Receive Who You Are

Published by in News on November 21st, 2011

NCYC before this weekend was just another conference Indianapolis was hosting. It became much more than that for thousands in attendance.

On Wednesday night there was a private concert for the participants only from Indiana. Steve Angrisano, who performed last year at Roncalli and shared his experience with Columbine, engaged through melodic songs and life stories. So many speakers and performers graced us with their lessons and talents. The character trading items were a way to talk to those from different places and learn about their home. Here’s a shout out to the Roncalli Rebels of the 2011 NCYC. There was not a single sitting where at least a dozen Rebels would be animating the crowd or on the screen enjoying the moment.

A short summary of each little piece of NCYC would not do justice. It would be pointless to not represent the conference for what is was a deep suggestion for how Catholics should satisfy the Lord’s want for us and live through Him. The mega Mass on the last night was ultimate. Over 23,000 teens and adults gathered in celebration and in silence for God. 250 priests, 175 seminarians, and 30 deacons also attended as well as those who joined on the web. The participants got word that 92 different countries were watching NCYC, which includes Vatican City and China.

The incense ascended to the ceiling while the congregation watched in awe. The cross filled with leaves, which had everyday actions of Christianity written on them, beamed in the spot light as a relevant symbol of faith. While the Eucharist was being distributed, everyone kneeled where usually Colts fans would be screaming and cheering. Bishop Coyne throughout NCYC was energetic yet thankful to be a piece of this puzzle. Towards the end of the Mass, Coyne started waving his arms. The stadium followed his example, and when he saw how his movements went viral, he smiled from ear to ear.

God knew 2,000 years ago that every person that attended NCYC was going to be there. That is sheer grace and love that He would place the Roncalli family in a situation that great. The three and a half days may have been physically exhausting, but God’s glory shined through those struggles. There was no stranger on the sidewalks of Indianapolis. Those who work downtown and saw all of NCYC participants pass by, they could not help but smile. This is something the face of Indianapolis had never experienced before now. Like Father Tony says, “Mmmmm mmmmm mmmmm, [NCYC] sure [was] good!”

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Random Rebel: November 4

Published by in Sports on November 7th, 2011

This week’s Random Rebel is Senior Melissa Masengale.

Q: What is your favorite song to sing in the car?
A: “Good Directions” by Billy Currington

Q:If you could go to college anywhere in the country and not pay tuition, where would you go?
A: University of Michigan

Q:What is your favorite color?
A: Purple

Q: Do you prefer Facebook or Twitter?
A: Twitter

Q: Who is your role model?
A: Kathleen Helbing

Q: Where would your dream vacation take place?
A: Myrtle Beach

Q: What is your favorite sports team?
A: Steelers

Q: What is your favorite meal?
A: Bologna and cheese sandwich with ketchup

Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?
A: When people ask if I heard about something, I say no, and they say oh never mind I cant tell you.

Q: What is your favorite brand of shoes?
A: Chuck Taylors

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Random Rebel

Published by in News on October 28th, 2011

This week’s Random Rebel is junior Lauren Webb.

Q: What is your favorite song at the moment?
A: Hurts Like Heaven by Coldplay

Q: Where do you want to go to college?
A: Not sure yet, but I really like Miami of Ohio.

Q: What kind of phone do you have?
A: A Blackberry Curve 2

Q: Do you prefer Facebook or Twitter?
A: Twitter-people post more clever and funny things

Q: Who is your role model?
A: Father Wilmoth

Q: If you could travel to any place in the world it be?
A: Australia

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Volleyball finishes season in regional loss

Published by in Fall Sports, Sports, Volleyball on October 28th, 2011

After winning their sectional championship in the first season at the 4A level, the volleyball team’s season ended on Tuesday with a tough loss to New Castle in the whole five games.

The sectional victories included one in which they avenged a loss to long-time rival, Cathedral in three. Then, they moved on to defeat Lawrence Central in three games as well, completing the sweep through sectionals by not losing any one single game in all three of their matches.

Senior Hannah Bauer and freshman Bailey Schnell led the way in the front, with freshman Olivia Gillum coming away with 11 digs and 5 assists in the championship games against the Lawrence North Wildcats.

From there, moving on to the regional competitions, they lost the first two games of the match before coming all the way back to tie it at two games apiece. Then, however, they were not able to keep the momentum moving as New Castle was able to regain composure and come away with the overall victory.

