02 Opinion.indd - The Cardinal - Bellarmine College Preparatory

freshman orientation
see student life, pg. 2
VarsityBooks.com: the verdict
fall sports preview
see student life, pg. 3
see sports, pg. 7-8
new faces on campus
see back page
CARDINAL
THE
BELLARMINE
VOLUME LXV ISSUE 1
COLLEGE
P R E PA R AT O R Y
AUGUST 29, 2000
It
All
Comes
Together
It stands alone in the center of the campus, surrounded by ages of history,
engulfed in the magnificent accomplishments of generations past and
present. It houses untold secrets of 150 years of culture. No, it is not some
new-age museum; it is the new chapel.
BY
VIKRAM GOWRISH
CARDINAL SENIOR WRITER
R
eceiving final touches in early August, the chapel
has been largely unused because of summer
vacation. Now, as a busy school year begins,
the chapel will undoubtedly represent the centerpiece of
campus life. Yet, regardless of the amount of usage, such
a noticeable change in the campus warrants a careful
examination of past and present trends.
A building specifically designed for religious development has been virtually absent since the beginning
of Bellarmine College Preparatory (previously called
Bellarmine Boarding and Day School). During the first 75
years, Bellarmine was operated under the auspices of
Santa Clara University and shared the Mission church,
which was part of the SCU campus. Then, in the 1920’s,
the school began operations on the present-day campus.
With the exception of a small Jesuit chapel, originally
intended to be for Jesuit use only, Bellarmine did not
have a permanent house of worship. Fortunately, the
Jesuits allowed the student body to use their chapel.
As time progressed, the student body adopted existing
facilities to suit religious needs. Several rooms such as an
old chemistry laboratory, Benson Theater, the Boarders'
Dining Room in Liccardo, and later on, the gym were
used as temporary places of worship.
Yet the inadequacies of temporary houses of worship
regularly placed setbacks in the development of spirituality. As campus ministry director Larry Harden recalls,
“Sports teams used the gym, people involved in theater
used Benson, and the cafeteria workers used Liccardo.
Everyone tried to accommodate us as best they could,
but it was all becoming very hectic.” Space and seating
issues also became an issue. Mr. Harden went on to
say, “Class unity is very important. Benson Theater, for
example, can seat about 200 people. It cannot accommodate a senior class of 400.” Finally, and perhaps
most importantly, the absence of a permanent chapel,
in the minds of many people, went against the very
foundation of Bellarmine philosophies. Father Muller, S.J.
‘62 remembers that, “It was odd for a Jesuit school not to
have a permanent chapel; the reason Bellarmine College
Preparatory exists is to educate and nurture men for
others.” Veteran English teacher Tom Alessandri also
presents his opinion by stating:
“For the first time in decades, Bellarmine has built
itself a Sacred Space… our campus now has a permanent
house of worship … in the last few years we have built
new classrooms, new labs, new athletic areas. It is only
fitting, now, that we continue in nurturing the spirit–and
the new chapel will help that enormously. I think the
chapel is an apt and vital addition to our campus.”
With the constant development of technical problems,
the school administration began the process of planning
a chapel with the sole purpose of nurturing the religious
life of the campus.
Actual plans for construction and development began
in 1995. On September 21, 1995, Bill Muller, S.J., proposed the construction of a new chapel. Father Muller met
with senior members of the Bellarmine administration in
order to discuss logistics regarding the chapel. The actual
design began in March of 1996, when Mr. Steinberg
(architectural designer of Carney Hall) constructed the
preliminary blueprints for the chapel. Perhaps the most
significant part of the construction process occurred in
September of 1996, when Mr. Harold DeLuca expressed
his interest in the construction of the building. DeLuca,
whose brother Robert graduated from Bellarmine in 1936,
has historically provided financial aid to Bellarmine for construction purposes and student scholarships. Interestingly
enough, the Student Services Center is named in honor
of Harold’s brother Robert. It was Mr. Harold DeLuca’s
involvement that provided funding for the construction
process. As time progressed, other people became
involved in the development of the edifice. In June of
1999, the Blach Construction Company began the physical construction. Thirteen months and two million dollars
later, the chapel was complete and ready for use.
see Gowrish p. 5
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School officially began on August 22nd
with the annual Fall ritual, Freshman
Orientation. Welcoming 350 new faces to
campus is no small task. Several students
from ASB, Service Club, and Block B helped
organize the event, and dozens of teachers
helped the Freshmen find their way.
