1969 Reunion

by Emily Richmond

Once a Spartan, always a Spartan.

It’s been over 40 years since Bernie Hartel and his classmates walked the hallowed halls of Roger Bacon High School. This spring marks the 40^th year since Bernie Hartel and his classmates walked across the stage and received their diplomas. On October 16^th, they were reunited with many of their classmates in the old gym for a reunion.

The auditorium was full of laughter and excitement as the group of old friends gathered. According to Jim Dahmann and Michael Truman, the evening was loads of fun. Both of these former band members said many good memories came forth the moment they walked through the front iron doors.

Just being in the auditorium again, reminded them of all the basketball games they watched or where they stood for band during prep rallies.

These two grads can also remember how many JUGs they received during their time at RB, but they’re not telling.

On the other hand, Bill Dvorak can’t recall the exact number of JUGs he was given but can remember writing the handbook during detention. This former student, who was a track and cross country runner, can recall all the times he spent running up and down the practice field hill, a tradition that coaches for various sports keep alive today.

RB graduates weren’t the only ones at this reunion, as there were a number of OLA ladies there as well. Cousins Janet Brinkman Koebbe and Carol Mayborg enjoyed many laughs and story telling during their reunion. Mayborg talked about how she is a member of the Roger Bacon Hall of Fame for her time as a softball player. These two women also talked about how they would walk up to Bacon for the fall play and how they would have the gentlemen over for the spring musical at Our Lady of Angels.

Bernie Hartel, a former band member, can recall working concessions during games and other school events. He also remembers the famous band director, Mr. Wes Neil.

Many alumni told this reporter that their time at Roger Bacon or OLA isn’t that much different from today’s Roger Bacon students. They compared their time here to current students and found many similarities. The grads from four decades ago said the uniforms and discipline are similar, and they noted that the school spirit is as strong as it has ever been.

These former students have some advice for the younger generation of Spartans.  They advise current RB students to enjoy being a kid and treasure their high school years, because time goes by so quickly.

Cross Country

by Emily Richmond

They have come along way since the beginning of last year. The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams are excelling both on and off the courses. That is all due to the runners’ hard work and their head coach, Jan Ryan.

This past weekend, the teams participated in their league meet. The boys ran first, which ended with a League Runner of the Year and a League Runner-up. Both Matt Wurtzler and Jon Mathis finished first and second, respectively, for the boys team. Mathis’ second-place finish of 16:52 is a personal best.

Alex Mathis and Ben Rumpke both finished in the top 20.

Cassie Lipp ran in the girls’ varsity race. She showed her toughness by placing seventh in the league.

With returning veterans Matt Wurtzler, Jon Mathis, and Ben Rumpke, the boys’ team has become a powerhouse in the GCL. Last week the team was holding fifth place in the city.

The girls’ team consists of Cassie Lipp, a sophomore who is ranked seventh in the GGCL, Emily Richmond, a junior, and junior Allison Lawlor, who just return from rehabbing an ankle injury.

The ladies’ team has endured many obstacles this year. The girls have been unable to form a full team, which consists on five runners. In spite of the hardships, the girls have worked extremely hard this year and they expect to go far into October.

The gentlemen, on the other hand, have had a good season. The boys have been really working together and have been pushing themselves not just in meets but in practice as well. With the way the guys have been running, they have been scaring some other GCL powerhouses. They have pushed their way back towards the top.

Coach Jan Ryan, a former RB cross-country runner, has expressed her excitement towards the upcoming tournament season for her runners. All season, Ryan has been coaching her runners with the goal of making it to regionals.

“As we head into the League and District meets, I am confident in our teams ability,” Ryan said. “If each member of the team performs to his/her potential, the team will be successful. I would anticipate having a strong team showing at both the District and Regional meet.”

Assistant Coach Kyle Nobbe, a RB math teacher, also expects much from the group of kids who wear the cross-country uniform. “The cross country runners are the toughest athletes in the school,” Nobbe said. “They ran through the rainy season, the heat of the summer, and, with any luck, they will be running on November 7^th at the state meet.”

 

Administrators Nail Down On Dress Code

by P.J. Bolling

This is a message to all students: Pants up, collars down, and follow the dress code.

Administrators at Roger Bacon High School are very serious about enforcing the dress code.

