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A Student Publication of the Belmont Hill School
Jack McHugh ‘20 Imparts Wisdom: By Jack Weldon ‘20 Panel Staff
This fall marks not only the beginning of another school term but the second year under the school’s new headmaster, Mr. Schneider. Under his leadership, Belmont Hill has made a point of emphasizing themes of diversity and inclusion through speeches and new mottos such as “Always Character, Always Together.” All-School President Jack McHugh followed up on this trend with themes of his own during an all-school meeting on September 20th. Mr. Schneider marked the opening of the hybrid assembly, a fusion between the president’s address and the athletic opener resulting from the iconic chapel’s renovations, with the introduction of a new school tradition. He awarded President Jack McHugh with the school’s first Character Coin, emblematic of his living of the school’s mission of “creating men of good character”. Beginning his speech, McHugh touched upon this theme, relaying humorous stories of faculty members such as Mr. Kaplan and Mr. Bradley along his journey at Belmont Hill. Stories of football mishaps and field day scouting abounded as McHugh extolled the “perfect balance of seriousness and laughter” that the
Form VI President Delivers Address at School Meeting
President McHugh proudly displaying his Belmont Hill “Character Coin”. (Belmont Hill Communications Office)
From the Archives: March 18, 1964
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The Panel:
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INTERVIEWS WITH NEW FACULTY & STAFF
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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Note from the Editors: In view of the renovation of the chapel, we thought it pertinent to republish an article from the Panel archives. The article details the relocation of the Chapel as it was originally brought to Belmont Hill.
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SUMMER SURVEY: STUDENTS’ TRAVEL AND EMPLOYMENT
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NEW PANINI PRESSES FACULTY ATHLETES HOF (PT.2) DEBATE OF THE ISSUE CROSSWORD KANYE ALBUMS RANKED
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CROSS COUNTRY PREVIEW SOCCER PREVIEW FOOTBALL PREVIEW NATIONAL TEAM ROWING ALUMNI ATHLETE OF THE ISSUE VARSITY SCOREBOARD
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MORAL DILEMMA MRS. KAPLAN’S EXHIBIT MR. PATTERSON & THE B-FLATS PLAYLIST OF THE ISSUE ARTISTS OF THE ISSUE
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Continued from front page faculty brought to him “not only as teachers and coaches but lifelong friends.” Surveying the packed Fritz Gym, especially the First Formers tucked away on the bleachers, McHugh spoke with a hint of nostalgia in his voice. “You guys have your best years ahead of you, and for that I am envious,” he stated. This statement led to a discussion of opportunity, another key theme of McHugh’s speech. Beyond literal opportunities such as the chance to hear from inspiring speakers such as Mark Milley and Anthony Ray Hinton, the president also encouraged underclassmen to step out of their comfort zones.
If you are an athlete, try theater. If you are an actor, try athletics. “If you want to start a club no one’s heard of, start the club,” McHugh asserted, “your peers will support you.” Concluding his speech, McHugh turned to talk of brotherhood and family at Belmont Hill. Speaking from experience, the president expressed his gratitude for the supportive atmosphere of his friends and class. Whether studying, competing in athletics, or in the college process, he praised the lack of tension and sense of belonging Belmont Hill has provided for him. Then, turning his attention to his Sixth Form classmates before him, McHugh issued important words of caution. He urged
his peers to focus on the whirlwind of the college process, but not to become lost in it. At a time when senior stress is running high, his words could not have met more receptive ears. The president closed his speech, which was filled with heart and humor in typical McHugh fashion, on a warm note. “At the end of the day, we are all one big family. A family I could not be more proud to be a part of.” ☐
Cont’d: The Original Chapel and Sketches of the Renovation
Chapel Renovation Sketches by Bruner/Cott Architects. The new Chapel is planned to be completed by early Spring.
