Admissions Issue March 2021 (Vol. 69)

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A Student Publication of the Belmont Hill School

CONGRATULATIONS!

Welcome, Admitted Students, to the Belmont Hill School and The Panel!

By Abe Tolkoff ’21 Panel Co-Editor-in-Chief The Panel is Belmont Hill’s official student newspaper and has been published on campus since the spring of 1953.

While the last year has proven especially challenging for extracurricular activities on campus, we have maintained and expanded upon our typical publication schedule. This past year, we released five issues on our own and joined the Winsor School to publish two joint issues. Click this link to view our recently published March 2021 joint issue. In addition to these regular publications, we have worked on three special issues. The first was an Archival Issue (linked here), which was published in February and saw our Executive Staff review the recently preserved issues of The Panel published over the last seven decades. The second issue is this Admissions Issue, and the final special version will be a satire issue called The Flannel.

Our typical publications include four main sections: News, Opinions, Sports, and Arts in addition to a satirical “Backpage.” On the following pages we editors have selected a few standout articles from Volume 69 (2020-2021). We have also included a timeline of select events at Belmont Hill this school year and a welcome from our Student Senate.

We hope this special issue provides you with more insight into the Belmont Hill community as you consider where you will attend school next fall. We certainly hope to see you on campus here come August. Welcome and congratulations!

Students enjoy in-person learning across campus with COVID protocols.

Photos by Adam Richins and BH Communications

FROM THE ARCHIVES: This is the front page of the first issue of The Panel published on April 23rd, 1953. This page was featured in our archival issue and we hoped to demonstrate to you all the continued role of this paper throughout the school’s history. The Panel began with the dual goals of recording “the events of the school year” and to “arouse new interest in the school’s literary ability.” Its foundations were set as “organization and expression of student opinion.” While our school and this paper have evolved, we have aimed to stay true to these initial intentions of providing a forum for student opinion and reporting on the events of the school year.

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Arts 6 Arts Continue Through COVID

News 2 In Case You Missed It

The Panel highlights Chapel speakers, student events, and performances throughout the 2020-2021 school year.

News 3 Cooking Around the World at BH

Led by Director of Global Experiences, Ms. Zener, boys and their families have hosted weekly cooking sessions celebrating the various cultures represented at Belmont Hill.

Belmont Hill’s Upper School acapella group, the B-Flats, and the Theater Program have adapted to continue singing and acting through the pandemic.

Opinions 6 Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Kill Movie Theaters?

Staff Writer and self-proclaimed film buff Daniel Rashes ’22 discusses the effects of the ongoing pandemic on movie theaters worldwide.

Sports 7 Alumni Athletes

Assistant Opinions Editor Mac Bobo ’23 interviewed four BH alums currently playing college athletics across the country.

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Sep. 1, 2020

Oct. 10, 2020

The Belmont Hill community returned to campus for their first day of in-person classes in six months, with Head of School, Mr. Schneider, welcoming students back with a talk from the Hamilton Chapel.

Nov. 26, 2020

Belmont Hill students, led by the Third Form, adapted the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Drive for the pandemic, providing enough gift cards to help 656 families with food purchases.

Four finalists, including three First Form students and one Third Form student, took the stage at the Hamilton Chapel to deliver their speeches for the annual Middle School Public Speaking Contest, with Sammy Flood ’26 winning.

Dec. 4, 2020

Field Yates ’05, an NFL insider for ESPN, spoke about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on his work as well as the sports world as a whole and shared the lessons he has learned from the pandemic.

Oct. 29, 2020

Caroline Randall Williams, a Writer-in-Residence at Vanderbilt University and author, spoke about her family’s history as well as her experiences as both a student and educator in diverse learning environments.

Jan. 19, 2021

Ibram X. Kendi, the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in Humanities at Boston University, one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, and a New York Times Bestselling Author for his book “How to Be an Antiracist,” spoke and answered questions about his book and discussed what it means to be an antiracist.

Nov. 9, 2020

Three finalists delivered speeches in the second round of the Fall Woodbury Public Speaking Contest, with Jacob Czarnecki ’22 winning for his speech on forming relationships with neighbors.

Feb. 19, 2021

Mark Chandler ’74, the EVP, CLO, CCO, and General Counsel at Cisco and member of the Belmont Hill Board of Trustees, spoke about ethics in the tech industry and about “The Social Dilemma,” a documentary viewed by the whole school.

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Nov. 23, 2020

Members of the Belmont Hill Orchestra, Middle and Upper School Jazz Ensembles, and B-Flats produced and presented a virtual show, complete with renditions of music from Coldplay, John Lennon, and more.

Feb. 26, 2021

Arshay Cooper, the protagonist of “A Most Beautiful Thing,” a film watched by the whole school, and Aquil Abdullah, a 6th-place finisher at the 2004 Athens Olympics, discussed the film and spoke about their experiences as African-American rowers.

A Message from Belmont Hill School’s Student Senate Dear Admitted Students,

From the members of the Belmont Hill Senate, congratulations on your acceptance to Belmont Hill! Your acceptance is undoubtedly an achievement to be proud of, but we hope that you’ll take time to appreciate all of the hard work that you’ve done and the support that you’ve received to get to this point. Belmont Hill is a special place full of intelligent, talented, and passionate individ-

uals. However, above all else, we value events, and discussing student life. the spirit of teamwork and workEach Form elects its representaing together. We hope that tives through a democratic you’ll join the family here process, in which candidates on the Hill this fall, and we must write and deliver a can’t wait to see what you’ll speech in front of their be able to accomplish! entire grade. Once electAs members of the ed, students join a group Student Senate, we seek to of fellow students, teachbridge the gap between the ers, and administrators who student body and faculty by meet a few times a month. The advocating for change, organizing Senate is responsible for many of

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the student-led changes and events that occur throughout the year. Class trips, semi-formal dances, basketball tournaments, sustainable lunch efforts, community service projects, and so much more are a product of the Student Senate. Boys in all grades, from 7th to 12th, work together to make the Belmont Hill community the best it can be. We hope to see you on campus next fall and encourage you to try Student Government to become a leader within the community!

