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The Rebel Review examines the Facebook page “You Know You’re a Rebel When.....”

new moon

Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling teenage novel, New Moon, comes to a theater near you.

Promise to KeePRebel students encourage young teens to maintain healthy lives and make choices that glorify God.

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Shelby Ennis, a Rebel Review staff writer, remembers the life of her father and explains how to recognize the signs of a heart attack and how to prevent heart disease.

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2 0 0 9 C a n n e d F o o d d r i v e

Although it is only November, grade school students are beginning to

ponder life in high school. The South Deanery grade schools recently welcomed back former students to recruit their current middle school scholars. Roncalli students spoke on topics of faith, academic preparation and extracurricular activities at Roncalli. They also informed the grade school students on how their time at Roncalli has shaped their life. There is a deeper reason for the seniors to go back to the grade schools other than to just aimlessly put a plug in for Roncalli. “The hope is that most middle school students probably still have some recollection of who that senior was,” explained principal Chuck Weisenbach, who chose the selected students. “The stories that they have to share and the skills that they have in terms of just their personality, we’re hoping that again that connects with the middle school kids.” The administration hopes that the grade school students would have a close connection to the seniors and have a lasting impression of Roncalli from the talks.

rebels promote roNcalli 17 students went back to their alma maters’ to speak about faith, academics BY CJ ALLARDCo Editor in Chief

A Night of oNe ActsRebels take to the stage for three one-act playsBY KeLLY KeRnNews Editor

Each year students have two opportunities to hit the Rebel

stage, once in the fall for the play, and a second time in the spring for the musical. Participating in a school production can be a fun way to meet new people and experience a new after-school activity as well as playing a different role. This year’s fall play gives it’s participants many opportunities to play new roles. “This play is different from any other we’ve done at Roncalli,” junior Emily Looney shared. The play “A Night of One Acts,” is a three- part comedy act

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caN it up!: rebels helped support the 2008 Canned Food drive by bringing in non-perishable food items. This year students and staff are asked to donate 70 cans or $35 for tomorrow’s drive benefitting the Saint vincent de Paul food pantry.

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A time to giveCAnneD FOOD DRIVe BLOOD DRIVE

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R oncalli has a service project to help families who are struggling to support their families during the holidays. In its 38th year of existance, Roncalli students and

staff collect canned foods and donate them to the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry. The students receive a t-shirt for donating 70 cans or $35. Service hours are available during the drive, and more than enough students are glad to come and volunteer every year. Last year, over 100,000 cans were collected and more than 130 students showed up to help. Roncalli students have helped many families make their holiday brighter by bringing in donated cans.

The Indiana Blood Center has been supplying hundreds of units of blood to many hospitals across Indiana. They also have managed to stop by Roncalli, for the past 22

years, to collect donated blood as well. During the canned food drive, three mobile units come in and set up at Roncalli. To be eligible for donating blood, you must be at least 16 years of age with a parent’s signature and weigh at least 110 pounds. Last year 148 students donated blood for those in need. Students and parents from Roncalli have helped many of those in need for blood in the future and plan on many more years of service.

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Rebels bring in cans and donate blood tomorrow to help those in need

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» FALL PLAYthat features two small skits in between scenes. The five individual plays that bring the whole production together are: “Take Five,” “Top That,” “The Interview,” “Oh, What a Tangled Web” and “Check Please.” Each of the comedies deal with hilarious issues such as beekeeping, the result of lying, and going on blind dates. “These short plays are hysterical! I recommend getting tickets before they are sold out because it’s a knee slapper,” said junior Karla Browne. Not much can be revealed about this year’s play, but sophomore Chessie LaRosa promises that, “The play is great and will fit any age group!” Be sure to see Mrs. Lewinski to purchase tickets. Remaining show dates are tonight and Saturday night.

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2 0 0 9 W a l k a t h o n a high school realityThe Promise to Keep program encourages young teens to abstain

Despite all the dangers and consequences, many young people in America are having

