To Mr. Walker, for being the most inspirational director I’ve ever had the privilege of working with,- To the Xhil girls, for being the best friends and support system I could ever ask for,- To the Xhil guys, for making practices and rehearsals almost bearable with stupid jokes,- To anyone who ever shouted, “you guys are hot,” especially the Xub members, for making every performance special,- To the techies and combo members, for making Xhil run smoothly and sound beautiful,- To the sophbros, for making show choir five times hotter,- To the juniors and sophomores who will carry on our traditions, for letting me be a small part of their lives,- To the seniors, for filling my journey through high school with memories that will last a lifetime,

To all of the members of Xhil who have touched my life. I can’t thank you enough for the inside jokes, for the embarrassing moments, for accepting me as the horrible singer I am, for helping

me through the rough times, and for laughing with me through the good.

I love you all so much. I’m really going to miss this. Emma Hunt

Prairie, Premiere5th place

Waukee, Starstruck6th place

Mt. Pleasant, Music In Motion

Grand Champions

Benton, Touch of Class7th place

Kennedy, Raise the Roof5th place

Xavier High SchoolA & E12Middle school, Xavier choirs sing at the Metro-Catholic Festival

Three-hundred and twenty-three choir students from Xavier and all three Catholic middle schools warmed up their voices to perform in the Metro-Catholic Choir Festival that took place in the Ron Thillen gymnasium on March 3.

“This concert is an opportunity to gather singers age 12-18 together to perform music as a representation of our area’s Catholic middle schools and high school,” choir director Mrs. Jaclyn Hussey said.

Each choir was responsible for learning their individual pieces and all got to finally come together that afternoon to practice as a large group. After hours of rehearsal, everyone performed in

Senior Mason Montuoro interrupts the Voce performance of “Shaker Song” with his solo during the Metro-Catholic Choir Festival.Nick Ireland Photo.

front of their family and friends.The boys kicked off the

concert with “Kyrie Eleison.” Then it was the girls with “Heart, We Will Forget Him!” before each choir performed a song of their own. Finally, all the students

assembled to sing “I Can Tell The World” to end the show.

“It is fun to see the progress students can make through the years,” Mrs. Hussey said. “It gives middle school students an idea of what high

school choir will be like.”The Xavier choirs were

directed by Mrs. Hussey and Mr. Matt Walker. Mrs. Lynn Mann and Mrs. Julie White led the LaSalle and St. Joseph choir, while Ms. Anna Kenyon directed the Regis choir. Scott Lauer, Gail Williams, and Leslie Hyland all accompanied the singers on piano.

The Xavier choirs are now preparing for their Large Group Contest and Spring Concert, which both will take place in May.

Kayla ThompsonA&E Writer

Individual Speech beginsDespite most winter activities

finishing their seasons last month, the Xavier Speech team’s season is far from over. In addition to large group speech, the team also competes in individual events during the early part of spring.

During the wee hours of Saturday, March 1, the team boarded a bus and traveled to the Meskwaki Settlement School in Tama to compete at districts. Out of 39 performances, 30 received a Division I rating. Like large group, if a performer receives a Division I, they move on to compete at state.

“I really enjoyed the large group experience, and that made me want to go out for individual speech,” freshman David O’Brien said, who qualified for state in After Dinner Speaking.

“Individual events challenge me; they show what I’m capable of doing by myself.”

State Individual Speech will be held on Saturday, March 15 at North Scott High School in Eldridge. Performers who receive nominations for All-State will travel to the University of Northern Iowa on Monday, March 31 to perform.

Band performs two concerts

Ashley PudilA&E Assistant Editor

There is never a dull moment for Ms. Kelli Swehla and the members of the Xavier High School band. On February 25, the Metro-Catholic Band Festival took place in the Ron-Thillen gymnasium with members of the St. Joseph, LaSalle, and Regis bands along with the Xavier band. The groups performed in three different categories: Junior High, Intermediate, and Symphonic. The 185 students were brought together with their gift of music to play songs such as “Aztecs,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” and “Disney at the Movies.”

In addition to the Metro-Catholic Concert, the Saints had their first concert of the year, the Music in March concert, on March 4. This included the Xavier Jazz Ensemble with three songs and

the concert band with six songs.“The best part about being in

the band is right after you perform and you know you did your best and that all the hard work has paid off,” junior Blake Welter said. Welter plays percussion in both jazz band and concert band.

Individuals and ensembles perform at the Open-House Solo and Ensemble night on April 7 and the State Solo and Ensemble Contest at Linn-Mar High School on April 12. The jazz ensemble performs at the Corridor Jazz Concert on March 31.

Julie WoodsA&E Writer

Above: Ms. Kelli Swehla leads the middle schoolers at the Metro-Catholic Band Festival.Below: The middle school trombones play a song during the concert.Photos Submitted.

