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Monday, March 21, 2011

Vol. IV • Issue 3

R E V I E W

Shaw Joins Coaching ElitePage 3Coach Shaw wins 600 on the way to another state title.

Fr. Pinné Returns to RJPage 2Father Pinné’s Ash Wednesday homily kicks off Lenten season.

Raiders 3-PEATRJ Basketball wins third straight championship

For the first time in 41 years,a Colorado 5A basketball team has

achieved a 3-peat.RJ boys hoops: 2009, 2010, 2011

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Cover design: Morgan Jones ‘12 – Photos: Joe Tyndell ‘11 Go Raiders!

02 featuresThe Raider Review // Monday, March 21, 2011

Father Chris Pinné: A true man for others The Regis Jesuit community welcomes Father Pinné after hospitalization.

Father Chris Pinné, S.J. has many titles here at Regis Jesuit. He is a Jesuit, a retreat leader, and a teacher, but that’s not all.

“He’s a mentor, a friend, and a role-model in Christ,” says senior Evan Escobedo.

After leading in over ten Kairos retreats, establishing a Kairos follow-up program, and creat-ing the St. Joseph of Arimathea Society for a select group of seniors each year, Father Pinné has truly become a role-model for students.

Father Pinné has been out of commission for the past three months due to back surgery and rehabilitation. His condi-tion is improving and he will be released from Craig Hospital March 17 and transitioned to the Jesuit Health Care facility in St. Louis which provides the best option for his rehabilitation. On March 9, 2011, Father Pinné returned to Regis Jesuit to de-liver the Ash Wednesday Mass homily. Guy Gibbs Gymnasium was packed with students, fac-ulty, alumni, parents, and many guests to Regis Jesuit to witness his return.

“Seeing him again here at Regis is a sign of hope for this com-munity. He really serves as an inspiration to us by coming back here,” senior Johnny Griffi th said.

This sentiment is well shared in the Regis Jesuit community. Mr. Nguyen-Vu comments, “All the little things in life that give us trouble don’t seem that bad compared to the hardships he’s endured. He really sets an example on how we’re supposed to live.” After the commotion in the gym had settled down, and students took their seats, Father Pinné took center stage for his homily.

“A lion is a lion is a lion,” he opened. Recognizing our hu-manity is a core theme to this Lenten season. “All of us at least once should have said ‘I said I’d never say that again, I said I’d never do that again.” Father Pinné continued,

Andrew Fioretto ‘11

“God has known us from the be-ginning ...God has seen us at our worst.” Father Pinné went on to say that once we accept this, we can open our hearts to God:

“But I ask during this Lent to give our hearts to God. Let Him make them soft.”

For his closing words, Father Pinné challenged the Regis Jesuit community to be men and women of faith and integrity.

“May God bless all you, and may you continue to be the men and women I know you are.”

For anyone discerning for priesthood, Father Pinné says, “Go for it. I’ve never regretted it, never asked why. It’s a great life, humbling, and very rewarding.”

Father Pinné lives a deeply spiri-tual life with the Jesuits. “My faith gives me hope, strength, and consolation,” he says. “Spirituality to me is the life be-lief that helps us live the life we want to live, not to say words, but to live them.”

Father Pinné had a lot of in-spiration along the way. While teaching at Rockhurst High School in the late seventies, Fa-ther Pinné decided to become a Jesuit by getting to know a man named Fr. Patricio Wade, SJ.

“I saw how he lived his life in Honduras and he provided the inspiration for me to enter into the Novitiate,” he says.

After entering into the priest-hood as a “baby Jesuit,” Father Pinné experienced his fi rst thirty day retreat under the guidance of Fr. Ed Kinerk, S.J. “He taught me what it means to be a Jesuit.”

Top: Fr. Pinné addresses the Regis Jesuit community at the Ash Wednesday Mass.Left: Prayer card that Fr. Pinné says every morning.Above: Fr. Pinné distributes ashes at the Ash Wednesday Mass.

Photos: Andrew Fioretto ‘11

Later in his Jesuit formation Fa-ther Larry Gillick, S.J. served as his mentor. “He was blind,” says Father Pinné, “and he taught me more about seeing people than anyone with eyesight.”

In 2007 Fr. Pin-né left his post on the Provincial Staff in St. Louis Missouri as Vo-cations Director for the Jesuits to come and teach at Regis Jesuit. Since then, he has become a huge part of the community and a true role model for his students.

“He understands kids. He has the trust of the students. His presence invites honesty, brings out the desire we have to come to God during times of confl ict and suffering,” school president Father Steele, S.J. says.

St. Joseph of Arimathea Society member, senior Max Buretz says, “Father Pinné has helped me through some pretty tough

times, and I can’t thank him enough for the support he’s not only given me, but this commu-nity as well.”

Father Pinné’s tireless devotion to the Regis Jesuit community

deserves to be commemorat-ed as he transi-tions to the Jesuit health care facility in St. Louis. His students, coworkers, and friends in the community are forever grateful for his com-mitment to the Regis Jesuit mission and his efforts to make the lives of the people around him better. He epitomizes be-ing a man with

and for others, and his presence is deeply missed.

the RJ

Check out the Voice for a podcast of Fr.

Pinne’s homily.

Coach Shaw reaches 600, coaching eliteCoach Ken Shaw surpassed his 600th career coaching win on February 8th, 2010. His formula for success has not only benefi ted his players on the court, but helped them thrive off it as well.

Ken Shaw grew up in the small town of Merino, Colorado. Since he was a young boy, he has al-ways loved playing basketball.

“I never dreamed of playing in the NBA or in college, I just loved to play,” coach Shaw says. When he was a teenager, he obtained the keys to the only two gyms in his town. He was a regular at both of them, shoot-ing basket after basket, running lap after lap.

His hard work and attitude stood unmatched to that of everyone else in his town. When he was as young as nine years old, he knew that he wanted to do something basketball related. As a Regis Jesuit community, we are happy he chose to become a coach. And he is not just any coach, he’s one of the greatest coaches in Colorado history.

Coach Shaw with close friend Monty Alcoraz. Right: Coach-ing at Rocky Mountain High.

Coach Shaw coaching Joel Tribelhorn at Sterling High,

who would go on to play bas-ketball at CSU.

Coach Shaw with former player Josh Cassaday at Smoky Hill.

Top Left: Coach Shaw with the 600th Win Game Ball.

A Coach, Friend, and Mentor

Highlights of Coaching Career

Love for Basketball

Win #600

He has certainly proved his talents with X’s and O’s, but Ken Shaw is an even better mentor and friend to all of the players and students that he has had throughout the years.

Kevin Doherty played for Shaw at Smoky Hill during the years 2002 through 2006. Kevin cherished having Coach Shaw as a coach and a mentor.

“Coach Shaw has been a big part of my success in basketball, even to this day while I’m in college, I wouldn’t be where I am today without him,” he says.

2008 Regis Jesuit graduate and Raiderman R.J. Demps also has high priase for his former coach: “He was always someone I could talk to about anything. I was never scared in approach-ing him... I saw him as a father fi gure.”

“Coach Shaw has been a big part of my success in basketball, even to this day while I’m in college, I wouldn’t be where I am today without him,” 2010 RJ gradu-ate and two-time Mr. Colorado Basketball Bud Thomas says. Thomas continues, “There isn’t a doubt in my mind that he is the

Every school has to get through Regis Jesuit High School in or-der to get to the championship. That’s not an easy task. For the past three years, Regis Jesuit has been regarded as a power-house in basketball, winning three straight championships, holding a 47-game win streak in Colorado, being home to Mr. Colorado Basketball for two years, and having “The Play” broadcasted on ESPN.

But Coach Shaw’s success began long before he came to Regis Jesuit. He has won Coach of the Year a total of six times in 1981, 1984, 1987, 2000, 2009, and 2010.

Coach Shaw reached his next milestone, reaching 600 wins, on February 9, 2010. Shaw joins elite company as one of only three Colorado coaches to have achieved that mark.

“600 wins wasn’t a goal, it just sort of happened. The real signifi cance of that was that it wasn’t an individual goal, it represents all of the players and coaches that I have worked with over the past thirty-fi ve years,” Shaw said.

“It’s pretty easy to be evaluated by wins and championships, I don’t believe that is a true indicator of a coach. Coaching to me isn’t about winning or losing, but how I value the intangibles.”

The majority of us focus on things in life that we cannot control. Not Coach Shaw. Since he arrived here in 2007, he has instilled in the basketball pro-gram the slogan of attitude and hard work: the two things that you can control.

He says, “Hard work doesn’t guarantee anything, but you won’t stand a chance without it.”

Former player R.J. Demps

It was a snowy night on Febru-ary 8, 2011. Coach Shaw ea-gerly walked out onto the court followed by the confi dent Regis Jesuit Raiders while the home

best coach in Colorado, he does an unbelievable job of getting the most out of every player on the team. Just knowing that I can go to him if I ever need any-thing is a great feeling.”

Josh Cassaday played for coach Shaw at Smoky Hill from 2004 to 2007 seasons. Coach Shaw helped Josh grow into a better player, and an even better per-son off of the court.

“I’ll always remember that he taught me how to persevere through basketball. He connect-ed basketball to life and helped me thrive on and off the court,” Cassaday recalls.

elaborates on this. “I work hard in what I do and I have a great attitude to my colleagues and boss no matter what the situation and it always pays off. Those are your only two guaran-tees in life,” Demps says.

Former Smoky Hill star Kevin Doherty: “When I played for him in 2002-2006, we received binders fi lled with inspirational quotes, sayings about life, and how hard work pays off. I’m twenty-three and I still look at it. He helps people through life. I wouldn’t be where I am with-out him,” Doherty said.

crowd chanted, “Here come the Raiders.”

The young Heritage team knew that they were up against a pow-erhouse, but they didn’t realize that this game was unlike any other. Prior to this game, coach Ken Shaw had won 599 games. The energy in the building was ecstatic. Everyone knew that this night would make history.

