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Black History Month Spotlight on Fredrick Douglass
By Daniel Braswell ‘18
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JV Basketball Wins
B Conference Championship
The Curley Friars defeated the AACS Eagles by 3
points to win the MIAA B Conference title. Curley
did so with balanced scoring that included four players with double digit point
totals. Leading by 1 with 10
seconds to play the Friars got a
key defensive stop that featured a block from Marcellous
Carroll. Niyon Carroll gathered
a loose ball and was fouled,
knocking down 2 free throws
with under 3 seconds to play
to ensure a victory for Curley.
Todd Gray led the attack
with18 points. Rounding out
the scoring were: C. Johnson,
14 points; J. Knapp, 10 points;
M. Carroll, 10 points; N. Carroll, 6 points. (Coach Hahn,
Varsity Head Coach)
which pressed and trapped for the full 32 min. The
game was full of runs as most games are and despite
a late run and great offensive rebounding by AACS,
through unselfish play and
timely shots Curley was able
to hold off AACS for the victory. While everyone will
remember the big shots hit
by numerous players on the
team, it was the defense
that was key to victory. As
they say defense wins games
and it surely helped the Friars pull out a tough win. To
be accurate, defense and
clutch free throws help seal
the win, two of the main
focuses of the season and
easily the most stressed
throughout the yr. The win was a total team effort,
from the guys on the bench talking and clapping giving their teammates energy and support to the guys
The championship game against Annapolis Area
on the floor making plays. The coaching staff could
Christian School (AACS) was a fun and competitive
not be more proud. The hard work in the gym by all
game full of emotions. Both teams played hard and
thirteen players payed off and resulted in a champicompeted to the best of their ability. AACS brought a onship. (Coach Mitchell, JV Head Coach)
lot of energy with their aggressive defensive style
One of the most prominent and influential African-Americans in American
history is Fredrick Douglass. The date of Douglass’ birth is relatively unknown, even to himself. Douglass believed he was born in 1817, but there
are slave records of a slave being born in 1818. Douglass was born into slavery here in Maryland. Douglass’ mother was a distant figure in his life and he
never knew his father, although he speculated that it was possibly his mother’s slave master. At age 20, Douglass escaped slavery and became a fierce
abolitionist in the north, especially in states like New York. After his escape
from slavery, Douglass wrote a slave narrative, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (1845). Douglass was well recognized for
being an incredible orator (speech giving), his most famous speech being
“What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?” (1852). In his writings, Douglass gives an Africa-American’s viewpoint on pre-Civil War America and the toll it took on Americans. He was able to solidify his beliefs about
social reform and abolition during this time and was able to communicate them effectively.
Fredrick Douglass is a towering figure in not just African -American literature, but in American Literature in general. Douglass wrote two autobiographies during his life, My Bondage and my Freedom (1855)
and The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass (1881). These two are regarded as classics of American autobiography. In addition to these, Douglass had numerous speeches and books that enriched literature.
During his lifetime, Douglass was viewed as the living counterargument to scientific racism. Scientific racism was the theory that slaves weren’t intelligent enough to function as American citizens on their own,
thereby “justifying” slavery. Douglass, in his writing and speaking, proved this theory to be obviously
false. He was so intelligent that many found it hard to believe that he had ever been a slave.
Frederick Douglass is truly an incredibly inspirational figure in African-American history. Being able to
learn how to read and write while being a slave is a truly inspirational feat that can not be downplayed.
Douglass’s most inspirational speech is, in my opinion, “What to a slave is the 4th of July?”. In this speech,
Douglass explores the hypocrisy of the 4th of July and how its themes of liberty and freedom can not possibly apply to enslaved African-Americans in America. This is such a bold topic to give a speech on, especially for an African-American during this time! He was able to use his stature and power at the time to
spread his message of abolition and social reform more effectively. Douglass was extremely active in social reforms as well, but devoted a majority of his time towards abolition and equal rights for AfricanAmericans. The legacy that Douglass left behind was that of an incredible American author who embodied American values and spread them as extensively as he could. For all Americans, Douglass should be a
source of tremendous pride.