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By Sreetej Digumarthi ’21 Panel Staff

retary of Health and Human Services, and would head the U.S. Public Health Service. Previously, Dr. Levine served as the Pennsylvania Physician General from 2015 to 2017, and since 2017, she has served as the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health. In recent months, she has been commended by many, including Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, for her leadership in the state’s coronavirus response and for her advocacy of LGBTQ+ health equity. Moving forward, as President Biden noted in his statement, Dr. Levine will play an important role in the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

On January 12, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, headed by General Mark Milley ’76, sent an unprecedented memorandum to the armed forces, condemning the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Students may remember General Milley for his meetings with Second Formers during their trips to Washington D.C. and the Chapel talk he delivered in 2015 prior to Veterans Day. The state-

ment in part read, “The violent riot in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021, was a direct assault on the U.S. Congress, the Capitol building, and our Constitutional process … The rights of freedom of speech and assembly do not give anyone the right to resort to violence, sedition, and insurrection.” The memo also reminded service members to “remain fully committed to protecting and defending the Constitution,” a particularly important message after multiple former members of the military were arrested in connection to the insurrection. As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a position he has held since 2019, General Milley will continue to shape US military policy under the new administration, serving as the main military advisor to President Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and the National Security Council.

His advice will be especially important in the coming months and years as tensions mount between the US and countries such as Iran, Russia, and China. ☐

Over the last several weeks, multiple Belmont Hill alumni have made headlines for their involvement in national events. Dr. Rachel Levine ’75 was nominated by President Biden to be the Assistant Secretary for Health in the Department of Health and Human Services. Juniors and seniors may recall her memorable Chapel talk delivered in 2016 called “Eye of the Hurricane” that urged students to not make assumptions and to be comfortable with themselves and accepting of others. Regarding the nomination, Biden issued a statement saying, “Dr. Rachel Levine will bring the steady leadership and essential expertise we need to get people through this pandemic — no matter their zip code, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability — and meet the public health needs of our country in this critical moment and beyond. She is a historic and deeply qualified choice to help lead our administration’s health efforts.” If confirmed, Dr. Levine would be the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the Senate in the nation’s history. In her position, she would serve as the main advisor to Xavier Becerra, who has been nominated to be the Sec- (L) Dr. Levine ’75 speaking in the Chapel. (R) Gen. Milley ’76 in front of the Chapel.

By Abe Tolkoff ’21 Panel Staff

While it is clear that the COVID-19 Pandemic has significantly impacted the lives of everyone in our community in various ways, there are some students making lemonade out of proverbial COVID-19 lemons. In a recent survey, many students responded that they found more time through the spring and into the summer to read and to work out. Spending time with family arose as both a positive and negative for many, though some students, faculty, and staff reflected that they enjoyed the chance to take a step back from their busy lives.

Beyond the more common answers, some respondents reported extremely interesting ways their lives changed and unique hobbies they took up. One began collecting rocks and shells throughout the summer, and another had more time to explore their interest in LEGOs and architecture. Spending more time outside, whether hiking, biking, bird watching, golfing, or gardening was Chris Brusie ’23 also a common thread.

On a more serious note, the social justice movement that was sparked by the killing of George Floyd was reflected in many student’s experiences throughout the summer. Some reported having the opportunity to read thought provoking books and articles, attend protests, and appreciate the people around them more.

As we begin to see each other more in our day to day lives, many have reported a new appreciation for historically “normal” tasks and interactions. While the future remains uncertain, what is clear is that we must appreciate every day, every person, and every moment we have together. Perhaps that is one of the true posBH Communications itives to emerge out of the pandemic. ☐

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Extracurriculars Begin Anew in a Virtual Format new club this year aiming to offer stuBy Luke Hogan ’22 and Jason Wong ’23 dents who are interested in sports cards Panel Staff a place to discuss and trading cards.

Remember when you used to be The Chinese and French cookable to meet with your friends after ing clubs took advantage of Zoom school in clubs? Clubs are officially back meetings, when the students all for fall 2020! Although most of the clubs have access to their own kitchen. are now held online instead of gatherThe Podium and The Panel are ing together after school, they will re- respectively biannual and monthly main as a means for you to explore your publications. Students who are interpersonal interests and opportunities to ested in writing articles or making onmeet with your friends. Before we get line podcasts should give them a try. into the detailed offerings we have for As always, we have language clubs, BIG shoutout to Mr. Bradley for clubs for all languages taught here, inputting on such a diverse and plenteous cluding the Classics Club, the Spanish list of clubs! Those clubs offer us men- Club and the French Club. They offer tal breaks from the high pressure study students with strong interest in lanenvironment and special circumstanc- guage extra opportunities to further es especially during the pandemic. their endeavor in those languages.

This year’s offerings are very If you are interested in Science diverse, from sports card trad- or Math, we have a number of oping club with Mr. Bracken to Chi- tions for you; including the STEM nese cooking club with Mr. Shen: club with Mrs. Sweeney, SustainabiliThe sports card trading club is a ty Club, Maker’s Club and Quiz Bowl

both with Mr. Choi. Those offerings help students build a stronger background in the science and math field.

For eloquent students who are interested in participating in discussions and debates, we have the debate club with Dr. Tift and Model UN with Ms. Zener. Those clubs offer practices in the expression of ideas and formulation of arguments.

For other clubs, you can check out the list of offerings.

Ultimately, the clubs at Belmont Hill this year are all about what you want from it.

The purpose of all of the clubs is to offer students a possibility to further

extend their interests in a certain field outside their classrooms. In the end offering a holistic experience for all students with diverse backgrounds and interests. If you have any questions regarding the clubs or you want to start your own club, you can contact Mr. Bradley to get more information. ☐

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ers (Frigadellen), Moroccan Harira soup, Lebanese Shish Tawook chicken, Armenian red lentil patties (Vosbov Kufte), and In a time when COVID makes travel- a three-dish Spanish supper. The lessons ing around the world unsafe, the “Cooking will continue through the spring, with Around the World” project allows for the already scheduled classes featuring Palexploration of global experiences domesti- estinian, Chinese, Italian, Zimbabwean/ cally. The project, which was organized by Shona, and Eritrean cuisine. Every contiMs. Zener, launched in early December. nent but Antarctica will be visited virtually.