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Ms. Ruys Takes on Role as New Athletic Trainer By Abe Tolkoff ‘21 Panel Staff Ms. Ruys joins the Belmont Hill Athletics Department as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Coming from the Boston College football team, she is accustomed to Belmont Hill’s fastpaced environment. Ms. Ruys attended high school in Connecticut, and she says her most memorable experience there was playing Powder Puff in her senior year. Her town took the sport seriously and had a ten-week season of practices: she played both tight end and D-end. In high school, she developed a strong relationship with her Athletic trainer, and it was then that she began considering a similar career. Ms. Ruys was a Biology major at Suffolk University as well as a basketball player. There, she had a close relationship with the ath- Ms. Ruys is excited to help athletes in the trainer’s room, photo by Jalen Walker ‘21
letic trainer and interned a few times over her career. After graduating from Suffolk, she completed a Masters in Athletic Training at Bridgewater State University. She says that as an athletic trainer, she has the chance to make a difference mentoring students, get competitive athletes back on the field, and watch lots of sports. While at BC, Ms. Ruys had the chance to travel with the team, watch countless football games (her favorite sport to watch), and work with great coaches, players, and other trainers. While she is excited for a change in pace, Belmont Hill will provide a familiar challenge and a whole new array of athletes and coaches. Ms. Ruys looks forward to learning everyone’s names and being a part of the tradition of athletic success at the school. ☐
Mrs. McDonald Joins Belmont Hill Community as English Teacher ter of Arts Degree in English from Mid- fore coming to Belmont Hill, she taught dlebury’s Bread Loaf School of English. at The Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, Mrs. McDonald lives with her hus- California, and more recently at the Dexter Southfield School in Brookline, MA “Mrs. McDonald is excited to as the Chair of the English Department work with her Third and Fourth and also a community service coordinator. Mrs. McDonald is excited to work Form students and help them im- with her Third and Fourth Form students prove their English writing skills.” and help them improve their English writing skills. In just her first month, she has made the impression of being knowledgeable and friendly. We are anticipatband and two children, Riley, age six, and ing a great year with Mrs. McDonald and Billy, age five. She likes to spend her free we welcome her onto our campus! ☐ time with her family and in nature. Be-
By Howard Huang ‘22 Panel Staff Mrs. McDonald, who joined this year as a new faculty member, will teach English Three and English Four, advise in the Third Form, and coach Fourth soccer and Fifth basketball. Mrs. McDonald grew up in Manchester MA, as the youngest of four sisters. She attended Manchester Central High School playing soccer, running track, and working with the school newspaper. After high school, Mrs. McDonald went to Middlebury College for her undergraduate studies, where she also received a MasMrs. McDonald, photo by Jalen Walker ‘21
College Team Welcomes Ms. Patton By Jackson Riffe ‘20 Panel Staff This fall, Ms. Patton joined the Belmont Hill community as an assistant in the College Counseling Office. In this position, she assists both the College Counseling team and the Juniors and Seniors throughout their individual college admissions processes. Upon graduating from Davidson College, Ms. Patton worked abroad in Japan, where she taught English for a year. When she returned to the United States, Ms. Patton taught English and middle school history for a year. After obtaining her J.D. from Duke Law School, Ms. Patton then worked as a lawyer in legal arbitration for 10 years before teaching at the law program at Middlesex Community College. Following this, and immediately prior to coming to Belmont Hill, Ms. Patton was the Operations Manager at Arlington EATS, Inc., a local nonprofit organization that fights and raises awareness for food insecurity.
