V O LU M E X LV , I S S U E 3

NEWS

Apple Unveils New Fall Lineup

By Ian McClellan 16
Staff Writer
Tuesday, Apple held an
event revealing their latest
projects. Here is everything
you need to know.
A New Look - Apple has
continued growing the size of
the screen and slimming the
iPhone. The iPhone 6 has
actually been slimmed to the
point where the camera lens
protrudes from the back. This
time theyve also rounded out
the edges and made the parts
blend together.
Bigger is Better - This year,
Apple announced two new
iPhones, the iPhone 6 and the
iPhone 6 Plus. These two
have screen sizes at 4.7 and
5.5 inches, respectively. This
size effectively makes the
iPhone 6 Plus the iPad minimini, even allowing for you
to turn the phone sideways

into landscape mode at the

home screen. Apple has
upped the resolution to match
these new sizes, so that text,
video, and images will
continue to look as sharp as
ever.
Point and Shoot - This years
iPhone camera features faster
autofocus, faster HDR, image
stabilization, and slower
slow-motion video. Basically,
your iPhone will continue to
take the same, beautiful
pictures it always has, and
you can now watch your golf
swing twice as slow as you
could with the iPhone 5s.
Burning a Hole in Your
Wa l l e t - T h e i P h o n e 6
features Apples attempt to
get rid of your wallet,
ApplePay. Inside the top of
the iPhone, Apple added an
NFC antenna to let it
communicate with specialized
pay terminals. Effectively, at

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more and more places every
day, youll be able to touch
your iPhone 6 to a card reader
and buy things.
Watch Out - Today, Apple
announced their foray into
wearable spaces with the
Apple Watch. This gorgeous
new accessory comes in two
sizes and a small variety of
bands and finishes. While the
full specs and details havent
come in yet, it will be coming
in early 2015 for $349 and
according to Tim Cook, is
worth the wait.
TL, DR (Too Long; Didnt
Read) - Apple announced two
new iPhones that are bigger,
slimmer, faster, and generally
better, including the camera.
The iPhone 6 is more
rounded, is made of stronger
materials, and can act like a
credit card. Early next year,
Apple will have a watch
coming out.

Cross Country Places 6th; Team Is Awesome

By William Whaley 15
The Priory cross country
team had a meet at Jefferson
Barracks Park last Friday,
September 5th. With over three
hundred runners in a combined
JV/Varsity race, the starting
line was crowded with eager
competitors, all thirsting for
victory. Eighty-seven brave
Priory athletes surged forward
at the sound of the gun to form
the legendary Red Sea. This
Red Sea, the pride of Priory
cross country, and a nightmare
to other teams, made up the
entire right side of the race for
the first four hundred meters.
Immediately after, such leaders
as Jake Drysdale, George
O'Sullivan, and Thomas

Lowell sped forward to

confront the runners at the
front of the pack. At the one
mile mark, each member of the
top seven was in a solid
position, battling it out with
their respective opponents. The
top seven all gained several
places by the finish, with many
members racing and passing
nearby runners in the last four
hundred meters. In 18th place,
Jake Drysdale finished first for
Priory with a stellar time of
18:53. George O'Sullivan
finished second for Priory with
a time of 19:31. Just behind
them were Thomas Lowell at
19:50, William Whaley at
20:17, and Parker Dow at
20:36. Rounding out our
varsity top seven were Alex

Lowell and Kyle Flores at

20:45 and 20:54, respectively.
Priory placed 6th out of 20
teams present including some
of the best teams in the state.
We also finished better than
some of our fellow Metro
League members MICDS
(10th), Lutheran South (11th),
and Lutheran North.
We have another meet
this Saturday, September 13th
at Forest Park. This is the
flattest course we run, so it
produces some of the fastest
times of the season. JV runs at
9:30 in the morning; Varsity
runs at 11:45. Come out if you
want to see one of the largest,
fastest, and most exciting races
of the season.