pre-marital sex. The overwhelming numbers are not enough to explain the reason behind the issue, making it important to take a deeper look into the underlying causes. Some people may consider sex an everyday act- something that shows the “love” that two people have for each other. But is it really a valid reason, a real act of love, to be having sex outside of marriage? The Promise to Keep peer mentor program is working to answer these questions. The program sends RHS students to the South Deanery grade schools to explain the consequences of pre-marital sex and STDs, and encourage young teens to remain chaste. The program’s purpose is not to threaten teens, but inform and educate them on what it means to respect the bodies God has given them, along with explaining why it is beneficial to wait until marriage. Young people learn that it is important to abstain not only for physical reasons, but for emotional reasons as well. Teens already face the stress of high school struggles, but adding the pressure of sex can cause even more of an emotional mess. Mrs. Hendricks, coordinator of the Promise to Keep program, said that there are many causes for teens having pre-marital sex: popularity and desire to fit in, pressure from friends to become sexually involved, the use of drugs and alcohol, and the belief that having sex will keep a boyfriend or girlfriend. High school students around the nation are facing the struggles of sex, including students at Roncalli. In a 2007 survey of RHS students, 19 percent of girls and 16 percent of boys said that they have had sex, compared to 46 percent of girls and 50 percent of boys in the U.S. The national statistics are much higher than those of Roncalli, but steps are being taken to encourage all teens not to engage in sex in the hopes of seeing the numbers decrease. The Promise to Keep Program mentors work to address the causes and encourage teens to abstain from having sex before marriage.

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WALK IT OUT!: Freshman aaron Gutzwiller walks back to the stadium during the Walkathon. Refreshments were set up to restore the tired Rebels’ energy after their trek through the neighboring area.

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Stride by strideRebel students and staff walk to raise money for tuition assistance

Every year, Roncalli has a walkathon to raise money for needs-based tuition

assistance for RHS families. Most students walk on the 3.2 mile trail surrounding Roncalli High School. About 50 students decided to run including the boys’ basketball team and cross country team. This year’s theme, created by sophomore Ryan Kedra, was “Foot by foot, stride by stride, building rebel pride,” and junior Elizabeth Coons designed the t-shirts. “When they pick the theme and design, they remove the student or staff member’s name, so it is fair and anonymous. They

asked teachers and staff to vote on which one they like the best. The most votes wins,” said Mrs. Terese Carson. Last year students raised $80,000, while this year Rebels raised approximately $79,000. About 94% of the student body participated by donating $65 or more. If students choose not to participate and do not donate enough money, they miss out on the opportunity to wear the Walkathon t-shirt on out-of-uniform days. Even though there is not 100 percent participation, the event was still a success.

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» PROMOTE After many years of gradual student enrollment increases, the freshman class of 2013 saw a sizable decline in numbers. The problem does not seem to be heading in the right direction anytime soon. “We took a little bit of a dip this year for the first time in 20, 24 or 25 years. Our retention of eighth graders was down. I’m sure the economy had a role in that,” said Weisenbach. Mr. Weisenbach is not about to let the economy slow down Roncalli. “We’ll be working extra hard throughout the upcoming months to make sure that we get our retention of 8th graders back to the size they were for all those years.” Undeterred, Mr. Weisenbach, along with the whole Rebel family, will not let numbers dictate how well Roncalli functions. “We’ve never been a numbers-driven school…if our enrollment fell to 1,000 (students), we would still be a great school.”

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CHECK PLEASE: Senior nick Males goes on a series of blind dates, each ending in an awkward disaster. Junior anna Fanelli plays the role of one of his surprise dates.

OH, WHAT A TANGLED WEB: Senior Sara hollowell and freshman lauren Webb figure out the hard way that a small white lie can lead to a big mess.

French students met with students from the International School of Indiana and learned about their language and culture.

Mr. Anderson per-formed an ever popu-lar French mime routine for students.

After indulging in a traditional French break-fast of chocolate croissants in the café, students got artsy with French stamping.

Professor Pilon of Franklin College visited to teach about Cajun history, cul-ture and dance.

Students will finish off the week with a French movie. Don’t forget about Satur-day’s lunch @ Papa Roux!

Getting a car for your 16th birthday is one of those things young teens always look forward to, whether it be a cheap,

old car or a brand new, expensive car. From all of the excitement of getting a first car, people often tend to give it a name. The names could be everyday names or even as crazy as “The Black Mamba.” Some even base them off of celebrities like Oprah. Either way, remembering all the good and the bad times you had with your first car is practically a given. Even though these titles can come from everyday names, some may also come from objects such as street signs. For example, junior Abbey Klaiber’s car is named “Bertha” because it is old, big and she and her friends passed by a street that was named Bertha, giving them the idea. Also, names might come from the color of your car or even the type of car it is. Junior Kristen West has a car named “Ron Burgundy” because the color is burgundy, and also she enjoys the movie “Anchorman.” Another way to name a car could come from the type of car you have. Junior Katie Silvers has an Explorer she named “Dora.” Teachers also had nick names and/or stories about their unforgettable first car. Mr. Winningham had a 1989 Black Pontiac Firebird and its nickname was “Beelzebul.” Mr. Antolin’s first car was memorable too. “My first car was a 1977 Chevy Impala - made of pure metal! Huge car, spanned

the lane. I was turning left into a friend’s driveway, and I looked into my rear view mirror. I saw a sports car barreling straight for me with no intention of slowing down.

