The
Boylan
urrent
VOLUME 2
ISSUE 6
May 23, 2008
The Chumbawumbas, winners of the Heartbeat Kickball Tournament, pose shortly after placing first in the
competition. All proceeds from the tournament went to support Ryan Heller, an elementary school student in
need of a heart transplant.
Those 5 Guys, Mike Day, Tony Gracyalny, Kevin Potts, Ryan Bernsten and
Ben Logli perform at the Spring Pops
Concert.
New Student Council Officers, Charlie
Mark, Joel Mathur, Jon Szewczyk, and
Jeff Marrs pose for their first picture as
the new officers.
Students’ art is showcased at the
Barnes and Noble Book fair benefiting
the Boylan Library.
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NEWS AND FEATURES
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Boylan Looks to
the Future:
Strategic Plan
Takes Shape
By Diane Derry
Planning for the future is
an essential and unavoidable part
of our lives. It is necessary for
the change that will undoubtedly
happen and it prepares us to meet
upcoming challenges. Every five
years, Boylan undergoes what is
known as strategic planning. Strategic planning is the
process by which an organization
envisions its future and develops
goals, strategies, and action plans
to get to the future they hope to
have. The Boylan faculty, administration, alumni, supporters,
and parents make up five different task forces, which each have
an assigned area. These five task
forces include: School Administration Model, which looks at
work spaces and job descriptions,
School Finance, which examines
tuition forecast and major operations cost, Educational Programming, concerning the curriculum
and new technology, Facilities
and Grounds, which reviews potential new facilities and renovations and upgrades, and Institutional Advancement, which looks
at alumni relations and funddevelopment.
Overseeing this
process is a consulting firm that
deals with strategic planning in
schools. Hopefully this planning
can help us better prepare for the
future and the challenges and
changes to come.
Students Informed About Life Beyond
Boylan
By Lauren Deutsch
On April 2, 2008 all sophomores went to two 30 minute Career
Day speeches, made mostly by Boylan alumni in various fields such as
architecture, business, coaching, culinary arts, finance, graphic design,
law, and medicine. Even Mayor Larry Morrissey came and spoke to
some students about going into a career in city administration. Another
memorable speaker was Al Castrogiovanni- the chef of Giovanni’s Restaurant. Mr. Castrogiovanni is not only a Boylan graduate, but also a
graduate of DePaul University, and the Illinois Institute of ChicagoCulinary Arts Program. He told the students what it is like to cook and
run a restaurant. He also became an instant favorite when he gave pizza
to everyone and let one person take a whole box of pizza to lunch. However, many speakers did not need pizza to help students learn a lot about
future careers and life beyond Boylan.
“Timeless” Evening to Benefit Boylan
By Caitlin Lanis
Afterglo has been a Boylan tradition for the past nineteen
years. The purpose of Boylan’s
Afterglo is to raise money to
benefit Boylan. The funds raised
this year went towards Boylan’s
Chemistry and Physics labs.
This year’s Timeless Afterglo was at Giovanni’s on April
5, 2008. The night began at 6:00
with the silent auction. One of the
most popular items during this
time was the purse tree. Many
people donated purses by various
designers for the purse tree. Another interest was the wine tree,
which worked like the purse tree.
These proceeds go directly to
Boylan. The silent auction concluded at 9:00. Dinner was served
at 7:30, during which the live portion of the auction was held.
Some of the interests during this
time were a hand-carved duck
made by Boylan’s Dean of Students, Mr. Bill Thumm; four
baseball tickets to see the White
Sox, the Brewers, or the Cubs;
and a trip to New York for two to
see Young Frankenstein on
Broadway. From this point until
the end of the night, Patte Armato
Lund performed for the attendees
to dance along to and enjoy the
music.
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NEWS AND FEATURES
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Mr. McGuire Announces Retirement after 48 years of Education
‘Boylan Legend will be Missed’
A product of Catholic schools, Mr. Vincent McGuire is an institution.