ASB President Matt Mahan and Vice
President Long Duong both dressed up for
the occasion. The pair was seen nearly
everywhere on campus making sure everything was running smoothly. Mr. Cunningham
also seemed especially excited in preparing
for this year’s orientation. Some service
club members said they had not seen Mr.
Cunningham this excited since the last time
Burger King was on campus. Thanks to the
efforts of all the students and staff involved,
the event went by smoothly.
Freshman Orientation essentially remains
the same year after year, but a few small
changes this year made some big differences. Mr. Pierotti’s new focus and influence was clearly present. In his address
to the Class of 2004, he highlighted two
themes that were mentioned throughout the
two days: the Bellarmine Mission Statement
and the Profile of the Grad at Graduation.
Several faculty members cited this as a
nice improvement. As freshman mentor Mrs.
Fox said, “Finally, we’re talking about these
things instead of just giving out more paper
to read . . . they probably don’t know it
by heart, but at least we’re introducing the
ideas and getting everyone thinking about
them.”
The two-day orientation covered a broad
spectrum of ideas. From the Olympic sports
competition, to the mini-day of classes and
a prayer service, it focused on nearly every
aspect of Bellarmine life.
The Olympic competition had its ups
and downs. No amount of mud could deter
the Baby Bells from completing the obstacle
course, and the addition of a dance element
to the course gave each freshman a chance
to show off a little style before the first
mixer.
The canoe race once again proved that
Bellarmine students are incapable of paddling a boat in a straight line without falling
out. The task proved so challenging that the
frustrated junior Phillip Hover-Smoot was left
yelling at a stranded boat, “GET OUT OF
THE BOAT AND SWIM . . . OUT OF THE
BOAT . . .SWIM . . . .WAIT take the boat
and paddles with you!” Ten minutes later
Hover-Smoot was confronted with a group
of teams who had watched one too many
episodes of American Gladiators and had
realized that paddles don’t just push boats,
they also knock over rival freshman.
Everyone seemed to have a good time
regardless of how the competitions turned
out. New college counselor Ms. Barbara
Simmons and her mentoring group, The
Sea Monkeys, seemed excited to win their
first competition at Bellarmine, but everyone
would admit that any Olympic event is more
fun than listening to another speech.
Freshmen seemed to be overwhelmed
by the Orientation, yet excited over the
entire process and their assimilation into
the Bellarmine community. It gave everyone
a chance to get to know each other and
learn the ropes without having to learn about
classes as well.
Many had questions about the activities
they planned to do. Some just wanted to
know where the ice cream machine was.
Freshman Nick Warrior said, “When’s the
first mixer? That’s all I need to know.” It
seems that this year’s freshmen have their
priorities straight and will learn to fit in just
fine.
FROSH
Moderators
Mr. Andre Mathurin
Mr. Ryan O'Malley
Mrs. Virginia Fox
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STUDENT L I F E
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August 29, 2000 3
VarsityBlues.com
New online book-ordering results in mixed reaction
BY
SUNKRISH BALASUBRAMANIAN & VIVEK DESAI
CARDINAL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR & SECTION HEAD
The Internet. Millions of kilobytes of information available to the entire world in a flash. You can eat, sleep, work,
and entertain yourself without ever leaving your seat. But
is it always the best way to do everything? Bellarmine
seems to think so. Instead of filling out the usual form,
and picking up a carton of books at the beginning of the
year, students now order their books with a couple clicks
and wait for them to arrive at their doorstep.
“It beats Bellbooks,” exclaims Vikram Gowrish ’02
who was referring to the convenience of having books
delivered to his front door. Many students marveled
at the speed and simplicity of the entire process, and
acknowledged that serving the needs of over 1300
students was in all likelihood too time-consuming a task
for Mr. Orr and his Bellbooks crew.
Still, there are many others who had a less-thanwonderful time using the website. Seemingly simple,
some students ordered their books weeks ahead of time,
and only began to worry when, suddenly, it was the week
before school started and their books still hadn’t arrived.
Others found that their books were constantly ‘on order,’
and never available for delivery. The saddest lot of them
all complained that, after ordering the right books, they
were shipped the wrong ones. As one unenthused mother
griped, “I got a $700 bill, and a pile o’ books that belongs
to Stacey Chiu from Honolulu.”
The employees of the company, however, are very
friendly and helpful. Senior Sundeep Master offered,
“They were really nice when I called them, but I shouldn’t
have had to call!” The workers, based in Raleigh, North
Carolina, serve over 300,000 schools and 1.5 million
people each year in North America alone. A representative from the company, in response to the complaints,
stated that because the beginning of the fall semester is
their busiest time of year, the number of problems, complaints, and difficulties is naturally expected to increase.