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VOLUME XLV
ISSUE 1
AUGUST 25, 2014
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MUSIC

A
By Robert E. Donnelly III 15
Editor in Chief
For music fans, there may
have been no greater news on
Tuesday afternoon than the
surprise release of U2s new
album, Songs of Innocence,
five years in the making. What
was already fantastic news was
made even better when it was
announced that the album was
free, thats right FREE, on
iTunes, and already in the
cloud awaiting download.
While the uninformed are
accusing U2 of a sellout there
could be nothing further from
the truth. Bono and U 2
certainly arent desperate for
cash, and as one of the most
popular rock bands in history,
the boys from Dublin chose
this path for their album release
to get it to as many people as
possible, because thats what
our band is all about, says
Bono. One of the only
remaining bands who could
still easily sell a couple million
records, U2 chose to accept
some form of compensation
from Apple and distribute their
music to over half a billion
subscribers. With the help of
outside producers Danger
Mouse and OneRepublic
frontman, Ryan Tedder, U2
brings a revitalized, fresh style
to their signature sound with
Songs of Innocence.
T h e M i r a c l e ( O f J o e y
Ramone) This album has a
h e a v y f o c u s o n t h e
bandmembers teenage years
in Dublin, and the opening
track covers all the bases of
B o n o s m u s i c a l b i r t h ,
particularly The Ramones. I
found my voice through Joey
Ramone, says Bono. I sang
like a girl which Im into
now, but when I was 17 or 18

I wasnt sure. And I heard

Joey Ramone and that was
my way in.
Every Breaking Wave This
song is pure, classic U2. A
s o n g a b o u t l o v e ,
relationships, and all the
complications that go with,
this powerful ballad blends
the U2 you know and love
with some deKinite Klares
from Danger Mouses pop-
minded inKluence.
California (There Is No End
to Love) - Is this the Beach
Boys I hear? The layered
synth vocals open with
Bar-Bar-Barbara,
Santa Barbara.
The happiest
song on the
album, the
tune is sure
to put you in
a California
m i n d s e t -
inspired by
t h e
j a w -
dropping beauty
a n d f e e l i n g o f
endless possibility.
Song for Someone - A
beautiful acoustic start and
clear, beautiful lyrics bring
the feeling of new love,
especially by the time the
second chorus bursts out.
Bonos nearly operatic voice
gives life to the touching
track.
Iris (Hold Me Close) - A
deeply emotional track about
the loss of Bonos mother, Iris
Hewson, this personal track
reKlects on the rage that
inevitably follows grief and
loss. As Bono screams, Hold

me close / Ive got your life

inside of me, you can almost
feel his pain physically. This
song perfectly captures the
emotions associated with the
loss of a loved one, and is a
deKining point in both the
album as a whole, and Bonos
songwriting.
Volcano - A perfect
segue from the end of Iris,
Volcano explodes into your
ears with a heavy, pulsated,
d r i v i n g b a s s . P o s s i b l y
developing on the rage felt in
the previous track, Volcano is
an aptly named song.
Raised by Wolves -
This song is based
o n a
c a r
bombing that
took place in
D u b l i n .
B o n o
remembers
t h e d a y
vividly: On
a n y o t h e r
F r i d a y , I
would have been
at this record shop,
but I cycled to school
that day. The bomb tore
apart the street. I escaped but
one of my mates was around
the corner with his father,
and it was a very hard thing
for him to witness and Im
not sure he really got over it.
My personal favorite track on
the album, Raised by Wolves
is a killer, energizing song
thats sure to be a hit.
Cedarwood Road -
Bonos childhood street. His
childhood address was 10
Cedarwood Road, Dublin,
Ireland. This is The Edges
time to shine with heavily

Hot night, wind was blowin

distorted and choppy electric

guitar in the intro and
chorus. The Edge employs an
almost bluesy, White Stripes-
esque riff that is absolutely to
die for.
Sleep Like A Baby
Tonight - This song is a
deKinite throwback to U2s
Lemon days in the late 80s
and early 90s. Produced
solely by Danger Mouse, this
haunting, almost disco, club
sounding tune sees Bonos
old falsetto coming through
to create a cool new sound
for U2.
This Is Where You
Can Reach Me - In their
teens, all the members of U2
were into punk rock. The
Ramones were mentioned in
the title of the Kirst song, but
this song was inspired by a
Clash concert that the band
attended in 1977. You should
deKinitely be able to hear the
Clash inKluence, but notice
how U2 did a good job of not
sounding too similar.
The Troubles - With
the trippy, echoing vocal
somebody stepped inside
your soul, to lead off the
tune and also throughout,
Bono reKlects on his own
p r o b l e m s a n d u l t i m a t e
r e d e m p t i o n i n a n
introspective jam to end the
album.
Whether or not you
are a fan of U2, I highly
recommend this album. After
all, its already on your
iTunes cloud waiting to be
downloaded and enjoyed.