Now in his 46th year at Boylan Central Catholic High School , it is estimated that
during his career as coach, teacher, Dean of Students, Executive Vice Principal,
and Principal, Mr. McGuire has been a positive force in the lives of more than
19,000 students. Mr. McGuire came to Boylan as a coach and teacher which, according to Msgr. John Mitchell, “probably accounts for his booming voice and
seemingly limitless energy.” It took only three years for the administrative gifts
of this emerging leader to be recognized. In 1965, he was promoted to Dean of
Students and the rest, as we like to say, is history!
As an educational leader, Mr. McGuire has demonstrated again and again
his versatility and ability to navigate change. Despite all the changes, he has never
wavered in his quest for educational excellence and has ensured that the Catholic
identity of the school remains sacrosanct. In the eyes of many, his most outstanding contribution to secondary education is the example of a genuinely Catholic man he models for the students of Boylan Central Catholic.
“Mr. McGuire is a legend. What I will always remember best about him is his tremendous dedication to and
passion for Boylan Catholic and his tremendous faith in God. Big Energy...Great Faith...A Legend.” said Mrs. Mary
Gavan. According to many teachers,
“In today’s world, education is the key to the future. Take advantage when Mr. McGuire made the announceeveryday of opportunities you have in every classroom. Education is ment to the staff, it was met with
the building blocks to your future. If you miss a day, you are cheat- stunned silence. Mr. Gerry Davies said,
ing yourself, though you may not realize it now. The sooner students “It is a sad day for Boylan High School.
realize the importance of taking advantage of what we offer here at An icon steps down. Mr. McGuire will
Boylan, they can see that they are either preparing themselves for
be missed. It has been a privilege and
their future, or impeding their future by missing out. I can’t empha- honor to work for such a passionate
size enough the opportunities that Boylan offers: great staff, academ- educator. His dedication and determination will be hard to replace. He led by
ics, athletics, and extra-curricular activities.” -Mr. McGuire
example.” Mrs. Louise Basile added,
“We are saddened because a Boylan era
is coming to an end, however there is much happiness for him for how he will get to enjoy his family and friends, and
have his well deserved free time.” Teachers and staff give him their regards,
saying as Mrs. Diane Potts did, “I think it is a wonderful adventure for him and
his family, although it is a huge loss for Boylan. His big heart and generosity
towards all will be a big loss. Gods blessings towards him.” “He deserves
retirement,” Mr. Don Terasaki added, “He has been a principal for teachers,
students, and parents. What a loss for us, but a great gain for him.”
As an educator, Mr. Vince McGuire has touched the hearts and influenced the lives of his students. According to Paul Logli, Circuit Court Judge
for the State of Illinois – a 1967 graduate of Boylan Central Catholic – Mr.
McGuire’s greatest gift is his ability to “make a positive and life long impression on his students.” Lawrence Morrissey, mayor of the City of Rockford,
Illinois, echoes those sentiments by saying, “The spirit of a Boylan Titan is to
never give up, reach for excellence, overcome challenges, lead and serve. I
can’t think of a single person who better embodies the Boylan spirit and ethic
than Vince McGuire.”
By Courtney and Jordan Calgaro
(Right) Mr. McGuire receives Secondary School Award at the NCEA Convention in Indianapolis.
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NEWS AND FEATURES
Students Inducted Into the
National Honor Society
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Starlight Production
of Thoroughly Modern Millie Boasts a
Cast Full of Students
and Faculty
By Rachel Filak
By Ryan Loos
On the night of April 22,
seventy-three students gathered
with their parents and family
members in the auditorium for
what would be a night to remember. All of the students came
wearing dresses and suits, each
with a white flower pinned to
their outfit that. These students
were about to be inducted into
one of the most prestigious organizations at Boylan: National
Honor Society.