“The dress code is here to train students to be successful and to follow rules later on in life and in the workforce,” Mr. Grosser, the dean of discipline, said.

Posted in every classroom is the dress code policy. Failure to abide by the dress code will result in a JUG. Repeat offenders may face stiffer consequences.

For the students at Roger Bacon, shirts are to be tucked at all times, and no eccentric hairstyles such as purple and green hair and Mohawks are allowed. Shoes with open toes or heels are not allowed, and solid color socks must be visible and worn at all times.  Furthermore, shoes that are brightly colored are not prohibited.

The boys must also be cleanly shaven, which means no beards or goatees are allowed, and sideburns are allowed to the earlobe.

Only solid colored dress pants of khaki, brown, navy blue or black may be worn. Cargo style pants are not permitted. Pants are to be pulled to the waist and are not allowed to be worn below the waist at any time, and uniform skirts must be no higher than five inches above the knees.

Earrings are not allowed for boys during school hours. Girls may wear no more than two earrings per ear and may not wear earrings longer than two inches. Hair should be neatly groomed, and all tattoos must be covered at all times.

So far, the early enforcement of the dress code seems to be working.  Mrs. Michelle Brummett, the main office secretary, said there seems to be fewer violations than there usually is at the beginning of the school year.

New York Marathon

by Emily Richmond

With 52.4 miles completed, only 26.2 miles left.

This November marks the third time English and journalism teacher, Mr. Bill Stone, will tie his trainers and run through the streets of New York in the New York City Marathon.

Mr. Stone is not a newbie to this course. He reported a story on the marathon back in the 1990s and was impressed with the sea of runners passing by him. He could feel the vibration of their footsteps and see the determination on their faces. That is when he decided he wanted to take part in the New York Marathon.

Even though Stone isn’t new to preparing for the marathon, it always brings back previous years’ memories, like in 2003 when he ran a personal best of 4 hours for 26.2 miles. He said he was “very excited about that.”

In 2005, Stone decided to run the marathon on his 40^th birthday. The marathon happened to be on the day of his birthday, November 6. “It was a birthday present to me,” Mr. Stone said. “I had such a great time, even though it was painful.”

Every time the English teacher goes to the starting line on Staten Island, he dedicates the marathon to someone special. In 2003, he dedicated it to his uncle who died while Stone was training for the marathon.

This year is different.

“This one is for my dad who died this past summer,” Mr. Stone said.

This will also be his birthday present to himself – his 45^th.  Mr. Stone said he wants to see if his body can still handle the stress of a marathon.

After 16 weeks of training, Stone has no choice but to be ready come November 1. The New York Marathon starts on Staten Island. Stone, who is in the green division, is set to cross the start line and run up the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge at 10:00 a.m.

Since the race is so large, with over 36,000 runners, it will take him over nine minutes to cross the start line. While he is waiting, he will have one of the largest hills of the race looking back at him. The first mile-and-a-half is all up hill. After that first mile-and-a-half, he will then run into Brooklyn, and stay for a while.

After 12 miles in Brooklyn, the runner is off to Queens. This is a short section of the course, covering about two miles. Next, it is off to the Manhattan for an “easy” five miles. Then there is a “nice and easy” mile-run through the Bronx – near Yankee Stadium – before crossing back into Manhattan for the home stretch.

The final 6-mile stretch is through beautiful Manhattan. He will finish in famous Central Park.

The race day for Mr. Stone is traditionally ended with a steak dinner with a friend of Mr. Stone.

“I am very nervous,” he said. “I am starting to hurt more, and my legs and feet are a mess.  I would love to finish at 4, but if I can run a 4:20 I will be happy.  I’m  looking forward to the steak.”

The Roger Bacon Community wishes Mr. Stone the best of luck in his 26.2 miles goal.

Man On The Street

by Emily Richmond

How many freshmen does it take to realize that the fourth floor does not have a pool or that they can’t buy an elevator pass?

That’s right! It takes all of them.

The class of 2013 is just finishing up its first quarter here at Roger Bacon. When the upperclassmen walk through the halls they say they can easily pick out the frosh. The small, over-stuffed book-bag carrying kids are the newest members of this high school, and they are welcomed here.