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Periodical
Science
How are pigeons like
humans? Theyre
annoying, they sleep in my
attic, and as it turns out,
they understand risk. This
may not sound too crazy:
even a rat understands to
some extent when its a
bad idea to go near some
food if there is a cat
s t a n d i ng over it . But
pigeons have a much
more developed and
human-like understanding.
For example, humans are
known to be risk averse
for gains, which essentially
means if we win $50 and
someone offers us a 50%
c h a n c e at d o u b l e o r
nothing, most of us will
stay where we are and
not take the chance. But
for losses, humans are risk
seeking, that is, if we had
the choice we would
rather take a coin flip to
p ay $ 1 0 0 o r n ot h i n g ,
instead of pay a safe $50.
Pigeons, it turns out, were
able to weigh the
possibilities of a risk using
the same idea. In tests
where they were taught
to expect certain values
of food from doors, they
rarely took a risk with an
unfamiliar door. And in
cases of scary sounds
a n d l i g h t s a n d ot h e r
pigeon-risks, they would
always take a chance on a
door they knew could be
worse or harmless than
one they knew would be
bad.

PERIODICALS
Saint Louis Somebodies
By Connor Wright 16
Photojournalist

"I've been homeless ever since both my

parents passed away. It's been really
hard since then. People just look at me
like I'm not human. They treat me like I
don't have the same rights as they do,
just because I have one less home and a
little less brains."
"You said you've been homeless ever
since your parents died. What year did
they pass away?"
"Ohh, only 3 or 4 years ago. 1978."

The saddest moment of my

life occurred about five years
ago. My best friend was shot
and killed. He was a priest,
and while he was working in
the rectory of his church in
Arizona, a robber came in
and shot him.
What effect has his death
had on your life?
At first, it caused me to turn
away from God. I couldnt
comprehend how a man of
the Lord was shot and killed.
I couldnt believe that God took away the most important person in my
life. After a while though, I realized thatI was taking the wrong
approach.As a matter of fact, I am now closer to God than I have ever
been before.The event opened up my eyes to the corruption of the
world, and to the many people who choose evil over God.I turned back to
God and then prayed even harder to make sure I stayed on the right
path.The event also made me realize how much those who choose evil
need all of our prayers and forgiveness. Especially those willing to steal
from a church, and kill a priest to do so.I forgive the man who killed my
best friend.Forgiveness is so important when it comes to letting go and
being happy again.Never turn away from God in the darkest hour, for
that is when you need to pray the most. And never think God has
wronged you. He loves you more than anything.
Where you think youre going, baby?

PERIODICALS

Bojack Horseman Review

By Patrick Shanahan 17
Staff Writer
In the past few years,
Netflix has churned out quite a
few original series, largely a
result of their massive influx of
money from streaming
contracts. House of Cards,
Hemlock Grove, Orange is the
New Black, Knights of Sidonia,
and the reboots of Arrested
Development and The Killing
are just a few. However, none of
these really caught my interest
leading up to their release (I had
not yet watched Arrested
Development before Season 4
was released, so there wasnt
much hype). But, a little
animated comedy caught my
attention in early promotion: a
story that follows a down-onhis-luck sitcom actor from the
90s, 20 years following the
shows prime... also hes a
horse. The cast features Will
Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison
Brie, Aaron Paul, and many

others, all talented in their own

right. It seems like a regular,
animated, dysfunctional family
sitcom, right? Heres the catch:
this show completely breaks the
mold set by its contemporaries.
Let me explain.
The first few episodes are pretty
ordinary for this type of show.
The characters and general plot
are set up, and everything
returns to normal by the end of
the 25-minute timeslot. The
jokes are non-stop. Most hit, but
some don?t. This seems pretty
average, but here is where the
show twists. About 6 episodes
in, a series of events (no
spoilers) begin to occur that
send Bojack down a path of
regret and misfortune. The
character changes drastically
from the aged, flawed,
hedonistic, and generally
unpleasant character you meet
at the beginning, into a relatable
and hilarious protagonist on a
quest for self worth. This
transformation really pays off.