National Honor Society is
an organization which recognizes
high school students for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership, service, and
character. At the ceremony the
current NHS officers each gave a
speech addressing one of these
four pillars of NHS. Afterwards,
each inductee’s name was read as
well as a little bio about everything that they are involved in at
Boylan and in the community.
As this was being read, each inductee walked over and shook
Mr. McGuire’s hand and received
their official membership card.
After everyone was done, the
newly inducted members as well
as the current members recited
the NHS pledge. After the ceremony, there were refreshments in
the cafeteria giving everyone time
to socialize and to take pictures.
Once the students are inducted, however, the real work
begins. Members are expected to
keep up their good grades and
perform 30 hours of community
service per semester.
It is
through the efforts of these hardworking students that our school
and community can become a
better place.
“So beat the drums ’cause
here comes thoroughly modern
Millie”…again? If you loved Boylan’s production of Thoroughly
Modern Millie, you will want to
see Starlight’s production of Millie
this coming summer. Cast members of Boylan’s production will be
performing on the same stage with
many Starlight regulars as Chinese
servants, tap dancing stenographers, young girls destined to become actresses, underground
speakeasy customers, and detectives as they help catch Mrs.
Meers, the owner of Hotel Priscilla,
in a crime – white slavery. Many of
the students who were a part of the
production here at Boylan will also
either be singing or dancing on
stage or working backstage at Starlight. A few Boylan teachers will
also be starring in the show, such
as Mrs. Victoria Sleger as Mrs.
Meers and Mr. Mike Gaskin as
Ching Ho, and Mrs. Patty McHugh
as Mama. You may also recognize
some Boylan alumni on stage as
well. The production will be held
at Rock Valley Starlight Theater on
June 25-28, and July 30-Aug. 3.
Admission is 15 dollars for students and seniors, and 16 dollars
for adults.
Students and Faculty involved in Thoroughly Modern Millie:
Priscilla Girls: Sophia Araoz, Erica Figurin, Emily Rogers, Amanda Clement
Female Chorus: Noel Battista, Hannah McHugh
Bun Foo: Ryan Bernsten
Ching Ho: Mr. Gaskin
Dorothy Parker: Rachel Bohn
Speed Tappists: Laura Reali
Mama: Mrs. Patty McHugh
Police Man: Kevin Poole
New Modern: Rachael Gass
Mrs. Meers: Mrs. Victoria Sleger
NEWS AND FEATURES
Students Make Memories at...
Prom 2008
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EDITORIALS
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National Library Week
By Caroline Kaszycki
In between the demands of school, sports, and other activities, it is safe to say that most students are
hard pressed for a little bit of downtime. In fact, it seems as if teachers are trying to kill us with projects and
lengthy homework assignments ever since fourth quarter rolled around. True, we missed a few days…but seriously. Late nights and early mornings are never a good combination. However, when a miracle occurs and
the sun falls out of the sky, we do eventually find time to relax. What comes next is more often than not either
watching some quality TV or Facebooking until your computer explodes. Now I’m not speaking for everyone
when I say that, for all I know, you guys might be out collecting exotic insects or something, but yet there’s
one activity which has statistically been declining ever since the 1950’s: reading. No, I’m not talking about
your history book type reading, but leisurely reading. Imagine, any topic in the world, any author, any story,
it’s practically mind-blowing how much has been written over the years. Yet sadly, on average, Americans
ages 15 to 24 spend almost two hours a day watching TV and only seven minutes of their daily leisure time
reading (taken from the new reading study at the National Endowment for the Arts commission).
After the introduction of the radio in 1950, shortly followed by the television, the average number of
readers has been slowly decreasing. Alarmed, libraries across the United States turned this fact into their motivation for starting National Library Week. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is
a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.
Celebrated April 13-19, students here at Boylan and around the nation were encouraged to pick up a
book and have the time of their life. I know you’ve all see the posters “Open a book, open your mind” but it is
true almost as much as it is cliché. Boylan also celebrated the week with trivia questions for the students pertaining mostly to the Dewey Decimal System. It was created by Melvil Dewey and if you knew that, you
probably won something. In short, the NLW is a time to encourage students to truly appreciate books.