Right before he hit me, I let off the brake so I wouldn’t get hurt and he shot my

car forward about half a block. I get out and look at my car and I have a fist

sized dent in my rear bumper. The sports car was in rough shape!

The front hood was curled in half, the front bumper

was in pieces, the grill work was in pieces as well. And all that was wrong in my car

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dent!” said Antolin. Mr. North had a 1989 Powder Blue Chevy Celebrity Wagon with the nickname “The Blue Bomber.” He said it could fit tons of people, and it had backwards facing rear seats. A few other teachers were asked if they remembered their first car and they all answered with no hesitation. And so, at Roncalli High School, it is true that one thing you will never forget no matter how old you are, is your first car.

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Random1. What does Abbie want to be when she gets older?

Wedding Planner Wedding Planner Veterinarian

2. What is her favorite color? Purple Purple Purple

3. Where does Abbie want to live when she gets older?

Chicago Paris Nashville, TN

4. Who does she want to meet alive or passed?

John Mayer Jonas Brothers Michael Jackson

5. What is Abbie’s favorite subject? English English Theater

6. What college does she want to attend? Ball State Ball State Indiana University

Rebel Abbie DoyleRandom Rebel

HAley eckertAbbie’s Friend

Mr. AnDersonTheater Teacher

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BY mAX BRowningNews Writer

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This year, Roncalli is blessed to receive a returning veteran teacher. Mr. Scott

Houser has 13 years of experience teaching high school students. He has taught at only two schools during his career, Franklin Central for eight years and Roncalli for five years. Mr. Houser’s favorite thing about Roncalli is not only the students, but also their hard work and their spirit. During his junior year of college, he decided he wanted to teach science, and he received his science degree at IU. In the science department, Mr. Houser is teaching biology and integrated chemistry/physics to freshmen through seniors. At home, he has a wife, Karen, a daughter, Lucy, who is a first grader at St. Jude and a three-year-old son, Robert. He and his family are awaiting the arrival of a baby girl, who is due in January.

RETURNING REBEL: Mr. Houser not only teaches science, but he is also an assistant coach in the football program.

your first carOne thing you will never forget, no matter how young or old you might be, is your first carmAckenzie RingenFeature Writer

WelcoMe to Her HooD: Anna Fanelli shows off her ride. It was passed down to her after her older brother, Joe, went to college.

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Thousands flock to New York City or L.A. to get their big break in music,

but it is rare to see more than 10 new break-out artists a year. An exception, though, is a little band from Long Island, NY called Push Play. “I’ve known Nick (bass player) since we were about twelve,” CJ Baren, lead vocalist, explained, “Since then, we met Steve (guitar and vocals) and Derek (drums).” “We were going to Borders to pick up some groovy magazines,” Derek Ries said about how they got their name. “So we put in a CD, and it wouldn’t play. They kept yelling to “Push Play.” The members of Push Play are barely out of high school. They said it was difficult to juggle school, touring, and recording. Their hard work paid off when Wind-up records signed them.The boys have high hopes for the future. “We’re going to play on the moon,” Nick DeTurris said when asked where he sees the band in five years. “But it has to be a full moon. We want everyone to see it,” CJ explained. If they keep pursing their dream, anything is possible for the band on the rise – Push Play.

star struck: Push Play band members pose with RHS sophomore Maddie Giles at the Hardrock Cafe in Louisville, KY, before her interview with the band.

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The Vampire Strikes Back

Everybody remembers the hype surrounding Twilight that began last

year as Stephenie Meyer’s dreamy characters of her dark romantic novel came to the big screen. Groups of screaming girls and jealous boyfriends stood outside movie theaters all over America for hours to see America’s two greatest heart throbs, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, act as Edward Cullen and Jacob Black. Now, one year later, the Twilight Saga’s popularity is still booming as the much anticipated release of New Moon draws near. This morning, Showplace 16 showed New Moon in multiple theaters starting at 12:01, 12:02 and 12:03 with 9 more showings throughout today. Summit Entertainment, the film studio producing New Moon, claims the movie is, “selling out screenings earlier than any other movie to date.” Everyone wants to get the first peek even if it means staying up until 2:15 in the morning on a school night. “There are so many moviegoers staying up late to see the movie at midnight that New Moon might single-handedly boost coffee sales on Friday morning,” said the chief operating officer of Fandango, Rick Butler. The hype does not stop at the ticket line; stores everywhere are stocking up on Twilight posters,

C.D.’s, t-shirts, the Cullen crest, and other paraphernalia. Nordstrom is now selling “lip venom” and life-size cardboard cut-outs of Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner so drooling teenage girls can practically own Robert Pattinson for a mere $35, plus tax. Girls are walking around with Team Edward and Team Jacob shirts as they snack on the new candy c o n v e r s a t i o n s S w e e t h e a r t s with messages like “Dazzle” and flavors like “ Te m p t i n g Apple.” Twilighters are worried that the movie may stray far from S t e p h e n i e Meyer’s already fabulous work, as some believe was done in the first movie. Vampire lovers everywhere are hoping that with New Moon’s new director, Chris Weitz, readers will really be able to visually experience their favorite book.