He explained further that most complaints come from,
“moms who order their kids’ books at the last minute and
then expect them to arrive on time. It just doesn’t work
like that, especially when there is such a high demand
for some of those books.”
There are a select few on campus who have had
a good experience. These students, whether they anticipated problems or not, did the smartest thing they could.
They didn’t rely on only one source for their books. Using
a pool of resources from VarsityBooks.com to Bellbooks
to their local Barnes & Noble, these guys got every book
on their list with time to spare.
As for the future of Bellarmine and VarsityBooks.com,
Mr. Orr explains that, “We are finishing a year’s contract,
but whatever we do with VarsityBooks.com or with cybersales is yet to be decided.”
Although VarsityBooks.com might not have been a
very popular experience, Mr. Orr asserts that, “The idea
of online sales is a wonderful idea and will certainly free
up students to have a real summer again.” Students will
still have the luxury of receiving books from Bellarmine,
Mr. Orr concludes, “I thought our used books sales went
really well. At this time we look forward to continuing this
service to the Bellarmine students.”
Were you satisfied with the service
of VarsityBooks.com?
%
a. I was absolutely satisfied with VarsityBooks.com.
14
b. I didn’t get the right books/ my books weren’t available.
c. My books didn’t arrive on time/ at all.
25
d. I was absolutely dissatisfied with VarsityBooks.com.
GAURAV REDDY
CARDINAL STUDENT LIFE
&
BY
MOHAN MALLIPEDDI
STUDENT LIFE STAFF WRITER
Officially, there were no decapitations, tiger maulings, or sordid
affairs. But despite the lack of such
Gladiator-esque action, this year’s
National Latin Convention in Norman,
Oklahoma, drew a big crowd. From
California alone there were 46 delegates, six of whom were Bellarmine
students.
As Latin students and members
of the Junior Classical League Jeffrey
Benford ‘01, Andrew Oh ‘02, Timothy
Stampher ‘03, Jordan Bruce ‘03, Earl
Rapanut ‘03, and Tye Yamagata ‘03
participated in this year’s convention. This eclectic group of Bells had
little trouble finding a niche at the
convention. There was something
for everyone spanning workshops
on ancient history and mythology
to quiz bowls and dramatic interpretations. There were even athletic
events for the physically fit Latin
Olympiad. However, as Jeff Benford
‘01 opined, “Perhaps the big highlight of this event was meeting all
these different people from all over
our state and all over our nation.”
Not to be outdone, Tim Stampher
‘03 reminisced about the morning
spirit rallies and said, “We’d just
yell our heads off for California.”
Meanwhile, Tye Yamagata took center stage in That’s Entertainment, a
talent show with students from all
over the nation. Out of the eleven
people competing for prize money,
Tye placed third.
Once the nightly dances and
daily feuds ended, it dawned on the
students that the convention offered,
in the words of Jeff Benford ’01,
“A different way to look at our own
civilization.” Chalk that up to conventional wisdom.
Summer school success
OPINION WRITER
In Portland during the week of
June 12, two major events transpired:
an ’N Sync concert and the Speech
and Debate National Tournament.
Despite frantic effort, the eleven
Bellarmine participants in the tournament were unable to secure tickets for the concert. In spite of the
crushing blow to morale, the Bells
were still able to exceed expectations at the tournament.
Team president Johnny Yeh ‘00
competed in Lincoln Douglas and
was a finalist in foreign extemporaneous speaking. Long Duong ‘01 was
a finalist in the Senate division of
Student Congress. The Junior/Senior
debate team of Michael Winnike ‘01
and Benjamin Crist ‘00 advanced to
elimination rounds in policy debate
and Michael Hilde ‘00 was a quarterfinalist in Humorous Interpretation.
Outside of the excellent competition the tournament offered, the eleven Bells were also given an opportunity to interact for the first time with
the newest coach of the Bellarmine
National Forensic League chapter,
Mr. Matt Young.
Traveling to his first tournament
with the team, Mr. Young quickly
became acclimated to the ways of
Bellarmine Speech and Debate. For
example, towards the end of the
tournament, he was overheard muttering, “If only we had gotten tickets
to the ’N Sync show!”
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e. I didn’t use VarsityBooks.com to order my books.
NFL at Nationals
BY
35
Six attend the National
Latin Convention
More fun than you think, and you learn too
BY
DOMINIC PEISL
CARDINAL STUDENT LIFE WRITER
Each and every year, a large number of students
return to school during the summer. Why, might you ask
do these students spend their summer time learning
in school, as opposed to basking in the glow of the
sunshine? Well, it turns out that summer school can
actually be a pretty enjoyable activity during the summer,
for a variety of reasons.