Top Twenty:
Students Buy Books, Boylan Library Benefits
On Saturday, May 10, the first annual Boylan Book Fair was held at Barnes and Noble. Starting at eleven in the morning, students were able to come and browse, enjoy
a drink or snack from the café, and engage
in the fun spirit of Boylan community
events. Throughout the day, a percentage
of every purchase made by a Boylan student or faculty member was given back to
the school. Mrs. Ethun, Boylan’s school librarian, was at Barnes and
Noble all day, greeting students and distributing passes for a free nonmajor English homework assignment to all students who took the time
to support their school by attending the fair. Even at an off-campus
event, the Boylan spirit was visible, and audible, throughout the entire
store. Student’s artwork was on display, and around noon, the Boylan
Octaves performed. At the end of the day, Mrs. Ethun was anxious to
see how much money Boylan had collected throughout the fair. According the latest totals, roughly $500 was raised, all of which will goes
towards supplementing the book collection.
Melissa Cheng
Cathryn Vaulman
Therese Bermingham
Amanda Kamar
Joseph May
Michelle Lind
Jennifer Cliff
Austin Moorman
Laura Benson
Daniel Dansdill
Jenna Bender
Jenna Budde
Danielle Ostendorf
Kelsie Rosella
Stephanie Blaszczyk
Caroline Podgorny
Danielle Leatherby
Rachel Bohn
Joy Schaefer
Vanja Cosic
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SPORTS
Lady Titans’ Soccer Look to Improve
on Last Year’s Results
By Ryan Knodle
The Lady Titans soccer
teammate definitely a force to be
reckoned with. With a finish in
the super-sectionals of the IHSA
state playoffs last year, the Lady
Titans are determined to eclipse
that round again and move on to
the semi-finals and then state.
With a host of returning starters,
including equal numbers of returning Juniors and Seniors, the
girls are led by captains Monica
Barrera, Michelle Lind, Kelsey
Webb, and Jordan McMahon.
Coached by Mr. Bachta and Mr.
Cooper, and coordinated by Mr.
Davies, the girls feel very good
about their chances for a successful season. “Coach Cooper was
the Freshmen coach three years
ago. He left but now he’s back
and together with Coach Bachta
they make a good mix,” says Junior Ashley Botts. The girls look to
surpass the perennially tough conference rivals Guilford and Hononegah and win the NIC-10
Conference title.
By Ryan Knodle
Season Proves
Successful for Girl’s
Softball Team
Freshman Hannah Reese gets ready to
make a play.
The Varsity Team huddles up the halfinning to plan strategy.
Running, Not Walking,
Towards Success
With an outstanding seventy-eight member squad, the Lady Titans track team is sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and throwing its way to
being a contender for the conference title. With only nine returning seniors, the girls are leaning on a firm base of Junior leadership and underclassmen support. With only a handful of meets under their belts, the
girls track team is improving every week. Supported by a strong core of
long distance runners, the girls are looking to finish in the top three in
conference and send a couple of relay teams down state. With coaches
Mrs. Schmidt and Mrs. Arnold and leadership from seniors Hannah
Day, Barb Roman, and Theresa Popp and junior Deborah Hilby, the
girls have bonded well and are planning on competing with Hononegah,
their stiffest competition.
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Boys’ Track 2008:
A Tribute to a
Legend
By Ryan Knodle
The 2008 Boys’ Track
season can be seen as a tribute, a
salute, to a legend of Boylan
High, and its running sports. Mr.
Holm, the head coach of both
track and cross country as well as
boasting forty-three years, is retiring after this year. With reviewing and reflecting on all of the
work he has put into this school
and its running program, it seems
as though we can do nothing to
thank him enough. So, in an attempt to repay Mr. Holm for
pouring his heart and soul into the
track program, the boys’ track
team has dedicated this season to
him, a legend. A man who still
joins his distance team in their
workouts, Mr. Holm has been,
still is, and will always be a symbol of old-fashioned hard work
and determination. You can still
see him on a regular basis jogging
around the track with the widest
grin on his face, simply because
the weather is beautiful and he is
participating in the sport he loves.
