March 2013 - Bishop Ward High School

Volume XCIII No. V March 15, 2013
SPRING HAS SPRUNG

S P R I N G
Page 1 March 15, 2013
Spring Has Sprung
Outburst Writer: Jacob Cushing
Summer is too hot with little rain.
Winter is too cold with lots of snow. Fall
is confused and can’t make up its mind
on whether it should rain or snow so it
chooses both. Spring, on the other hand, is
a perfect mix of all the seasons.
Spring is a time when the snow
melts and the flowers grow anew. Spring is
a time when cooped up kids stop bothering
their parents and go outside to play. Spring
is a time of long walks, beautiful temperatures,
picnics and tranquility. Except
for the occasional storm, spring is a time
for nature to be in harmony. Everywhere
we look plants are growing, baby squirrels
are carrying their first acorns and little
birds are learning how to fly. A slight, cool
breeze calms the senses.
Spring is one of the few times you
can take your shoes off and lie in the grass
for hours without any worries. In the summer
you have to worry about dehydrating
and burning to a crisp (I do anyway), and
I dare you to take your shoes off and walk
in the snow during the winter; it won’t be
pretty.
Going with friends or family to have
a picnic on a grass hill, drinking tea and
eating sandwiches is perfect for a spring
day. If you’re lucky, you might even see
the Easter bunny running by. Spring is
a time to rejoice in our blessings and be
thankful for what we have.
Photo Courtesy of Theresa Collins

FEVER
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Matching
Outburst Writers: Cristal Ugarte and Lizzy Huey
With the beginning of spring comes the return of animals playing outside, birds chirping
in the trees, and insects buzzing about. When these creatures are in a group, they are often
given a name that refers to something that describes them.
Though we are all familiar with a “herd” of cattle or a “school” of fish, you may not
know some names associated with the ones listed below. Test your knowledge of collective
nouns by matching those given on the left with the appropriate animals, birds, or insects listed
on the right.
1. army a. zebras
2. sleuth b. baboons
3. clutter c. ants
4. raft d. crows
5. colony e. lions
6. mob f. monkeys
7. pride g. bears
8. troop h. apes
9. parliament i. ducks
10. cohort j. chickens
11. murder k. hummingbirds
12. shrewdness l. frogs
13. congress m. owls
14. brood n. cats
15. charm o. kangaroos
Answers:
1. c
2. g
3. n,
4. i
5. l
6. o
7. e
8. f
9. m
10. a
11. d
12. h
13. b
14. j
15. k

SPRING
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Cyclone Spring Sports
The beginning of March means the beginning of spring sports. Our baseball, softball, track, golf,
swimming, and girls’ soccer teams are preparing for their seasons. The Outburst staff interviewed the
coaches and players to get their thoughts and goals on this year’s upcoming seasons, which have all been
delayed by the unexpected winter storms.
Baseball
Outburst Writer: Alyssa Jakes
As the 2013 baseball season opens, snow still cakes the ground. “We’re off to an unexpected start,”
Coach Hurla explains. The boys are forced to make adjustments because of the recent snow storm, but they
are optimistic despite Mother Nature’s efforts to thwart them.
Ward’s history in baseball is legendary throughout Kansas City and the state of Kansas, so this year’s
team has big expectations to fulfill. Coach Hurla thinks that these expectations have a positive effect on the
boys. It increases the effort they put into practice and games and forces them to work harder to maintain
Ward’s legendary reputation.
Six seniors lead the 2013 team:
Zach Kolenda, Jon Roblez, Andrew
Ramirez, Juan Sanchez, Andrew Schneider,
and Manny Talavera. Roblez and
Ramirez have both signed to play college
baseball at Kansas State University and
Central Missouri State University, respectively.
These seniors have the responsibility
of keeping the team’s morale up during
the season before passing the “bat” to the
next class.
Coach Hurla is optimistic about
these seniors’ positive effect on the team
but feels it will be two to three weeks before
the real leaders emerge.
Good luck to the baseball team.
Juan Sanchez, Jon Roblez, Andrew Schneider, Andrew Ramirez,
and Zach Kolenda. Not Pictured: Manny Talavera
CYCLONE
COUNTRY