Mr. Jim Urhausen is the director of the summer school
program at Bellarmine,
and he explained to me
how the program works.
There are three programs
that students have an
option of choosing:
The elementary program is taught by two
teachers for students in
the 5th through 7th grades,
emphasizing Mathematics
and English. This program
benefited from the attendance of 510 students this year, who were also allowed to
partake in such added perks as a weekly art class.
The second program available to students is called
the “Step to High School” program, open only to 8th
graders. Students choose two out of a pool of seven
possible classes. This enables them to either catch up on
something they didn’t quite understand in middle school,
or get ahead of the high school curriculum.
However, says Mr. Urhausen, the students should
not think that just by taking summer school they are
guaranteed admission to Bellarmine. Rather, it is an
environment where students can become more comfortable with Bellarmine as a campus. Summer school is
co-ed, which also draws more students to the program.
The third program is the high school program, open
to students in the 9th through 12th grades, and it
accepts students outside Bellarmine as well. Mr. Urhausen
believes that about half of the 1100 students in the high
school summer program are from outside of Bellarmine.
In the twenty-two years that
this program has existed, students have always enjoyed
classes that are more laid back
than those during the regular
school year, but by no means
simplistic.
Mr. Urhausen states that
the students who come to the
classes promote a more social
atmosphere by being co-ed,
and offering use of the pool
and gym facilities as a bonus.
Hence, we can see that summer school classes are
definitely more entertaining than they sound, allowing
socialization, fun activities, and presenting chances for
academic advancement. Summer school has been an
important academic tradition at Bellarmine for the past
twetny-two years. Perhaps next year, you should consider
being a part of it as well!
“[Summer school students are]
very motivated to learn.
They want to learn,
or make up a class.”
- Mr. Urhausen
SUMMER SCHOOL
* FOCUS *
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The Car
Focus:
The Leontyne Chapel
“...Class unity is very important.
Benson Theater, for example, can
seat about 200 people. It cannot
accomodate a senior class of 400.”
Mr. Larry Harden
1
“It is not the chapel itself; it is the
people inside that make it a unique
and sacred place of worship.”
Fr. Bill Muller
photo by Iqbal
photo by Iqbal
It began as a simple idea in 1995.
Five years and 2 million dollars later,
the Leontyne Chapel is good to go.
Vikram Gowrish introduces the
Chapel to the Bellarmine
student body.
photo by Iqbal
A book of scripture embellishes the
area behind the central altar inside
the chapel
3
Surrounded by benches and flowers, this pond
serves as a place to reflect and meditate.
September 21, 1995
PROPOSAL FOR CHAPEL
Bill Muller proposes a new
Chapel at a Regents and
Trustees meeting.
March 21, 1996
PRELIMINARY DESIGN
Mr. Steinberg draws preliminary
designs for Chapel.
October 21, 1997
October 15, 1998
A COMMITMENT
REVIEW & APPROVAL
Harold DeLuca commits again to
build the chapel in honor of his
sister, Leontyne.
Physical Resources Committee of
Board of Regents reviews and
approves Chapel planning.
CO
The
found
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* FOCUS *
rdinal
GOWRISH CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
photo by Sekino
“For the first time in decades, Bellarmine
has built itself a Sacred Space... our campus now has a permanent house of worship... in the last few years we have built
new classrooms, new labs, new athletic
areas. It is only fitting, now, that we continue in nurturing the spirit--and the new
chapel will help that enormously. I think
the chapel is an apt and vital addition to our
campus.”
Mr. Tom Alessandri
2
“This chapel will emphasize
Bellarmine’s... commitment to energize
the spiritual side of our development...
I can [picture] students stopping by
and gathering themselves as they face
crucial [life] desisions...”
Mr. Hardy Reyerson
photo by Iqbal
4
June 1, 1999
Located in the center of the campus, the location
of the building represents the central importance of
spiritual development at Bellarmine. Named by Mr.
Harold DeLuca to honor his late sister Leontyne,
the chapel’s name can be seen supplementing the
exterior wooden walls. The outside design of the
facility gracefully blends into the Bellarmine campus.
The natural feel of the polished wood and variety of
flowers provide a sense of seclusion while maintaining close proximity to school activities. Moving past
the front entrances, a traditional stone walkway
reveals a serene fountain nestled next to the Jesuit
courtyard. Walking around the chapel, several benches surrounded by flowers crown the outdoor walkways.
