Chieftain February 2015

BROTHER RICE FEBRUARY 2015 VOLUME 54, ISSUE 6 Tough Love: A Valentine Sonnet? Guys attempt to make women happy on this day, Though they come up short they still try with many gifts, In desperate attempt to appease the bae, You won’t. The other guy will because he lifts. Tis’ the day of giving Valentines, Some from acquaintances, some from crushes. Among the sweets, get some Vitamin C with some sweet clementines. Shower her with flowers and chocolates, she blushes. Valentine’s Day is almost non-existent at Brother Rice. This is an all-boys school, A simple “how-do-you-do” would suffice. If a girl happened to stroll by, some Rice students may be stuck in their drool. Even though some may fail at getting a date on Valentine’s Day, You shouldn’t care. No one wants to hear “I love you” anyway ... -Jack Farrar Showstoppers Our favorite cars at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show By Eric Cosma Chieftain Staff The 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), which took place at Detroit’s Cobo Center from Jan. 17-25, featured a few standout automobiles. The Chieftain was on hand to evaluate the best of them. 2016 Ford GT The second generation of the iconic Ford supercar was the center of attention throughout the duration of the show. The stunning car will feature an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber chassis, and an engine that boasts a mind-boggling 600 horsepower. The GT’s incredibly fluid styling, dihedral doors, and massive power—all of these being essential elements of a bona fide The 2016 Ford GT was the center of attention at the NAIAS in Cobo Center in January Continued on Page 2 Catholic Schools Week Special Section: Clubs & Organizations at Rice See Page 5 B ROTHE R R I C E H I G H S C HO O L C H I E F TA I N PAGE 1 F E B R U A R Y 2015