Is It Worth It?

More than 10% of teenagers under the age of 20 tan according to medi-smart.com.

Children and adults both tan to achieve a golden glow and a

sense of confidence. Just in

the United States it is

estimated that tanning customers spend $2

billion a year. Some think that tanning is necessary and safe,

while others believe it is dangerous and harmful. Observe the facts below before jumping to conclusions about indoor tanning.

Pros- tanning inside is safer then tanning outdoors -

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- quick and convenient

- boosts self confidence and attitude

- is a way to wind down and relax

- tanning bed lights expose UVB rays which

produce Vitamin D keeping bones, joints, and

teeth healthy

- can suggest exact amount of time wanted in the

bed

- can help clear up skin

- the will to eat healthier and exercise increases

coNs- can damage your cornea and retina

- has been linked to cataracts

- skin ages rapidly if used too much

- can lead to various types of skin cancer

- skin can lose elasticity and skin can become

discolored

- tanning while pregnant raises body temperature

and can be harmful to the baby

- very costly

- certain medications can cause skin to be

sensitive to tanning

Stephenie Meyer’s hot teenage romance novel of vampire and werewolf love, New Moon, comes to a theater near you sooner than you can say Edward

On tHe RiSe

By Sheila elSener & leah BradleyFeature Writers

Tanning poses many health risks as well as positive attributes to the human body

By Stephanie reed & leigh hoagland Feature Writers

Rebel sophomore interviews up and coming band, Push Play, making their way on the music scene with high hopesBy maddie gileSGuest Writer

Late NIght start: Above is the Official Poster featuring Bella clinging to Jacob, as edward glances back with angry jealousy. the movie opened this morning at 12:01 AM.

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Many Roncalli students are a part of the Facebook group officially named “You

Know You Go to Roncalli When…” The group was created a few years ago by a

Roncalli alum, Eric Lovell, and the point of this group is actually very simple.

It tries to connect Rebels across generations by listing unique endings to the

saying now stated as ‘you know you go to Roncalli when…’ The list is full of the

little things that only a Roncalli student or Roncalli graduate would understand.

The group allows Roncalli students and alumni to feel a sense of pride and

togetherness; this togetherness proves to be an example of the unity the

Roncalli family brags about. The following list shares just a few of the original

endings that alumni and students have contributed over time.

“you Know you’re a rebel When...”

“You Know You’re a Rebel When...“-you roll up your shirt instead of tucking it in when you pass

certain teachers

-you have to check your family tree before you ask somebody to

homecoming

-before you finish telling someone a secret, the whole school

knows

-your hardest decision in the morning is choosing to wear a red,

blue or white polo

-your principal refers to your campus as ‘Rebel Land’

-you’ve been told to ice it by Coach Sahmbo

-you know everyone in your class

-everyday is a “sun splashed day on this *insert current date

here*..”

-you complain about how expensive prom is even though

everyone knows that your parents will pay for everything

-you love Fridays simply because of tRF during the passing

periods

-you can have a pep session without leaving your classroom

-your school owns three regular buses and three mini buses.

total.

-your teachers taught your parents and/or grandparents. Or

they are best friends with your parent and/or grandparents

-you are not surprised to see your entire school in Ft. Myers

over spring break

-you only know the first two digits to your locker combination

-you call the gym the “Family Room”, the “Rebel Rocket Dome”,

or the “Woodshed”

-you’ve been to a Roncalli function and James Maier has taken a

picture of and/or with you

By gaBi KoenigNews Writer

My father, Rick, was only 49 when he passed away from a heart attack in

September. Even though he was living with diabetes, he was very energetic. He would go golfing every Tuesday with his friends. He was very proud of his hole-in-one his first year playing.

If something was broken in our house, he would fix it. He was always coming up with projects to build around the house. My dad was a very independent man who loved to spend time with his family and have fun. If people were upset or worried, he would always lighten the mood by making a joke. My father was a very simple man who loved life. He and my mom had a fairytale-marriage for 28 years, one that my sister, Robbin, and I hope to have when we get older.