Howard Huang ’22, a participant and She remarks that “the Cooking Around the World project invites members of the school future host who will be cooking Chinese c h o w communim e i n , ty to share said, “I heritage re a l ly c u i s i n e” enjoyed through learning interactive about othcooking er cultures classes via w h i l e Z o o m . cooking Since its alonginception, side some Belmont of my Hill has friends, taken part BH Cooking Program makes Challah bread and I can’t in a cultural celebration through the sharing of wait to lead a class of my own.” All recipes delicious food. Members of the school com- and Zoom videos are posted to the Cooking munity, as well as their families, are able to Around the World website, so you can still explore and experience various aspects of connect with other cultures even if you canthe cultures that comprise Belmont Hill’s not attend the Tuesday afternoon classes. cultural mosaic while also having fun and Many have already done so, cooking the recenjoying company when cooking each dish. ipes at their own pace and sharing pictures of So far, seven cooking classes have their creations. Cooking Around the World taken place featuring dishes like Jewish has enabled members of the school comChallah bread, German Christmas cook- munity to experience foreign cultures from ies (Ausstecherle) and spiced hamburg- the safety and comfort of their homes. ☐

emerging coronavirus cases and a new variant of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. While the emerging strains have not changed On December 7th 2020, Belmont Hill Belmont Hill’s protocols yet, the school is switched from individual PCR COVID 19 “monitoring the situation closely.” Since the testing to pooled testing. On January 11th new variant appears to be more contagious, 2021, the number of students per pool the school’s focus is on the lunch periods as shrunk from ten to five. The school origi- it is the one moment of the day when masks nally switched to pool testing to test the come off. There is no specific threshold of entire school body in “a far more cost-ef- positive cases that would prompt the decifective way than individual PCR testing.” sion to make the school go back online. But Subsequently, the switch to a smaller pool if for some reason that decision would have number was prompted by the potential to be made, it would be in consultation that negatively tested stuwith the Belmont Board of dents could be swept into a Health. When considering the pool with positive results. decision to go online, the bigThough the smaller pools cost gest concern is whether there is significantly more, the school evidence of transmission of the decided to invest in more disease on the campus, and so of these tests to minimize far, there have been no signs of the number of remote stutransmission of the virus on campus. dents and make the learning exBelmont Hill, with the perience better for the school. help of the Board of Trustees, In this new form of pool has been leading on the testing, there have been a Riley Shafer ’21 edge of testing technolonumber of inconclusive results. When asked about why there have gies. Mr. Schneider also mentioned that the been inconclusive results, headmaster Mr. school looks forward to potentially having Schneider replied, “we are told the most tests processed directly on campus instead of common reason has to do with the amount sending the tests to a lab. Though the emerof mucus on a particular sample. Generally, gence of vaccines is promising, testing will we need everyone to be blowing their noses have the most significant impact on Belmont twice to make sure this doesn’t happen in Hill’s program for the rest of the academic the future.” Though inconclusive tests are year. While COVID 19 has presented many frustrating, some are unavoidable, and there challenges to schools all across the nation are other schools also having inconclusive for on-campus learning, the dedication and tests, especially during the winter season. determination of Belmont Hill have enThere has been a second wave of abled students to learn on campus safely. ☐

Cooking Program Delights New Pool Testing is a Success

By RC Keomurjian ’22 Panel Staff

By David Cho ’23 Panel Staff

Campus Photos: Life at BH in 2020-2021

Photos Courtesy of Adam Richins

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October Debate of the Issue: Trick or amounts of treats -- far more than could

By Adam Alto ’21 and Henry Moses ’21 be acquired by simply going around with Panel Staff disappointing clothing and blackmailing Team Trick: innocent people out of their candy. For exThere’s nothing better than a good ample, whenever I see a bowl sitting out on old Halloween prank. If your childhood the stairs, I open my extra large pillow case didn’t include hiding in bushes and scaring up wide, ignoring the “please take one” sign little kids or being a scared little kid your- and end up scoring more candy on a sinself, you had an incomplete childhood and gle house than most six-year-olds get in the you should go find a bush this Halloween. whole night. This method is certainly dirty, We have lost our way as a society. but that is the point of a trick; somebody Halloween is about fright, about scaring must lose! Asking for a treat is almost more people (primarily little kids). I look around underhanded, for you are parading around today and I see countless cheap and pa- in a disguise with the hidden goal thetically non-intimidating costumes, all of amassing candy. At least your flimsy guises used by the youth to get their intentions are fix of sugar. When I go out on Halloween night, it is in search of my fix of adrenaline. Yes, I do still go out on Halloween night; tricks are for people of all ages, but treats are outgrown by the time high school rolls around. I still enjoy Halloween as it was meant to be enjoyed; the look of fear clear in somebody’s eyes as they open the door with to a flaming bag of dog poop nourishes a trick, for goodness sake. me more than any piece of candy could.

I urge you to choose to trick on OcIt might sound counterintuitive, but tober 31st; we must make the holiday live tricks and treats are not mutually exclusive. up to its reputation and bring terror to the In fact, some of the most classic pranks in streets again. For anybody who wants to pull the book reward the prankster with massive a prank this Halloween, contact me; I will

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By Abe Tolkoff ’21 Panel Staff Spending more time at home than ever before has meant one thing and that’s more snacks. Whether it’s a quick bite in that awkward ten minutes between virtual classes, stuffing down breakfast at 8:29am, or trying to find lunch in the fridge that never seems to have anything good in it, eating during the pandemic has been a wild ride. Based on polling, it is clear that Belmont Hill students and faculty have a sweet tooth when it comes to snacking, and I have to admit I do too.