“I was focused on our team being prepared and ready to play well. Just like all the other games we have played,” Shaw said.

After one quarter, the score was 29-4, the crowd was noisy and the opposing team knew they had a very slim chance of a comeback. But coach Shaw, al-ways calm and collected on the sideline, never shifted his focus from the game.

During the closing moments of the game in which RJ won 94-39, the home crowd gave a thunderous chant of “600,” and for a split second, coach Shaw looked lost in thought.

Maybe he was remembering the teenage years of his life, when he had the keys to the only two gyms in his small town. Maybe he was remembering the time he became fourth all time in Colorado high school basketball scorers, or the time he obtained his fi rst coaching victory over Haxtun High School while he was coaching Yuma High School at only 23 years old.

Or possibly he was thinking about all of his former play-ers and coaches, and how they continue to thrive on and off the court.

“Shaw’s 600th” continued on page 8

Ken Shaw playing for Merino High

the RJ

Check out a full slideshow of Coach Shaw

through the years.

Evan Batten ‘12 & Derek Ball ‘11

03features Monday, March 21, 2011 // The Raider Review

Father Chris Pinné: A true man for others The Regis Jesuit community welcomes Father Pinné after hospitalization.

Father Chris Pinné, S.J. has many titles here at Regis Jesuit. He is a Jesuit, a retreat leader, and a teacher, but that’s not all.

“He’s a mentor, a friend, and a role-model in Christ,” says senior Evan Escobedo.

After leading in over ten Kairos retreats, establishing a Kairos follow-up program, and creat-ing the St. Joseph of Arimathea Society for a select group of seniors each year, Father Pinné has truly become a role-model for students.

Father Pinné has been out of commission for the past three months due to back surgery and rehabilitation. His condi-tion is improving and he will be released from Craig Hospital March 17 and transitioned to the Jesuit Health Care facility in St. Louis which provides the best option for his rehabilitation. On March 9, 2011, Father Pinné returned to Regis Jesuit to de-liver the Ash Wednesday Mass homily. Guy Gibbs Gymnasium was packed with students, fac-ulty, alumni, parents, and many guests to Regis Jesuit to witness his return.

“Seeing him again here at Regis is a sign of hope for this com-munity. He really serves as an inspiration to us by coming back here,” senior Johnny Griffi th said.

This sentiment is well shared in the Regis Jesuit community. Mr. Nguyen-Vu comments, “All the little things in life that give us trouble don’t seem that bad compared to the hardships he’s endured. He really sets an example on how we’re supposed to live.” After the commotion in the gym had settled down, and students took their seats, Father Pinné took center stage for his homily.

“A lion is a lion is a lion,” he opened. Recognizing our hu-manity is a core theme to this Lenten season. “All of us at least once should have said ‘I said I’d never say that again, I said I’d never do that again.” Father Pinné continued,

Andrew Fioretto ‘11

“God has known us from the be-ginning ...God has seen us at our worst.” Father Pinné went on to say that once we accept this, we can open our hearts to God:

“But I ask during this Lent to give our hearts to God. Let Him make them soft.”

For his closing words, Father Pinné challenged the Regis Jesuit community to be men and women of faith and integrity.

“May God bless all you, and may you continue to be the men and women I know you are.”

For anyone discerning for priesthood, Father Pinné says, “Go for it. I’ve never regretted it, never asked why. It’s a great life, humbling, and very rewarding.”

Father Pinné lives a deeply spiri-tual life with the Jesuits. “My faith gives me hope, strength, and consolation,” he says. “Spirituality to me is the life be-lief that helps us live the life we want to live, not to say words, but to live them.”

Father Pinné had a lot of in-spiration along the way. While teaching at Rockhurst High School in the late seventies, Fa-ther Pinné decided to become a Jesuit by getting to know a man named Fr. Patricio Wade, SJ.

“I saw how he lived his life in Honduras and he provided the inspiration for me to enter into the Novitiate,” he says.

After entering into the priest-hood as a “baby Jesuit,” Father Pinné experienced his fi rst thirty day retreat under the guidance of Fr. Ed Kinerk, S.J. “He taught me what it means to be a Jesuit.”

Top: Fr. Pinné addresses the Regis Jesuit community at the Ash Wednesday Mass.Left: Prayer card that Fr. Pinné says every morning.Above: Fr. Pinné distributes ashes at the Ash Wednesday Mass.

Photos: Andrew Fioretto ‘11

Later in his Jesuit formation Fa-ther Larry Gillick, S.J. served as his mentor. “He was blind,” says Father Pinné, “and he taught me more about seeing people than anyone with eyesight.”

In 2007 Fr. Pin-né left his post on the Provincial Staff in St. Louis Missouri as Vo-cations Director for the Jesuits to come and teach at Regis Jesuit. Since then, he has become a huge part of the community and a true role model for his students.

“He understands kids. He has the trust of the students. His presence invites honesty, brings out the desire we have to come to God during times of confl ict and suffering,” school president Father Steele, S.J. says.

St. Joseph of Arimathea Society member, senior Max Buretz says, “Father Pinné has helped me through some pretty tough

times, and I can’t thank him enough for the support he’s not only given me, but this commu-nity as well.”

Father Pinné’s tireless devotion to the Regis Jesuit community

deserves to be commemorat-ed as he transi-tions to the Jesuit health care facility in St. Louis. His students, coworkers, and friends in the community are forever grateful for his com-mitment to the Regis Jesuit mission and his efforts to make the lives of the people around him better. He epitomizes be-ing a man with

and for others, and his presence is deeply missed.

the RJ

Check out the Voice for a podcast of Fr.

Pinne’s homily.

Coach Shaw reaches 600, coaching eliteCoach Ken Shaw surpassed his 600th career coaching win on February 8th, 2010. His formula for success has not only benefi ted his players on the court, but helped them thrive off it as well.

Ken Shaw grew up in the small town of Merino, Colorado. Since he was a young boy, he has al-ways loved playing basketball.

“I never dreamed of playing in the NBA or in college, I just loved to play,” coach Shaw says. When he was a teenager, he obtained the keys to the only two gyms in his town. He was a regular at both of them, shoot-ing basket after basket, running lap after lap.

His hard work and attitude stood unmatched to that of everyone else in his town. When he was as young as nine years old, he knew that he wanted to do something basketball related. As a Regis Jesuit community, we are happy he chose to become a coach. And he is not just any coach, he’s one of the greatest coaches in Colorado history.

Coach Shaw with close friend Monty Alcoraz. Right: Coach-ing at Rocky Mountain High.

Coach Shaw coaching Joel Tribelhorn at Sterling High,

who would go on to play bas-ketball at CSU.

Coach Shaw with former player Josh Cassaday at Smoky Hill.

Top Left: Coach Shaw with the 600th Win Game Ball.

A Coach, Friend, and Mentor

Highlights of Coaching Career

Love for Basketball

Win #600

He has certainly proved his talents with X’s and O’s, but Ken Shaw is an even better mentor and friend to all of the players and students that he has had throughout the years.

Kevin Doherty played for Shaw at Smoky Hill during the years 2002 through 2006. Kevin cherished having Coach Shaw as a coach and a mentor.

“Coach Shaw has been a big part of my success in basketball, even to this day while I’m in college, I wouldn’t be where I am today without him,” he says.

2008 Regis Jesuit graduate and Raiderman R.J. Demps also has high priase for his former coach: “He was always someone I could talk to about anything. I was never scared in approach-ing him... I saw him as a father fi gure.”

“Coach Shaw has been a big part of my success in basketball, even to this day while I’m in college, I wouldn’t be where I am today without him,” 2010 RJ gradu-ate and two-time Mr. Colorado Basketball Bud Thomas says. Thomas continues, “There isn’t a doubt in my mind that he is the

Every school has to get through Regis Jesuit High School in or-der to get to the championship. That’s not an easy task. For the past three years, Regis Jesuit has been regarded as a power-house in basketball, winning three straight championships, holding a 47-game win streak in Colorado, being home to Mr. Colorado Basketball for two years, and having “The Play” broadcasted on ESPN.

But Coach Shaw’s success began long before he came to Regis Jesuit. He has won Coach of the Year a total of six times in 1981, 1984, 1987, 2000, 2009, and 2010.

Coach Shaw reached his next milestone, reaching 600 wins, on February 9, 2010. Shaw joins elite company as one of only three Colorado coaches to have achieved that mark.

“600 wins wasn’t a goal, it just sort of happened. The real signifi cance of that was that it wasn’t an individual goal, it represents all of the players and coaches that I have worked with over the past thirty-fi ve years,” Shaw said.

“It’s pretty easy to be evaluated by wins and championships, I don’t believe that is a true indicator of a coach. Coaching to me isn’t about winning or losing, but how I value the intangibles.”

The majority of us focus on things in life that we cannot control. Not Coach Shaw. Since he arrived here in 2007, he has instilled in the basketball pro-gram the slogan of attitude and hard work: the two things that you can control.

He says, “Hard work doesn’t guarantee anything, but you won’t stand a chance without it.”

Former player R.J. Demps

It was a snowy night on Febru-ary 8, 2011. Coach Shaw ea-gerly walked out onto the court followed by the confi dent Regis Jesuit Raiders while the home

best coach in Colorado, he does an unbelievable job of getting the most out of every player on the team. Just knowing that I can go to him if I ever need any-thing is a great feeling.”

Josh Cassaday played for coach Shaw at Smoky Hill from 2004 to 2007 seasons. Coach Shaw helped Josh grow into a better player, and an even better per-son off of the court.

“I’ll always remember that he taught me how to persevere through basketball. He connect-ed basketball to life and helped me thrive on and off the court,” Cassaday recalls.

elaborates on this. “I work hard in what I do and I have a great attitude to my colleagues and boss no matter what the situation and it always pays off. Those are your only two guaran-tees in life,” Demps says.