He never had any symptoms of a heart attack. This is what worries me, because cardiovascular troubles did not run in his side of the family, and he never had any problems but he still had a heart attack. After losing my father to a

heart attack, I’ve learned how important it is to know the warning signs and how to prevent it.

Many people know their heart is located in the chest area, but do not know about anything else. Your heart is on the left side of your chest in between your lungs towards the front. There are

many warning signs but they are different for men and women. For men, usually their chest is causing them discomfort; they are easily out of breath and are sometimes dizzy and nauseous. Warning signs for women can sometimes be different. The heart attack symptoms for women include chest pain, jaw discomfort, shortness of breath and sometimes

abdominal pain along with neck and stomach pains. There is a reason why heart disease is the number one life-taker in the world. Like my dad, people may not even know they are at risk for

a heart attack because they do not suffer from any symptoms.

For people without health insurance, routine physicals that check for heart health can be costly. Health care reform, which makes it possible for everyone to afford basic coverage, is greatly needed in this country. If a person is able to go to the doctor and undergo surgery to decrease a blockage, their life can be saved. It’s hard to tell if you have heart problems because most of the time, cardiovascular signs will not show up in blood work. Statistics show that 1.5 million heart attacks take place and out of that number 500,000 people die a year.

Improving your heart can be done by eating healthy, exercising, and knowing your family history. Although not every heart attack can be prevented, paying attention to your body is key.

My dad took care of his health. He was active, healthy, and took control of his diabetes. He lived everyday to the fullest and always had fun. He loved the holidays, always decorating the yard with all different decorations. Even though he is not here, my and family and I hope to keep the tradition going.

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Editorial PolicyWe accept letters to the editor from all faculty, staff, and students. They can be e-mailed to jalbertson@roncallihs.org or delivered to room 206. Please keep these letters short, roughly 200-300 words. They will be accepted under the circumstances that they are signed and noted to which article it is in response. Letters that contain misinformation or are meant to libel another will not be published. The decision to publish these will be decided by The Rebel Review adviser Mrs. Albertson. We also accept photographs and articles written by students, teachers, and staff members. Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School Newspaper Service.

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heart disease: the silent killerRebel who lost father to heart attack explains warning signs and remembers his life

Nearly everything in your life as a Roncalli student is “going green.”

Take a look around. That water bottle you just filled up at the water fountain is made to be eco-friendly. The car you drive or ride to school in gets more miles to the gallon. The automatic lights in the bathrooms save energy. However, the blue recycle bins in every Roncalli classroom are what ultimately manifest the efforts made to keep our planet green.

Roncalli High School has recognized the necessity to recycle and has taken action. That necessity is to save energy, land space, money, create new jobs, reduce air and water pollution and preserve habitat for wildlife. The Recycling Program at Roncalli can be seen doing their part to help the environment as they roam the halls collecting paper. However, they are not able to recycle everything.

The Recycling Club, founded in the ‘07-’08 school year by Mr. Lauck, had nearly 40 members last year. The club disbanded because of a lack of participation from the

members. This is partly the reason why the Recycling program focuses efforts on paper. “Basically it comes down to time and resources. We don’t have enough people to move plastic and aluminum out of the building efficiently,” said Mr. Lauck. Without the people and money required to expand recycling beyond paper, the trashcans will just continue to fill up with materials that can potentially be recycled back into production. “One thing we’re always trying to improve is student awareness; which is getting much better every year.”

Mrs. Yanich, formerly Ms. Linhart, and Mr. Striby also realized the importance of recycling paper and other materials. In a

proud school of red, white and blue, these two teachers have managed to turn their rooms green with recycling efforts. In the

absence of plastic recycling, Mr. Striby and Mrs. Yanich have individually set up recycling bins for plastic bottles in their classroom. “God blessed us with Mother Earth. She’s always taken care of us. We owe it to ourselves to take care of her especially now that she needs us the most!” said Mrs. Yanich.

In a world of increasing environmental awareness, recycling’s importance has become more prevalent. If you want to do your part to

keep this precious planet green, go ahead and help out with recycling at Roncalli. If you do not have the time, then do your part on your own time. It’s the small acts that count.

Students at Roncalli are “going green”

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PAPA AnD MAMMA

After his election, Angelo Roncalli was so

deeply moved that he sat in the Sistine

Chapel with his eyes closed for a long time

before he was ready to receive the homage

of the cardinals. With a jerk of the hand, each

cardinal moved the automatic mechanism

removing the canopy above his chair. The only

canopy left was the one above Roncalli’s seat. It

was the single visible symbol of his new dignity.