The freshmen have been asked what they like and dislike about high school so far.

Freshman Jake Meiners, graduate of St. Barts, said how he likes “to meet new people.” At the same time, he dislikes the tougher classes that he finds in high school.

Kevin Anneken doesn’t like the load of homework his new high school teachers give him. However, this St. Clement graduate does like more things in high school than in grade school. “I like how much better the food here is,” Anneken said. “I also like the variety of the students here.”

Freshmen volleyball players Kellie Behrle and Molly Walterman both agreed that they like all the new friends they have met and their new classes. What they don’t like are the longer lunch lines and being called “stupid freshmen” by upper classmen.

“I get called stupid freshmen everyday and I hate it,” Walterman said.

Everyone who is currently not a freshman has been there; it is just the tradition. The freshmen will get their revenge on the class of 2014 soon enough.

After their first quarter, the freshmen have really voiced their opinions on what they don’t like about high school. Many said that they don’t like the traditional Thursday lunch of coneys. They also don’t like the Spirit Shop prices and the A schedule.

What they do like is Homecoming Week. They like the different themes for dress up days during the week leading up to the big game. They also like how the soccer, volleyball, football and tennis players can wear their jerseys on game days.

Another thing the freshmen are still getting used to is traveling from class to class. Many are still getting use to getting from one part of the school to the other in only three minutes. They don’t like how that is strictly enforced and can lead to JUG. Some have even said that the school needs to turn the lights on in the auditorium because they fall going up and down the steps near the balcony.

The freshmen, who are like the bite-sized candy bars they get when they go trick-or-treating, still have three more years to get use to the routines of high school, and one day they will rule the school.

These little pint-sized newbies won’t be the butt of jokes for much longer.

TOURNEY TIME 09

REGIONAL & STATE TOURNAMENT INFORMATION(click on image below for bracket)

(for full photo go to our page on facebook —-> Just type in Roger Bacon Sports or look for a smaller version on the post below)

Lady Spartans 21-5(6-0)
2009 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
2009 SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS
2009 GGCL GREY CENTRAL CHAMPIONS
LED BY……

—Their Best Year….Since…? Umm? ‘You Know When’!
WHAT A ROAD!

8/31/2009	6:00 PM	Newport Catholic	W 2-0
8/31/2009	8:00 PM	Mercy	W 2-1
9/3/2009	7:00 PM	@ Princeton	W 3-0

9/10/2009	7:00 PM	Purcell Marian	W 3-0
9/12/2009	6:30 PM	@ McAuley	W 3-0
9/15/2009	6:30 PM	@ McNicholas	W 3-0
9/17/2009	6:30 PM	Badin	W 3-0
9/21/2009	7:00 PM	Reading	W 3-0

BUMP!
-1 Loss To A Division 1 opponent

9/8/2009

6:30 PM

@ Seton

L 3-1

8-1 START

SETBACK

9/22/2009	6:30 PM	@ Fenwick	L 3-1
9/24/2009	7:00 PM	Chaminade Julienne	L 3-1
9/26/2009	10:00 AM	@ Oak Hills	L 2-0

-A 3 game match skid- In the middle of the year
Quote: From Jerry to Ryan Bedinghaus- “Do you think your girls are tired?”…. “Of Course Not”

UTTER DOMINATION

9/26/2009	11:30 AM	@ Colerain	W 2-1
9/26/2009	2:00 PM	Cincinnati Christian	W 2-0
9/29/2009	6:30 PM	@ Carroll	W 3-0
10/1/2009	6:30 PM	Alter	W 3-2
10/5/2009	7:00 PM	Wyoming	W 3-0
10/6/2009	7:00 PM	@ Purcell Marian	W 3-0
10/8/2009	6:30 PM	McNicholas	W 3-0
10/10/2009	6:00 PM	Indian Hill	W 3-0
10/13/2009	6:30 PM	@ Badin	W3-0
10/14/2009	6:30 PM	Monroe	W3-0

Out of the total ‘game’ losses within matches throughout the season
—- The Lady Spartans have only loss one game ‘below’ 17 points.
During the 10 match win streak at the end of the year
—-The Lady Spartans have only given up 3 games
SPARTANS BATTLE HARD

TOURNEY TIME 2009

BRACKETS/RESULTS
Sectionals

10/20/2009	5:30 PM	Carlisle	W 3-0
10/24/2009	1:30 PM	Middletown Madison	W3-1

Districts

10/31/2009

6:30 PM

West Liberty-Salem

W 3-0

Regionals

11/4/2009

6:00 PM

@ Versailles

L 1-3

Wave Bye-Bye! Did You See Us? Too Late!