SPORTS
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Softball
Outburst Writer: Olivia Vaca
The softball team is currently gearing up for its
new season. With the massive snow storm hitting before
the season started, they were not able to get on the field
until this week.
There are seventeen girls on the team this year;
the majority of them are freshmen and sophomores.
Juniors Maddie Kostelac and Audrey Kump
talked about how they felt about the team. They said
that they were excited for the new season but also worried
because the games start soon. Sophomore Caroline
Lowe said, “Although it is a young team, we have some
good girls. I’m excited to see the potential.”
Support the girls at their first game on March
25th at Tonganoxie.
Good luck on your season.
Track
Outburst Writer: Theresa Collins
Andrea Oropeza, Ricardo Rosas and
Theresa Collins.
Not Pictured: Andrew Kump
Maddie Kostelac, Audrey Kump and Caroline Lowe
This year’s track team has several new coaches.
Head Coach Ridley is also the sprint coach; Coach Smith
is distance; and Coach Daniels coaches hurdles and jumping.
Coach Lally, the throwing coach, is our only returning
coach.
All of the coaches are happy with the size of the
team; it is roughly 40, up from last year. Coach Lally says
she is “Very, very excited with the potential they [the throwers]
have from last year and can’t wait to see what they will
achieve this year!” Coach Smith also added some encouragement:
“We have awesome kids, and we’re going to have
an awesome season!” This year, four seniors, Ricardo Rosas,
Andrew Kump, Andrea Oropeza, and Theresa Collins lead
the team. They all have high hopes for their last season of
high school track.
Coach Ridley and Coach Smith are most excited
about the Mill Valley meet, which is the Kaw Valley League
meet and will show the team’s progress. Coach Ridley likes
the team atmosphere, and everyone is looking forward to the
meets.
Good luck to the track team.

SPRING
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Swimming
Outburst Writer: Lizzy Huey
It’s that time of year when Ward and Piper come together
to be teammates instead of rivals. The Wa-Pi (Ward-Piper) swim
team is looking to have another good season. Coached by Amy
Bartlow and Sandy Dailey, the girls have been working hard in
the pool to achieve their goals.
The two senior captains this year are Kate Dorian and
Elizabeth Connor. Kate is hoping to get her career best times,
win the WYCO meet for the fourth straight time, and return
to state. Kate hopes that the team will continue to grow, and
Elizabeth looks to get her times down and try new events. She is
most excited to meet all of the Piper girls and to not be a “tadpole”
(newcomer) anymore!
The Wa-Pi girls are looking to swim their way into a
WYCO Championship and to a successful season. Be sure to
come out and support these pretty fishies. Good luck, ladies.
Golf
Outburst Writers: Danielle Lowe and Kate Dorian
Though hampered by late winter snow storms, Bishop
Ward’s golf team boasts four new teammates as well as veteran
golfers. Practice has been moved inside which limits the amount
of actual playing time. “We can only do so much inside; outside
is where the fun begins,” senior Danielle Lowe explains.
Head Coach Tomasic commends the experienced upperclassmen
who have set good examples for the new and younger
members of the team. He admits that the team’s schedule will
be challenging but hopes that he and Coach Kelly will instill a
love of the game, which is a lifetime sport.
Assistant Coach Kelly expects improvement and intelligent
play from all golfers. He looks to Danielle and other
experienced players to lead the team.
Veteran players include senior Danielle Lowe and juniors
Andrew Huey, Jimmy Bartolac, and Connor Burns. The first
tournament is the Sunflower Invitational, which is slated for
Saturday, March 23. Good luck golfers.
Swim Co-Captains Elizabeth Connor
and Kate Dorian.
Senior golfer Danielle Lowe.

March 15, 2013
Girls’ Soccer
Outburst Writer: Kylie Jones
SPORTS
Page 6
As soccer season finally rolls around, the girls’ soccer team is kickin’ it into gear. Coaching the
team for his second season is Coach Nesselhuf along with three-year returning assistant and JV coach
Conejo. There are eight seniors this year: Stephanie Cadena, Cristal Ugarte, Julia Vega, Clarissa Fierro,
Martina Gonzalez, Annel Perez, Lilli Savadra, and Kylie Jones. As a team, the Lady Cyclones are hoping
to win more games. According to co-captain Kylie Jones, the toughest competition will be Mill Valley, but
she expects the team to beat Wyandotte, Harmon, Christo Rey, Washington, Sumner and Schlagle.
Coach Nesselhuf says he is happy that experienced players are returning, and he is looking forward
to learning about the new players. He says the snow has put everyone in a bind, but his overall goal is to
take baby steps toward excellence. He hopes that they can beat any and all teams, and he guarantees the
girls will be in good shape.
Cristal Ugarte is a three-year returning soccer player. She’s looking forward to starting off the
season and getting to play again. She hopes that everyone can play as a team and that she can take great
memories away from this season.
Stephanie Cadena has also played soccer for three years. She looks forward to seeing the Cyclones
cheering the team on at home games, and her goal is to have better teamwork on the field. Since this is her
last year, she hopes to take the State title.
Julia Vega is a fourth-year returner.
She looks forward to serving as co-captain
and winning as many games as possible.
Her goals are to grow closer as a team and
to get recognized by colleges.
Clarissa Fierro has also played
soccer all four years of high school. She
hopes to have a successful season and is
excited to get to know the new players and
to make new friends.
We encourage everyone to come
out and support the team.
Go Lady Cyclones.
Lillian Saavedra, Crystal Ugarte, Martina Gonzales, Clarissa
Fierro-Cheda, Stephanie Cadena, Julia Vega, Kylie Jones and
Annel Perez