The 50 cardinals present waited in the

thoughtful silence until the new Pope accepted

the nomination. It appeared an eternity to them

before the necessary ceremonies were begun:

the Pope’s acceptance, his choice of a name,

his explanation of his choice, and the exchange

of caps. In reality, only a few minutes had

passed.

After the doors of the conclave were opened

and the members of the papal family who

were present were permitted to present their

congratulations, John confided to a friend: ”The

long pause after my election? I was so moved,

so overcome, that I thought of home. My

thoughts returned to Sotto il Monte, to Mamma

and Papa…..And when they dressed me in

the white papal soutane, I remembered the

moment when my mother dressed me in white

for my first communion.”

The Rebel Review wants you, as a Roncalli student, to learn more about our school’s namesake. Each month, we will be including a paraphrased excerpt from the book “A Pope Laughs,” by Kurt Klinger

Rebels engage in recycling

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BY Matthew neYlonNews Writer

hand in hand withPope Roncalli

Editor-in-Chief: CJ AllardEditor-in-Chief: Blake StegemillerNews Writer: Adair DorsettNews Writer: Matthew NeylonNews Writer: Alix RichardsonNews Writer: Max BrowningNews Writer: Gabi KoenigNews Writer: Kelly KernNews Writer: Shelby EnnisFeature Writer: Sheila ElsenerAdviser: Mrs. Albertson

Feature Writer. Caitlin KennedyFeature Writer: Leah BradleyFeature Writer: Mackenzie RingenFeature Writer: Kristen WestFeature Writer: Leigh HoaglandFeature Writer: Stephanie ReedFeature Writer: Michelle SchultzOnline Editor: Kenzie NickellPhoto Editor: Andrea SilcoxSports Writer: Sean McNamaraSports Writer: Conor Roberts

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The Pacers franchise has not recovered well since their greatest player retired

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The Purdue Boilermakers and Butler Bulldogs men’s basketball teams both start off their seasons being ranked in the top 25 and with wins in their first game.

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was diagnosed with a rare form of luekemia early last week.

The New York Yankees won their 27th World Series this month, the most out of any other team in the Major League.

The Colts remained one of two undefeaded teams in the NFL last Sunday by beating the Patriots. The Colts came back to win after being down 34-21 with three minutes left.

In her first ever game in high school, freshman Bridget Perry led the lady Rebel’s basketball team with 13 points in a losing effort against Fisher High School.

The fall of the Indiana Pacers

It’s April 20, 2005. The Indiana Pacers are facing the Chicago Bulls in an

epic division rivalry game. Thousands of fans are packed shoulder to shoulder in Conseco Fieldhouse to witness the last regular season NBA game played by one of our city’s most beloved sports icons. There is a sense of sadness and nostalgia for all the great memories given to us by Reggie Miller as he stepped off the court for the last time. Little did Pacers’ fans know, as Reggie stepped off the court, one of the most respected franchises in the NBA would begin its downfall. There is a new atmoshpere in Conseco Fieldhouse. Fans are cheering less for the Pacers, and cheering more for the giant dog that is jumping up 20 feet in the air off a trampoline for a slam dunk during the half time show. There are more fans showing up to see the one-man show by Lebron James when the Cleveland Cavaliers come to town, than to see the Pacers add an infrequent W to their record. This was not the case when Reggie Miller was shooting the lights out from

the top of the key nearly every game. People were coming to watch the Pacers play basketball. The fans in the Reggie era were willing to give an arm and a leg

to sit in the nose bleed section at Conseco Fieldhouse. Now these fans will only go if the tickets are free and their favorite show is not on. However, it is hard to blame these fans. Since the first year Reggie Miller left, the Pacers have only made it to the play-offs once, and they lost in the first round to the New Jersey Nets. The Pacers have also had more than enough problems with players getting into trouble, which can make it hard to root for a team that has had so many off-the-court problems. The Pacers do, however, seem to be making a strong attempt to change all this. They have traded away trouble makers like Steven Jackson and Ron Artest, and seem to be making an effort to regain their fans. They are also building the team around players like Danny Granger, who can be positive role models for kids who look up to athletes. Pacers games will never be the same since Reggie Miller has shot his last three, but not all hope is lost as the Pacers begin to rebuild their fallen franchise.

Q&A with Jason WernerBy Sean McnaMaraSports Writer

By conor roBertSSports Writer

The former Roncalli athlete is now leading Purdue

As the college football season comes to a close, many teams are trying to wrap up their seasons on a good note. One of these teams would be the Purdue Boilermakers, who

after a rocky start, wants to finish strong. The Boilermakers are led on defense by former Roncalli standout, Jason Werner. I recently had time to catch up with the 2004 Football Mr. Indiana award winner.