In all, the loss marked the end of the road for a successful season which included two victories over Cathedral and one over rival Brebeuf. It was also the end of the seniors’ careers as they played their last volleyball game in a Roncalli Rebel uniform.

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End of the road: Soccer’s season ends with Regional loss

Published by in Boys' Soccer, Fall Sports, Sports on October 14th, 2011

After a thrilling round of sectional games against rivals Southport and Perry in which they defeated both teams in penalty kicks after a comeback, Roncalli was not able to keep the momentum rolling through regionals. With a 3-1 loss in yesterday’s first round game to Greenfield Central, the exciting season came to an end.

The one goal for the Rebels was scored by junior Josh Brockman as he continued to be an offensive force throughout the season.

In all, this was an ending to a season that brought a lot of publicity to the soccer team. In the sectional win against Perry last weekend, Mr. Weisenbach proclaimed it as the most students to ever attend a soccer game at the Roncalli field. This was also the first time they have filled an entire fan bus while taking students to a road game.

Junior Eric Cunningham finished the season with five shutouts in goal, and was the catalyst for the defense all season long.

There were also twelve seniors who put on the Roncalli soccer jersey for the last time on Thursday as they finished their career as a Rebel. However, there were also two freshmen starting varsity who still have a long career ahead of them.

So, as the season comes to a close, there is still going to be a lot of talent coming back next season despite the loss of seniors on this year’s team.

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One step at a time: Cross Country advances to regionals

Published by in Boys' Cross Country, Fall Sports, Sports on October 13th, 2011

With the post-season beginning on Tuesday for the cross country team, a fourth place finish in sectionals was needed for them to move on to the regional meet this Saturday.

And, with junior Daniel Buergler leading the way in 15th place, they came away with exactly a fourth place finish to qualify for regionals.

This has become a yearly thing for the cross country team, as before last season, they had even made it to semi-state for eight consecutive seasons.

Individually, Buergler’s 15th place finish made him part of the All-Sectional team and gave Roncalli the runner they needed in the front of the race. Junior Alex Alfery was following close behind as well, finishing in 17th place.

The other three runners to complete the scoring were James Perry, Andy Bauer and Nick Ader, placing 21st, 22nd and 24th, respectively.

In all, they expected to finish third or fourth in the meet, and did exactly that. However, they were just two points behind the third place team who they will be competing against this next Saturday at regionals.

There, they will be looking to get back to semi-state after failing to do so last season for the first time in eight years.

 

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Evan Meade Courage Award

Published by in News on October 13th, 2011

Before the October 8th Roncalli football game at Lucas Oil Stadium,  the Evan Meade Courage Award was given to Marty and Kathleen Lynch in honor of their daughter, Katie.

September 23, 2008, Katie, who was just beginning her freshman year at Roncalli High School, was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma.  She took this grave diagnosis and turned it into something positive.  Katie became determined to face the Lymphoma head-on and make a difference in the lives of others, especially children and teens her age who were going through the same journey of battling cancer. That’s exactly what Katie did.

While going thru chemotherapy, radiation, and two stem cell transplants over a 2-year and 8-month period, Katie met leukemia patient, Evan Meade. The way Katie handled everything that was occurring in her life inspired Evan to fight harder than ever to beat leukemia.  Together, the two would conquer cancer together.

The bone marrow drive Katie hosted just days before her first stem cell transplant interested Evan. He saw Katie making a difference and wanted to join in.  Soon after Evan began hosting blood drives and speaking at dance marathons across the state.

Katie continued her studies at Roncalli and remained positive throughout the brutal cancer treatment.  She encouraged Evan to keep up with his studies and continue speaking with Riley patients and their families who thought there was no hope.  Against the odds and with extraordinary, faith, Evan and Katie were a team.  As Evan was just ending his cancer treatment in September 2010, Katie was beginning her fight again to conquer lymphoma when she relapsed.  Her courage was overwhelming, and she was a tremendous inspiration to everyone who knew her and knew of her beautiful smile, a smile that said, “Don’t worry about me.  I’m going to be fine.”

All that was needed for a good ending to this story would have been for Katie to make a full recovery.  May 20, the Roncalli halls became silent as faculty and staff  learned about the loss of Katie.  One leukemia patient at Franklin High School realized he would have to continue fighting the battle of cancer with the courage in which Katie had shown him.