“So far, Ms. Patton has greatly enjoyed the Belmont Hill Community. Although her position in the College Counseling Office is still evolving, she has been handling various administrative tasks.” So far, Ms. Patton has greatly enjoyed the Belmont Hill Community. Although her position in the College Counseling Office is still evolving, she has been handling various administrative tasks. As a goal for this year, Ms. Patton ultimately hopes that she can help all Seniors get into a college of their choice in any way possible. ☐
Ms. Patton, photo by Jalen Walker ‘21
Ms. Lowe Joins Alumni House
will be centered around the Annual Fund and the Youth Alumni Program, where she will focus on the five-year reunion for the class of 2015. This year Belmont Hill welcomes Ms. She’s very excited for her new responsibilities. ☐ Lowe to the Alumni House as a Development Associate. Growing up in Vermont near the New Hampshire border and Dartmouth College, she lived with her parents and her sister while participating in many different types of sports. Her high school years were spent at the Millbrook School, a boarding school in upstate New York, where she played for the women’s varsity hockey team. In college, she continued her athletic career playing club ice hockey for Dickinson College. At Dickinson, she majored in Sociology and Educational studies. Upon graduating from Dickinson College, she returned back to Millbrook for her first career opportunity. She spent two years at Millbrook working in the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs. At Belmont Hill, her work By Tyler Forg ‘21 Panel Staff
Ms. Lowe, photo by Jalen Walker ‘21
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Ms. D’Annolfo Arrives at Belmont Hill English Department By Charlie Wells ‘21 Panel Staff
yoga, and learning to cook in her free time. At Belmont Hill she teaches English 2
Ms. Sarah D’Annolfo, the newest member of the English department, is excited to make her mark on Belmont Hill. She grew up in Baltimore as the daughter of two teachers. Growing up, she enjoyed competitive Irish dancing and Lacrosse and attended the Brimmer School, an all-girls school in Baltimore. She left Baltimore to attend Dartmouth College, where she received a B.A. in English as well as captained the Varsity Lacrosse team, and then to Stanford Graduate School of Education for an M.A. in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies. She has 3 kids, ages 1, 3, and 5, and enjoys running,
“ We cannot wait to see what’s to come in the future!” and English 4, as well as coaching 3B soccer and middle school track, and advising Fourth Formers. Although she had known of Belmont Hill beforehand from being in independent schools her whole life, she had no previous ties to Belmont Hill. She previously has taught for Teach for America in St. Louis, The McDonogh School, and at the Taft School in Connecticut. ☐
Ms. D’Annolfo, photo by Jalen Walker ‘21
History Department Welcomes Alum Mr. Sullivan as Teacher we may be seeing Mr. Sullivan performing at Coffee House in the near future. Following Belmont Hill, he attended Williams College, where he majored in political science and was a member of the Varsity Crew team. After graduating from Williams College, he entered the finance field and, soon after, began teaching Financial Literacy and Seventh-grade history at The Pingry School. Remarking on his return to The Hill, Mr. Sullivan said, “It’s fantastic being back. As you get older, you experience new things in college and in life. Belmont Hill has always been great, but often it can be tough to
By Andrew Jonghyun Lee ‘20 Panel Staff Belmont Hill welcomes back Mr. Sullivan! A Belmont Hill graduate from the Class of 2007, Mr. Sullivan is returning to teach Global Economics, US History, and US Government and to act as a Fifth Form advisor. When asked about his classes, he asserted that he loves his courses as he often “nerds out” about politics and economics, and, moreover, may even be interested in teaching a philosophy course in the near future. Athletically, he will be coaching the middle school rowing team and the middle school wrestling team while also helping at the varsity level. At Belmont Hill, Mr. Sullivan was quite the accomplished athlete as he was a member of both the Varsity Wrestling team and the Varsity Lacrosse team. In addition, he was also the president of the B-flats; when asked of his experience in the B-flats, he responded that he remembers singing age-old classic, “Lean on Me” as a Tenor 1. No promises, but
“ It’s only when you return to the school that you can truly understand how rare and special it is.” - Mr. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan, photo by Jalen Walker ‘21
remember everything that makes it so great. Looking ahead, Mr. Sullivan is excited about what the future holds. We hope that he continues to influence and impact the school! ☐
Mr. McDougal Returns to Belmont Hill as a Full-Time Classics Teacher By Jack Weldon ‘20 Panel Staff “The level of engagement with Latin here is unusual and very special,” Mr. McDougal relayed to me as we sat amidst throngs of Middle Schoolers studying their declensions. Many students at Belmont Hill know Mr. McDougal from his years serving as a substitute teacher in Latin from 2014 to 2018. A Harvard graduate with an A.B. in Classics, Mr. McDougal has also taught Latin, Greek, and English at Middlesex and Groton.