Q: How is tHe season going for you and your team?A: Our team right now is struggling record wise, but we know we are a much better team than our record shows. We have made some big mistakes in the last few games that have really kept us from winning, but we still have a few games left and are excited to get some wins.

Werner has faced some brutal injuries in his past which have kept him off the field for much of his college career. His history of agonizing back pains has even forced him to undergo a five and a half hour surgery.

Q: How Have you overcome your past injuries to acHieve sucH great success?A: Well my injuries have been misfortunate and have really delayed my career, but I have an amazing family and a great set of friends who helped me through all the tough times. I just tried to stay positive and keep my head up and work hard to get back to playing football again. Being out with an injury really opens your eyes to other things in life. But I do love football and the support from these special people in my life really helped me get back to playing.

The 5th year senior is an obvious leader on the field. He is the starting outside linebacker for the boilermakers, as well as the team’s co-captain. As of now, Werner has racked up some pretty nice statistics including 60 tackles, 4 sacks, a forced fumble and an interception.

Q: do you plan on going to tHe nfl?A: I do have dreams and aspirations of playing at the next level. I know that it is a tough business to get into but I feel that it has always been my goal to get there, so I will do everything in my power to achieve that goal.

Q: if not, wHat are your plans for life after football?A: I am not sure exactly what my plans are yet. I have taken advantage of my time here at college and have acquired a number of business, communications, and entrepreneurship degrees. I know that I will have options as to what it is exactly that I want to do, but as of right now I am not exactly sure.

Werner graduated from Roncalli in 2004. Throughout his high school tenure, the Rebel football team won three straight 4A state championships in a row. He also attended St. Barnabas grade school where he remains a parish member today.

Q: How Has roncalli Helped you in your life botH on and off tHe field?A: I could never have enough good things to say about Roncalli high school. It prepared me for a lot of the things that I have faced in college. It is where I met all my closest friends and had some of the best years of my life. The teachers, coaches, and people in the Roncalli community are amazing individuals and are second to none. I feel forever grateful that I was fortunate enough to go to a high school that has had such a positive impact on my life. As far as football goes, Roncalli obviously provided me with a more than positive experience. I felt like it was almost unfair to other teams that we had such amazing coaches in coach Scifres and the other coaches. They knew how to break down the game and prepare us to play, but also knew how to prioritize the important things in life, teaching us the right way to handle all situations, not just in football. They all knew how to help us get the best experience possible as a football player. I could never thank any of them enough for that.

Q: wHat is your fondest memory of roncalli?A: My fondest memory of Roncalli is probably my whole senior year in general. Our football season was a dream come true, our basketball season won the school’s first sectional/regional, and it finished up with a track season that was one of the most fun and rewarding experiences of my life. It was not only about sports though, I really enjoyed school with the amazing set of friends I had. I miss all the teachers and classes I took that year. After being at a school for 4 years and getting the chance to know the teachers and staff real well, it makes school a whole heck of a lot more enjoyable, especially with the amazing staff at Roncalli. The people around me my senior year made it such a memorable experience.

The weather is getting colder, and the sports life at Roncalli seems to be absent. However, several

Rebels are dominating the ice on the South Stars hockey team. Located on the south side of Indianapolis at Perry Park, it is a convenient location for many people who love to play the sport of hockey, but cannot play because Roncalli does not have a hockey team. Students from schools all over Indianapolis play for the South Stars to show off their hockey talent. “I’ve always loved hockey, and it’s good being able to play and still represent Roncalli,” said senior captain Luke Winningham. The hockey players get opportunities to play in state tournaments against other high schools, and compete at a high level. The team has placed many times in these tourneys, and will hopefully continue at that pace. When Winningham was asked about the teams goals, he said “We try our hardest to compete at the highest level so that people won’t underestimate us.” The team does more than just play hockey together. They participate in several team bonding activities such as cleaning up local roads and parks. “It really unifies us as a team and helps us to all bond,” said Winningham. “It feels great to help out the community and do our part for society.” Going to support this South Stars team is always a fun experience. The games are consistently fast paced, and overall a very exciting experience. So when students are looking for something to do on those dull winter evenings, a South Stars hockey game at Perry Park is always an excellent choice people will not regret.

Roncalli Stars

By conor roBertSSports Writer

Rebel hockey players display their talents on the South Stars hockey team

Photo Provided by jason werner

Photo by MCt CaMPus

not so fast: Brandon Rush (right) attempts to defend Vince Carter (left) in a pre-season game.