SPRING
Page 7 March 15, 2013
Italy Pilgrimage
Outburst Writer: Kate Dorian
Look out Europe; Bishop Ward is coming to
Italy this spring break! On March 19, seven students,
two teachers, and a few parents will be traveling from
Kansas City International Airport overseas to the Italian
Republic. Italy is over 5,500 miles from Bishop
Ward, which is equivalent to driving for over three
days straight at 70 miles per hour.
Italy is known for its architecture, food and religion.
Throughout Italy, the most dominant features
on the buildings are arches and domes. Some of the
finest works can be seen all throughout the country,
such as the Colosseum, the Milan Cathedral, and the
Florence Cathedral.
The Italian cuisine is widely influenced not
only by its neighboring countries but also modern
American discoveries. Many meals are based on
simplicity, some having only four to eight ingredients.
Cheese, ham, wine and coffee remain popular
components to these effortless dishes. A lot of the
meals were created by the matriarch of the family and
passed down which makes them feasible to use in the
everyday home.
Recently all eyes have been on Italy because
of the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI. Pope Benedict
XVI was the first Pope in over 600 years to retire
without passing away from natural causes. All of
the popes from 1523 to 1978 were from what is now
Italy, and it is the homeland of most of the cardinals
in the world.
The beautiful churches contain paintings
and sculptures by some of the world’s most famous
artists. The most famous religious painting is “The
Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci, which is the
most reproduced portrait of all time. Michelangelo
is also a notable artist. He painted the ceiling of the
Sistine Chapel which took four years to complete.
His vision originally focused on the Twelve Apostles,
but it took a different route and evolved into
the downfall of man and the promise of salvation
through the prophets and genealogy of Christ.
Some of the students attending the trip are
Mark Lopez, Elizabeth Connor and Ashley Struzzo.
Elizabeth is “most exited to see the Trevi Fountain
and eat pasta for two weeks” while Ashley is “excited
to see the Roman nightlife and buy a pair of
Bordello shoes.” Mark is “nervous about getting
lost, but is most excited to see the Colosseum and
buy a rosary from the Vatican.” Bishop Ward sends
its prayers of safe travel to these pilgrims as they
make their journey to Italy.

BREAK
March 15, 2013
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Ireland Adventure
Outburst Writer: Meg Calvert
Ireland’s lush green hills, breathtaking coastlines,
rich religious history and legendary hospitality
are all definitely things to look forward to for Ms.
Lane, Peter Adams, and the six Ward students who
will be visiting there this spring break.
Lizzy Breitenstein, Hugh Breitenstein,
Lourdes Madrigal, Stephanie Valle, Madison Lally,
and Meg Calvert, along with the rest of the Breitenstein
clan and some of Ms. Lane’s friends and relatives,
will be spending ten days in Ireland. They will
be traveling around both Northern Ireland, which is
still under the political governing of England, and the
Republic of Ireland, which is under its own control.
While on their trip, they will be celebrating
St. Patrick’s Day, which is considered a holy day of
obligation in Ireland and very much a solemn day
of reflection, not the stereotypical day of drunkenness
and debauchery, which came about thanks to us
Americans.
The travelers are looking forward to a memorable
Irish adventure.
Top Places to See
1. Dublin- Cliffs of Moher
2. Bushmill- Giants Cosway
3. Belfast
4. Galway
5. Knock- where the Blessed Mother appeared
6. Killarney
7. Cork (Blarney) - Blarney Castle/ Stone

MUSICAL
Page 9 March 15, 2013
High School Musical
Outburst Writer: Lizzy Breitenstein
Last weekend Ward students entertained record
crowds with their performances of Disney’s “High
School Musical.”
With interesting set designs and lively choreography,
students danced and sang the story of two high
school students from fictitious East High School. From
rival cliques, basketball star Troy (Luke Conchola) and
transfer student Gabriella (Hannah Baughman) inadvertently
divide the school when they try out for the school
musical.
Other lead roles included sassy Drama Club
President, Sharpay ( Brenna Roderick) and her brother Ryan (Giovanni Pilato); Troy’s best
friend Chad (Richard Cassidy); scholastic decathlon captain Taylor (Anna Powell); drama
teacher, Ms. Darbus (Lizzy Breitenstein); and basketball Coach Bolton (Julio Caro).
The crew and cast worked hard under the direction of Ms. Lipovitz to provide an impressive
production for students, families, and friends of Bishop Ward.