Walking inside the chapel, one can immediately
notice the panorama of windows, each expressing
a different part of the Bellarmine campus. Intricate
artworks, representing St. Ignatius’ belief of creativity,
decorate the inside of the building. Three brass
figures, created by Italian artists, are visible inside
the complex. Further examination reveals two metallic cup-like structures, storing holy water for ceremonies. A metal portrait representing a saint also
decorates specific walls; a portrait of Mary can be
found on the front wall. A representation St. Joseph,
the patron saint of school and education, can also be
sighted on the side facing O’Donnell Hall. The white
ceilings, supported by powerful metal beams, reach
up to a skylight cradled by the ceiling. (symbolizing
the lifting of souls and spirits.) A variety of lights add
décor to the white ceiling. A box (used for the storing
of sacraments) and a book of scripture embellish the
areas behind the central altars. The rear end of the
chapel reveals a piano and supply rooms.
Regardless of the aesthetics, student and faculty
opinions were also a key factor of the construction
process. Most faculty members have expressed
approval of the chapel; they believe it will enrich
the lives of both students and faculty members.
Veteran math instructor Hardy Reyerson asserts,
“This chapel will emphasize Bellarmine’s … commitment to energize the spiritual side of our development … I can [picture] students stopping by and
gathering themselves as they face crucial [life] decisions … “
The majority of students do not have an opinion
yet. Most people believe that they cannot evaluate
a chapel when they have not seen it yet. Some
students, however, have expressed their approval.
Senior Shawn Joseph says, “Previous facilities such
as Benson were too crowded; I think the chapel will
provide a much-needed space for activities.”
On the other hand, some students have
expressed disapproval of the chapel. One individual,
who has requested to remain anonymous, complained that the funds used for the chapel should
have been distributed among academic departments. However, this would be infeasible, as Mr.
DeLuca specifically requested that the money he
donated should be used to construct a chapel.
And so, after many years of planning and
anticipating, the chapel is here. Yet perhaps it is not
the building itself that makes it unique. Father Muller
went on to say, “It is not the chapel itself; it is the
people inside the chapel that make it a unique and
sacred place of worship.”
The chapel signifies the spirit and dedication of
generations past, and will be a significant part of the
Bellarmine community for decades, even centuries
to come. As Bellarmine is the crown of education
and spirituality, the chapel appears to be the jewel
in the crown.
July 20, 2000
July 30, 2000
ONSTRUCTION BEGINS
CHAPEL COMPLETE
FIRST MASS
Blach construction lays the
dation for the Chapel
The Blach construction lays the
foundation for the Chapel
The first mass in the Leontyne Chapel is
held with Harold DeLuca.
1,2,3,4 The pictures shown were taken from the extensive and intricate blueprints for the chapel. Courtesy of Mr. Picetti.
SPORTS
6 August 29, 2000
The Cardinal
varsity fall sports preview varsity fall sports preview
football
football
“We brought a lot of guys up from JV, and I feel
that we have enough team unity to rebound from last
season.”
BY DAMIEN TROUTMAN
CARDINAL SPORTS WRITER
succeed? According to Coach Janda, it takes
“unity and chemistry.” It also takes offensive
ingenuity combined with a feisty defense. Led
by quarterback Darin Viera ’01, wide receiver
Clinton Wu ’01, and tight end Greg Fitzsimmons
’01, Bellarmine’s plan of attack this year will
entail a much more potent offense than seen
previously, along with continued aggressive play on defense.
The losses Bellarmine has endured seem great, but they are
certainly not a team to write off in any way. The old gives way to the
new, paving the way for successful and exciting football. With a highly
capable crew of fresh faces and the steadfast leadership of Coach
Janda, the Bellarmine varsity football team is likely to once again
undertake a powerful and successful season.
As always, the Bells and their fans alike have firm and lofty
expectations for success. Bellarmine is expected to succeed in the
WCAL and to be a contender in the CCS. With the current roster,
these aspirations are certainly attainable. One obvious expectation is
a thorough pummeling of archrival Saint Francis in the regular season.
In recent history, such a massacre has not happened, but the Bells
remain strong and optimistic.
A cool autumn breeze sweeps through the green, freshly cut
grass. Powdery white chalk lines the field one hundred yards in length.
A sea of blue sways in the stands, cheering vehemently for their
beloved team. This can only mean one thing -- Bellarmine varsity
football is here again. This season promises to be a true test of the
team’s character and heart. Without veteran leaders like Jeff Incerty
’00, Craig Bragg ’00, and Jake Mossawir ’00, Bellarmine is in a state
of flux and transition.