Former Smoky Hill star Kevin Doherty: “When I played for him in 2002-2006, we received binders fi lled with inspirational quotes, sayings about life, and how hard work pays off. I’m twenty-three and I still look at it. He helps people through life. I wouldn’t be where I am with-out him,” Doherty said.

crowd chanted, “Here come the Raiders.”

The young Heritage team knew that they were up against a pow-erhouse, but they didn’t realize that this game was unlike any other. Prior to this game, coach Ken Shaw had won 599 games. The energy in the building was ecstatic. Everyone knew that this night would make history.

“I was focused on our team being prepared and ready to play well. Just like all the other games we have played,” Shaw said.

After one quarter, the score was 29-4, the crowd was noisy and the opposing team knew they had a very slim chance of a comeback. But coach Shaw, al-ways calm and collected on the sideline, never shifted his focus from the game.

During the closing moments of the game in which RJ won 94-39, the home crowd gave a thunderous chant of “600,” and for a split second, coach Shaw looked lost in thought.

Maybe he was remembering the teenage years of his life, when he had the keys to the only two gyms in his small town. Maybe he was remembering the time he became fourth all time in Colorado high school basketball scorers, or the time he obtained his fi rst coaching victory over Haxtun High School while he was coaching Yuma High School at only 23 years old.

Or possibly he was thinking about all of his former play-ers and coaches, and how they continue to thrive on and off the court.

“Shaw’s 600th” continued on page 8

Ken Shaw playing for Merino High

the RJ

Check out a full slideshow of Coach Shaw

through the years.

Evan Batten ‘12 & Derek Ball ‘11

04 featuresThe Raider Review // Monday, March 21, 2011

Alum Service Corps - Dinners, Retreats, Teaching, and Starcraft 2The Alum Service Corps teachers at Regis Jesuit have had a long-standing tradition of excellence

Current ASC Faculty Members

Mr. Bruno

Mr. Timme

Mr. Broderick-King

Mr. Nguyen-Vu

Mr. Samson

Quick Stats

Salary in 1991: $60

Salary today: $400

Beers Brewed:(Ask Mr. Welling)

Hours of Starcraft 2: 690

The Alum Service Corps, or ASC for short, is a program with long-standing roots at Regis Jesuit High School.

The ASC Program started in 1991 and is the oldest of its kind. Regis Jesuit was initially one of the fi rst two high schools to accept ASC participants.

Members of the ASC Program volunteer a year of their life to teach in Jesuit high schools across the nation. Volunteers are provided with housing, a community car with gas, health insurance, and a $400 stipend.

They spend most of their time at Regis Jesuit, performing many odd jobs, as well as their extra-curricular commitments. We see them around, some of us even have them as teachers, but what do we really know about them?

Mr. Nguyen-Vu

The ASC volunteers have a long list of potential responsibili-ties ranging from random jobs around the school to retreats

to extracurricular activities, in addition to their main job of teaching.

Mr. Nguyen-Vu spends most of his time working at the school theater or with the hockey team. He helped make one of the props for the Wizard of Oz play, and he often attends at least one hockey game on the weekend.

He has also gone on every retreat this year except for the Senior Silent Retreat. He spends most of his weekends grading and lesson planning, and denies the claim that he spends copious amounts of time playingStarcraft 2.

He expressed no particular concern for the small stipend, emphasizing that part of the goal of the ASC program is to live simply and give back to the community.

He stated that he actually didn’t think very much about the ASC program and only briefl y con-sidered joining.

Chris Shaver

Mr. Shaver stated, “I helped out with both theater shows, I worked on 5 different retreats, Freshman Retreat, Sophomore Retreat, Senior Retreat, Kairos, and the Father-Son Retreat.”

Mr. Shaver is a respected and revered member within the theater community.

Mr. Shaver enjoyed eating din-ner with his roommate and the Jesuits every Monday night, a tradition that the ASC’s have maintained nearly since the program’s conception.

A large amount of preparation goes into becoming an ASC, and even more preparation occurs if the ASC is headed to Regis Jesuit.

The ASCs from across the nation gather before school begins and go through what they call “Teacher Boot Camp” where, according to Mr. Shaver, “they teach us how to teach.”

All of the new teachers at Regis Jesuit also undergo a fi ve-day training session before they begin the school year.Even when they have time that isn’t already dedicated to school events, most of their time is

still spent around the school. They either spend time with the Jesuit community with their weekly Mass and dinner or they spend time going to events they aren’t even directly involved in.

Mr. Broderick-King

Mr. Broderick-King, who was an ASC at the beginning of the program, said that they attend a multitude of school events, mostly for the free food, since when Mr. Broderick-King was an ASC the monthly stipend was only $60.

He also went to concerts some weekends.

Mr. Broderick-King added that he had the extra responsibility of “babysitting” Mr. Timme in 1992.

Despite all their responsibilities, they still fi nd some small free time to spend.

The 2009-2010 ASCs Photo Courtesy: Alumni Service Corps

Ben Stevinson ‘11 & Vince Lombardi ‘11

Mr. Thien-An Nguyen-VuPhoto: Vince Lombardi, ‘11 Photo courtesy: Chris Shaver

Mr. Shaver went hiking through the mountains of Colorado, Mr. Welling (a previous ASC) brewed beer, and Mr. Nguyen-Vu built a new computer with students in order to play Star-craft 2.

Mock Trial competes, takes thirdTeam honored with professionalism awardBrendan Courtois ‘12

Brighton, Colorado — “Objection, your honor, counsel is not allowing my witness to testify and provided that the same objection was raised, and sustained, on plaintiff’s case in chief, we ask the same be provided to defense,” says senior Payton Rose in response to op-posing counsel cutting off his witness. “Sustained,” responds the Judge. This is just 30 sec-onds of a trial that lasts well over two hours.

Each trial is an entirely different competition in itself. Each team interprets and presents the facts of the case in a unique manner. The case this year is a civil trial about an alleged cyber-stalking. The case materials provide the alleged statements, but the ma-jority of the case is connecting the defendant to the threatening statements. Another facet of the case is whether the statements made were threatening and if they were directed at the plain-tiff directly.

Above: Payton Rose ’11 and James Quigley ‘11 have a serious discussion about the previous roundBelow: (left to right) Coach Sue Pray, Luke Young ‘11, Ms. Eve Dann, Payton Rose ‘11, Carolyn Murphy ‘11, James Quigley ‘11, Emily Wheeler ‘11, Sean Wilson ‘11, Abby Hegarty ‘12, Coach Madden, Kelsi Madden ‘12

Based on this information the teams must present the case to a jury and in front of a judge. Each side has three witnesses to further their case-in-chief and convince the jury that their theory is correct. Each side also has three attorneys, all of which will have a direct and cross ex-amination and two of which will present an argument.

Regis Jesuit has a long history of Mock Trial success, lead by head coach Sue Pray. This year, the Regis ‘A’ team placed fi rst in Regionals, taking twelve out of twelve ballots to win. In state competition the team continued to be successful, missing the fi -nal round by a point and receiv-ing third place. The team was also given the professionalism award. Seniors Luke Young and Emily Wheeler were awarded outstanding merits in the State competition: Luke Young for his role as witness, Dr. Dakota Fawning and Emily Wheeler for her role as an attorney.

Above: Senior Luke Young puts on his game face

The Regis Jesuit Mock Trial team displayed incredible skill and dedication during the competition as well as during the entirety of the school year. They deserve a great amount of respect, admiration, and thanks for their performance this year.

Mission Week 2011: Invisible Children

Wednesday, March 16 to Monday, March 21Wrist bands and March Madness brackets for $10 eachBands allow dress down, brackets allow entry for prizes

Tuesday, March 22

Invisible Children presentation

Wednesday, March 23Outdoor Carnival with the Girls Division during lunch

Thursday, March 24

Hide and Seek with Teachers for Prizes - $1 Entry

Friday, March 25 Annual Senior-Faculty Basketball Game in the Gym at lunch

05news Monday, March 21, 2011 // The Raider Review

Alum Service Corps - Dinners, Retreats, Teaching, and Starcraft 2The Alum Service Corps teachers at Regis Jesuit have had a long-standing tradition of excellence

Current ASC Faculty Members

Mr. Bruno

Mr. Timme

Mr. Broderick-King

Mr. Nguyen-Vu

Mr. Samson

Quick Stats

Salary in 1991: $60

Salary today: $400

Beers Brewed:(Ask Mr. Welling)

Hours of Starcraft 2: 690

The Alum Service Corps, or ASC for short, is a program with long-standing roots at Regis Jesuit High School.

The ASC Program started in 1991 and is the oldest of its kind. Regis Jesuit was initially one of the fi rst two high schools to accept ASC participants.

Members of the ASC Program volunteer a year of their life to teach in Jesuit high schools across the nation. Volunteers are provided with housing, a community car with gas, health insurance, and a $400 stipend.

They spend most of their time at Regis Jesuit, performing many odd jobs, as well as their extra-curricular commitments. We see them around, some of us even have them as teachers, but what do we really know about them?

Mr. Nguyen-Vu

The ASC volunteers have a long list of potential responsibili-ties ranging from random jobs around the school to retreats

to extracurricular activities, in addition to their main job of teaching.

Mr. Nguyen-Vu spends most of his time working at the school theater or with the hockey team. He helped make one of the props for the Wizard of Oz play, and he often attends at least one hockey game on the weekend.

He has also gone on every retreat this year except for the Senior Silent Retreat. He spends most of his weekends grading and lesson planning, and denies the claim that he spends copious amounts of time playingStarcraft 2.

He expressed no particular concern for the small stipend, emphasizing that part of the goal of the ASC program is to live simply and give back to the community.

He stated that he actually didn’t think very much about the ASC program and only briefl y con-sidered joining.

Chris Shaver

Mr. Shaver stated, “I helped out with both theater shows, I worked on 5 different retreats, Freshman Retreat, Sophomore Retreat, Senior Retreat, Kairos, and the Father-Son Retreat.”

Mr. Shaver is a respected and revered member within the theater community.