The characters learn, change,

and grow; each of them
morphing from stereotypes into
three-dimensional people (or
anthropomorphic animals).
This show transcends the
genres norm. Not only is it
bitingly funny, but the story is
also brilliant. Side characters
are hysterical, like Pinky
Penguin, Todd Jumbo-Gumbo,
Quentin Tarantulino, and
c h a r a c t e r a c t r e s s M a rg o
Martindale. The cast members
deliver excellent performances,
particularly Arnett, who shines
as the titular character. The
show pokes fun at Hollywood
stereotypes like the obsessive
agent, crazy former child star
(Miley Cyrus), and obtuse
anchorman, putting unique
spins on each that are fresh and
exciting. There are even some
terrific cameos from Naomi
Wa t t s , K e n J e o n g , J o h n
Krasinski, and Stephen Colbert.
The only real complaints I have
are that some of the characters

come off as annoying when

their jokes become overdone;
resolutions arent always
satisfying, and the shows end on
huge cliff hangers. In the end, I
am just left wanting more.
To keep things as short as
possible, Bojack Horseman is a
show that needs to be watched
by fans of Family Guy, The
Simpsons, and South Park who
want a little more. It is also
necessary viewing for fans of
dry humor, puns, and classic
stereotypes. I cannot praise this
show enough for what it is. It?s
only 12 episodes long; its on
Netflix, and its excellent.
There is no good excuse for not
watching. Its also perfect
binge-watching material due to
its length. I can?t wait for
Season 2, due late 2015 - early
2016. I give Bojack Horseman
an 8.5/10.

Michael Blogs: Fantasy Football

By Ramzi Haddad 16
Staff Writer
Fantasy football is the
most competitive thing
someone can do in his or her
underpants while on the couch
watching TV. So, naturally, I
play. I am an incredibly
competitive person, so Im
obviously quite good at it.
Fantasy Football is not a game
of luck - it is an art form. There
is no passion for the game
involved at all. I couldnt care
less about the Rams, but I do
care about LeSean McCoys
bye week. The secret to
winning fantasy football is
trading. Not to brag, but here I
go. I have won my league two

out of the last four years, so if I

win this year, I will become the
majority leader of the league
(which means absolutely
nothing, but absolutely
everything #contradictionz).
So, now I am going to give you
the Ramzi Haddad rules of
trading.
Trade based on the first week,
as that is a perfect
representation of what is going
to happen for the whole season.
For example, Dez Bryant
didnt score a TD in his game,
so sell him low and try for a
good value kicker or defense.
Propose ridiculous trades and
whittle them down until the

other person accepts your

crappy trade.
If option two isnt working,
annoy the other person and
subtly convey that the only
way to get you to leave them
alone is by accepting the trade.
Try to talk about seemingly
unrelated things, and then
connect the trade in a wild
fashion to distract from your
awful trade.
Befriend the commissioner.
YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE
THE COMMISSIONER. The
commissioner gets so much
controversy thrown his way,
and you want to be everyones
friend. The commissioner is

Hey, I just met you

never everyones friend, mostly

because people suck at fantasy
football and want to blame
others. However, if you are
friendly
with
the
commissioner, you can get
your terrible trades pushed
through Congress much like
they do in House of Cards. If
you dont watch House of
Cards, dont speak to me.
If you are good at fantasy
football, you get respect, and
can influence others in their
decisions, which will obviously
help you. Fantasy football is a
cutthroat game, and it is not for
the non-manipulative, kind, or
those prone to guilt. Welcome
to the league boys, welcome to
the league.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sudokus - Easy, Medium, Hard

Crossword

Across
1. Feared
5. Snared
9. Defaulters
10. Once more
11. A time for
relaxation
12. Teemed
13. Immortal
15. Threesomes
17. Pup
19. Style of cooked
eggs

22. Request or signal

25. Parking
structures
26l Stringed
instruments
27. Acceptable to the
taste
28. Northern Russia
29. Postponed

Word Jumble
3. Orgy
4. Widths of a circle
5. Examinations
6. Not capable of
being swayed
7. Poems of praise
written by King
David
8. Lays bare
14. Rambled
16. Undecipherably
17. Moves unsteadily
18. One who irons
clothes
20. Relating to
marriage
21. Go down
23. Scour
24. 10th letter in the
Greek alphabet

Red letters go into the final jumble puzzle.

ELLVOE __ __ __ __ __ __
LLBIE __ __ __ __ __
TOHLESI __ __ __ __ __ __ __
BMRETUL __ __ __ __ __ __ __
OTYPNH __ __ __ __ __ __

Clue for the final jumble puzzle: Sohaan

was supposed to bring some blueberries
to his gurl. But he forgot. I guess you could
say...

________________________

Thanks to Danny Steurer and Sohaan

Swaminathan

Down
1. Swindled
2. Eliminate
And this is crazy

NEWS

Rare Virus Spreads Through Missouri

By Robert Erbs III 15
Content Editor
A respiratory virus is
beginning to spread through
Missouri and ten other states
that is sending kids to the
hospital with severe respiratory
symptoms. This virus,
Enterovirus D68, has hit
Missouri especially hard, with
300 suspected cases in one
Kansas City pediatric hospital,
and more being reported every
day across the state.
Enteroviruses are very
common, and it is estimated
that there are 10 to 15 million
enterovirus infections in the
United States that are closely
related to the common cold.