Offensively, the contributions of quarterback Incerty, wide receiver
Bragg, and running backs Idoro Amanam ’00 and Craig Macaraeg
’00 will be missed. Defensively, players like linebackers Mossawir and
Mike Collins ’00, the leading tacklers for Bellarmine, will no longer be
there to make timely and often spectacular plays. So, the only choice
Bellarmine has now is to rebuild and renew. When asked on how he
would compensate for the losses, Coach Mike Janda replied, “We
have worked with the players from last year’s squad who have worked
very hard to prepare themselves for this season.”
Even with a new, talented, and eager crop of players, how do
they plan to meet and exceed the expectations placed upon them to
MARK ASTRINOS
CARDINAL SPORTS WRITER
“Wait a minute! Get up that early in the morning,
are you crazy?” Although a lot of Bellarmine students
may be thinking this exact thought, the varsity water
polo team has other things in mind. Victory, hard work,
and a lot of practice are all expectations that the 2000
water polo team has. Are they going to be able to handle so much
pressure? With so many CCS and WCAL titles under their belt, the
season ahead again looks bright.
The Bells have been repeatedly ranked number one in the Central
Coast Section and have won seven CCS titles in the 90’s, achieving
fifteen championships since 1983. This obviously places them as the
number one team of the decade. How they keep winning is a question
many spectators and fellow students have asked. The answer lies
in the combination of hard work, dedication, and talent, to which no
other schools can compare.
The team consists of many well-rounded, talented athletes.
Defensively, Travis Boettner ’01 will be assuming the responsibility of
stopping Bellarmine’s toughest opponents. When asked about the
best quality of the team, Boettner responded by saying, “Our team is
incredibly fast and everyone is super hard working.”
Boettner
x-country
x-country
BY
water polo
All of the Bells seem to have a bright season ahead of them.
Intense practices everyday will surely pay off when the season
starts. Just recently the water polo team has been going through
the ever-so-infamous “Hell Week” under Coach Rogers’ reign. In
this week of torture the team practices three times a day with one
hour breaks in between. Now that’s my idea of fun!
Surely it would seem tough for any team to find the dedication
needed to attend practice at full throttle everyday, but not for the
Bells.
“Our team camaraderie is great. Our entire team will go to lunch
together in between practices, and this leads to our team’s great
chemistry in the pool,” said David Kupec ’01. As always, the team
unity that the water polo team possesses is just one of their many
great qualities.
So, as a player you wake up, practice maybe once, twice, or even
three times a day, everyday, knowing that you are always expected
to win. When asked about what motivates the team to victory, Coach
Rogers said, “Their determination not to lose the number one spot and
to play up to the accomplishments of last year’s team is more than
enough to motivate them.”
water polo
BY
Viera
Travis
“Our team is incredibly fast and everyone is super
hard working.”
Darin
photos courtesy of Carillon
“We have been training hard, so if we can all stay Sameer
healthy, we are the favorites to win it all.”
SHAWN JOSEPH
CARDINAL SPORTS SECTION HEAD
New year, new century, new team, same goal. The Bellarmine
varsity cross country team looks to do what the last seven teams
have done: win the WCAL league title and capture their eighth
straight CCS title.
This year, the Bells are riding on the remarkable achievements
of the past season. Last year, both the varsity cross country and
track teams won WCAL and CCS titles, becoming only the second
team in CCS history to accomplish such a feat. Since all cross
country runners are also key members of the track team, they
hope to keep the streak alive and win another two titles for Coach
Terry Ward.
Mr. Ward has been a coach and teacher at Bellarmine for over
twenty years. In that time, he has won twenty-seven WCAL titles and
fifteen CCS titles with his cross country and track teams. In addition,
he has amassed a record of over 700 wins and only forty losses
in head-to-head competition. Mr. Ward said that his favorite part of
coaching runners is, “that it has both an individual aspect and also
the idea of joining together as a team.”
This year’s squad will miss key runners Paul Roge ’00, Zack
Disalvo ’00, Daniel Galindo ’00, and Mario Andreozzi ’00. Neil Davis
’01, indubitably the strongest runner on this squad, will once again
lead this team as co-captain. He is in search
of his second consecutive CCS individual title,
but is sure to receive pressure from rival
schools, trying to break Bellarmine’s rhythm of
success. When asked about how he will deal
with his increased competition, Davis says, “I
will try to increase my training regimen and
use my teammates to keep me motivated.”