Mr. Shaver enjoyed eating din-ner with his roommate and the Jesuits every Monday night, a tradition that the ASC’s have maintained nearly since the program’s conception.

A large amount of preparation goes into becoming an ASC, and even more preparation occurs if the ASC is headed to Regis Jesuit.

The ASCs from across the nation gather before school begins and go through what they call “Teacher Boot Camp” where, according to Mr. Shaver, “they teach us how to teach.”

All of the new teachers at Regis Jesuit also undergo a fi ve-day training session before they begin the school year.Even when they have time that isn’t already dedicated to school events, most of their time is

still spent around the school. They either spend time with the Jesuit community with their weekly Mass and dinner or they spend time going to events they aren’t even directly involved in.

Mr. Broderick-King

Mr. Broderick-King, who was an ASC at the beginning of the program, said that they attend a multitude of school events, mostly for the free food, since when Mr. Broderick-King was an ASC the monthly stipend was only $60.

He also went to concerts some weekends.

Mr. Broderick-King added that he had the extra responsibility of “babysitting” Mr. Timme in 1992.

Despite all their responsibilities, they still fi nd some small free time to spend.

The 2009-2010 ASCs Photo Courtesy: Alumni Service Corps

Ben Stevinson ‘11 & Vince Lombardi ‘11

Mr. Thien-An Nguyen-VuPhoto: Vince Lombardi, ‘11 Photo courtesy: Chris Shaver

Mr. Shaver went hiking through the mountains of Colorado, Mr. Welling (a previous ASC) brewed beer, and Mr. Nguyen-Vu built a new computer with students in order to play Star-craft 2.

Mock Trial competes, takes thirdTeam honored with professionalism awardBrendan Courtois ‘12

Brighton, Colorado — “Objection, your honor, counsel is not allowing my witness to testify and provided that the same objection was raised, and sustained, on plaintiff’s case in chief, we ask the same be provided to defense,” says senior Payton Rose in response to op-posing counsel cutting off his witness. “Sustained,” responds the Judge. This is just 30 sec-onds of a trial that lasts well over two hours.

Each trial is an entirely different competition in itself. Each team interprets and presents the facts of the case in a unique manner. The case this year is a civil trial about an alleged cyber-stalking. The case materials provide the alleged statements, but the ma-jority of the case is connecting the defendant to the threatening statements. Another facet of the case is whether the statements made were threatening and if they were directed at the plain-tiff directly.

Above: Payton Rose ’11 and James Quigley ‘11 have a serious discussion about the previous roundBelow: (left to right) Coach Sue Pray, Luke Young ‘11, Ms. Eve Dann, Payton Rose ‘11, Carolyn Murphy ‘11, James Quigley ‘11, Emily Wheeler ‘11, Sean Wilson ‘11, Abby Hegarty ‘12, Coach Madden, Kelsi Madden ‘12

Based on this information the teams must present the case to a jury and in front of a judge. Each side has three witnesses to further their case-in-chief and convince the jury that their theory is correct. Each side also has three attorneys, all of which will have a direct and cross ex-amination and two of which will present an argument.

Regis Jesuit has a long history of Mock Trial success, lead by head coach Sue Pray. This year, the Regis ‘A’ team placed fi rst in Regionals, taking twelve out of twelve ballots to win. In state competition the team continued to be successful, missing the fi -nal round by a point and receiv-ing third place. The team was also given the professionalism award. Seniors Luke Young and Emily Wheeler were awarded outstanding merits in the State competition: Luke Young for his role as witness, Dr. Dakota Fawning and Emily Wheeler for her role as an attorney.

Above: Senior Luke Young puts on his game face

The Regis Jesuit Mock Trial team displayed incredible skill and dedication during the competition as well as during the entirety of the school year. They deserve a great amount of respect, admiration, and thanks for their performance this year.

Mission Week 2011: Invisible Children

Wednesday, March 16 to Monday, March 21Wrist bands and March Madness brackets for $10 eachBands allow dress down, brackets allow entry for prizes

Tuesday, March 22

Invisible Children presentation

Wednesday, March 23Outdoor Carnival with the Girls Division during lunch

Thursday, March 24

Hide and Seek with Teachers for Prizes - $1 Entry

Friday, March 25 Annual Senior-Faculty Basketball Game in the Gym at lunch

3-PEAT!

Height: 6’1”Weight: 160Favorite Quote: “What a Bunch of Hosers.” - Mr. WoodleyNickname: TeardropsFree Throw Percent: 87%

Height: 6’7”Weight: 195Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Rockey RoadNickname: WintzCommitted to ElonTotal Points: 344

Height: 6’6”Weight: 225Favorite Dish: CalamariNickname: Big Meaty or Max MuscleCommitted to Air ForceRebounds: 130

Height: 6’6”Weight: 225Favorite Player: Russell WestbrookNickname: Sweet T3-Pt Baskets: 60Wingspan: 6’11”

Height: 6’0”Weight: 175Favorite Team: Denver NuggetsNickname: FrodoGPA: 4.23-pt Percentage: 51%

Top Left: Gable Prach wraps up an opponent in a playoff match. Above: Grant Neal slams down an opponent gaining two points.Bottom Left: John Crowley cel-ebrates after winning the 5A state championship in overtime at 160 lbs. Photos by Conner Kelly ‘11.

John Crowley ‘12 - 160 Pound 5A State ChampionJosh Redman ‘13 - State Qualif ierGrant Neal ‘14 - State Qualif ier

Andrew Fioretto ‘11f ires a shot from the blue line.

Preston Valls ‘12 plays some Defense for the Raiders.

Tanner Ottenbreit ‘11 looks to pass the puck to a forward.

Hockey Photos by Joe Tyndell ‘11

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Check out RJ sports on the

RJ Voice under “Sports.”

Hockey

5A State Runner Up

Nathan Haas ‘13 celebrates after a goal in the Semi-Finals.

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3-PEAT!

Height: 6’1”Weight: 160Favorite Quote: “What a Bunch of Hosers.” - Mr. WoodleyNickname: TeardropsFree Throw Percent: 87%

Height: 6’7”Weight: 195Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Rockey RoadNickname: WintzCommitted to ElonTotal Points: 344

Height: 6’6”Weight: 225Favorite Dish: CalamariNickname: Big Meaty or Max MuscleCommitted to Air ForceRebounds: 130

Height: 6’6”Weight: 225Favorite Player: Russell WestbrookNickname: Sweet T3-Pt Baskets: 60Wingspan: 6’11”

Height: 6’0”Weight: 175Favorite Team: Denver NuggetsNickname: FrodoGPA: 4.23-pt Percentage: 51%

Top Left: Gable Prach wraps up an opponent in a playoff match. Above: Grant Neal slams down an opponent gaining two points.Bottom Left: John Crowley cel-ebrates after winning the 5A state championship in overtime at 160 lbs. Photos by Conner Kelly ‘11.

John Crowley ‘12 - 160 Pound 5A State ChampionJosh Redman ‘13 - State Qualif ierGrant Neal ‘14 - State Qualif ier

Andrew Fioretto ‘11f ires a shot from the blue line.

Preston Valls ‘12 plays some Defense for the Raiders.

Tanner Ottenbreit ‘11 looks to pass the puck to a forward.

Hockey Photos by Joe Tyndell ‘11

the RJ

Check out RJ sports on the

RJ Voice under “Sports.”

Hockey

5A State Runner Up

Nathan Haas ‘13 celebrates after a goal in the Semi-Finals.

Designed by:Mike & Mike

08 newsThe Raider Review // Monday, March 21, 2011

Although we’re defi nitely not in Kansas, the recent spring pro-duction of the Wizard of Oz was a favorite among cast and audi-ence members. It went on to sell out every showing it had. Here’s what some of the cast had to say about participating in recreating this time tested story.

“Being in the Wizard of Oz is a blast for both cast and crew and its a great show for adults and kids to go see and it feels great to recreate the magic of such a timeless story. It’s a great show to end the year with,” says senior Kelsey Goodwin.

“I’ve loved every second of it. The cast has become super close and my favorite part has been able to help the audience remember their own childhood through watching the show,” says senior Cici Quintero, who plays the Wicked Witch of the West.

“It was amazing! Everybody is so supportive of one another and it has been such an great journey. Personally, I have grown so much and I have so much respect for my fellow cast and crew,” says sophomore Collin Jostes, who plays the Tin Man.

“This show is great for little kids because of all the fun costumes and the magical plot! It brings everyone working on the show together because of its energetic, fun atmosphere,” says senior Sarah Bartley, who plays Glinda.

“Working on this show has been a great experience. I have gotten very close with my cast mates and I have developed a lot as an actor. I’ll be sad when this show is over, but I’m looking forward to working on the next one,” says junior Austin Galoob, who plays the Scarecrow.

Matt Thompson ‘11, CJ Madril ‘12, & Jay Sayre ‘11

“The Wizard of Oz is a wonder-ful play both for children and adults that helps us remember the power of friendship and dreams,” says senior Garrett Harris, who plays the Wizard of Oz.

Mission Week 2011: Invisible Children

Wednesday, March 16 to Monday, March 21Wrist bands and March Madness brackets for $10 eachBands allow dress down, brackets allow entry for prizes

Tuesday, March 22

Invisible Children presentation

Wednesday, March 23Outdoor Carnival with the Girls Division during lunch

Thursday, March 24

Hide and Seek with Teachers for Prizes - $1 Entry

Friday, March 25 Annual Senior-Faculty Basketball Game in the Gym at lunch

Left to Right: Sarah Bertley as Glinda, Cici Quintero as Witch of the West, Garrett Harris as Oz, Emily Laff as Dorothy, Austin Galoob as Scarecrow, Steven Szachara as the Lion, Collin Jostes as the

Tin Man. Photo courtesy: Austin Galoob

RJ spring play a smash, sells out“Ozsome” play rocks Regis Jesuit

Those players never played organized basketball after high school, but continued to be suc-cessful because of their attitude and hard work.