Although his experience covers a wide range of schools, Mr. McDougal stated that he had always enjoyed teaching at Belmont Hill the most. “It’s a good place to teach and come to work every day,” Mr. McDougal grinned, citing a comfortable environment with both a strong faculty and a firm sense of place. Looking forward, Mr. McDougal is excited to coach crew in the Spring, to continue teaching Latin 1, Gamma A, Latin 3, and Latin 5, and to serve a Form II advisor as they explore their class theme of “becoming a man.” ☐
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being at a school where classics enjoys a central position in the curriculum.” Mr. McDougal, photo by Jalen Walker ‘21
Mr. Matos Takes on Facilities at Belmont Hill
oversee the buildings and safety throughout the entire campus. Prior to Belmont Hill, Mr. Matos worked at the Chestnut Hill School for 10 years as the director of Belmont Hill welcomes Mr. Matos, facilities and, more recently, held a similar who is originally from Brazil where he played position at the Meadowbrook School. ☐ volleyball and soccer. He has two kids, 7 years old and 11 years old, named Anzo “ He is excited and grateful and Tiago. Mr. Matos has a background in to be here at Belmont Hill construction, and, when he first came to the and looks forward to workUnited States, he immediately began working with all members of the ing both at the restaurant and in construcschool community.” tion. His hobbies include fishing and soccer. At Belmont Hill, his job will be to By Ryan Griffin ‘22 Panel Staff
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Mr. Gilmore to Teach History By Abe Tolkoff ‘21 Panel Staff In a fall full of new faculty, Mr. Gilmore joins the History Department as a teaching fellow and coach. He will be teaching U.S. History and Form II Government as well as serving as an assistant coach for the Varsity Football and Track teams. Mr. Gilmore graduated from Harvard College in 2019 with a BA in Sociology and a minor in African American studies and worked as a teacher over the summer. Mr. Gilmore attended Milton Academy where he was the captain of the Varsity Football and Track teams, Boarding Monitor, and editor for the school newspaper. While he enjoyed each of these roles, his most memorable high school experience was a Senior Improv Come-
dy course he took. During the winter, the whole school community gathers for an Improv night where the seniors in the class perform. He has taken this experience to his classroom to Belmont Hill, recently introducing ‘warmup’ Improv games to his US History class. Coming to Belmont Hill from Milton, Mr. Gilmore says he is excited to see what the school is like “from the inside.” He is eager to build relationships with the faculty at Belmont Hill. He says that there are so much faculty experience and ability present and that he cannot wait to learn from them. ☐
Mr. Gilmore, photo by Jalen Walker ‘21
Ms. Jarostchuk Comes to Belmont Hill to Join Science Department By Charlie Donahue ‘20 Panel Staff This year, Belmont Hill has the pleasure of welcoming Ms. Maya Jarostchuk to the science faculty. A native of Acton, MA, Ms. J was raised in a Russian Orthodox family along with an older sister and younger brother and speaks Russian fluently. At Acton Boxborough High School, she lettered in cross country and track and field, on top of serving as a peer mentor. During the summers, she worked as a lifeguard, a job which led to her current summer position as a waterfront director at a lake. After graduating, it was off to Dartmouth College where she continued to run as a member of the women’s cross country and distance track squads. Additionally,
Ms. J was an active member in a group of athletes known as the “Big Green Readers”, a program through which Dartmouth athletes teach children in local schools to read. Perhaps this foreshadowed her future career as a teacher because, upon finishing her education, she became a teacher of biology at Lawrence High School for two years, and coached the girls’ running teams. The thing she remembers most about her experience there is the resilience of the students she taught. Many came from underprivileged backgrounds, and during her tenure there the city suffered tremendously due to gas explosions. Many of her students personally lost their homes, and everyone knew someone affected by the catastrophe. Despite this, Ms. Jarostchuk, photo by Jalen Walker ‘21 they still came to school and never com-