In addition to Davis, seniors Sameer Narang (co-captain), Joe
Naegele, Jeff Benford, Alan Hsia, and junior Wayne Hopp III will
also lead the team.
While most of the student body has been lethargic over the
summer, this squad has been meeting regularly and getting into
shape for the season. In addition to running at grueling paces to
simulate meets, the runners are also put on a strict diet by Coach
Ward. Coach Ward stated that it was imperative for the runners
to prepare well before the start of the season because, “if the
runners do not work during the summer, they don’t have a chance
to succeed during the season.”
With the experience and sound coaching that this team has, the
squad looks confident and prepared in their pursuit to defend their
CCS title. Their quest for Number eight begins with the Granite Bay
Invitational at Sierra College on September 2nd.
Narang
The Cardinal
SPORTS
jv fall sports preview
“We’re going to have a good season as
long as everybody keeps getting better and
steps up every day.”
-Patrick Armstrong
BY
ADEEL IQBAL
CARDINAL SPORTS WRITER
From 9:00 am to 11:00 am. 1:00pm to 3:00 pm.
That’s four hours of extreme training every single day.
The Bellarmine JV football squad is training hard and
pumping itself up for the difficult upcoming season.
They will have some difficult tests, but the team
should be ready. As lineman Matt Hamann ‘03 put it,
“We will be one of the top teams in the league again.
Our only problem is going to be Mitty, but we should
be able to beat them, hopefully.”
The Bells know what lies ahead of them and they
must be ready. They continue to brush up their game
plan and are fixing up every last glitch. Receiver Patrick
x-country
BY
MATT KAMENSKI
CARDINAL SPORTS WRITER
To those who follow high school sports, the words
‘junior varsity’ are defined as good, but not great.
The second tier and an honorable achievement, but
just not quite as good as the
big show. This is not the case
with Bellarmine’s JV cross country team. The Bells’ prowess in
this demanding sport is a result
of their hard work and talent.
Only seven athletes can compete
on the varsity team. Therefore,
many proficient junior and senior
runners find themselves competing at the JV level. The result: Bellarmine has one of
the strongest JV teams in California.
Just how dominant, you ask? The Bells are
the twenty-time defending champion in the WCAL.
That’s right, twenty consecutive titles in this extremely
competitive and accomplished league, a streak that
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football
Armstrong ‘03 knows that with such preparation they
will succeed. He says, “we’re going to have a good
season as long as everybody keeps getting better and
steps up every day.”
They have one solid season behind them and
have developed a sense of leadership and team spirit.
Coach Patrick Talesfore knows the JV squad will
continue their track of excellence. He predicts: “We
have a young team, but I think we will do well. We’ve
seen a lot of improvement in the last few days. We have
a good group of kids that want to work hard.”
They know they can win. They know they can face
their challenges, and with their continuous exhaustive
effort, the JV Bells will succeed.
JV
The JV team will look to do Bellarmine
proud in its quest for a twenty-first
consecutive WCAL championship.
started in 1980. All JV runners who will compete this
year weren’t even born by 1980.
This year, the team expects nothing less than to
extend the streak to twenty-one. Coach Terry Ward
couldn’t have put it any better, “At most schools the
Bellarmine junior varsity cross country team would be
the varsity.”
Throughout the 2000 cross country season, the focus will be on
the talented varsity squad, which
looks to continue another streak of
its own—seven straight CCS titles.
However, the JV team has received
its share of trophies, medals, and
titles as well, and it does not look like
its domination is going to end any time soon. It will
be hard to determine just who will be on which team
during the early season meets, because placement on
the varsity team is competitive. Whatever happens,
one thing will never change: the JV team will look
to do Bellarmine proud in its quest for a twenty-first
consecutive WCAL championship.
“At most schools,
the Bellarmine junior
varsity cross country team
would be varsity.”
-Terry Ward
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JV
Water Polo
BY
JON LUNETTA
CARDINAL SPORTS EDITOR
Over the summer the 2000 junior varsity water polo team has trained hard and
taken their Flintstones Vitamins, as these
growing boys look to begin their season
with a fast start. During the off-season, the
team has practiced in and out of the water
in order take shape as a championship
team.
A powerful junior varsity team is essential for maintaining supremacy on the varsity circuit. Over the summer these fine
young lads have trained hard in anticipation of one day earning their varsity letters. But for now the only letter they
have is lower case, as our Bellarmine
underclassman polo players focus on proving themselves in the king sized water
arena.