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Nic’s Picks

The much anticipated 10 song album Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon by one of hip-hop’s most versatile artists is upon us. Featuring many groovy beats with a dash of mainstream hip-hop, Scott Mescudi, better known as Kid Cudi, has produced, as he claims, “my best stuff yet.” As far as I’m concerned, this is far from his best material, but was a much needed follow up to the “hit or miss” album of Indicud.

After self-producing Indicud and creating the alternative album WZRD, Kid Cudi strayed away from the typical hip-hop theme that was Man on the Moon to once again create Satellite Flight.

If you go into the album with a closed mind you will

be utterly disappointed. However, when listening to the album, often you will see flashes of classic Cudi in songs such as: Satellite Flight, Too Bad I Have To Destroy You, and Troubled Boy. It seems Cudi is contradicting his old style that many of us grew to love, but has so ingeniously created a narrative to take anyone listening on a musical journey.

Overall, this album is very situational and not for everyone, but as a long time fan of Kid Cudi, I will always advocate for his music. The album is a magnificent mix of trippy instrumentals with alternative rap that will make anyone vibe. Buy Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon on iTunes for $9.99.

Satellite Flight: The Journey to

Mother MoonKid Cudi

Nic EklandOpinion Assistant Editor

Nic’s Pick from the album:

Satellite Flight

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Xavier High SchoolSports14Boys’ season ends at substate

After a hard fought basketball season and two post season wins, the Saints hit a road block against 3A state champion favorite Dubuque Wahlert.

The boys had a blowout win to start off the district meetings and began post season play. Following the game against the Vikings of Vinton-Shellsburg, the team pulled out another victory against the Marion Indians.

“I would say we played a good game against Wahlert,” junior Adam McDermott said. “Overall, I thought we had a great season, from beating Linn-Mar for the first time in school history to getting the most conference wins in school history and a lot more.”

Another tough task awaited the Saints. The Eagles from Dubuque were the number one ranked team in 3A coming into the game in Epworth. The two Catholic teams had battled it out once already during the regular season when the Eagles

put the beat down on the Saints.After hard fighting from both

teams, the Eagles rose victorious before a packed house. The Eagles won by a score of 70-62.

This marked the end of the road for seniors Matt Nelson, Andrew Bisenius, Michael Biermann, John Peters, and Frank Hill. The seniors assisted in second year coach Ryan Luehrsman’s first 26 wins and 21 losses in his two official years of varsity.

Last week, the Mississippi Valley Conference teams were announced. McDermott was placed First Team All-MVC, while junior Calvin Winker was selected for the Second Team All-MVC. Nelson and sophomore Mitch Burger received an honorable mention. Biermann and Nelson were also recognized as MVC All-Academic.

Junior Adam McDermott shoots at the free-throw line at a game against the Linn-Mar Lions. Amanda Wymore Photo.

Daniel VegaSports Writer

Track season is afootThe Xavier boys’ and girls’

track teams began their season last week with high hopes. They are looking to fill the holes left by last season’s seniors, but are returning some key players from last year’s squad. The girls return seniors Molly Breitbach and Allison Schwach. The boys return seniors Jacob Schmitt, Nick Robinson, and Miles Sullivan.

“The goals for this season are to qualify as many teams as we can for Drake Relays and state,” junior Kayla Torson said. “We want to improve our times throughout the season so that when state comes around we can be at our peak.”

The girls’ team competed in the Demon Indoor track meet at the University of Iowa Tuesday, March 4. Breitbach placed 7th out of 62 in the 60 meter run, and junior Carlie Jurgens finished 11th out of 74 in the 400 meter.

“Seeing what we can accomplish as a team this year, especially since we dropped down to 3A, is going to be fun,” Torson said.

The boys also competed in the Demon Indoor meet on Thursday, March 6. Sophomore Nick Stark placed 11th out of 114 in the 60 meter dash. The meets for the boys and girls mark the beginning of the indoor season with the team mainly practicing indoors as the weather stays cold. Once it warms up, practice will move outside and the teams will start competing in outdoor meets as well.

“My individual goals for this season are to make it to state in the one mile and two mile events,” Jacob Schmitt said. “I want to improve every meet. I’m hoping since we are in 3A this year, a lot

of the team will make it to state. I hope to be a leader and help other people improve this season.”

The next meet for both teams is on Monday, March 17. The girls will compete at the ISU indoor meet, and the boys will compete in the MVC indoor meet at the UNI-dome.

Morgan BreitbachSports Assistant Editor

“I’m excited to see how everyone improves and how we grow as a team. It’s my senior year so going into every meet, I tell myself that I want to have fun and cherish the moments,” senior Molly Breitbach said.Shannon Mulcahey Photo.

Congratulations to the Xavier bowling teams

1A State Bowling Tournament Runner-Up

Junior Caleb Miller “I definitely achieved all the goals I had this year. I didn’t expect to place

second at state, which was a great accomplishment. Next year I hope to get to state again and become a better team

leader.”

MVC Boys’ Bowling “Coach of the Year”

Russ Camacho“This award is about the athletes

excelling more than the coaches. My goals as a coach are always the same no matter what sport I do. They are to win a state title (which some years is more

realistic than others) and to have athletes improve not only in the sport, but as

future leaders and adults.”