As the game ended, cameras fl ashed, and fans rushed the court. Coach Shaw stood humble and smiling.

This moment for him represent-ed something much greater. It represents everyone he has ever worked with, everything he has ever taught, and every challenge he has overcome.

It is safe to say that Coach Ken Shaw’s own attitude and hard work are unmatched, and he has 600 wins to prove it.

“Shaw’s 600th” continued from page 3

RAIDER REVIEW STAFF

Cover your school!

Editor-in-Chief of Design: Morgan Jones ‘12Editor-in-Chief of Copy: Dominic Fante ‘11

Advanced Editors & DesignersMichael Harpole ‘12

Michael Clark ‘11Tyler Fox ‘11Derek Ball ‘11

Evan Batten ’12Brian Burlage ‘12

Brendan Courtois ‘12Timothy DiBiase ‘11Andrew Fioretto ‘11

C.J. Madril ‘12James Sayre ‘11

Matthew Thompson ‘11Grant Wagner ‘12

ReportersJoe Tyndell ‘11 Daniel Bettinger ’11 Matthew Boselli ’12 Brian Eller ’11 Anthony Fante ’14 Jonathan Flynn ’13 Jackson Griffi th ’13 Chase Hoover ’11 Conor Kelly ’11 Travis Klee ’11 Avery Landes ’12 Vince Lombardi ’11 Drew Merten ’11 Gino Molinaro ’11 Nick Morales ’11 Dalton Pontarelli ’11 Tyler Roben ’11 Tanner Samson ’12 Ryan

Stanford ’12 Ben Stevinson ’11 Tarik Warvariv ’13 Casey Young ‘11

Adviser: Mr. Adam Dawkins ‘98

Questions, comments, and letters to the editor can be sent to voice@regisjesuit.com.

Top: Shaw with longtime friend and coach Monty Alcaraz.Right: Shaw celebrates with the team after RJ’s fi rst champion-ship run in 2009Above: Shaw with Thomas after ‘the shot’ in 2009

The expectations for the 2011 Rockies are high: Win 90 or more games, and secure at the least a wild-card berth, if not the National League West Division title. The expectations have never been higher, and deservedly so. The team generated a lot of buzz over the off-season with the long term extensions for Carlos Gonzalez, and Troy Tulowit-zki. They also re-signed Jorge De La Rosa, signed Ty Wigginton, and traded for Matt Lindstrom.

1. Ubaldo Jimenez (SP)Analysis: Jimenez joined the elite status among pitchers last season. Bad run support cost him the Cy Young. This year with a improved offense he should be a shoe-in for twenty wins.Prediction: 20+ wins, E.R.A below 3.00, he’ll throw 215 innings and strikeout at least 220 batters. This year the Cy Young is within reach, should be a major contender.

5. Ian Stewart (3B)Analysis: Stewart is in a similar situation to Iaaneta: either he’ll produce and stay or he’ll be gone. He has much more potential than Iaaneta. If he puts it together he could be a MVP force for the Rockies.Prediction: .300 25 HR 95 RBI’s.

2. Chris Iaaneta (C)Analysis: Iaaneta will need to produce this year, if he doesn’t the Rockies won’t retain him. The Rockies continue to have faith in him because of how far he can hit the ball, as he has repeatedly hit balls 450 feet.Prediction: .250 average, 15 home runs, 80 RBI’s. The key is the RBI’s.

6. Troy Tulowitzki (SS)Analysis: Tulowitzki is a bona-fi de star and the face of the Rockies and Denver sports. His rocket arm is one of the best ever at shortstop. Best Shortstop in the majors.Prediction: .325 35 HR and 140 RBI’s.

3. Todd Helton (1B)Analysis: Helton has been struggling with his back for a while, may be the end of his career soon.Prediction .310 average, 15 home runs, 90 RBI’s. For Helton, the emphasis on his produc-tion won’t be home runs. He will be worth his paycheck if he can hit .310 and have drive in 80 or more runs. His power is gone.

7. Carlos Gonzalez (LF)Analysis: After a sensational rookie season, he should continue to develop and succeed. Best outfi elder in the Majors. He will become a superstar in the next two seasons.Predictions: CarGo will hit .340 with 35 home runs and a 140 RBI’s. He has a very good chance at winning an MVP.

4. Jose Lopez (2B)Analysis: Lopez comes over from a trade with Seattle. He has history as a big RBI producer, which will be huge. He will most likely hit fi fth or 7th. Where he hits depends on how well Helton/Stewart hit. He could lose his starting job to Her-rara or Young Jr. He probably shouldn’t start over Herrara.

8. Dexter Fowler (CF)Analysis: Fowler has been a highly touted prospect for the Rockies the last two seasons. He has made sig-nifi cant strides and in 2011, he should take the step from being a prospect to being a star. His defense is incredible, he has blazing speed, and is a solid hitter. Prediction: Fowler will hit .300 steal 40+ bases.

9. Seth Smith (RF)Analysis: Smith has had major success in the majors, as a pinch-hitter. When the Rockies released Brad Hawpe last year, Smith became the starter. He destroyed righties and struggled against lefties. New hitting coach Carney Lansford will make Smith a full-time hitter, not a platoon hitter.Prediction: Smith will hit .320, with 25 home runs.

Above: Coors Field, with a key for positions

Right: Troy Tulowitzki

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, all rights released

How Many wins will the Rockies have in 2011?

Daniel Sutherland: 88 or 89Peter Bayer: 90-95

Will the Rockies win the World Series?

Daniel Sutherland’11: NoPeter Bayer’11: No

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No more Melo in yellowHero. All-star. Bonehead. Drama queen. Only a select few of the names used to describe the past Nuggets star. After All-Star weekend came to a close, it was back to possible trades and rumors; except this time something actually got done.

Rockies PreviewJunior Grant Wagner breaks down the 2011 roster.

the RJ

See student reactions on the Nuggets’

blockbuster trade

09sports Monday, March 21, 2011 // The Raider Review

Although we’re defi nitely not in Kansas, the recent spring pro-duction of the Wizard of Oz was a favorite among cast and audi-ence members. It went on to sell out every showing it had. Here’s what some of the cast had to say about participating in recreating this time tested story.

“Being in the Wizard of Oz is a blast for both cast and crew and its a great show for adults and kids to go see and it feels great to recreate the magic of such a timeless story. It’s a great show to end the year with,” says senior Kelsey Goodwin.

“I’ve loved every second of it. The cast has become super close and my favorite part has been able to help the audience remember their own childhood through watching the show,” says senior Cici Quintero, who plays the Wicked Witch of the West.

“It was amazing! Everybody is so supportive of one another and it has been such an great journey. Personally, I have grown so much and I have so much respect for my fellow cast and crew,” says sophomore Collin Jostes, who plays the Tin Man.

“This show is great for little kids because of all the fun costumes and the magical plot! It brings everyone working on the show together because of its energetic, fun atmosphere,” says senior Sarah Bartley, who plays Glinda.

“Working on this show has been a great experience. I have gotten very close with my cast mates and I have developed a lot as an actor. I’ll be sad when this show is over, but I’m looking forward to working on the next one,” says junior Austin Galoob, who plays the Scarecrow.

Matt Thompson ‘11, CJ Madril ‘12, & Jay Sayre ‘11

“The Wizard of Oz is a wonder-ful play both for children and adults that helps us remember the power of friendship and dreams,” says senior Garrett Harris, who plays the Wizard of Oz.

Mission Week 2011: Invisible Children

Wednesday, March 16 to Monday, March 21Wrist bands and March Madness brackets for $10 eachBands allow dress down, brackets allow entry for prizes

Tuesday, March 22

Invisible Children presentation

Wednesday, March 23Outdoor Carnival with the Girls Division during lunch

Thursday, March 24

Hide and Seek with Teachers for Prizes - $1 Entry

Friday, March 25 Annual Senior-Faculty Basketball Game in the Gym at lunch

Left to Right: Sarah Bertley as Glinda, Cici Quintero as Witch of the West, Garrett Harris as Oz, Emily Laff as Dorothy, Austin Galoob as Scarecrow, Steven Szachara as the Lion, Collin Jostes as the

Tin Man. Photo courtesy: Austin Galoob

RJ spring play a smash, sells out“Ozsome” play rocks Regis Jesuit

Those players never played organized basketball after high school, but continued to be suc-cessful because of their attitude and hard work.

As the game ended, cameras fl ashed, and fans rushed the court. Coach Shaw stood humble and smiling.

This moment for him represent-ed something much greater. It represents everyone he has ever worked with, everything he has ever taught, and every challenge he has overcome.

It is safe to say that Coach Ken Shaw’s own attitude and hard work are unmatched, and he has 600 wins to prove it.

“Shaw’s 600th” continued from page 3

RAIDER REVIEW STAFF

Cover your school!

Editor-in-Chief of Design: Morgan Jones ‘12Editor-in-Chief of Copy: Dominic Fante ‘11

Advanced Editors & DesignersMichael Harpole ‘12

Michael Clark ‘11Tyler Fox ‘11Derek Ball ‘11

Evan Batten ’12Brian Burlage ‘12

Brendan Courtois ‘12Timothy DiBiase ‘11Andrew Fioretto ‘11

C.J. Madril ‘12James Sayre ‘11

Matthew Thompson ‘11Grant Wagner ‘12

ReportersJoe Tyndell ‘11 Daniel Bettinger ’11 Matthew Boselli ’12 Brian Eller ’11 Anthony Fante ’14 Jonathan Flynn ’13 Jackson Griffi th ’13 Chase Hoover ’11 Conor Kelly ’11 Travis Klee ’11 Avery Landes ’12 Vince Lombardi ’11 Drew Merten ’11 Gino Molinaro ’11 Nick Morales ’11 Dalton Pontarelli ’11 Tyler Roben ’11 Tanner Samson ’12 Ryan

Stanford ’12 Ben Stevinson ’11 Tarik Warvariv ’13 Casey Young ‘11

Adviser: Mr. Adam Dawkins ‘98

Questions, comments, and letters to the editor can be sent to voice@regisjesuit.com.