His assistant coaches are Mr.
Herrmann and Mr. Rosenbaum
and the student leadership consists of seniors Brian Kane,
Tommy Kagan, Mike Rush, and
Colin McGuire along with a
strong core of juniors such as
Will O’Malley, Alex Angel, and
Nolan Jacques. The boys’ track
team is looking to contend for
sectionals this year against powerhouses Hononegah, Belvidere
North, and Jefferson. With a team
that’s low in numbers, the boys
are depending on a strong junior
core to make Mr. Holm’s last season great.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Get to Know Me: “Where is it?” Winners
By Kim Madden
Word Puzzle
By Karen Mohr
9) Your Favorite Movie:
“Shawshank Redemption: great
plot, great actors, great movie.”
10) Your Favorite T.V. show:
“Dirty Jobs, Mike Rowe is hilarious, and the show makes me want
to work hard and go to college.”
12) Your Favorite Holiday: “New
Years because I love all the football and we get a fresh start.”
13) If they made a movie of your
life who would you want to play
you and why?: “Sean Connery,
because he has a great voice and
he is a great actor.”
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John Kladar
Class of 2009
1) How did you know the location
of the picture?: “It is in my homeroom.”
2) Your Favorite Class:
“Chemistry, because it is a lot of
fun and Mr. T is the best!”
3) Best Boylan Moment: “The
playoffs last year for the basketball team, because it was so exciting.”
4) Any Extracurricular Activities:
“I am in concert choir, key club,
and I was involved in crew for the
last play.”
5) Favorite Book: “Lord of the
Rings, because it is such a great
story line.”
6) Favorite Teacher: “Definitely
Mr. T because he makes learning
a lot of fun.”
7) What would you buy if you
had a million dollars?: “A car,
college, and save the rest.”
8) What are 3 things you can't
live without and why?: “Cell
phone, because that’s how I keep
in touch, Baseball, because it’s
the best sport and it’s America’s
pastime. My friends because
without them school would be so
boring.”
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Michaela Bradley
Class of 2008
1) How did you know the location
of the picture?: “I am in that
classroom for third period.”
2) Your Favorite Class: “My favorite class is chemistry because
it challenges me in a way that my
other classes don’t.”
3) Best Boylan Moment:
“Sophomore year band and choir
trip to Chicago to see Wicked.”
4) Extracurricular Activities: “I’m
in Concert Band.”
5) Favorite Book: “Twilight, it’s
just a fun book.”
6) Favorite Teacher: “Last year
for chemistry, Mrs. Cole because
she inspired me to study chemistry in college and possibly become a high school chemistry
teacher.”
7) What would you buy if you
had a million dollars?: “I would
buy a car, help with college, and
then invest it.”
8) What are 3 things you can't
live with out?: “My cell phone,
my mp3 player, and my laptop.”
9) Your Favorite Movie: “My favorite movie is Remember the
Titans because every year in
grade school they would show it
to us and I fell in love with it. Besides I go to a school where the
mascot is a titan, I just thought it
fit.”
10) Your Favorite T.V. show:
“My favorite T.V. show is CSI
because I also plan to study criminalistics in college and the show
is awesome, and I just love
drama.”
11) Your Favorite Day of the
week: “My favorite day is Friday,
because you get out of school after that for a weekend, and if
we’re lucky, a 3-day weekend!”
12) Your Favorite Holiday: “My
favorite holiday is Memorial Day,
because it’s warm and that means
that school is ending.”
13) If they made a movie of your
life who would you want to play
you?: “I would want Nikki Blonsky from Hairspray to play my
role because she is so down to
Earth and I feel that she and I
have similar personalities.”
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Music Review: R.E.M.