While the clear winner was “chips,” with votes from 61% of respondents, cookies and ice cream were close behind, receiving 51.1% and 46.8% respectively. That said, the contingent of community members indulging in what are generally perceived as “healthier” snacks is significant. 50.4% of respondents said they enjoyed Smoothies or Shakes, and 36.9% voted for Fruits and Vegetables, either raw or cooked. While the data do not appear to be exceptional-

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By Sreetej Digumarthi ’21 Panel Staff With the remainder of the spring semester officially canceled, many have started to wonder what the 2020-2021 school year will look like at Belmont Hill. US healthcare experts have warned of resurgences of the virus in the fall and in the future, with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, saying, “There will be coronavirus in the fall.” Furthermore, some experts, including Dr. Fauci, do not believe that American society can return to its pre-coronavirus state without the development of an effective vaccine, a process many believe may take twelve to eighteen months at a minimum. Even if a fall resurgence of COVID-19 does not reach current levels in terms of cases, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that it could be

behavior is acceptable because someone older is doing it. Now let us turn to the innocent victim, someone who simply wants to give you candy, who expects to give you candy, (which, after all, is normal for Halloween). They have likely prepared for people like you to come to their house and ask for candy, and when you subvert their expectations, you betray them. Yes, the debate between trick or treat boils down to this: betrayal. Everybody around you expects you to ask for a treat and when you don’t, you betray the contract you tacitly signed on to when you left the house on Halloween night. While I’ll be the first to say that generally going against the status quo is to be encouraged, Halloween is simply not the place for that. Read the room.

When you forgo the option to play a trick on someone, it’s not like you’re going to leave empty-handed: in fact, you’ll be rewarded with candy. That sounds pretty good to me. The urge to choose tricks should be quelled by the natural urge for more candy.

If the moral qualms tied to playing a trick aren’t enough for you, then act out of your own, sweet-toothed self-interest. The choice is clear: ditch the option to play tricks and instead be rewarded with both a clear moral conscience and handful of candy. ☐

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Tastes Community Service During COVID

ly mind boggling, certain snacks scored significantly lower than I expected. For one, energy/protein bars, a favorite on the go snack of mine pre-pandemic, only enticed 40.4% of respondents and popcorn and crackers scored near 30% each.

On the specific snack front, Smartfood popcorn, Doritos, Oreos, Cheez-Its, pretzels, watermelon, bananas, and almonds all appeared multiple times. And it seems as though a majority of the community agrees that snacking during the pandemic definitely increased, with over 65% answering yes. Back on campus, the favorRiley Shafer ’21ite snack is quite clear, cookies and milk. Some students questioned the availability of milk during the infamous fifteen minute morning break. While it certainly completes the experience, I don’t think anyone wants to drink milk left out all morning during first class. As we head into the school year having spent months at home, it was certainly interesting to see what everyone has been snacking on. Maybe some of the fan favorites will migrate into our boxed lunches soon! ☐

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be sitting on the top floor of my house with a large number of water balloons; there will definitely be enough for everybody. And, if you have the audacity to pick treat over trick this Halloween, prepare to get soaked!

Team Treat: There is a unwritten social contract when it comes to going out on Halloween night, and even though the phrase “trick or treat” is used repeatedly, there is really only one option that falls in line with said social contract, and that is the “treat” option.

When mulling over the options, one must consider w h o will be af fec ted by your choi c e.

If you choose a trick, y o u’r e n o t o n l y harming Luke Trevisan ’24 the often innocent victim of your trick, but you’re also harming the people who witness your trick, who are likely young children. These young’uns will see your mischief and then think that

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By Charlie wells ’21 and Evie Wells ’ 22 Panel and Banner Staff One of the many casualties of the Coronavirus pandemic has been the myriad of community service opportunities offered by both schools. At Belmont Hill there is no more poker with senior citizens at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home, no more visiting and teaching robotics at the Butler school, and even the Turkey Drive, one of Belmont Hill’s most iconic traditions, is a shell of its former self. At Winsor, volunteering in person at the Greater Boston Food Bank and hosting a Thanksgiving canned food drive are both out of the question.

Nevertheless, our school’s community service programs have persisted and enabled students to give back to their communities, just in different, socially distanced ways.

At Belmont Hill, many of the staple community service programs have not been possible in their usual form. Nevertheless, Mr. George and Mrs. McDonald have been pioneering new ways to reach out to the communities around us. Of course, we all know about the revamped Thanksgiving Grocery Gift Card Drive, which over a dozen 3rd Formers helped to implement,

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Coronavirus

as, if not more, dangerous than the current wave as it would coincide with flu season.

Although Belmont Hill should remain hopeful that its students, faculty, and staff will be together on-campus next year, the school should also be prepared for the very real scenario in which students will have to learn online for the fall semester if a second cycle of coronavirus does happen. California State University, Fullerton has already announced that it will begin next school year online and will judge whether or not they will return to campus based on conditions at the time.

Closer to home, Boston University has been preparing for a situation in which students do not return to campus until January 2021.

The most commonly proposed solution for school during a COVID-resurgence is to have a mix of on-campus and online learning. In this solution, students would learn at home with the same online tools we are currently using when there are spikes or

Pandemic

increases in the number of coronavirus cases and would go to school otherwise. While on campus, students would still have to adhere to social-distancing protocols so that they do not aid the spread of the virus to their communities. These protocols, however, would be nearly impossible to implement at a school such as Belmont Hill unless there are drastic changes in the daily lives of students, faculty, and staff. For example, students would not be able to maintain six feet between one another in the Hamilton Chapel so schoolwide meetings would either have to be held virtually or not held at all. Some classrooms, especially those with Harkness tables and smaller ones such as the ones in the Morse and Eliot buildings, would be unusable unless class sizes are significantly reduced. Another proposed solution is that students could only come to campus on certain days of the week with their peers coming in on the other days. Further-

and was, in Mr. George’s words, “resounding success.” As well, a group of Form I and II boys are helping to manage a clothing drive for Cradles to Crayons, an organization that distributes donated toys and clothing items to underprivileged children. Mr. George and Mrs. McDonald are also looking to implement a school-wide service initiative later in the year. When asked about what students could do to help over break, or if we end up going remote, Mr. George responded, “Over this Thanksgiving break, we encourage everyone to learn as much as they can about what challenges and needs are out there in our communities, and then consider how they might help make a positive impact. Coordinating with classmates and getting a good group of students mobilized around an idea is a great way to increase the benefit, while also making the effort a fun and rewarding social activity.”