plained. However, the large classes and long commute led Ms. J to look for a change, and luckily for us, she found Belmont Hill. She has established herself as a strong teacher of Science 1, IPS, and Biology, and an enthusiastic coach of the varsity cross country team. She is also advising a group of Second Formers and is excited to coach the sprints team during the Track season. She has a passion for dogs, the ocean, and trailmix, and teaches a spin class in her free time away from school. On behalf of the entire community, we would like to welcome Ms. Jarostchuk to Belmont Hill. ☐
Admissions Team Expands as Mr. Masiiwa Arrives at the Hill By Charlie Booth ‘20 Panel Staff You may have seen Mr. Masiiwa on the sidelines of your sporting event or you might have seen him in the admissions office, but I’d like to formally welcome him to the Belmont Hill community. Mr. Masiiwa was born and raised in Zimbabwe and moved to the United States in 2000. He attended Africa University in his native country for two years and then transferred his credits to the University of Massachusetts Lowell to continue his education, where he earned a B.S. in marketing and management. He is now happily married with three children, one of whom is a First Former at Belmont Hill. Mr. Masiiwa is joining us from Dana Hall where he “wore so many hats” from 2003-2019. One of the many things he was tasked with was being a leader in their com-
munity service program. It was this role that decision to join us this year. He was also a coordinator. Something that you may not allowed him to meet Mr. Collins and Mrs. 10th-grade advisor, a coach, an admissions know about Mr. Masiiwa is that he is a certiDavid, two people that greatly influenced his counselor, and a strength and conditioning fied personal trainer. He will be using this expertise to help out weight trainers in the coming seasons. Prior to his work at Dana Hall, he was a Portfolio Account Analyst at Putnam Investments, a privately owned investment management firm located in Boston. Mr. Masiiwa’s official title at Belmont Hill is the “Assistant Director of Admissions” with a focus on community outreach. One of his main goals is to “find kids that are talented and gifted and create pathways for kids that wouldn’t normally apply to Belmont Hill.” He recognizes that there are some kids fortunate enough to go through programs like Steppingstone but there are also many that may not even view private school education as a possibility. I admire Mr. Masiiwa’s and Belmont Hill’s commitment to improving the diversity around camMr. Masiiwa, photo by Jalen Walker ‘21 pus and I look forward to seeing how this program evolves. Welcome, Mr. Masiiwa! ☐
Alum Mr. Cunningham Returns as New Member of English Department type of mental toughness, it comes with a lot be worth it in the end.” He also recommends Mr. Cunnigham, after creating an imBy Luke Hogan ‘22 Panel Staff
A member of the Class of 2012, Belmont Hill welcomes back Mr. Cunnigham as a Form I and III English teacher. Originally from the neighboring town of Arlington, Mr. Cunnigham grew up near Belmont Hill with his two sisters. Entering Belmont Hill in the Second Form, Mr. Cunnigham has a proud history of success as a winner of the Woodbury speaking prize and the former captain of the varsity baseball and varsity hockey teams. He would eventually lead the baseball team to win the ISL championship in his senior year. He was also a leader of the Meadow Green nursing home group. When asked if he has any advice for students, he said, “develop some
of lows, but use the resources at the school, everyone try out for the Woodbury speaking pressive resume at Belmont Hill, went on to use each other, and use the faculty, and it will contest as it was a turning point in his life. attend Amherst College where he majored in English with a focus on film studies and poetry. An avid writer, Mr. Cunnigham also wrote weekly for the Amherst student newspaper and interned as a journalist at the New England Sports Network. After departing Amherst, Mr. Cunnigham went on to teach at The Williston Northampton School. He is currently in graduate school at Mount Holyoke College and is studying for a Master’s in Teacher Leadership. He also has two huskies, enjoys fishing, and looks forward to being actively involved in school life. He will be teaching the Statistical Revolution in Sports course to seniors in the spring semester and looks forward to coaching varsity hockey and baseMr. Cunningham, photo by Jalen Walker ‘21 ball. Welcome back, Mr. Cunningham! ☐