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Black History Month Spotlight on Dr. Ben Carson
By Joe Nwobi ‘18
A renowned neurosurgeon, author, philanthropist and politician, Ben
Carson is one of the most famous male African-American figures in history. When I was young I had a passion to become a doctor or have an occupation in the medical field and in choosing this passion I chose Ben
Carson as my role model. Ben Carson was born in Detroit, Michigan, on
September 18, 1951. His mother, Sonya Carson, although she did not
have a good educational background herself, she pushed her sons to
learn how to read properly and believe in themselves to become somebody successful. This motivated Carson to go from a poor student to receiving academic honors, attending
medical school and becoming a successful neurosurgeon. Ben Carson lived out the American Dream throughout
his life; he went through his own life struggles and worked through them to become successful. He gives hope
to those who don't believe they can make it in life which is why I look up to him. He is truly an inspirational African-American figure for future generations, a true example of a hard-working motivated man.
Lent
by Davontae Carter '20
What are you giving up for Lent? Many of us will be asked this question as Lent approaches. We
might refrain from a small pleasure like watching television or our daily coffee, or we might quit a bad habit
such as smoking. Either way, we are honoring God with our sacrifice and turning our hearts and minds to focus on him; which is what Lent is all about.
Lent is the liturgical season preceding Easter that lasts forty days. Similar to Advent, Lent spiritually
prepares us for a special occasion, in this case Good Friday and Easter. However, Lent is not as joyful as Advent; it is solemn and penitential. We take time to examine our sinful nature, and we pray, repent and fast.
Reflecting on the life and suffering of Jesus Christ, we realize what he truly did for us sinners on the cross. On
Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, we are marked with ashes and reminded that “From dust you came,
and to dust you shall return.” This reminder motivates us to repent and turn from sin, so that we can die a
holy death.
This coming Lent should be observed diligently. We
should make our sacrifices meaningful and focus on praying
to God. With our hearts and minds focused on Jesus, we
should seek penance and give alms. All of this will prepare us
for Easter Sunday.
Bishop Adam Perker, Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore, celebrated Mass on Ash Wednesday with the Curley students, faculty
and staff.
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Model United Nations
By Luke Tollen ‘19
As we would say according to parliamentary procedure at Model United Nations, “Motion to write about my experience
with the Model UN club. This motion passes!”
The Model UN delegation of thirteen Friars
was happy to participate in the 20th anniversary of the John Hopkins University Model
United Nations Conference (JHUMUNC).
Each member of our school’s delegation was
given very different roles, but for all the
same purpose - to help promote peace and
prosperity in the world. In Model UN, in the
role of diplomats from various nations, we
prepared over many months for a great conference. We began in early October. We
talked about geography and modern day politics. This then later broke into research about our assigned country, which for most of us this year was Poland. We quickly sprang into action at the conference itself this February, learning as much as we could about our committees and topics for debate. I was put on the standing committee for the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) committee, with two great topics: The Gender Gap in the STEM Program,
and International Waters and Fishing Management. There were over 100 students in my committee, from schools all over the region and other states as well. All together, there were about
1400 delegates at our conference, which lasted from Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
EDITOR
Matt Scheffel ‘17
WRITERS/REPORTERS
Khalil Reid ‘17
Dan Nakasone ‘17
Robbie Wolle ‘18
Jake Ritmiller ‘17
Max Corcoran ‘20
Davantae Carter ‘20
Daniel O’Keefe-Allen ‘18
Nick McRae ‘18
Daniel Braswell ‘18
Anakin Schneider ‘20
Patrick McDonald ‘20
Seth Maharaj ‘20
J
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Jake Merryman ‘19
Adam Peck ‘19
Nick Worsley ‘20
Obie Anuebuuwa ‘18
Jacob Schwaab ‘18
LAYOUT
Dominic Troiano ‘19
Mitchell Harrison ‘20
ARTWORK
Phil Lohrfink ‘20
Joseph Washington ‘18
Jalon Ashley ‘20
Keven Myers ‘20
MODERATOR
Mr. Malanowski ‘70
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Model United Nations continued...
When I started my research I felt that I had to pick a side on the debate, you were for helping it or you were
against it. Once we got to the conference, everything changed. There was plenty to debate. We, UNESCO, would
spend 2 days discussing the problem of the Gender Gap. We ended with our resolutions to give women more
access to primary and secondary education, promotions on spreading the idea of closing the gap, economic incentives for women, and healthcare to ensure a woman’s ability to work. These ideas were proposed by students from the ages of 15-18. The next topic was my main topic, because of the leadership I took to help build
the resolutions. The International Waters and Fishing Management topic went swiftly because of the dwindling
time near the end of the conference. When we finished our first topic, I sprang into action, assembling delegations of countries to agree on a joint resolution. We created a resolution that addressed the most issues among
the proposed resolution, and ours was the one the committee passed. Again, I was amazed by the creative ideas
the students in my committee had about solving global issues.