While it is by no means a normal year for community service, both schools are soldiering on and finding ways to help the people around them. Whether by donating or giving your time, we at The Panel and The Banner implore that you spend some time thinking of a creative way to give back to the people in your personal community, you really can make a difference. ☐

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more, students would be unable to maintain six feet between one another in morning homerooms, hallways, milk and cookies, lunch, sports, club meetings, bus rides to and from campus, and more, making it virtually impossible to have classes on campus.

The potential of a second cycle also brings up other questions. For example, will students’ families receive a full or partial tuition refund if online classes continue, especially as the country is in the midst of an economic crisis? There’s also much uncertainty regarding the college process for current Fifth Formers, many of whom have not yet been able either to take the SAT or ACT or to visit college campuses.

While we should remain hopeful that we will be able to gather as a school come this fall, we should also be aware of the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 and its potential effects on the larger Belmont Hill community. ☐

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Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Kill Movie Theaters?

By Daniel Rashes ’22 Panel Staff There’s nothing in the world I love more than going to the movies. Something about stepping into that cavernous room with a gigantic screen has infatuated me for as long as I can remember. It’s been frustrating not to be able to revisit this magical place for the past eight months as I anxiously await the much-discussed vaccine.

At this point, movie theaters have reopened in certain areas.

If you feel comfortable with your odds, you can buy some tickets on Fandango and brave the virus. If you’re more cautious like me, and you too are h ol d i ng - of f until the great panacea, there’s a greater dilemma.

When i t ’ s safe to return t o

theaters, will there be any left?

Disaster struck in March when, the same week star Daniel Craig hosted Saturday Night Live to promote the release, Bond film No Time To Die was delayed six months to November.

Other films had begun to shift their dates, but this was the first significant change. Other major films followed suit: A Quiet Place Part II (March to September), Black Widow (Undated), and Fast and Furious 9 with the most dramatic shift, a whole ten months to April 2021. The push seemed excessive at the time, but a smart move in hindsight.

These postponements cause a major issue for the exhibition industry. Movie theaters survive by selling you popcorn. When you buy a ticket, the theater gets 45% of that money; the rest goes to the studio. Depending on how much you eat or drink, theaters can make upwards of four times as much at the concession stand than in seats. That’s why blockbuster movies are so important.

They bring in crowds of people, many of them hungry for some popcorn to toss into their mouths as they watch the Avengers beat-down the villain of the week. When theaters are closed, however, they can’t make money, and neither can the studios.

It’s a symbiotic relationship… until it isn’t.

Meet the theatrical window. In short, this concept is the minimum amount of time a studio has to wait before taking a movie that has been in theaters and putting it on streaming or premium video-on-demand (PVOD). Nowadays, this timeframe is around three months, allowing theaters to make as much money as possible on the film by giving incentives to the audience to actually see it in theaters and not just wait for a home release. This arrangement has worked out well: it ensures theaters a steady business, and studios make more money on films theatrically (where every viewer must buy a $10-20 ticket) than on PVOD. On streaming, a single five-dollar rental can be viewed by multiple people.

With theaters closed under the coro-

navirus lockdown, studios can’t sit on these movies forever. Movies are financed productions, and some sort of profit needs to be turned eventually. As rumors spread about films that may or may not go straight-tostreaming, theater owners grew anxious. If all of a sudden, every major film were to go straight to streaming, there would be nothing to play. Even when they were allowed to open, it would be futile if there were nothing to screen. Exhibitors hoped that the studios had their backs: they could wait out the pandemic together, continuing business as usual as soon as restrictions were lifted.

But then, the shot heard roundthe-world.

Un ive rs a l Pictures announced that Trolls World Tour w o u l d adapt a dayanddate

Luke Trevisan ’24 model where consumers would be able to rent the film on-demand as well as see it in their local theater should it be open. Exhibitors were enraged.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, John Fithian, chief of the National Association of Theatre Owners, stated, “Only Universal, and only on Trolls, did one studio skip the theatrical model and go straight to the home. Universal continues to advertise to consumers that Trolls will be released simultaneously to theaters and the home on April 10. And they are lying to consumers. Universal knows that theaters will still be closed on April 10, so unlike every other distributor who must simply delay their releases in that time period, but still understand that theatrical release is essential to their business model, Universal on Trolls didn’t make that decision. Exhibitors will not forget this.”

Except, Trolls wasn’t the only one for much longer. A rift started to form between the studios and theaters, which are entirely dependent on the studios for their revenues. As other films began to go straight to streaming (Mulan to Disney+ with a $30 premium price tag among them), it became less and less clear whether theaters would be able to survive the extended closure.

Some US theaters began to reopen in late August, but the slate of films was slim pickings. The first and only big film out of the gate was 20th Century Studios’ The New Mutants, which finally opened on its fifth scheduled release date. A remnant of Fox’s now-dead X-Men franchise, it had an infinitely troubled production and was inherited by Disney once the two studios merged.

Due to deals made years prior, Disney couldn’t put it straight to streaming; it had to go to theaters eventually. Given Disney didn’t even make the movie, the suits decided it was ultimately better to cut their losses and squeeze any amount of money they could out of it, dumping it into the 2,412 theaters open on its August 28th release

date. It scored abysmal reviews and, at the time of writing, has only scored $21 million at the domestic box office with a November home release already set. Globally the film hasn’t fared well either, adding an additional 21 million, a far cry from its 67 million dollar budget (not including marketing, which typically increases a budget by 50%).

The next major film to drop was Tenet, which seemed as though it would be the light at the end of the tunnel. With filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s fervent belief in the cinematic experience, the film was always going to play in theaters. Nolan’s films almost always deliver at the box office (his past three films combined drew in a whopping $2.3 billion globally) so it was crucial to ensure the least amount of money as possible was being left on the table. As Tenet’s July 17th release date approached, it seemed like US theaters could be open again. Eventually, it was decided that it would be best to push the film, but not by much. Tenet would begin to open in foreign territories at the end of August and in the US on September 3rd. This film boasts a $205 million budget and, according to some estimates, would need a total gross upwards of $500 million just to break-even.