Enterovirus outbreaks normally

start during the summer and
fall when kids go back to
school.
This Enterovirus, EV-D68, is a
rare enterovirus that, before
today, has only popped up in
isolated areas. There have been
small clusters of this
enterovirus during 2008-2010
in Asia, Europe, and the U.S.
These cases have shown that
EV-D68 can cause respiratory
illness severe enough to incur
hospitalization, especially in
kids suffering from asthma.
The virus most notable
symptoms are wheezing and
asthma exacerbation. Many
kids have been hospitalized

due to complications with

asthma and many have been
sent to intensive care units.
Currently, we dont know
much about the virus. All that
we know are the symptoms.
There is currently no vaccine
or cure; all hospitals can do is
treat the symptoms. No data is
currently available about the
mortality of this virus. This
shouldnt cause too much
concern, and only people with
severe respiratory illnesses
need to be hospitalized. Most
people who become infected
will only experience some
wheezing and common cold
symptoms. Since there is no
way to treat the virus itself, the

best plan to decrease the spread

of the virus is good hygiene.
Basic practices like the
washing of hands and being
careful around people who are
experiencing symptoms of the
virus should be sufficient.
The reason why this virus is
spreading so quickly is because
it is most prevalent in children,
ages three to five. It is still
significant, though, because the
virus has been seen in
teenagers up to 18 years old.
Considering the risks to any
asthmatic students, we should
all be especially careful this
cold season and be considerate
to our fellow students.

Soccer Club Transfers

By Alexander Hill 15
Content Editor
O n A u g u s t 3 1st, t h e
transfer deadline for soccer
clubs passed. Many big names
swapped teams.
Luis Suarez to Barcelona
In the 2013/2014 Premier
League season, former
Liverpool man Luis finished as
the leagues top scorer. Luis
was on track for a strong World
Cup campaign over the
summer, but suddenly decided
to bite Giorgio Chiellini, thus
ending his World Cup and
earning him a lengthy ban from
all footballing activities.
Although its hard to say how
he will perform, because he has
been unable to play with Bara
due to this ban, one can only
assume that a player of his
caliber will perform extremely
well.

Diego Costa to Chelsea

Spanish money-grabber Diego
Costa decided to depart
Atletico Madrid, despite
winning La Liga and making it
to the Champions League final.
As he was searching for a club
where money-grabbers like
him could feel at home, was
there any better club for him to
choose than Chelsea?
Unfortunately, Costa has had a
strong start to the season with
the Blues and his run of form
will likely continue on.
Angel Di Maria to
Manchester United
This was a smart move for both
Angel and Manchester United.
Ancelotti more or less forced
Angel to leave by bringing in
too many rival players for him
to compete with. Manchester is
a dying club in need of fresh,
attacking talent, so this move
makes sense. Angel isnt
exactly known for being

strong, which could be a

challenge for him in the highly
physical and technical Premier
League. If Van Gaal uses his
talents wisely, I think that
Angel can flourish at
Manchester United.
Alexis Sanchez to Arsenal
When I saw the headlines
saying, Sanchez to Arsenal
Officially Complete, I was
weeping tears of joy. Alexis is
one of my favorite players, and
I was ecstatic to see him go to
my favorite club. Alexis flashy
and fancy style of play fits
excellently with the style of
Arsenal, a club known for their
beautiful, flowing football. He
has made a strong start to the
season, scoring two goals, as
well as making an assist in his
Premier League debut. I predict
Alexis to have a fantastic time
with my beloved Gunners.

But heres my number

Radamel Falcao to
Manchester United
This deal, coupled with the
transfers of Rodriguez and
Riviere, makes me think that
the manager for AS Monaco
may have recently sustained
severe brain trauma that is
causing him to randomly send
away all his best players.
Although Falcao is leaving on
a loan deal, this still makes no
sense to me. Anyway, the
attacking lineup of RvP,
Rooney, Di Maria, Falcao, and
Mata is enough to strike terror
into the hearts of any defense.
This deal is very good for
United, as they now have
THREE world-class striker
options.
Other notable deals:
Welbeck to Arsenal
Rodriguez to Madrid
Kroos to Madrid
Luiz to PSG
Alonso to Bayern