Once a rather unknown alternative band whose music was heard mostly on college radio stations,
R.E.M. has come a long way from their humble beginnings as a struggling band from the small town of Athens, Georgia. They have never really been considered mainstream, but early hits like “It’s the End of the
World as We Know It,” “The One I Love,” and “Losing My Religion” helped land the band in the pop charts a
few times throughout their career, which started in the early 1980’s, and their persistence has paid off. They
are now members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and have released several successful albums. However,
the last decade has been marked by mostly forgettable albums from R.E.M., and fans were no doubt awaiting
for the next great release. These faithful followers’ patience was rewarded with the band’s latest album, Accelerate, which was released on April 1. I have never really paid much attention to R.E.M. in the past, but with
all the acclaim Accelerate has received from critics, I decided it wouldn’t hurt to give this album a listen.
As I stated earlier, Accelerate is R.E.M.’s best album in about a decade, according to a recent article in
the April 7 issue of Time magazine. Alternative fans such as myself will appreciate it, but it also will not disappoint long-time fans of the band. The opening track, “Living Well is the Best Revenge,” is reminiscent of
one of the band’s first hits, “It’s the End of the World as We Know It,” as it is marked by fast, frantic vocals
from front man Michael Stipe. The track “Until the Day is Done” is a great acoustic track, and it is tinged with
the sound of a mandolin, like the earlier hit “Losing My Religion.” Slower, gentle tracks like “Hollow Man”
help to balance out the many fast-paced songs. Overall, the album has a mostly optimistic feel, but not all the
songs are so light. The track “Houston” is about those displaced by Hurricane Katrina and expresses anger
toward the government. “If the storm doesn’t kill me the government will,” sings Stipe, but it has an underlying message of hope, “Houston is filled with promise…”. The album is very good, and there is only one complaint that I can think of: it is very fast. It clocks in at 35 minutes, and five of the 11 tracks are under three
minutes long. It doesn’t give much time to get into the songs, but the quality of the songs makes up for the
speed.
Again, I was never really an R.E.M. fan, but a few of my favorite groups are considered alternative,
and upon listening to this album I have added one more band to my list of favorite artists. I would recommend
Accelerate to curious listeners, alternative fans who have overlooked R.E.M. in the past, and, of course, longtime fans of the band.
Recommended Tracks: “Accelerate,” “Until the Day is Done,” “Mr. Richards,” “Living Well is the Best Revenge”
Where is it?
By Matthew Kaney
For each newspaper issue, we will be displaying a picture that is taken somewhere in
the Boylan Campus. It is up to you to find where it was taken. Those that submit the
CORRECT ANSWER to [email protected] will have a chance of being in the
next issue’s “Get to Know Me” section.
Where is this?
Word Puzzle
Answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
3 Doors Down
Diamond in the Rough
Double Parking
Man Over Board
The Plot Thickens
NEWS AND FEATURES
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Mrs. Potts’ Chemistry Classes Learn About
the Field of Forensic Sciences
By Jordan Calgaro
As the end of the year draws near, many students are ready for their
classes to slow down and their workload to lighten up. However, in many
classes, that is often not the case. Instead of sitting through lectures and taking
pages of notes these last few weeks of school, juniors and seniors in Mrs.
Potts’ Chemistry class are conducting a variety of experiments. The students
are studying Forensics, and doing labs dealing with many different topics consisting of Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology and Physical science.
These labs cover all types of science to give students an opportunity to experience them all. The purpose of this lab work is not only independent study, but
it also gives the Chemistry students a chance to tie the years’ principles of
chemistry together to show the practical side of chemistry. Mrs. Potts also
mentioned that it was a nice way to keep the seniors focused at the end of the
school year before they graduate. When asked why these experiments are
helpful or beneficial to the students, Mrs. Potts responded by saying, “By allowing the students to explore these various topics of Forensics and Science,
they are exposed to the practical side of chemistry, giving them ideas and information about possible careers in the criminal field.” She went on to say that
she hopes the students take from these labs an appreciation and awareness for
the chemistry that is always around them. “The looks of discovery, excitement, and enjoyment on the students’ faces when doing these experiments is
truly rewarding.”