MVC Girls’ & Boys’ Bowling Teams

1st Team MVC:

junior Caleb Miller

2nd Team MVC:

senior Sam Hart

Honorable Mention MVC:

seniors Zach Schnoebelen, Zach Klimesh, &

Ashley Pudil, & junior Kayla Thompson

MVC All-Academic:

seniors Ellie Burke, Katie Burke, & Zach

Schnoebelen

Information by Shannon Mulcahey, Photo by Ashley Pudil and LifeTouch Photo.

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Girls’ Soccer Boys’ Soccer Girls’ Golf TennisThe Xavier girls’ soccer team

is coming back after winning the 2A championship last season for the eighth year in a row.

Senior Marinna Schroud is one of four returning seniors.

“The coaches don’t make us feel a lot of pressure,” Schroud said. “It’s like a new team and a new start since we lost so many seniors last year.

This year’s team is coached by 2007 Xavier graduate Bailey Winter (Dorrington). Winter was the assistant coach in 2012 and replaced Doug Graham to lead the girls to their eighth straight win last year.

“Bailey brings a really positive attitude to the field since she played at Xavier,” Schroud said.

Practices start during spring break followed by the team’s first home game against Iowa City High on April 10.

This year’s boys’ soccer team starts this season off on a high note after winning the class 2A state championship.

The team has lost a few key players, including Eli Smith, Isaac Frisch, Colin Gunn, Bryan Curphey, and Paul Cavin. Head coach Amir Hadzic is leading the Saints in another season.

“My individual goals include getting to know my teammates better,” junior Luke Koechner said. “I’m excited to play and have fun with my teammates.”

The pressure to perform as well as last year is already setting in on the players.

“We all have expectations that were set very high,” Koechner said. “I know we all have the goal of getting to go to state again.”

The Saints play their first game in Iowa City against the Iowa City High Little Hawks on April 8.

The girls’ golf team is looking to continue their success from last season, as they have two returning All -Staters.

Seniors Maddie Bertsch and Grace Winker want to make the most of their last season. Bertsch will play division I golf at UNI next year.

“I’m looking forward to another great season with my teammates and to enjoy playing at our new course,” Winker said. “Our goals are to win state and beat every team we compete against.”

The Saints are coming off a season in which they placed second at the state meet. Bertsch led the Saints with a seventh place individual finish.

Xavier starts their season Thursday, April 10 against Cedar Rapids Jefferson at Airport National.

The new season ushered in new coaches for the Xavier girls’ and boys’ tennis teams, who look to carry on their tradition of success. The girls return All -Metro player junior Allison Jasper, along with honorable mentions junior Claire Bouchard and senior Kylie DeWees. The team advanced to state last season, but were eliminated in the first round.

“This season, I am looking forward to getting back out on the court and making lasting memories with my teammates,” Jasper said. “I believe we have the potential to be very successful.”

The boys’ team is looking to fill some holes this year. The Saints ended their season one match short of the state tournament last season, losing to Wahlert in substate. They return second team All- Metro senior Kyle D’Mello. The boys and girls start their seasons Monday, April 7.

Shannon MulcaheySports Editor

Shannon MulcaheySports Editor

Morgan BreitbachSports Assistant Editor

Morgan BreitbachSports Assistant Editor

Spring Sports Preview

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Other Ideas...

Writing down something good that happens every

day and read them on Easter.

Give up listening to music in your car.

Go to Mass at Xavier every Friday morning.

Go to Reconciliation every week.

Only listen to Christian music.

Give up sleeping in your bed and sleep on the floor

or couch.

Give up using mirrors.

Only use school-related apps on the iPads.

Go Vegan or Paleo.Spend one day a week

with your family.

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Volunteer one hour for each day of Lent.

Pray the Rosary every night before bed.

Pray the Hail Mary and do an abdomen crunch for every word.

Don’t eat your last bite of food.

Read a different book each week.

Lenten PromisesLenten Promises

“I have made a list of 40 people and I’m going to write a letter to one person a day. On that day, I pray for that person and tell them why they made the list. I tried to pick people who have affected my life immensely, either in a negative or positive way, but mostly positive.”

Dorothy Zaugg ‘15“I’m giving up junk food. I gave it up last year to be healthier, but it is really hard. I do cheat though, because I don’t think Sundays count.”

Mark Wardlaw ‘16

Charlie Dean ‘14“I am focusing on one of the seven deadly sins each week. I’m going to try to work on a habit that relates to each sin and reflect on the actions that correspond with it.”

KJ Giles ‘16“I am waking up 30 minutes earlier than usual each day to read the Bible and pray during that time. In the past, I had always given up pop or candy, but this year I wanted to do something deeper.”

“I am giving up spoons, because my best friend and I did that freshman year. It really makes you think about the sacrifice you’re making every time you eat.”

“I am giving up video games, because I play them a lot on my iPad. It will help me focus more and grow closer to God.”