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History Department Enlists Alum Mr. Bracken as New Teacher By Streetej Digumarthi ‘21 Panel Staff I recently had the opportunity to interview Mr. Bracken, who is one of the new additions to the Belmont Hill teaching staff. He grew up around twenty minutes from Belmont in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and was a member of the Belmont Hill Class of 2015. While at Belmont Hill, Mr. Bracken was a very active member in
“ While at Belmont Hill,
Mr. Bracken was a very active member in the school community, founding The Podium magazine and the Model UN club. He was also a member of The Lyceum debate team and played on the varsity soccer team.” the school community, founding The Podium magazine and the Model UN club. He
was also a member of The Lyceum debate team and played on the varsity soccer team. Following his graduation, Mr. Bracken went to Yale University, where he double majored in history and classics and graduated in 2019. At Yale, he was a staff reporter and sports editor for the Yale Daily News and played club soccer. At Belmont Hill, Mr. Bracken will be teaching two sections of the Third Form Middle East and China course, AP European History, and International Relations. In addition to these classes, he will also have a big impact outside of the classroom in his roles as a coach of the fourth soccer team, as a faculty advisor for Model UN, The Podium, and Sports Debate Club, and as an advisor for Fourth Formers. We are glad to have Mr. Bracken back on the Belmont Hill campus! ☐
Mr. Bracken, photo by Jalen Walker ‘21
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The Story of the Panini Press: Glory, Tragedy, & Revival By Daniel Bittner ‘22 Panel Staff As the first lunch of the new school year commenced, a new table in the far corner of the dining hall sparked great in-
“Wanting to be the first to try these new machines, a large, anxious crowd surrounded that small corner. After a round of fresh pressed sandwiches, paninis instantly became a new lunch favorite." terest from the Belmont Hill community. Sitting beside the recently created deli bar next to the library annex, six shiny new panini machines, accompanied with nonstick oil and instruction manuals, awaited their first customers. Wanting to be the first to try these new machines, a large, anxious crowd surrounded that small corner. After a round of fresh pressed sandwiches, paninis instantly became a new lunch favorite. However, multiple factors
caused the panini presses to be shut down smoke. Not only was this smoke highly undesirable, but it also posed health risks after only a few days. First the panini oil, intended to pre- to the people in the dining hall. However, the Food Committee vent the bread from sticking to the maalong with chine, was the dining deemed too staff worked unhealthy by hard to find many stualternatives dents. Many to those paninis also panini pressstuck to the es, quickly machines finding an despite the alternative oil. Next, the that both smoke prom i n i m i zed duced by the smoke and panini pressi m p r o v ed es proved to panini qualbe an issue ity. The new for many machines, students. first using Though the p a r c h m ent panini presspaper to prees are devent sticksigned to be Illustration by Elias Hyde '20 ing, have efficient become and clean, far more favorable to all students. The the frequent usage likely contributed to Belmont Hill kitchen staff and administhe machines overheating and producing
trative authorities have done a fantastic job in ensuring that their students can look forward to seeing this lunch option in the dining hall. With their return, the panini presses have instantly reclaimed their status as a classic meal at Belmont Hill.�
"The Belmont Hill kitchen staff and administrative authorities have done a fantastic job in ensuring that their students can look forward to seeing this lunch option in the dining hall."