Top: Shaw with longtime friend and coach Monty Alcaraz.Right: Shaw celebrates with the team after RJ’s fi rst champion-ship run in 2009Above: Shaw with Thomas after ‘the shot’ in 2009

The expectations for the 2011 Rockies are high: Win 90 or more games, and secure at the least a wild-card berth, if not the National League West Division title. The expectations have never been higher, and deservedly so. The team generated a lot of buzz over the off-season with the long term extensions for Carlos Gonzalez, and Troy Tulowit-zki. They also re-signed Jorge De La Rosa, signed Ty Wigginton, and traded for Matt Lindstrom.

1. Ubaldo Jimenez (SP)Analysis: Jimenez joined the elite status among pitchers last season. Bad run support cost him the Cy Young. This year with a improved offense he should be a shoe-in for twenty wins.Prediction: 20+ wins, E.R.A below 3.00, he’ll throw 215 innings and strikeout at least 220 batters. This year the Cy Young is within reach, should be a major contender.

5. Ian Stewart (3B)Analysis: Stewart is in a similar situation to Iaaneta: either he’ll produce and stay or he’ll be gone. He has much more potential than Iaaneta. If he puts it together he could be a MVP force for the Rockies.Prediction: .300 25 HR 95 RBI’s.

2. Chris Iaaneta (C)Analysis: Iaaneta will need to produce this year, if he doesn’t the Rockies won’t retain him. The Rockies continue to have faith in him because of how far he can hit the ball, as he has repeatedly hit balls 450 feet.Prediction: .250 average, 15 home runs, 80 RBI’s. The key is the RBI’s.

6. Troy Tulowitzki (SS)Analysis: Tulowitzki is a bona-fi de star and the face of the Rockies and Denver sports. His rocket arm is one of the best ever at shortstop. Best Shortstop in the majors.Prediction: .325 35 HR and 140 RBI’s.

3. Todd Helton (1B)Analysis: Helton has been struggling with his back for a while, may be the end of his career soon.Prediction .310 average, 15 home runs, 90 RBI’s. For Helton, the emphasis on his produc-tion won’t be home runs. He will be worth his paycheck if he can hit .310 and have drive in 80 or more runs. His power is gone.

7. Carlos Gonzalez (LF)Analysis: After a sensational rookie season, he should continue to develop and succeed. Best outfi elder in the Majors. He will become a superstar in the next two seasons.Predictions: CarGo will hit .340 with 35 home runs and a 140 RBI’s. He has a very good chance at winning an MVP.

4. Jose Lopez (2B)Analysis: Lopez comes over from a trade with Seattle. He has history as a big RBI producer, which will be huge. He will most likely hit fi fth or 7th. Where he hits depends on how well Helton/Stewart hit. He could lose his starting job to Her-rara or Young Jr. He probably shouldn’t start over Herrara.

8. Dexter Fowler (CF)Analysis: Fowler has been a highly touted prospect for the Rockies the last two seasons. He has made sig-nifi cant strides and in 2011, he should take the step from being a prospect to being a star. His defense is incredible, he has blazing speed, and is a solid hitter. Prediction: Fowler will hit .300 steal 40+ bases.

9. Seth Smith (RF)Analysis: Smith has had major success in the majors, as a pinch-hitter. When the Rockies released Brad Hawpe last year, Smith became the starter. He destroyed righties and struggled against lefties. New hitting coach Carney Lansford will make Smith a full-time hitter, not a platoon hitter.Prediction: Smith will hit .320, with 25 home runs.

Above: Coors Field, with a key for positions

Right: Troy Tulowitzki

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, all rights released

How Many wins will the Rockies have in 2011?

Daniel Sutherland: 88 or 89Peter Bayer: 90-95

Will the Rockies win the World Series?

Daniel Sutherland’11: NoPeter Bayer’11: No

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No more Melo in yellowHero. All-star. Bonehead. Drama queen. Only a select few of the names used to describe the past Nuggets star. After All-Star weekend came to a close, it was back to possible trades and rumors; except this time something actually got done.

Rockies PreviewJunior Grant Wagner breaks down the 2011 roster.

the RJ

See student reactions on the Nuggets’

blockbuster trade

10 athletic signingsThe Raider Review // Monday, March 21, 2011

Tradition Hall — Sixteen seniors gathered together, along with throngs of family, friends, and students to dedicate their future sports careers to their respective colleges. On Febru-ary 3rd, these student-athletes offi cially recognized the accom-plishments of their high-school sports careers and received well-deserved praise from the community, which they gave so much to.

Of the sixteen seniors, four signed to play baseball, four to lacrosse, three to football, three to tennis, one to basketball, and one to golf.

Some of the spectators were family members; others were friends, coaches, journalists covering the event for local newspapers, and even students who simply wanted the celebra-tory cake. Whatever their indi-vidual reasons, Tradition Hall was fi lled with people wanting to see sixteen of Regis Jesuit’s fi nest student-athletes sign their letters of intent.

Not only did the signing signify the successes of these students, it signifi ed the beginning of their college careers.

Spotlight on Connor McKay

“I don’t really think I have any expectations about playing, oth-er than the obvious challenges: diffi cultly increases in playing with much older guys with a few more years experience,” said se-nior Connor McKay, who signed to the University of Kansas for baseball.

McKay, in his sophomore season, after transferring from Ponderosa, batted an astound-ing .429, smashed 10 balls out of the park and wrangled in 32 RBI’s.

McKay also caught the eyes of scouts during the Under Armour All-American tryouts when he ran a 6.33-second 60-yard dash, the fastest they’d seen since 2006. As far as his philosophy on the sport, Connor believes that “there are different posi-tions which require different talent sets. And how good you are at those talent sets defi nes

you as a player as well as what you can contribute to the team.”

McKay’s impressive arm strength, uncanny ability to throw accurately from the outfi eld, and his speed and agil-ity are among the talents that Connor has contributed to Regis Jesuit baseball, leaving behind as well those intangibles- the likes of which establish a legacy. “I hope I left my mark in some way, whether it be by my reputa-tion in sports or at the ping-pong table, it doesn’t matter,” Connor concludes.

Other baseball signees include both Mitch Robinson and Drew Merten to Lamar Junior College, and Tanner Ernst to the College of Southern Idaho.

Spotlight on Derek Ball

For senior lacrosse player Derek Ball, who decided to take his skills to Colorado College, the upcoming season is the most important. Having played on the varsity team for three seasons now, Ball is poised to make his

last season at Regis the most memorable.

“Our team is looking really good this year, and I’m hoping to contribute to the fi rst Regis lacrosse championship since the program began,” Ball said.

The excitement produced by the prospects of his future lacrosse career in Colorado Springs sim-ply adds to his motivation: “I’m pumped to play at the next level, but few things can compare to the feelings and emotions of a high school game.”

As a junior last season, Ball posted 8 points in 19 games playing as a midfi elder. His speed and vision of the fi eld separates him from the compe-tition. “Lacrosse is a big right-place at the right-time sport, and I try to always be in the right place.” Ball is a leader on the fi eld, but he believes much in the importance of leadership off the fi eld, “I hope to be remem-bered as a good guy fi rst, and a lacrosse player second… good actions and character off of the

fi eld are more important than winning or losing.”

Several other lacrosse players have been recognized for their ability as well. Both Rhody Hell-er and Tanner Ottenbreit will play for the top-notch squad at the University of Virginia, and Connor Knoblauch will play at the Virginia Military Institute.

Continuing the Legacy

For each senior, the sport they play holds different meaning.

“The competition,” states Tyler Engel who signed to the Univer-sity of Colorado for golf, “going head to head with another play-er for the thrill of the contest.”

For Mark Miller, who signed to Villanova for tennis, it’s “the mental aspect of the game, mainly the strategy involved in each individual game.” Miller is not the only senior from the state-championship tennis team who will continue their ten-nis careers. Colin Haas signed to Kenyon College and Jacob Spreyer signed to the University of Connecticut.

The football team, which fi n-ished in second place overall, is sending three seniors to play football on the big stage in col-lege. Michael O’Dwyer signed to play football at Holy Cross, Casey Young signed to North Dakota, and Drew Dyer, who is not only a gifted athlete in football, but is also on varsity basketball team, signed to play football at Air Force Academy. Ryan Winters, who signed with Elon University for basketball, has been a major contributor to the RJ 3-peat.

As a symbol of these sixteen players- and to those who will play sports in college from Regis Jesuit- the athletic signings represent a broader sense of continuing a journey to college through sports. Most impor-tantly, these sixteen athletes will take with them the ideals and values they have learned at Regis Jesuit.

Sixteen RJ athletes sign to play at the next levelThe community gathers to honor the work of next-level student athletesBrian Burlage ‘12 & Brendan Courtois ‘12

Above: The sixteen student-athletes prepare to sign. Photo: Brian Burlage ‘12

Above: Students gather on all levels of the school to witness the athletic signings. Photo: Brian Burlage ‘12

the RJ

Check out the video of the signings on Raider restaurant reviewsDaniel Bettinger ‘11 & Gino Molinaro ‘11

Larkburger is a premium fast-food burger joint that incor-porates an environmentally friendly restaurant with a warm interior and the sensation of knowing most of your meal items are compostable. Lark-burger is surely not a place to miss.

“Everything that the consumer touches that comes out of the kitchen is compostable: includ-ing the cups, which are made from corn starch, and the cutlery which is compostable for up to 90 days. Our menu is all gluten free and nut free and we offer everything to be wrapped in lettuce as well. Larkburger also features a very cool restau-rant facts board that shows the restaurant’s key features and what environmentally cool ways we are using to help power and support it,” Larkburger’s general manager said. The restaurant’s popular menu item, the actual “Larkburger”, and the combination of their hand tossed french fries prove to be an excellent choice for fi rst timers. If you are feeling a little bit outgoing you may want to en-counter their famous truffl e aioli burger and the parmesan truffl e fries in your next order. Their hand tossed parsley, parmesan, and truffl e, thin-cut fries, will in turn send your taste buds on a fantastic journey.

