Hello CB students and faculty! Welcome to a new school year and to a new Talon page: CB People. This page will be a page dedicated solely to the interesting people we have here on campus. On this page will be featured as many people as possible to reflect the diversity and uniqueness of our school. Ideas and names of individuals who you want to see on this page are greatly appreciated. Anyone on the Talon staff would be happy to hear your suggestions. Drop by room 208.

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If you were at the State Fair, you may have witnessed the incredible talents of some of our CB students. CB graduate Will Padilla (’98) and senior David Caselli portrayed their artwork at an exhibit at the fair. Caselli had two of his colored pencil drawings selected: Look and See Yourself, which won a first place ribbon and a "Best of Class" award, and George, his other entry, was graced with a ribbon for third. Padilla’s watercolor, Tiger, also stole a third place honor.

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Junior Shawn Iltis is a new face at CB. This international transfer student came here after living in Okinawa for five years. For most, it may seem hard to move from so far away, but Shawn is used to traveling. "The idea of remaining in one place for such a long time is ‘totally weird’. I have moved around my entire life."

The reason for Shawn’s multiple moves is his father, Colonel Mike Iltis. If you couldn’t tell already, Colonel Iltis serves in the United States Air Force. He is the Support Group Commander in charge of the upkeep and eventual closure of McClellan Air Force Base.

Before Christian Brothers had the privilege of Shawn’s presence, he and his family traveled to places such as New Mexico, Illinois, Florida, Ohio, and Japan. Shawn lived and attended school in South Central Okinawa at the Kaden Air Force Base.

Although he was far from his native country, there were many things on the base that gave him a taste of the States. For example, even in Japan, Shawn could enjoy Popeye’s Chicken, Burger King, Baskin Robbins, and Taco Bell. And with seven hundred yen, Shawn could buy himself a value meal. This amounts to about seven American dollars. Shawn explained, "Depending on how good the US. dollar was doing, you could get more or less with your yen."

In his free time, Shawn had many options. He could go to the bowling rink, go to the small skating rink, or visit a friend. He said that it was a major let down that it took six months for a movie to reach the base after it came out in the States. He had his first disappointment with the premiere of Jurassic Park. "It came out when we left in July and it didn’t reach the base until December."

This subject of movies led to a prompt about television. After a little chuckle, Shawn replied, "Well, television was interesting. We had one television channel with no commercials and old recorded programs. I started to miss commercials." Shawn added that he hated missing the Superbowl; it was during school hours on a Monday.

Shawn stated that he has no regrets about his time spent in Japan. "I loved it. The only regret I have is not learning to speak Japanese."

Well, Shawn, we just hope you don’t have any regrets about joining our community. From the whole Christian Brothers community, WELCOME!

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Sophomore Alex Shragg is a hockey player with major NHL style skills. He started developing his amazing talent at the young age of seven. Since then, he and his team have played all over. "I’ve played in Canada—many times. Also, I’ve been to British Colombia, Seattle, and many other places back east for tournaments and hockey camps."

All of this traveling makes him an expert at where it is best to play. "The best place to play is definitely Kamloops in British Colombia. It was great with the snow, and there was a hockey rink on every corner."