MISCELLANEOUS

Ask Stew

Mistborn: The Final Empire

I, Stew, am proud to
announce a new column
being introduced to the
Record this year, Ask
Stew. In this weekly
article I will answer any
and every question that
you, the students, ask
me. Since this is my first
appearance, I am going
to go ahead and answer
the questions on
everyones minds.
Who is Stew?
Well, Im afraid I am
going to have to keep
the student body in the
dark on this one, but I
can tell you that you are
not alone. There are only
two people who know
my true identity. They
are of the utmost elite in
our society, Nancy Drew
and George W. Bush.
How can I ask
questions?
Its very simple. Just
send an email to
askstewrecord@gmail.co
m and an answer to
your question very well
may be in the next
installment of Ask Stew.

By Andrew Swyers 15
Staff Writer
Mistborn: The Final Empire by
Brandon Sanderson is a fantasy
book that features an interesting
setting, an excellent cast of
characters, and an interesting
magic system for a backdrop of
the relatively common plot of
overthrowing a tyrannical
government. Despite the common
premise, the novel explores a
reality different from our own that
captures the effects of magic in
society and the consequences of
actions. Scadrial, the name of the
world, is covered in ash from the
numerous ashmounts, volcanolike mountains that spew ash. The
ash also blocks out some of the
sun, so only the hardiest plants
can survive. The world is also
divided into strict classes with the
nobility having control over the
people called skaa,
who are

basically slaves. The world is

divided into several regions, but
the story focuses on the capital
city of Luthadel. In addition, the
empire is stuck in an odd state of
technology because the emperor,
called the Lord Ruler, suppresses
any and all military
advancements. For example,
canned food exists but gunpowder
is unheard of. The Final Empire
also feature a complex magic
system revolving around metals,
and the main characters are
capable of burning metals to
gain abilities, such as increased
senses, or manipulate their
environments in various ways.
The first part of the book consists
of gathering together a group for
the eventual goal of attempting to
overthrow the corrupt
government, adding many
elements of a heist movie to the
book, such as assembling a team
that possess various skills. The

Sanderson also is unafraid to

throw readers into the middle
without much exposition,
expecting the reader to figure it
out as he goes along. At the same
time, the young character allows
us to discover more about the
world without feeling like the
exposition. The characters are
deep, with complex backstories
and often possess a gray view of
morality. The Final Empire also
deals with class struggle and the
willingness to try, even against
huge and seemingly
insurmountable odds. The book
does start off a little slowly, but
the crescendo it builds is well
worth it. The book is over 500
pages long, so it may be too much
for some readers. You can find
The Final Empire in our library.
Sanderson has also written two
sequels and a stand-alone several
hundred years after the events of
the third book.

Varsity Soccer Update

By George Ahlering 16
Staff Writer
After capping off a 17-8 season
last year with a heavily stacked
senior team, the Rebels are back
for the 2014 season and are ready
to shock everyone. Upon looking
forward to this year, the odds
were not in the Rebels favor, or so
everyone thought. The loss of
fourteen seniors hasnt seemed to
impact the thinking of any varsity
players, as they only have one
thing on their mind: winning.
The Rebels are led by the senior
captains Ryan Mulqueeny, Dan
Kelly, Blake Anselm, and
Brenden Kolthoff. The junior
group, largely inexperienced in
Varsity play, is led by George
OSullivan and goalie, Drew
Sewall. The sophomores have
also worked hard to prove

themselves capable of filling the

gaps in the team. Sophomores
Alex Mellas and Will Hanley
made an immediate impact on the
team with their consistently
strong play.
After 3 weeks of hard
pre-season training,
the Rebels started
their season with the
Metro League
To u r n a m e n t o n
August 23rd against
Whitfield, outplaying
them for a 4-0 victory. The first
week was hit with three weatherrelated game delays, so with
almost a full week gap between
the first and second games, Priory
played a very impressive
Westminster team on Friday
August 29th , and again went on to
a victory of 2-0. In the

So call me, maybe!

tournament finals, the Rebels

went up 2-0 versus Lutheran
South, only to let up their first
goal via a very controversial
penalty kick call in the last five
minutes of the match. On
September 2, the Rebels
faced off against the Holt
soccer team, and despite
miscommunication and
poor play, controlled the
game and eventually won
2-0.
Already plagued with
injuries including Michael
Donovan, Chris Holland and
Adam Ezzelgot, the Rebels have
proven to be able to pull in
players from the bench and still
retain their peak form. All in all,
the 2014 varsity soccer team is
extremely capable of having a
successful season.