IebelRevIewRFeatures8

BY Michelle SchultzFeature Writer

November 20, 2009

Once again it’s that time of the year. Black Friday is just around the corner. For people who have

never experienced the thrill of shopping the day after Thanksgiving, it is not uncommon to see hundreds of people in line and waiting for the stores to open. They sometimes wait for hours to grab some of the most-wanted gifts of the season. Many stores open by 4 or 5 a.m., but a few even open as early as 12:01 a.m. Many people may think that it is ridiculous to wait in the cold weather, but others believe the deals are unbeatable. The term “Black Friday” originates from Philadelphia in the 1970’s. The traffic was always so backed up with people out on the day after Thanksgiving that the police officers called the day “Black Friday.” The word black also refers to stores earning a profit, or being in the black. During the remainder of the years, stores are losing money, ending up in the red. Some Rebels participate in this tremendous shopping spree. Along with all the less expensive gifts and deals,

shoppers also get to experience the rush. Sophomore Danielle Maher makes a habit of shopping the day after Thanksgiving, “I love watching all the crazy people [rushing to get the most wanted item],” said Maher. F r e s h m a n Tayler Wilson also takes part in Black Friday. “I think it’s crazy,” said Wilson. This exciting, yet crazy time of the year is enjoyment for some and hectic for others.

During the month of November, there are many different holidays. Some of them are well known

to us, while others may be completely new to our minds. Every November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving and Veteran’s Day. Catholics also celebrate All Saints Day. What people do not know are the day-to-day holidays and what organizations and groups celebrate during the whole month. Thanksgiving has been a holiday since 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln. President Franklin Roosevelt moved the holiday to the fourth Thursday in November. Rebels celebrate Thanksgiving in many different ways. Some

people have a celebration at their home, and others may go to different places to visit relatives. The most common foods eaten are turkey, stuffing, gravy, and some type of pie. Rebels even participate in a family event or game. Some may take a hike, play touch football, scrabble or even watch the football game. Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11, and it is a federal holiday. There is a big ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. It first started as Armistice Day in 1919 by President Wilson. All Saints Day is on November 1, which is celebrated by Catholics all over the world, It was first started on May 13, 609, by Pope Boniface IV.

Holidays in November

Black FridayBY ShelBY enniSNews Writer

The average Thanksgiving dinner has over 2000

calories. Looking good and being healthy after

this holiday can be tough. Here are some healthy tips

from healthcastle.com and CNN Health to stay healthy

during the holiday season:

Eat better, live better

Rebels wait in the chilly early morning to get the best holiday deals on Christmas gifts for friends and family

Healthy habits for this Thanksgiving

BY caitlin KennedYFeature Writer

• Don'tgotoThanksgivingdinnerhungry.

Besuretoeatalittlehealthysnackbefore

handsoit'snotallthefatteningfoodsbeing

consumed.

• Itisnotanall-you-can-eatbuffet.Fillthe

plateappropriately.Halfvegetables,one

quartermeat,andtherestwithastarch.Eat

slowlyandstopwhenfeelingfull.

• Don'tletThanksgivingdinnerbetheonly

mealoftheday.Bodiesneedfueltokeep

going.

• Withturkey,goskinless!Theskinonthe

turkeyhasalotoffatandcholesterol.

• Withsidedishes,watchtheportionsize.Try

smallerportionsofeachandtrysomething

new.

• Veggies.Vegetablesaredeliciousand

healthy.Makemoresidedishesvegetables.

• Whenitcomestopies,goforthepumpkin

pieinsteadofpecanpie.Pumpkinpiehas

fewercaloriesthanotherpies.

• Drinkwater.Reachforthewaterratherthan

thesoda.Waterisfillingandhydrating.

• Takewalksthroughouttheday.Walking

keepsoneawakeandhelpsthemuscles

move.

• Askfamilymembersiftheywouldmake

healthiersidedishesforthefamily.

• Don'trush.Taketimetoeatslowly.Thiswill

helpforonetobefullandsatisfied.

• Don'tgoupforseconds.Getitallinonego.

• Helpcleanupafterwards.Sittingonthe

couchwatchingfootballdirectlyafterwards

makesthefoodbuildupinsideofyouand

staythere.

• Don'taskfororacceptleftovers.

Thanksgivingcomes

onceayear.Don'tmakeittwice.

• Avoidfingerfoods.Iftheydon'tneedaknife

orafork,don'teatthem.

November is filled with food, family and history

Thanksgiving MenuRebel’s favorite Thanksgiving food

Mashed Potatoes

Tyler Neal

Mariah Sahm

Pumpkin Pie

Jacob Byrd

Chicken and Dumplings

Jacob Frazee

Cranberries, Stuffing and Turkey

Turkey

Andrea Rodriguez

Andrew Armbruster, John Skibinski and Michael Mislan

Everything

Photo illustration by MCt CaMPus