A grand truffl e burger and fry combo, while being a little heavy on the wallet, can serve up to be one of the best meals you will have all week. “Their burgers and fries were dipped in happi-ness,” senior Dylan Gust says.

Our rating? 8 out of 10 on the Crunch Meter.

Larkburger

A lot of students turn to whatever their stomachs crave the most and what restaurants are close in their reach. Not many want to give it as much thought as they should when it comes down to satisfying the hunger pains, but in this case we may have found the cure.

This French eatery is the best of both worlds; it offers an atmo-sphere as though you were on the streets of Paris while not forcing you to break the bank.

This moderately priced restau-rant offers exquisite food with excellent service and friendly staff. At Le Central, opened in 1981 by Robert Tournnier, not much has changed except for the size. They still stay true to their roots: an “Unwillingness to be snooty.” They pride themselves on their comfort food and af-fordability. This is about as close to France as you can get in Colo-rado: their fresh ingredients are hand picked at local markets. You can be sure you are getting the best of Colorado.

When we stepped in the build-ing it immediately felt as though we were actually in France, with authentic sounds and smells to add to the atmosphere. We sat down and tried an order of their signature dish; Moules et Frites, French for “mussels and French fries.” This is their trademark dish; they have ten different ways of preparing their mussels that can satisfy anyone’s crav-ings. All are steamed up fresh with white wine, butter, garlic and shallots, and served with a side of bottomless French fries that are truly a delicacy.

We also tried the Mariniere- mussels cooked with parsley, white wine, shallots, and garlic. These morsels have the elegancy of fi ne dining while still being casual enough to eat with your hands. However, this restaurant has a lot more to offer than just mus-sels. From escargot to custom cakes, this restaurant truly has it all. With their moderate prices and authentic atmosphere we highly suggest it.

Our rating? 8 out of 10 on the Crunch Meter.

Le Central

What we listen to and whyDominic Fante ‘11 & Conor Kelly ‘11

The business of music, to many, is mind-boggling. Why do some bands have equal amounts of talent but not equal amounts of album sales? Why does Green Day, for example, make millions per song when jazz musicians of similar age struggle to pay their rent?

“I think we’ve lost touch with a lot of the other styles like blues, classical, and jazz just because it’s deemed as old,” Mrs. Davis explained. Mrs. Davis teaches a variety of music classes at RJ, and has done so for over six years. “[Hip-hop] is simple, easy to sing to, catchy phrases, theoreti-cally the lyrics mean something, but that depends on the song. The lyrics are, for the most part, pretty generic... it’s usually just a few lines repeated over and over and over. So there’s not a whole lot to grasp, ” she said. “What it comes down to is the beat. Being able to dance to it, being able to move.”

Professor Keith P. Thompson of Pennsylvania State University conducted a study of the listen-ing habits of high school fresh-man and sophomores in various schools around the midwest in 2004. Teens were asked to rate 10 different recordings, which consisted of songs such as “Too Legit to Quit” by M.C. Hammer and “Broken Arrow” by Rod Stewart.

The results were fascinating. Practically all of the students involved rated musical elements, particularly rhythm, as the most important characteristic instead of lyrics.

“Urban teenagers paid much more attention to a song if they could dance to it,” Mr. Thomp-son stated. “Rural and suburban teens rated lyrics slightly above rhythm and other musical ele-ments.”

A Raider Review survey of 100 students from the Boys Division and 100 students from the Girls Division asked students from all grades what music they listened to the most out of rap/hip-hop, rock, metal, classical/orchestral, reggae, country, world, blues, techno, metal and jazz.

Rock won in the Boys Division, trailed by rap and hip-hop. The Girls Division, however, voted rap and hip-hop to victory, with country only a vote behind. This raises the question of whether or not a single-gender education affects music choice. “The all-guys environment kind of gets rid of an element of dance music... guys will lean more away from the electronic stuff,” senior Jithin Vadakel commented. Freshman Nico Duperret disagrees. “Music is your opinion,” Nico said, “and having a bunch of guys around isn’t really going to change your opinion.”

But in the end, perhaps it doesn’t really matter what you listen to. What matters is how that music affects you. Hardcore music fans such as Mr. Bruno believe that there’s no reason to avoid a group just because of what others think about them.

“Music should provide enjoy-ment and it should enrich your life.” Mr. Bruno suggested. “You should defi nitely respond to what moves you...And if popu-lar, mainstream music does that, then I think it’s extremely valuable.”

Though students at Regis Jesuit tend to be pretty accepting of their peers’ musical tastes, pretension certainly still ex-ists. Those who choose to hang Justin Bieber poster in their lockers, for example, will prob-ably face a storm of teasing and contempt from their peers. But even those who have “Bieber Fever” deserve just as much respect as anyone else.

“I think hating a music form because a lot of people like it is pretty simple-minded”, Mr. Bruno said.

Jithin added, “I think it’s just stupid when people promote hate towards bands like Cold-play. Saying that ‘These guys suck; listen to what I listen to or else you’re a loser,’ is totally unnecessary.”

ReggaeElectronic

JazzBlues

Metal

World

Hip Hop Classical

Rock

Country

Larkburger: 8000 E. Belleview Ave. B-45, Greenwood Village

Le Central: 8th and Lincoln Street, Denver

Numerical results for survey are available online.Scan the QR codes to the right to get instant driving directions from the Google Maps™ map-ping service.Chart: Jay Sayre ‘11

Le Central

8 ⁄10

Larkburger

8 ⁄10

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Read the rest of “What we listen to and why” online.

11entertainment Monday, March 21, 2011 // The Raider Review

Tradition Hall — Sixteen seniors gathered together, along with throngs of family, friends, and students to dedicate their future sports careers to their respective colleges. On Febru-ary 3rd, these student-athletes offi cially recognized the accom-plishments of their high-school sports careers and received well-deserved praise from the community, which they gave so much to.

Of the sixteen seniors, four signed to play baseball, four to lacrosse, three to football, three to tennis, one to basketball, and one to golf.

Some of the spectators were family members; others were friends, coaches, journalists covering the event for local newspapers, and even students who simply wanted the celebra-tory cake. Whatever their indi-vidual reasons, Tradition Hall was fi lled with people wanting to see sixteen of Regis Jesuit’s fi nest student-athletes sign their letters of intent.

Not only did the signing signify the successes of these students, it signifi ed the beginning of their college careers.

Spotlight on Connor McKay

“I don’t really think I have any expectations about playing, oth-er than the obvious challenges: diffi cultly increases in playing with much older guys with a few more years experience,” said se-nior Connor McKay, who signed to the University of Kansas for baseball.

McKay, in his sophomore season, after transferring from Ponderosa, batted an astound-ing .429, smashed 10 balls out of the park and wrangled in 32 RBI’s.

McKay also caught the eyes of scouts during the Under Armour All-American tryouts when he ran a 6.33-second 60-yard dash, the fastest they’d seen since 2006. As far as his philosophy on the sport, Connor believes that “there are different posi-tions which require different talent sets. And how good you are at those talent sets defi nes

you as a player as well as what you can contribute to the team.”

McKay’s impressive arm strength, uncanny ability to throw accurately from the outfi eld, and his speed and agil-ity are among the talents that Connor has contributed to Regis Jesuit baseball, leaving behind as well those intangibles- the likes of which establish a legacy. “I hope I left my mark in some way, whether it be by my reputa-tion in sports or at the ping-pong table, it doesn’t matter,” Connor concludes.

Other baseball signees include both Mitch Robinson and Drew Merten to Lamar Junior College, and Tanner Ernst to the College of Southern Idaho.

Spotlight on Derek Ball

For senior lacrosse player Derek Ball, who decided to take his skills to Colorado College, the upcoming season is the most important. Having played on the varsity team for three seasons now, Ball is poised to make his

last season at Regis the most memorable.

“Our team is looking really good this year, and I’m hoping to contribute to the fi rst Regis lacrosse championship since the program began,” Ball said.

The excitement produced by the prospects of his future lacrosse career in Colorado Springs sim-ply adds to his motivation: “I’m pumped to play at the next level, but few things can compare to the feelings and emotions of a high school game.”

As a junior last season, Ball posted 8 points in 19 games playing as a midfi elder. His speed and vision of the fi eld separates him from the compe-tition. “Lacrosse is a big right-place at the right-time sport, and I try to always be in the right place.” Ball is a leader on the fi eld, but he believes much in the importance of leadership off the fi eld, “I hope to be remem-bered as a good guy fi rst, and a lacrosse player second… good actions and character off of the

fi eld are more important than winning or losing.”

Several other lacrosse players have been recognized for their ability as well. Both Rhody Hell-er and Tanner Ottenbreit will play for the top-notch squad at the University of Virginia, and Connor Knoblauch will play at the Virginia Military Institute.

Continuing the Legacy

For each senior, the sport they play holds different meaning.

“The competition,” states Tyler Engel who signed to the Univer-sity of Colorado for golf, “going head to head with another play-er for the thrill of the contest.”

For Mark Miller, who signed to Villanova for tennis, it’s “the mental aspect of the game, mainly the strategy involved in each individual game.” Miller is not the only senior from the state-championship tennis team who will continue their ten-nis careers. Colin Haas signed to Kenyon College and Jacob Spreyer signed to the University of Connecticut.

The football team, which fi n-ished in second place overall, is sending three seniors to play football on the big stage in col-lege. Michael O’Dwyer signed to play football at Holy Cross, Casey Young signed to North Dakota, and Drew Dyer, who is not only a gifted athlete in football, but is also on varsity basketball team, signed to play football at Air Force Academy. Ryan Winters, who signed with Elon University for basketball, has been a major contributor to the RJ 3-peat.

As a symbol of these sixteen players- and to those who will play sports in college from Regis Jesuit- the athletic signings represent a broader sense of continuing a journey to college through sports. Most impor-tantly, these sixteen athletes will take with them the ideals and values they have learned at Regis Jesuit.