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Debate of the Issue: Baby-Sized Adult vs. Adult-Sized Baby The Specifics: One-year-old male baby blown up to the size of an adult (~5’ 9”); Prime male (mid-20s) shrunken to the size of a one-year-old baby (~2’ 6” feet) Only change in regards to size (same minds and bodily proportions); Open arena without weapons
Pro Baby-Sized Adult By Jake Pappo ‘20 Panel Staff Let’s first break down our opponent: the adult-sized baby. One-year old humans have various physical handicaps as a result of their complete lack of development. Firstly, the proportionality of a baby’s body makes them extremely under-equipped for hand-to-hand combat. They have very little muscle and very much fat. Yes, this may look cute in the context of Christmas cards and getting ready for bed-time, but it also renders them incredibly weak in regards to their physical capability.
“Aside from their bodies unfit for martial arts, let’s remember that we are, in fact, dealing with a baby who only knows how to eat, poop, and sleep.” Babies don’t necessarily learn to walk, they just do not have strong enough legs for the first year or so of their life. Arguably the most significant debility of babies is their laughably large and pathetically soft heads. The human head starts off looking more like that of a xenomorph from Alien than that of an adult. Not only does their cranium make them top-heavy and clumsy, but it is also vulnerable to trauma. Aside from their bodies unfit for martial arts, let’s remember that we are, in fact, dealing with a baby who only knows how to eat, poop, and sleep. Will they be able to effectively move and attack in a fight? Will they be able to assess their situation and react accordingly, even with life-or-death stakes? Of course not, they’re a baby.
Pro Adult-Sized Baby
On the other side of this battle By James Maris ‘20 resides the baby-sized adult. A fully dePanel Staff veloped human, in both mind and body, should be able to defeat the baby despite Standing 5 foot 10 inch, 200 lbs, the size difference. The adult will know squatting 350 lbs, and the mental capacto retreat from its opponent as it quickly ity of a one year old. These characteriscrawls towards him and to attack as it sits tics would easily lead to victory against idle, refilling its meager energy supply. a baby-sized adult. Even with the lack of The only way the baby can win is by luckifighting knowledge, the pure strength ly crushing the adult with its body weight, and speed would swiftly dismantle the for it will not even be able to apply lethal opposition. In a Hunger Games-style pressure with its hands or limbs. With clevevent, the adult-sized baby would only er maneuvering, the small adult should have to kick be able to and swing foresee their hands the babies to annigeneralhilate the ly slow b a b y s i z ed m o v e adult, as it m e n t s would have and, thus, a four foot stay out advantage. of harm’s This fight way. The would be aforemeni d e n t i c al tioned to Ali and weak and Liston, an cumberimmediate some Illustration by Elias Hyde '20 blow and head k n o c k o ut, of the baby will often be exposed since it in favor of the adult-sized baby. Who cannot stand up, and blunt strikes to its fragile skull will eventually take their toll. would win a fight to the death between This matchup presents us with a brains vs. an elephant and a man? Clearly an elbrawn fight, yet the baby only has a siz- ephant, and this scenario matches that able amount of fat and bone as opposed type of fight. A major advantage for the adult to actual brawn. Perhaps in the future, sized baby would be its strength. With whether distant or near, we will acquire massive legs and biceps, it would be easy the technology and amorality to make this to maintain full power against such a fight happen, and, if it does, I know whom small opponent. The second major adI’ll be betting on. ☐ vantage would be speed and agility. The adult-sized baby would be able to move much faster than the baby-sized adult even if it cannot stand on its two legs. It would also be able to take multiple
punches and kicks from the baby-sized adult as they would not injure the baby’s stellar core and muscles. The third major advantage would be the small height of the adult. The baby would be able to step on the adult by barely lifting its leg