Anonymous Post:
Home Stretch of the season is approaching and our ladies are taking names. One-by-One. After an 8-1 start they unexpectedly experienced humility against Fenwick, CJ and Oak Hills. But they bounced back and won 4 straight matches.

The Lady Spartans are prepared to close the season on a good note. With 4 home games and 2 away games left in the year, they have proven why they’ve officially got your attention.
Not only in the GGCL….. Not just in Cincinnati, but in the STATE!
And if you have a problem with that.
———————————–> Wave Bye-Bye Ladies. That’s another name!
17-4(5-0)

8/31/2009	6:00 PM	Newport Catholic	W2-0
8/31/2009	8:00 PM	Mercy	W2-1
9/3/2009	7:00 PM	@ Princeton	W3-0
9/8/2009	6:30 PM	@ Seton	L 3-1
9/10/2009	7:00 PM	Purcell Marian	W3-0
9/12/2009	6:30 PM	@ McAuley	W3-0
9/15/2009	6:30 PM	@ McNicholas	W3-0
9/17/2009	6:30 PM	Badin	W3-0
9/21/2009	7:00 PM	Reading	W3-0
9/22/2009	6:30 PM	@ Fenwick	L 1-3
9/24/2009	7:00 PM	Chaminade Julienne	L 1-3
9/26/2009	10:00 AM	@ Oak Hills	L 2-0
9/26/2009	11:30 AM	@ Colerain	W 2-1
9/26/2009	2:00 PM	Cincinnati Christian	W2-0
9/29/2009	6:30 PM	@ Carroll	W3-0
10/1/2009	6:30 PM	Alter	W3-2

Home Stretch
6 matches–> 9 days! Find a Lady Spartan in the hallway and cheer her up! They’re gonna need every ounce of support!

10/5/2009	7:00 PM	Wyoming	W 3-0
10/6/2009	7:00 PM	@ Purcell Marian	W 3-0
10/8/2009	6:30 PM	McNicholas	W 3-0
10/10/2009	6:00 PM	Indian Hill	W 3-0
10/13/2009	6:30 PM	@ Badin	W 3-0
10/14/2009	6:30 PM	Monroe	T 0-0

The Taste Of Victory Must Be Sweet

Boys Soccer celebrate after scoring against Badin. Goal secured their first win of the season!
One More Home Game Left!! Get There!

10/6/2009	7:00 PM	Moeller	T 0-0
10/10/2009	7:15 PM	@ LaSalle	T 0-0
10/13/2009	7:15 PM	@ Fenwick	T 0-0
10/15/2009	7:15 PM	@ Elder	T 0-0
10/17/2009	12:00 PM	@ McNicholas	T 0-0

Defensively We’re Getting Better

                          Scoring Summary (Final)
                      Roger Bacon 2009 Varsity Football
         McNicholas vs Roger Bacon (Oct 02, 2009 at St. Bernard, OH)

                McNicholas (3-3,2-1) vs. Roger Bacon (1-5,0-3)
Date: Oct 02, 2009  Site: St. Bernard, OH       Stadium: RB Bacevich Stadium
Attendance:

Score by Quarters     1  2  3  4   Score
-----------------    -- -- -- --   -----
McNicholas..........  0  7  0  7  - 14
Roger Bacon.........  3  0  0  0  -  3



Scoring Summary:
1st 03:46 RB - LINDNER,Nick 27 yd field goal
                                                    4 plays, 6 yards, TOP 3:35, MN 0 - RB 3
2nd 00:25 MN - STAUBACH,Matt 1 yd run (GORMLY,Tim kick)
                                                  10 plays, 54 yards, TOP 2:44, MN 7 - RB 3
4th 09:06 MN - HUNT,James 20 yd pass from STAUBACH,Matt (GORMLY,Tim kick)
                                                  7 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:00, MN 14 - RB 3