Sixteen RJ athletes sign to play at the next levelThe community gathers to honor the work of next-level student athletesBrian Burlage ‘12 & Brendan Courtois ‘12

Above: The sixteen student-athletes prepare to sign. Photo: Brian Burlage ‘12

Above: Students gather on all levels of the school to witness the athletic signings. Photo: Brian Burlage ‘12

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Check out the video of the signings on Raider restaurant reviewsDaniel Bettinger ‘11 & Gino Molinaro ‘11

Larkburger is a premium fast-food burger joint that incor-porates an environmentally friendly restaurant with a warm interior and the sensation of knowing most of your meal items are compostable. Lark-burger is surely not a place to miss.

“Everything that the consumer touches that comes out of the kitchen is compostable: includ-ing the cups, which are made from corn starch, and the cutlery which is compostable for up to 90 days. Our menu is all gluten free and nut free and we offer everything to be wrapped in lettuce as well. Larkburger also features a very cool restau-rant facts board that shows the restaurant’s key features and what environmentally cool ways we are using to help power and support it,” Larkburger’s general manager said. The restaurant’s popular menu item, the actual “Larkburger”, and the combination of their hand tossed french fries prove to be an excellent choice for fi rst timers. If you are feeling a little bit outgoing you may want to en-counter their famous truffl e aioli burger and the parmesan truffl e fries in your next order. Their hand tossed parsley, parmesan, and truffl e, thin-cut fries, will in turn send your taste buds on a fantastic journey.

A grand truffl e burger and fry combo, while being a little heavy on the wallet, can serve up to be one of the best meals you will have all week. “Their burgers and fries were dipped in happi-ness,” senior Dylan Gust says.

Our rating? 8 out of 10 on the Crunch Meter.

Larkburger

A lot of students turn to whatever their stomachs crave the most and what restaurants are close in their reach. Not many want to give it as much thought as they should when it comes down to satisfying the hunger pains, but in this case we may have found the cure.

This French eatery is the best of both worlds; it offers an atmo-sphere as though you were on the streets of Paris while not forcing you to break the bank.

This moderately priced restau-rant offers exquisite food with excellent service and friendly staff. At Le Central, opened in 1981 by Robert Tournnier, not much has changed except for the size. They still stay true to their roots: an “Unwillingness to be snooty.” They pride themselves on their comfort food and af-fordability. This is about as close to France as you can get in Colo-rado: their fresh ingredients are hand picked at local markets. You can be sure you are getting the best of Colorado.

When we stepped in the build-ing it immediately felt as though we were actually in France, with authentic sounds and smells to add to the atmosphere. We sat down and tried an order of their signature dish; Moules et Frites, French for “mussels and French fries.” This is their trademark dish; they have ten different ways of preparing their mussels that can satisfy anyone’s crav-ings. All are steamed up fresh with white wine, butter, garlic and shallots, and served with a side of bottomless French fries that are truly a delicacy.

We also tried the Mariniere- mussels cooked with parsley, white wine, shallots, and garlic. These morsels have the elegancy of fi ne dining while still being casual enough to eat with your hands. However, this restaurant has a lot more to offer than just mus-sels. From escargot to custom cakes, this restaurant truly has it all. With their moderate prices and authentic atmosphere we highly suggest it.

Our rating? 8 out of 10 on the Crunch Meter.

Le Central

What we listen to and whyDominic Fante ‘11 & Conor Kelly ‘11

The business of music, to many, is mind-boggling. Why do some bands have equal amounts of talent but not equal amounts of album sales? Why does Green Day, for example, make millions per song when jazz musicians of similar age struggle to pay their rent?

“I think we’ve lost touch with a lot of the other styles like blues, classical, and jazz just because it’s deemed as old,” Mrs. Davis explained. Mrs. Davis teaches a variety of music classes at RJ, and has done so for over six years. “[Hip-hop] is simple, easy to sing to, catchy phrases, theoreti-cally the lyrics mean something, but that depends on the song. The lyrics are, for the most part, pretty generic... it’s usually just a few lines repeated over and over and over. So there’s not a whole lot to grasp, ” she said. “What it comes down to is the beat. Being able to dance to it, being able to move.”

Professor Keith P. Thompson of Pennsylvania State University conducted a study of the listen-ing habits of high school fresh-man and sophomores in various schools around the midwest in 2004. Teens were asked to rate 10 different recordings, which consisted of songs such as “Too Legit to Quit” by M.C. Hammer and “Broken Arrow” by Rod Stewart.

The results were fascinating. Practically all of the students involved rated musical elements, particularly rhythm, as the most important characteristic instead of lyrics.

“Urban teenagers paid much more attention to a song if they could dance to it,” Mr. Thomp-son stated. “Rural and suburban teens rated lyrics slightly above rhythm and other musical ele-ments.”

A Raider Review survey of 100 students from the Boys Division and 100 students from the Girls Division asked students from all grades what music they listened to the most out of rap/hip-hop, rock, metal, classical/orchestral, reggae, country, world, blues, techno, metal and jazz.

Rock won in the Boys Division, trailed by rap and hip-hop. The Girls Division, however, voted rap and hip-hop to victory, with country only a vote behind. This raises the question of whether or not a single-gender education affects music choice. “The all-guys environment kind of gets rid of an element of dance music... guys will lean more away from the electronic stuff,” senior Jithin Vadakel commented. Freshman Nico Duperret disagrees. “Music is your opinion,” Nico said, “and having a bunch of guys around isn’t really going to change your opinion.”

But in the end, perhaps it doesn’t really matter what you listen to. What matters is how that music affects you. Hardcore music fans such as Mr. Bruno believe that there’s no reason to avoid a group just because of what others think about them.

“Music should provide enjoy-ment and it should enrich your life.” Mr. Bruno suggested. “You should defi nitely respond to what moves you...And if popu-lar, mainstream music does that, then I think it’s extremely valuable.”

Though students at Regis Jesuit tend to be pretty accepting of their peers’ musical tastes, pretension certainly still ex-ists. Those who choose to hang Justin Bieber poster in their lockers, for example, will prob-ably face a storm of teasing and contempt from their peers. But even those who have “Bieber Fever” deserve just as much respect as anyone else.

“I think hating a music form because a lot of people like it is pretty simple-minded”, Mr. Bruno said.

Jithin added, “I think it’s just stupid when people promote hate towards bands like Cold-play. Saying that ‘These guys suck; listen to what I listen to or else you’re a loser,’ is totally unnecessary.”

ReggaeElectronic

JazzBlues

Metal

World

Hip Hop Classical

Rock

Country

Larkburger: 8000 E. Belleview Ave. B-45, Greenwood Village

Le Central: 8th and Lincoln Street, Denver

Numerical results for survey are available online.Scan the QR codes to the right to get instant driving directions from the Google Maps™ map-ping service.Chart: Jay Sayre ‘11

Le Central

8 ⁄10

Larkburger

8 ⁄10

the RJ

Read the rest of “What we listen to and why” online.

12 the last laughThe Raider Review // Monday, March 21, 2011

Headlines

Sophomore hall declared uninhabitable by CDC

National quilting day goes largely unnoticed by student body

In ‘Other’ News“Raiders Read” Drawing Heats upBrendan Courtois ‘12

Aurora, Colorado — For a number of students the Regis Jesuit High School boys division library is a place to study with friends, log onto the computers, and do homework. This group of students is an anomaly at Regis Jesuit; it seems strange to other students why they would use the library in this fashion when somthing much bigger happens every month.

Because as you, reader, are aware, the library is the epicen-ter of the largest competition in all of Regis Jesuit: the monthly “Raiders Read” drawing.

A typical day for the Regis Jesuit library: At 7:00 am there are anywhere from 200-250 students in the library read-ing books in order to write a summary and submit it for the “Raiders Read” drawing on time.

Each student will attempt to read as much as possible before 7:59, at which point they will they will all simultaneously check out their books and sprint to class.

First period usually goes by without incident until 9:20, when some of the craftier students sneak out of their classrooms to get to the library earlier than the crowds waiting to submit their entries.

At the end of fi rst period, stu-dent’s beeline it to the library to get a prime spot around the entry box. Some students even go to the drastic measure of starving themselves from cookies in order to get to the library fi rst. At the end of offi ce hours students repeat the same routine, reading through the lunch period preparing their next entry.

“It’s an endurance race, ei-ther you have the ability or you don’t”, says junior James McGregor, the only student in Regis Jesuit history to read two books in one school day. He accomplished this phenomenal task because, “well, there was just enough time,” says Mc-Gregor.

Mr. Fagnant, the January draw-ing winner, has seen the worst of the competition. When asked about the drawing Mr. Fagnant said, “It’s brutal, so many of you can read”.

Too many readers sabotage the competition. “I gave seven kids JUGs to keep them from reading during lunch,” says Fagnant.

There are several strategies in-volved in winning the drawing. Some students read two books at once, others listen to audio-books, and still others write multiple reviews of the same story in the slim hope they will be picked.

Some students choose to use the drawing to profi t for themselves. They have been seen moving the entry box and removing the qualifying sub-200 page books, or what they call the ‘easy reads’

Acronym created by student body to signify a string of words

By Brendan Courtois ‘12

Above: Mr. Fagnant submits his entry for the April 4 drawing

School simultaneously loses all former interest in Silly Bands

Student without belt makes strategic decision to leave shirt slightly untucked

from the library.

What’s it like winning the “Raid-ers Read” drawing? After Mr. Fagnant read and entered 800 children’s books, he won.

“I ran down the hallway scream-ing with my shirt un-tucked”, says Mr. Fagnant. Although many of us will never feel the amazing sensation of winning, for the few that have it is a monumental accomplishment.

In all seriousness, the library is a wonderful resource we at Regis Jesuit are blessed to have. We don’t utilize it as well as we should. As Mark Twain famously said, “A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read.”

New iPad replaces phone

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