It takes guts to be a strong delegate in Model UN. I learned that I would have to write several speeches, clauses, and hundreds of notes to become a strong delegate. If Model UN does anything for you in the long
run, it encourages confidence. The idea of giving a speech in front of 4 college students (who run the committees) and 50 other students in high school was nerve racking. I decided that I had to break out of my shell
and talk, to show others that I meant business and that I was looking for success. This was my first time in the
club, and so I certainly was hindered by the lack of knowledge of what goes down during committee. I caught on
quickly and joined the competition, becoming a strong delegate. Though debate in committee is important, you
also have to be able to speak with others that you have never met. These people will either become close
friends or enemies as you work on resolutions, so it is an important skill.
My favorite part of the club was meeting other delegates and making friends with people I have never
met before. I went my first day with an assigned seat and had no clue what was happening. I saw some people
that were talking. I sent a note to them asking them for their views on the topic. Just like that, we became close
friends. We would work, debate, and talk for our resolutions the whole time at committee. Sometimes would
not even know each other’s first name; we knew each other just by our country’s name. People would see me in
the hotel and say, “Hey, Poland!” Another issue was that you needed to do a lot of work in most cases. It came
down to who is the better person and is willing to help others than help themselves. One of the greatest memories from the trip was meeting a new friend named, Jason. Jason was more prepared then any delegate in the
committee. We shared a common issue. We both had put strong efforts into the first resolution. During the
second day. Jason and I were betrayed by other delegates and lost control of our resolution. Through this experience of we built trust and brotherhood. Jason and I both then worked on the biggest resolution that in turn
would solve problems on the second topic. Through our efforts, we had not only redeemed ourselves but also
had redeemed our allies who lost out on our first resolution along with us. We became heroes to them and to
ourselves. It was also very important to bond with my Curley brothers. Jordan Spicer shared the same committee with me. We both talked constantly on what we learned, about the other delegates, and what we could
do to enhance the debates.
I left JHUMUNC 2017 with new ideas of my future career plans, and new friends from all over the nation. These bonds between others and myself would never had grown if it wasn’t for the Model UN, the ideas
of how the UN operates, and the ability to know that we can solve global issues. Only being a sophomore, I look
forward to the next two years of seeing the people I met this year and solving more issues. To my Curley brothers I say. this club will help you. If you seek success like I do, please, I encourage you to join this club.
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Mock Trial Team
by Delondrae Carter '17
The Curley Mock Trial Team works nonstop: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That’s
what I’d like to say, but that’s not the case.
The Curley Mock Trial Team meets every
Saturday in the library. Every year, before
our first competition, everyone reads
through the witness statements contained
within the case packets we receive. Then we
decide roles. Everyone is either a lawyer or a
witness. The responsibilities of lawyers include writing opening statements and closing arguments, as well as the directs of witnesses. Witnesses are responsible for memorizing their directs. Before competitions, to ensure we are at our utmost capacity, the Mock Trial Team
practices. For lawyers, practice includes responding to and making objections. Witnesses practice responding to possible questions they could be asked on cross-examination.
When the time comes to compete, the Mock Trial Team takes a Curley bus to an actual courthouse,
where a lawyer or judge presides over the competition. Just before a competition, everyone gets a few
pregame jitters.
The trial begins when the judge enters the courtroom. The Prosecution (State) reads their opening
statement, followed by the Defense’s opening statement. The State then presents their witnesses. The
witnesses are directed by the State’s lawyers, and afterward, crossed by the Defense lawyers. Once the
State concludes their case, the Defense presents their witnesses, who are directed by the Defense’s
lawyers and crossed afterward by the State’s. Throughout this process, both parties are listening out for
their Phoenix Wright moment, when they can scream “Objection!” and completely refute the other
team’s case, though that moment rarely happens.