Tributes were paid to Katie at the Lucas Oil Stadium game for her unending determination, incredible strength, faith and courage.

In the words of Arthur Koestler, “Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears” and Katie did just that.

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Leaving their mark: Rebels post four touchdowns at Lucas Oil Stadium in 33-21 victory over Decatur Central

Published by in Fall Sports, Football, Sports on October 13th, 2011

For the third time this season, the Roncalli Rebels went into a contest after suffering defeat the previous week and rebounded in dominating fashion. This time the victory came in the form of a 33-21 victory over Decatur Central at Lucas Oil Stadium.

A strong offensive attack led the Rebels to their best start (5-3) since 2009. Senior quarterback Danny Rojas took control of the outing, registering 286 yards and four touchdowns of total offense.

Defensively, Roncalli held Decatur Central to 286 yards of total offense and forced three turnovers, all of which came on interceptions.

The Rebels finish the regular season this Friday evening, at home for senior night against East Central.

~Jimmy Cook-Rebel Review Co-Sports Editor

Game Notes: With the victory the Rebels moved to 5-3 on the season, and moved ahead by two games (4-2) in the all-time series against Decatur Central. The Rebels enter Friday’s contest against East Central,(a team that demolished Roncalli 38-10 last year,) looking to avoid losing back to back senior nights for the first time since the 1988 and 1989 season.

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In thrilling fashion, Boys soccer moves past Southport

Published by in Boys' Soccer, Fall Sports, Sports on October 10th, 2011

Roncalli and Southport’s southside rivalry is always one that seems to lead to memorable match-ups and close games. And, as the game went right down to the wire, tonight was no different.

With Roncalli leading 1-0 after junior Patrick Tichenor’s goal, they looked to have the game well in hand. Late into the second half, Roncalli was still holding a lead until they committed a foul in the penalty box.

With just 55 seconds left in the game, Southport was awarded with a penalty kick, and came through, tying the score at one.

Down the whole game, the Cardinals were able to capitalize on a big mistake made by the Roncalli team to send the game into overtime.

From there, the two seven minute overtime periods started off slow until Southport was able put another one in the goal on Roncalli’s Eric Cunningham, and take a 2-1 lead.

So, with the chance to move on to the sectional championship on the line, the Rebels were down to their last chance late into the second half of overtime.

And, with just a couple minutes left on the clock, junior Nick Littrell chipped up a long, high-arc shot that was tipped and sent straight into the goal.

On what could be considered a lucky play, with a deflection leading to the goal, Roncalli was able to stay alive, tie the score and send it into penalty kicks to decide the game.

In the penalty kicks, Eric Cunningham, Manu Barazal, David Dickey, Michael Dickey and Josh Brockman all made their shots, putting all of the pressure on Southport to continue to keep up and make their’s as well.

Southport did a good job of this until one of their players, the one who previously made the penalty kick to tie the game at one, missed his and ended the game.

In a game with major ramifications, it came down to two comebacks and penalty kicks to decide the fate of two teams trying to advance to the sectional championship.

So, finally, Roncalli came away victorious and will move on to play Perry Meridian in the championship on Saturday night. This game will be a rematch from earlier in the season in which the Rebels will try to avenge their previous 2-1 loss to Perry in August.

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Road Block: Rebels come up short against Artesians, fall to #14 in 4A

Published by in Fall Sports, Football, Sports on October 5th, 2011

For the second time this season, the Rebels found themselves coming up just short, this time in a 10-9 defeat against the Martinsville Artesians.

Drew Oehrle helped Roncalli strike first with a 26 yard field goal.

Following the score the Artesians rallied, scoring 10 unanswered points, and held a 10-3 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Led by senior quarterback Danny Rojas’ 4 yard rushing touchdown with under three minutes left in the game, the Rebels faced a tough decision; go for the tie, or the win.

Roncalli chose to roll the dice, sending Rojas out to the field and try for two.

This time however, Rojas was stopped at the one yard line, sealing the victory for the Artesians in the process.

~Jimmy Cook-Rebel Review Co-Sports Editor

With the loss, the Rebels moved to 4-3 on the season, leading up to the Saturday morning contest at Lucas Oil Stadium this weekend. Roncalli will take on Decatur Central at 11:00 am. The Rebels fell to the Hawks at home last year 48-24.

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