To date, it has made 323 with a measly 48.3 coming from the domestic box office. For the past two weeks, the film’s domestic turnout has been comparable to that of Disney’s re-release of Hocus Pocus, a 27-year-old movie. This past weekend, long-gestating family film The War with Grandpa opened to poor reviews but still managed to dwarf Tenet’s $2.1 million. The saving grace of the Summer box office, Tenet was not.

As soon as studios caught wind of Tenet’s failure, a second wave of release date shifts began. Black Widow, Bond, and Dune all pushed forth into the next calendar year. Disney recently announced that their upcoming Pixar film, Soul, would skip theaters entirely and debut straight on to Disney+. (The past two Pixar films not affected by the pandemic each grossed over a billion dollars internationally) With the onslaught of delays, larger theater chains started pulling the plug. Cineworld, the largest theater owner in the UK and Ire-

An Open AMC Theatre land, announced the closure of all of their theaters, including their Regal Cinemas locations in the US (the second-largest domestic chain behind AMC). AMC remains open but is in deep economic trouble. From one year ago, their shares have dropped by over 50%, and bankruptcy is on the horizon.

The company was already in debt before the pandemic due to expenses related to an internal reorganization. Over the course of lockdown, their debt ballooned to $5 billion. The company initiated a new debt restructuring in early August that has shaved off $533 million and is set to provide up to $415 million over the next year and a half.

Despite these efforts, the future looks glum.

Currently, AMC and Regal are actively considering filing for bankruptcy and plan-

ning accordingly. If AMC is going to stay on its feet, something major has to happen. In May, it was reported that Amazon was interested in acquiring AMC, and meetings were being held. Were this true, it could be a saving grace for the failing company, $5 billion is lunch money for the shipping conglomerate. This deal has not come to fruition, how-

“Regal Cinemas has been using the marquees at one of their largest New York City Locations to berate governor Andrew Cuomo for refusing to reopen Theatres.” ever. It seems the most straightforward way to secure the future of the movies is a government bailout. Should the government provide financial aid to theaters, they stand much more of a fighting chance. Despite pleas from industry leaders to congress, no helping-hand has been outstretched.

When observing the struggle of the two largest theater chains in the US, it’s easy to lose sight of the independent theaters. They face an even more existential battle. Many US theaters can’t open due to strict COVID-related guidelines. New York and Los Angeles are the two largest box office contributing economies in the US and also happen to be two of the areas with the strictest lockdown measures. The aforementioned Regal Cinemas has been using the marquees at one of their largest New York City locations to berate governor Andrew Cuomo for refusing to reopen theaters. It currently reads, “48 states have reopened theatres safely. Why not New York, Gov. Cuomo?” A clearly charged attack, but “safe” nowadays is more nuanced than before.

Was it safe to reopen theaters in the first place? You can minimize theater capacity to minimize risk, but mitigation and elimination are two entirely different principles.

People will go back to theaters when they feel it’s safe and, in my eyes, the silver screen can wait if it means saving lives. It’s a catch-22, no theaters mean no movies in theaters, no movies in theaters means no theaters. Films will continue to go to streaming but many will continue to be pushed.

Studios are going to keep delaying these

Shutterstock films until they know they can turn a profit.

The fact of the matter is that they can’t right now. When a brand new blockbuster can’t do much better than a 30-year-old movie, it is monetarily irresponsible to release it.

I wish I could go see Black Widow tomorrow, I wish I could have seen it months ago, but if waiting until May 7th means I’m not putting me or my family at risk, I think it will have been worth the wait. As for theaters, almost all American businesses are struggling. I have to believe they’ll bounceback. Theaters could use a bailout, but the likelihood of that happening is unclear. The only thing we can do is our part: wear our masks, keep our distance, and wash our hands for as long as it takes. If so, eventually, we’ll all be buttering our popcorn again. ☐

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November 2020 (Vol. 69, No. 5)

COVID-19 Demands Creative Solutions in the Arts

By Arec Keomurjian ’22 Panel Staff COVID-19 has affected several aspects of the Belmont Hill community, including the visual arts programs; however, the faculty have adapted to the circumstances, allowing students to safely express their creativity while maintaining the enjoyment of art classes.

In Form I art, each student was given their own supplies to create each art assignment. Aspects of the class have largely remained the same, such as the Form I sketchbooks and the beloved Hero Sculpture, inspired by the Form I theme of “Heroes.” However, there were modifications to the portrait project, as each student created individual texture vocabularies rather than using a collective vocabulary, applying it to their respective portraits. They then used watercolor pencils to add color to their work.

The Ceramics class started the school year with an untraditional trash can firing at the bottom of the stairs of the Melvoin Academic Center. They then created ceramic boxes, tiles that represented each student’s characteristics and personality, and clocks for the Clock project, a staple to ceramics at Belmont Hill. A few students have recently begun throwing clay on the pottery wheel.

The Woodworking classes created Kumiko Lanterns in the first quarter. Kumiko is a Japanese woodwork technique

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dating back to the 8th century, which refers to grooving wooden pieces and arranging them in various geometric patterns without using nails. It serves as a form of wooden lattice decoration and requires delicacy and precision to assemble. The woodworking students currently are engineering and building kites. Mr. Kaplan, woodworking teacher and Chief of the Arts department, said, “We introduced general principles and physics of flight (lift, drag, etc.) and basic construction techniques, hoping that students will explore, investigate, a n d take risks to develop a unique design of their o w n .”

Mr. Simpson is working with two students participating in independent studies in the woodshop. Grant Litchfield ‘21 and Adam Alto ‘21 are building a solid wood cabinet with drawers and a pedestal table with laminated cherry legs, respectively.

This semester, Photo 1 has been working digitally, with an emphasis on post-production skills via the programs Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.

Their assignments, which are intended to

push students out of their comfort zone, have encompassed a broad range of challenging concepts. They critique each other’s photographs weekly to help develop the skills of photography interpretation and analysis. Advanced Photography was tasked with creating a cohesive body of work while maintaining a fully-developed photographic concept. In-class critiques and discussions help the students analyze each aspect of their projects and make their overall vision clearer. The students will end the

Riley Shafer ’21 course with a personalized handmade a n d hand-stitched photo book, a culmination of their creative visions. Mr. Duarte is also working with two seniors on independent photographic studies. Henry Moses ‘21 currently pursues analog photography, focusing on how humans leave their mark on the environment and the detritus left by various architectural projects. Caleb Sheldrick-McGrath ‘21 is creating a series of digital photos with the intention of perplexing view-

ers through photo manipulation in Adobe Photoshop. He combines several frames of pictures of the same subject into a single photo and positions each frame slightly differently to create a subtle effect of disarray.