The competition concludes after both sides read their closing arguments. The judge then scores the
lawyers and witnesses of each team based on their performance, tallies up the points, and decides a
victor. In other words, this is the part when the judge says we win (… or lose). Whatever the outcome,
both teams smile, shake hands, and head home.
So far, the Curley Mock Trial Team has reigned supreme over Bard and Bryn Mawr, and we still have
two more competitions to go. If you’re looking to make some quick cash, feel free to place your bets on
us.
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The Maryland General Assembly: Up Close and Personal
By Dan Nakasone ‘17
Recently, I was fortunate enough to be selected to
participate in the Page Program for the Maryland General
Assembly. This program, open exclusively to high school seniors, affords people the opportunity to get to work in the
State House and live in Annapolis for two non-consecutive
weeks, one at the beginning of session and one at the end.
Once down there, I was told that I would be a page in the
House. As a page, my duties included things such as making
coffee, getting drinks, and copying papers for the delegates
while they were in session; this was my official job. In addition to this, I also got to listen in on committee meetings and
hearings, meet with my representatives, and take a historical
tour of the State House and the Governor’s mansion.
The week I was down there working, January 30-February
3, was an eventful one. On Tuesday January 31, the House
debated on whether to override the Governor’s veto on the Clean Energy Jobs Act, a bill that requires
Maryland get 25% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020. In an 88-55 vote, the House of
Delegates voted to override the veto (later in the week, the Senate also overrode the veto). Then on
Wednesday February 1, I was present to listen to Governor Hogan give the State of the State Address (this
speech is like the State of the Union except its contents concerns the state of Maryland.) Hogan’s speech
was quite positive; he said that Maryland’s economy is on the rise citing that Maryland was the state with
the highest median household income. In this speech, Hogan also said how their main focus is on education in the state of Maryland; two-thirds of the budget is spent on education. Hogan is committed to keeping tuition of public colleges in Maryland low–or at least prevent them from rising too much. Hogan also
stated his hope that the state legislature would finally act and “un-gerrymander” our congressional districts.
Overall, this experience was a productive one. I not only got to experience the legislative process, but I
also got to meet with my representatives and take in the experiences of Annapolis. I would highly recommend this program for anyone in the future.
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Chronicle Survey Results: Best Quarterback Of All Time
By Seth Maharaj '20
We had a survey on the best quarterback after the Super Bowl and we have the list below. 1st place
goes to Tom Brady, 2nd goes to Peyton Manning, and 3rd goes to John Unitas. The other choices that I
read were some good and some bad. Here is the results of the best QB survey.
Tom Brady
Peyton Manning
John Unitas
Joe Montana
Brett Favre
Terry Bradshaw
Drew Brees
Ben Rothlishberger
Other QB’s who got write-in votes:
Joe Flacco
JeMarcus Russell
Jay Cutler
Dan Marino
Doug Flutie
Tony Romo
Philip Rivers
Joe Namath
Eli Manning
Mark Sanchez
Mr. Cuomo’s Class on
World War I
Mr. Cuomo (left) is a WWI re-enactor with
British Royal Engineers.
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From the Editor: What makes Curley your home?
By Matt Scheffel ‘17
In the next few weeks, the 8th grade students across Baltimore and surrounding areas will be deciding
where to spend the next 4 years of their lives in high school. While students at Curley have already made
this choice, this time period is one that invites us to a time of reflection upon why each of us chose to
attend Curley. Can you remember what drew you to come here in the first place, and how you have interacted with those things that enticed you? Ben Franklin is quoted as saying, “Without continual growth
and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” As we have
grown as individuals, and grown as a community, what improvement and success have we seen in our
lives — spiritually, physically, and mentally? If we come into a place and leave as the same person which
we were when we entered, then we have learned nothing. While intellectual education is important,
more so is the personal growth of each of us as a member of the human family. When we leave Curley,
we want to have become better men and have inspired those around us to have become better men. As
you spend the last few months at school before graduation and summer break comes around, ask yourself: What makes Curley your home? And what are you doing to make it better?
Flex Team Service
By Jacob Schwaab ‘18
This President's Day the Flex team of Archbishop
Curley’s Franciscan Youth Ministry (FYM) took an
opportunity to give back to our community by
visiting with the residents of The Little Sisters of
the Poor in Baltimore City. The members spent the
day playing Jingo, which is bingo but with the pictures and trivia about the Presidents and First Ladies, attending mass with the residents, and serving the residents an early dinner. At the end of day
it was difficult to tell who enjoyed the day more, the
residents, or the Flex team members!