Every year the junior varsity team
manages to dominate in their league. This
year looks to be no different. The Bells, led
by Coach Jon Rutherford, a teacher and
swim coach at Independence High School,
have their sights set on the league championship. For several years now Coach
Rutherford has been using a formula for
success that seems to be unbreakable. It
has three elements: discipline, hard work,
and discipline.
Both Ryan Smillie ‘03 and Joey
Ferguson ‘03 are key elements to the successful chemistry the team looks for.
“We will definitely win league this year”,
says an optimistic Smillie, “we look pretty
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CARDINAL STUDENT LIFE WRITER
Tired of freshman? Here are some freshman who can JUG you before you can
say “Ramalamadingdong.” That’s right, it’s this year’s freshman faculty! *loud
fanfare* Here’s their 411:
Ms. Maghamfar
Communications
background: BA from San Jose State with a teaching crudential
experience: 16 years working in a private business, 5 years
teaching at a Los Altos High School
intent: “I’m here to spread the virtues of Bellarmine.”
background: studying computer science for the past 6 years
experience: IBM internship
intent: “I want to take knowledge that I have learned and give it to
students. I want to have fun.”
Ms. Simmons
College Counselor
Mr. Hanneken
Freshman Religion
background: Earned a Master of Theological Studies degree at
Harvard Divinity School.
experience: taught Scripture at Harvard. Earned a bachelor’s
degree with highest honors in Jewish Studies at the University of
Chicago
intent: (none that he will admit to)
Ms. Harville
Librarian
background: BA in English from Wellesley College; MA in
Educational Administration from Santa Clara University
experience: High School English Teacher and Adviser; College
Admissions Officer at Santa Clara University
intent: “I hope that I bring a sense of how the college admissions
process mirrors the same searches that one does in life: knowing
oneself is the key to being competent, compassionate, and
conscientious individuals.”
Ms. Luscher
English 1 & 2
background: BA degree in English at UCLA and MA Stanford
experience: Taught English and dance at Wilcox
intent: “I’m Looking forward to adding more dance on campus.”
nicknames:Kathy (Mr. Harville’s sister)
experience: Teacher of English for 30 years overseas.
intent: “I want to help make the library more accessible for
students and faculty.”
Mr. Peiffer
English 1 & 3, Shakespeare
Ms. Gorsche
Administrator - Mailings
nicknames: Bev
background: Data Processing degree at West Valley College
experience: Secretary of Liturgy & Outreach co-ordinator at St.
Christophers.
intent: “I want to contribute to the overall education of young
people in anyway that I can.”
Geometry & Algebra
Mr. O’Rourke
nicknames: 2 pie and Kid O’Rourke
background: BA in Chemical Engineering
experience: taught at Serra High School
intent: “I want to educate young men in the Jesuit model.”
nicknames: Peif
background: : BA, Classics and English from Santa Clara; MA,
Religious Studies, The University of Chicago
experience: English teacher and head moderator of yearbook
‘97-‘98, BCP summer school teacher ‘98-‘00
intent:“I am quite excited to be teaching at Bellarmine once again.
This is a special and I am looking forward to having a great year.”
Ms. Horton
nickname: Chorton
background: graduated DeAnza College
experience: Admin. Assistant, homemaker, and mom.
intent: “Sombody has to keep an eye on Mr. Schaefer and Mrs.
Chase.”
Admin. Assistant
a letter from your president,
Matt Mahan
ASB
Fellow Bells,
I want to take this opportunity to welcome you to the150th year of our great
school. To the freshmen I would like to say congratulations for getting into
Bellarmine. At the moment you probably do not realize the extent of that
honor, but hopefully sometime during your first year here at Bellarmine you
will discover how special this place really is. For everyone else I trust you are
well rested and prepared to take on another year. This summer the ASB had
a few meetings; and we have already started an ASB web page, contracted
a new DJ for a couple of mixers, and devised an agenda for the year. I am
also pleased to announce that we will have a Valentine’s Day dance as we
had discussed last year during the election. I will get you the address of the
ASB site as soon as it is complete. Until next month, I hope you have a
favorable return to school.
Go Bells and God Bless,
Matthew W. Mahan
Admin. Assistant
Ms. Council
experience: Worked at St. Justin’s in Santa Clara for 8 years as an
Admin. Assistant
intent: “I plan on working hard and having fun while at Bellarmine,
as I am sure all the students are too!”
Mr. Facione
background: Graduated from the Univ. of Hawaii with a degree in
history and African American Studies.
experience: Worked at SCU.
intent: “I want to bring a more diverse atmosphere to both the
classroom and the High School through director of diversity.”
photos by Sekino