March 15, 2013
JOKES
Page 10
Quit Jokin’ Around
Outburst Writer: Alexis Miller and Andrew Kump
How do bunnies stay healthy
Eggercise
Why did the Easter egg hide
He was a little chicken!
What do you call a bunny with a large
brain
An egghead.
What do you call ten rabbits marching
backwards
A receding hareline
What’s Irish and stays out all night
Paddy O’furniture!
How is a best friend like a 4-leaf clover
Because they are hard to find and lucky to
have.
Why do people wear shamrocks on St.
Patrick’s Day
Regular rocks are too heavy.
Why don’t you iron 4-leaf clovers
Because you don’t want to press your luck.
Why can’t you borrow money from a
leprechaun
Because he’s always short.
What do you call a fake stone in Ireland
A sham rock.
What would you get if you crossed
Christmas with St. Patrick’s Day
St. O’Claus.
What do you call a diseased Irish criminal
A leper con.
What would you get if you crossed
Quasimodo with an Irish football player
The Halfback of Notre Dame!

WORLD
Page 11 March 15, 2013
World News
Outburst Writer: Olivia Vaca
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In Mississippi on March 3rd, 2013, it was
reported that a baby born with HIV was
“cured.” Diagnosed with HIV too late in her
pregnancy to receive the anti-retriviral drugs,
she began to get agressive treatments about
thirty hours after the baby’s birth. She continued
the treatments for eighteen months,
and when she returned to the doctors several
months later, the baby had no traces for HIV.
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2
The president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe,
held a lavish party on March 3rd, celebrating
his 89th birthday. The party reportedly cost
$600,000. During his party he gave an hourlong
speech full of anti-Western rhetoric and
criticized his political opponents. This celebration
was held in the midst of allegations
that Mugabe is responsible for an increase of
violence before the presidential elections that
will be held later this year.

March 15, 2013
N E W S
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March 12 marked the beginning
of the conclave of Cardinals
who will choose the successor to
Pope Benedict XVI.
A handful of names is circulating
as our next pope. Among
these are Cardinal Angelo Scolar
of Milan, Brazilian Cardinal Odilo
Scherer, and Americans Cardinals
Timothy Dolan of New York and
Sean O’Malley of Boston.
The first puffs of smoke
were expected to emerge from the
Sistine Chapel around 6:30 p.m.
on the 12th. Black smoke from
the burned ballots means there is
no pope. White smoke will mean
that the 266th pope of the Catholic
Church has been chosen.
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On February 25th, 2013, Park Geun-Hye was sworn in as South
Korea’s first female president. As part of her campaign, she promised to
demand that North Korea “abandon its nuclear ambitions without delay.”
Park claims that she “will not tolerate any action that threatens the lives
of our people and the security of our nation.” As part of the inauguration
ceremony, singer Psy performed his hit “Gangnam Style.”

SURVEY
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If I could go anywhere on Spring Break,
I would go to…
“Italy because it’s awesome
and I love Italians.”
-Olivia Vaca
“London, so I could experience
a ton of history.”
-Andy Mikesic
“Acapulco, Mexico to get
crazy!”
-Jennifer Monterozza
“Japan because it is the
creator of video games
and comic books.”
-Harold Johnson
“Africa, so I could ride
on elephants.”
-Erica Baker
“Florida, so I could swim
with dolphins.”
-Marta Baldwin

March 15, 2013
IRISH EYES
Whose Irish eyes are smiling
Page 14
Answers on the back cover.

Faculty Consultant - Mrs. Ludwig
Editors - Kate Dorian and Elizabeth Connor
The Outburst is a collaboration between the English Department, Art Department,
Student Writers and Photographers.
Dom Rocha
Pedro Novelo
Pamela Gurrola
Adam Jorgensmeir
Adrian Villarreal
Answers:
Michaela Foster
Mrs. Heiman
Ms. Galvin
Mr. Ridley
Ms. Lane
Outburst Staff
Taylor Williams, Alexis Miller, Cristal Ugarte, Samantha Morrissey, Vilma Maldonado,Stephanie Valle, Theresa
Collins, Paige Conner, Olivia Vaca, Danielle Lowe, Stephanie Cadena, Annel Perez, Kate Dorian,
Jacob Cushing, Clarissa Fierro-Cheda, Lourdes Madrigal, Ashley Schindel, Elizabeth Connor, Meg Calvert,
Kylie Jones, Madison Lally, Lizzy Breitenstein, Julio Caro, Lizzy Huey, Andrew Kump