CURLEY SPORTS
Varsity Swim Team: Season Recap 2016-17
By James Duffy, '17
The Curley Varsity Swim Team had an enormously fun, exciting, and successful 2016-17 season, and I am honored to have been a part of it. With only four returning swimmers and a new head coach, the beginning of the
season had us nervous. However, we soon learned that Head Coach Mr. Malloy was more than up for the challenge of coaching a team consisting of over 12 newcomers; this was apparent as the Friars took major early
wins over competitors like John Carroll and Sts. Peter & Paul, followed by later against Annapolis Area Christian
and Key School. The team was led by three senior captains: decorated club swimmer James Martin, enthusiastic leader Ryan Fisher, and myself. We completed our season with 5th place out of 9 competitors and a record
of 4 wins and 4 losses. Season highlights included: a gold medal 200 free relay at championships (courtesy of
the “Dream Team” of Martin, Hafer, Gardiner, and Knorr), team yoga and meditation sessions throughout the
season, multiple team dinners, and the genuine joy we shared as a team. We look forward to the skills of new
swimmers like Mikey Gardiner, Chris Knorr, Charlie Hafer, and Reed Barra as they grow and come to lead the
team to many more victories. Being a part of this team has been one of the best parts of my Curley career and I
cannot wait to see where they will go in seasons to come.
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Review of La La Land
CURLEY SPORTS
A Trip To The Pro-Bowl
By John Handley 18’
When asked if I wanted to go see the NFC play the AFC in the 2017 NFL
Pro-Bowl, my answer was a definite yes. I received a phone call three
weeks prior to the game from my friend Daniel asking me to go. I was in
complete shock.
It was a fun-filled weekend. It started Friday night; we went to ESPN
Wide Word of Sports and we saw the NFC practice against the AFC. After
the practice I wanted to go get some autographs, but came to the conclusion that pictures are more important then autographs. On Saturday, we got up and went to all
the NFL events. I got a picture with the Pro-Bowl trophy, cheerleaders and players. As the day
came to an end I ran into 13 time Pro-Bowl team captain Ray Lewis. I was in such total disbelief,
that the first thing I could say was “May I take a picture with you?” Of course he said “Yes!”
Sunday was a day that I will always remember. We left for Camping World Stadium around 4,
the game was at 8. As we were walking into the stadium, they started handing out NFC and AFC
towels. My seat was on the NFC side, but I had an AFC towel. It turned out that I was the only AFC
fan on my side. This was a very interesting game: a kid tried running on the field, players played
the game trying not to hurt each. The AFC won 20-13 and Baltimore’s Justin Tucker kicked two
field goals. The trophy ceremony was cool. It was an experience I will never forget; I hope to go
again someday.
By Nick McRae ‘18
La la land was a film that was amazing, beautiful, and unexpected. The opening scene and number is the
best opening of 2016. I've have never seen an opening like that
before and anyone who has seen it will agree with me. Also I love
the opening song, "Another day in the Sun." It's a happy song that
you just want to stand up and dance.
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are the perfect movie couple
and magical in this movie. What they did in La La Land was absolutely stunning and out of this world. But I do think that Emma
Stone was far superior and better than Ryan Gosling in this film
because there is a scene where Emma's character Mia is in an audition, and she gave a performance that I will never forget, and is
one of my favorite performances of 2016. The best songs in the
film was "Another Day in the Sun", "Someone in the Crowd", and
my favorite song "Audition."
But La La Land did have some faults. I didn't like the John Legend stuff because I thought that it was irrelevant and took me out of the story. I also didn't like the dialogue between John and Ryan or John and Emma. I'm not trying to sound like I don't like John Legend. I like him, he's a good singer, I just didn't like his
character in this film.
La La Land is a beautifully done film but it is not a perfect film. My rating for La La Land is 8.9/10. I highly
recommend to everyone to go see La La Land ASAP because this is a film that will make anyone laugh, cry,
or feel happy.
Jake Brown (left) and
Steve Tauber donate
blood during Curley’s
Blood Drive.
Five fall athletes have accepted scholarships to Division One or Division Two schools to play their respective
sports. Alejandro Arbelaez-Soccer, UMBC; Jake Brown-Football, Clarion University; Matthew Brummet-Soccer,
Old Dominion University; Dylan Poetzel-Soccer, UMBC; Vinnie Shaffer-Football, St. Anselm University.