COVID-19 has not affected Digital Video, and students have been able to continue to push themselves and their creative boundaries by using several techniques and conceptual skills of videography. The students are tasked with creating films of different genres and also analyze each other’s work through in-class critiquing. They also view films significant to cinematic history for inspiration and cultural context for subsequent assignments. The students have studied several notable filmmakers such as Stanley Kubrick, Paul Thomas Anderson, Spike Jonze, and Wes Anderson.

On-campus art classes require extensive preparations, but the experience for students is worth the additional work. Mr. Kaplan said, “All the projects were reworked or completely new so that we could deliver a meaningful curriculum even in a remote situation. We overhauled the spaces to accommodate workflow and distancing, and it’s paid off doubly. I’m remarkably proud of the members of the Arts department and thankful for their effort and willingness to find creative solutions to providing a great experience for hands-on learning at BHS.” Looking forward, the faculty hopes to continue to be able to provide in-person learning opportunities for art students. ☐

February 2021 (Vol. 69, No. 6)

Artist of the Issue: Grant Litchfield ’21

By Jason Wong ’23 Panel Staff

By Adam Alto ’21 Panel Staff

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the school’s programs, including the B-flats, have dramatically changed to adapt to the new protocol. COVID-19 protocols forbid students from singing together in the same room, so Mr. Patterson had to find new ways to keep the group rolling.

C u r - rently, the B-flats are using an app called Acapella which allows the members to sing their parts separately and combine them later.

This metho d enables them to produce a recording just as they would when singing together.

But one downside is the struggle of maintaining proper Riley Shafer ’21 rhythm; it has proven difficult to combine one person’s voice with others when recording alone. Although the B-flats singers have faced many challenges, their enthusiasm for singing has remained strong. In fact, they just had their first synchronous rehearsal in which all of them sang together through Zoom. Mr. Patterson has recently expressed his disappointment of not being able to participate in live sessions but also looks forward to a different and exciting year of a new learning experience.

The obstacles the B-flats encountered are certainly not unique; there are other programs like clubs and the school orchestra also affected by the new protocols. Participating in them requires strenuous effort and a flexible attitude. Ultimately, the actions taken to make sure that the B-flats, orchestra, and other clubs still meet serve as examples of finding alternatives in an unusual and bewildering time. ☐

I didn’t know much about Grant Litchfield when I saw him in the woodshop at the start of the Third Form. What I did know was that he was big and liked to hit things, so I didn’t really think much of his woodworking skills. As the days passed and we began the process of creating dovetail boxes, I started to realize that I was completely right in perceiving Grant as a kid who likes to hit things. However, what I didn’t expect was how well his personality fit the process of sculpting wood. After all, woodworking is just very organized and precise hitting, so he was a natural from the start. It was nothing less than shocking to see the biggest kid in school chisel away at a dovetail joint with laser focus and graceful daintiness. Even more jarring was his choice to ignore Mr. Kaplan’s suggestions and make his box undersized; I have never seen another man go against Mr. Kaplan’s advice and make it out alive. Grant ended up winning a prize for making the best box in the class despite its ironically small size. I wanted the prize at the time, and it took many painful weeks for

me to accept that his box was simply more creative and better executed than mine.

This year, Litch and I have taken on higher caliber projects as part of our woodworking independent study. I’ve witnessed a lot more of how he works over the past semester, seeing as it is only Mr. Simpson and us in the woodshop. For one thing, I’ve noticed that Litch is always in the woodshop before I am. It doesn’t matter how early in the morning or how soon after classes I get there, he’s always hunched over some part of his chest of drawers, working with a quiet intensity. I don’t know how he does it; it seems like he’s in there all day.

I’ve always thought he just gets f e d up with book learni n g during

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the day and decides to hit wood instead of reading textbooks in typical Litch fashion.

Much has changed since the Third Form, but Litch’s supremacy in the woodshop certainly has not. A combination of his natural creativity and highly developed skills, gained through years of woodworking at Belmont Hill, makes him fluent in the woodshop. His talents don’t go unnoticed; as Mr. Simpson put it, “Grant is a very talented woodworking student, owing in part to his creative puzzle-solving skills. One such example is how he employed his knowledge of thermodynamics to heat his breakfast sandwiches in the steam generator that is used for bending wood.” This is high praise coming from a professional woodworker.

Grant seems to relate to the wood, and at times it’s like he is one with the wood.

In many ways, Litch is like the trees that he molds. He’s built like a tree trunk in the best way possible; he is solid and rooted in the ground. Litch is quietly intense, steady, and careful--all qualities reminiscent of a tree. It seems like Grant Litchfield was born to work with wood. It’s easy to envision him as a lumberjack and a woodworker in the future, felling, and milling and sculpting as he brings his ideas to life. ☐

COVID-19’s Impact on the Theatre

By Ryan Cannistraro ’21 Guest Writer Covid-19 has changed all of our extracurricular activities this year, and this pandemic has hit Belmont Hill’s theater program hard. Experts continuously point out that theater and other organized forms of performing arts are hotspots for transmitting the novel coronavirus, especially since singing/ projection and choreography/blocking, which break social-distancing protocols and facilitate the spread of the virus. So, the Belmont Hill theater department has developed a comprehen-

sive plan to help students stay connected to the classical art without rewarding performances.

Earlier in the year, Mr. Diresta sent out an email Daniel Xie ’24 surveying the community’s collective interest in what we wanted to include in our theater department. He and Mr. Conway then created a rotating 5-week plan that involves

many aspects of the theater experience in addition to acting. So far, we have had workshops on how to operate the light board, how to construct sets best, how to direct, and many other opportunities that we never have the chance to engage in all in one season. The email initially stated that the programs would run during the Upper or Middle School’s respective sports slot, but we have so many people that want to do both that Middle and Upper Schoolers can do either of the time slots. There is no long-reaching commitment, so come in as often as you feel comfortable and willing to broaden your skills in the world of performing and visual arts! ☐

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September 2020 (Vol. 69, No. 3)

Catching Up with Belmont Hill Athletes in College

By Mac Bobo ’23 panel staff This fall has been full of confusion and uncertainty when it comes to sports and school, and Belmont Hill student-athletes currently playing in college are no exception. Although every school in the country has scaled back their respective programs this fall and potentially this year, some schools and athletic conferences have done so to varying degrees.