Lauren Hambel, Dana Clemens, and
Diane Derry explore the art of lip prints
in forensics.
Inspecting different hair samples under
the microscope, Guy Gilbertson explores
the area of DNA analysis.
Students experiment with analyzing the
methods of glass breaking.
Mrs. Potts assists students in testing the flammability and burning patterns of different
fabrics in the area of arson.
Photos by Jenna Engelsen
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NEWS AND FEATURES
Attn: All students interested in
being a part of…
The Boylan
Current
To anyone who wants to be on the staff next year but missed
the informational meeting last week, please send your information along with the area you may be interested in working
to [email protected]. We will take anyone willing
to work, even if you have no previous experience. Everyone
who signs up to work next year should be on the lookout over
vacation for emails regarding possible summer meetings and
logistics for next year. We look forward to another exciting
and productive year with fresh ideas and personalities!
Graduation Information:
Senior Awards Ceremony:
Thursday May 22nd
1-3 pm
Main Gym
Baccalaureate Mass:
Thursday May 22nd
7-8 pm
Main Gym
Graduation Practice:
Monday May 19th and Tuesday May
20th
8-11 am
Main Gym
Senior Brunch:
Tuesday May 20th
After practice
Cafeteria
Graduation:
Tuesday May 27th
2 pm
Msgr. Mitchell will be conferring
diplomas.
Semester Exam Schedule:
Wednesday, May 28
Period 1
8:00-9:10 am
Period 5
9:20 -10:30 am
Period 6
10:40 -11:50 am
Thursday, May 29
Period 2
8:00-9:10 am
Period 4
9:20-10:30 am
Friday, May 30
Period 3
8:00-9:10 am
Period 7
9:20-10:30 am
COMIC
By Brian Gillete
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Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers,
Congratulations on making it to the end of the school year! With semester exams coming up next week, however, it
may feel like the year is far from over. However, summer is merely days away, which means that publication of The
Current will be going on hiatus. However, our summer will be one of planning and preparation for next year’s continuation of this paper, which has been a growing success throughout its first year of regular publication. On behalf of the
entire staff, I would like to thank you for your continued support throughout this year. Your willingness to read each
new issue and to participate in our stories or interviews is something that makes our paper great, and something that
shows our community spirit as well. We are still very open to suggestions you might have for what we could do better,
and our email account will be up and running throughout the summer months if you have the desire to share those
ideas. I ask for your continued support next year as we continue to strengthen this program and bring news and entertainment to you, the student body. Have a wonderful summer! See you next year!
Sincerely,
Kaylen B. Ralph
Executive Editor
The Boylan Current Staff:
Executive Editor:
Kaylen Ralph
News and Features Editor:
Jordan Calgaro
Sports Editor:
Joy Schaefer
Photography Editor:
Courtney Calgaro
Layout Editor:
Sarah Thappa
Copy Editor:
Rachel Doherty
Entertainment Editors:
Brooke Javurek
Abby Kleckler
Advisor:
Mr. Dennis Hiemenz
The Boylan Current Mission Statement:
The Boylan Current seeks to promote interest in scholastic and extracurricular activities. Our
aim above all is to expand the awareness of issues on a local, national, and world level, and to
promote programs which are beneficial to the school and community. The Boylan Current
will strive to be thorough and accurate, and will be held to the highest ethical standards.
Cathryn Vaulman was selected as a Finalist in the
Chicago Tribune’s annual
All-State Academic Team
scholarship for 2008.
The 250 entries received
from Illinois high
schools were read and
evaluated by our judges,
who included educators
and citizens involved in
educational issues. From
those entries, the judges
selected 70 finalists, of
which Cathryn was one.
Congratulations Cathryn!