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Spring Choir Camp 2017
By Jake Ritmiller '17
Photos by Wyatt Peters ‘19
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Super Bowl LI: Best Super Bowl Ever?
By Patrick McDonald ‘20
Super Bowl LI was a game for the ages. For those who are Patriots fans
or just fans of the game, Super Bowl LI is a game the will be watched many
times over. For Falcons fans, it is a game that will live in infamy. The game
started out on the Falcons side of things. With the score at 14-0 in the 2nd
Quarter, the Patriots had the ball near the red zone. Tom Brady took the
snap and through a bullet - right to the Falcons. Falcons cornerback Robert
Alford intercepted the ball and took it to the house for a Pick 6. Going into
halftime the Falcons were winning 21-3, and they would receive the ball
after the break. The Falcons drove down the field and scored a touchdown
with a pass to Tevin Coleman. The score now being 28-3, all hope seemed
lost for the Patriots.
On February 26th, the Curley Choir will be heading once again to Skycroft Conference Center in Middletown, MD for Spring Choir Camp '17. Choir camp is filled with a multitude of rehearsals and activities. The
main purpose of camp is to allow the choir to rehearse pieces for upcoming concerts as well as strengthening the camaraderie of this group. We typically rehearse two or three new pieces while at camp and break
into sections (Tenors and Basses) for sectional rehearsals. This additional practice helps us to become more
independent and confident in our own individual parts. In addition to rehearsing, we can participate in hiking in Washington Monument State Park, shopping at the Hagerstown Outlets, handbell rehearsals, and a
talent show.
These three days up on this beautiful mountain are days I look forward to all year. Choir camp has always been a positive and a formative experience for me. It's something I will certainly miss after I graduate.
The Patriots got the ball and went down the field for a touchdown. The score was now 28-9 because the
extra point was missed. The Patriots got a stop and went on to kick a field goal. The score now 28-12, the
Patriots need a stop with the end of the 3rd Quarter looming. Well within field goal range, the Falcons now
had the clock on their side. All they needed to do was run the ball a few times, run down the clock, and kick
a field goal. That would create a three-score game for the Falcons, almost sealing the deal. But the Falcons
decided to keep passing. A combination of a sack and a penalty put the Falcons in a 3rd and very long situation. Out of field goal range, the Falcons decided to try one more pass play to get them back into range. As
Matt Ryan dropped back, linebacker Dont'a Hightower came screaming off the edge and forced a fumble
which the Patriots recovered.
The Patriots put together a drive and scored a touchdown and the made the two-point conversion. Now
the score was 28-20. Able to get a stop, the Patriots once again drove down the field, got a touchdown, and
scored to two-point conversion at the end of the 4th Quarter. For the first time in Super Bowl history, the
game would go into overtime. The Patriots won the coin toss, asked to receive the ball, and never looked
back. Without ever having to face a third down situation, the Patriots ran the ball with James White and
punched it in for the touchdown. They had successfully over come a 25 point deficit to win the Super Bowl.
So was it the best game ever? That's up to you to decide. At least 30 records were either set or tied during
this Super Bowl. It certainly was a fantastic game that will go down in NFL history.
And Fr. Matt was happy!
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Artists’ Corner
Obsidian
Clouds by:
Jalon Ashely
‘20
Crumpled
Airplane by
Jake Serio
‘19
Abstract Self Portrait ‘17
“You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
By Robbie Wolle ‘18
As you may have seen walking down the halls recently, Blackfriars Theatre is performing
the musical “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” by Clark M. Gesner set to run Friday March
17th at 7:30, Saturday March 18th at 7:30, and March 19th at 2:00. Rehearsals are currently
going smoothly and we are well on our way to put on a good performance! The musical is a
compilation of comic strips and classic situations from the “Peanuts” series of comics. The
primary roles have been cast as Robbie Wolle as Charlie Brown, Matt Giannaccini as Linus,
Cameron Zahnen as Lucy, Kevin Johnson as Schroeder, Bailey Mullen as Sally, and Trevor
Bandoch as Snoopy.
Crumpled
Airplane by
Dulontaz
Watkins ‘19
Untitled by Joe Massa ‘17