This season, Brown University basketball player David Mitchell ’18 was hoping to continue his promising career this winter. However, after the Ivy League canceled their fall sports, the prospect of having games this winter has come into question. Concerning the chances of having

a basketball season, David says, “I don’t even know if we are having one. It’s still up in the air.” Also, the uncertainty of this winter’s season is coupled with the logistical chaos of on-campus living, as is the case for many schools who have decided to have students on campus. David just moved onto campus this weekend, and will have to stay in a separate dorm for 2 weeks until he can move into his permanent dorm.

As for NESCAC schools, fall sports have also been called off and winter and spring sports are yet to be determined.

Amherst college football player Mike Piazza ’19 has begun practicing again with the team, but contact between players is very limited. As is the case for many NESCAC schools, not all students are on campus; in fact, many schools have around half or

more attending classes remotely. However, despite the strange new environment, Mike is excited to be back, saying, “I’m definitely glad to be back since I’ve been home for so long and it’s definitely fun to have some of my teammates and friends on campus.”

Williams lacrosse player Jake Haase ’18 was hoping to continue his career, which started by winning NESCAC Rookie of The Year and USILA All-American Honorable Mention. Although the chances of a spring season are greater than in the fall and winter, athletes are hesitant to assume that a season will occur. As for classes, Jake will be attending remotely from Virginia.

Division I schools have attempted to take part in a fall season this year, and fortunately for Duke football player Jake Bobo ’18, the ACC has committed to making this

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Train

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By Nick Hebard ’21 Staff Writer

Top Left: Jake Bobo ’18 (Photo: Duke Football)

Top Right: Jake Haase ’18

(Photo Courtesy of Top Gun Lax)

Bottom Left: David Mitchell ’18 (Photo: Brown University)

Bottom Right: Evan Sleight ’19 (Photo: Rutgers University)

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Frisbee Golf: A Novel BH Addition ing up the equipment. The senate called

season occur. Practices and games are still taking place in the ACC, but games are conference-only. Also, Jake and the rest of the Duke football team are required to attend classes remotely while most students are in-person. Currently, games are scheduled for every week, but the long-term future of the season is very much flexible.

Lastly, Evan Sleight ’19 is hoping for Rutgers’ spring season to take place. This fall, only athletes are allowed to be on campus, and no classes are meeting in person.

Hopefully, the recent plans for the Big Ten conference to move forward in their plans to play are suggestive of a successful winter and spring season for Rutgers; nonetheless, there are no promises in today’s environment. The Panel wishes these athletes and all Belmont Hill athletes the best in this coming year! ☐

The fall athletics season at Belmont Hill is truly unprecedented. Not only have practices been changed to meet state health guidelines, but Belmont Hill is offering spring sports along with the traditional fall sports for the first session. This variety during the fall is appreciated. Jack Barry ’21 opted for lacrosse and he pointed out that his ability to play this fall “[is] a nice way to make up for the spring season.” Spring athletes across campus were devastated by the lack of competition last spring so Belmont Hill’s decision to bring those sports back was caring.

The requirement to wear masks during sports brings a new challenge to the athletes. A cross country runner completed a timed mile with mask on, and described the workout as, “A lot harder than one without a mask”. Additionally, the more casual setting of the fields normally leads to many new friendships, but this year it is harder

Pandemic

to get to know your teammates. Water breaks are six feet apart, and students are constantly reminded to socially distance. The coaches are forced to modify their drills. Lacrosse can not play full 1v1 contact, a past favorite of Coach Sullivan. The rowing team’s training is much different this year. In past years, the crews trained in four- and eightman boats, but with Covid, these large boats are not possible. Coach Richards has had to get as many singles, pairs, and doubles as possible to make sure every team member can get on the water. Regarding the new boat classes, Tyler Forg ’21 stated that, “Although the team misses rowing in the bigger, Riley Shafer ’21 faster boats, everyone is incredibly grateful to be on the water, improving their skill in the more technical small boats.

Sports this fall have given students a sense of normalcy, even more so with the introduction of scrimmages for some teams. The first three weeks of school without sports felt incomplete.

Sports at Belmont Hill are a great teacher of humility and determination. Athletes are thankful that the school is allowing sports to be played safely this fall. ☐

2020-2021 Athletic Gallery

By Charlie Wells ’21 Panel Staff

upon Mrs. Rupley and Mrs. Schmunk to help them set up the course after purchasing the equipment. When asked what that If you have spent any time at Belprocess was like, Mrs. Rupley replied, “Mrs. mont Hill recently, you will have noticed a Schmunk and I had no previous experience novel addition to the campus: a frisbee golf with disc golf so we called on her neighcourse. The idea for the crebor who played ultimate (frisbee) at ation of the course came Brown- to come out to campus to from the school senate, help us set up the course. He and his specifically Daniel Drucker, former teammate Adam Figler, John Goguen, c a m e to camand Luke Carroll. When pus twice to map out and set-up brainstorming ideas to enthe course. It was incredibly helpful.” able advisory groups or whole So far, disc golf has been an forms to spend some incredible success in terms of time together outside, bringing people together on camthese four latched upon pus. Form VI had a whole class disc golf as the answer. day playing through the course, Frisbee golf is an a n d many solo advisories have gone out incredibly apt answer to this questhere as well. If your advisory hasn’t gotten tion for a few reasons: it’s easy to pick to it yet, I strongly suggest that you get out up if you’ve never played before, you there before it is too cold. Even after the can prevent the spread of COVID pandemic, the disc golf course while still playing as will prove to be a good addia team, and there is tion to the campus for future no maintenance inmembers of our community. ☐ volved in keepChris Brusie ’23

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