“A major advantage for the adult sized baby would be its strength. With massive legs and biceps, it would be easy to maintain full power against such a small opponent.” and could easily just sit on the baby-sized adult and end the fight immediately. Another major advantage for the adult-sized baby would be the intimidation factor. It is a crucial part of any fight, for a man doubling his opponent’s size would certainly instill intimidation. This would set the tone for the entire fight and already give the adult-sized baby a huge advantage before the combat even began. The only major disadvantage for the adult-sized baby would be mental capacity. Its reflexes and decision-making would be slower than the baby-sized adult, but the strength and height would easily make up for the difference. Mental strength is not essential for winning, as strength and power are the most vital parts of a victor. Overall the strength, agility, speed, and height would overpower the mind of the adult. After a long battle of kicking, punching, biting, spitting, and multiple instances of licking, the adult sized baby would come out on top due to all the aforementioned advantages. An adult-sized baby would be able to dispose of the baby-sized adult and claim victory.☐
Moral Dilemma: Individual Greed vs. Cooperative Growth By Charlie Booth ‘20 Panel Staff On a college visit recently, I was cornered by an enthusiastic tour guide who, on learning that I was interested in Ethics, felt compelled to challenge me with a “game.” The game goes like this - Students in a class are to be given a year end exam and a choice to either work together (collude) on the exam or work on their own (defect.) “If you all choose to collude, you will all receive a B+”, the teacher proclaims. “If one of the students chooses to work alone, to defect, then the defector will receive a full grade bump in score and the other students (the ones who chose to collude) will lose a full grade.” If there are many defectors, no-one gains or loses anything. What would you do? Are you willing to rat out your friends for a bump? Are you willing to risk the fact that a single friend might rat you out? It is a classic dilemma of individual greed versus the benefits of working as a team. We have all played with, or at least
witnessed the self-interested basketball ate and your partner in crime chooses to lemma that the optimal result of player who has never seen a shot he didn’t help the authorities, then you will suffer course is achieved by working together. Words to live by? We will see.☐ like regardless of his impact on the team. the consequences. Is that moment when he finally hits the We see in the Prisoner’s Di3-pointer so intoxicating that he doesn’t care about the team making the playoffs? We have perhaps heard National Public Radio asking for donations so that we can all enjoy “free” public radio, or perhaps seen our Dad put an undersized striped bass back in the ocean despite the protestations of his young son anticipating a fine dinner. In the case of Climate Change, we are witnessing an acute crisis brought about by a series of conflicting economic incentives. Big, greedy, successful, polluting countries are imposing enormous hardship on other countries despite being on the same team that is humanity. A little research and one can see that this quandary is well known as the “Prisoner’s Dilemma.” It is used in game theory and economics to illustrate the conflict between social pressure and individual incentives. The classic example involves two prisoners who are offered reduced sentences in order to cooperate with the Illustration by Elias Hyde '20 authorities. You have the opportunity to rat out your co-conspirator and enjoy your freedom. But if you refuse to cooper-
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Kanye's Albums: Ranked
By: Rhocar Constant ‘20 Panel Staff With Kanye’s newest album, Jesus is King, which was “announced” to come out September 27 but has not been released yet, Kanye hype is starting to build back up. Coming off of his two most recent excellent projects: self-titled album Ye and the collaboration with Kid Cudi, Kids See Ghosts, he has all the momentum on his side. New videos are leaked every week of possible upcoming songs and of his infamous “Sunday Church Services”, constantly featuring soulful samples of popular songs. In preparation for his newest work, we’ve decided to turn back the clock and look at some of the music that has brought Ye and the culture to where they currently stand. With no further ado, we present all Kanye West’s albums ranked in order from worst to best.
8. Yeezus Real at the peak of ye’s experimental era, despite what grievances are to be had with this great album, it must be known that it helped define a new era of bass- and drum-heavy rap music. Delving into heavy themes of racism, drugs, and sex, this album marks the definitive end of the “old kanye” era and the confirmation of kanye’s new cocky demeanor. Best Song: Blood On The Leaves Worst Song: Hold my Liquor
7. 808s & Heartbreak Best song: Heartless / Love Lockdown Worst song: Welcome to Heartbreak
6. The Life of Pablo This album was released at the pinnacle of Kanye’s mental instability. You can hear his paranoia as he goes after so many of his contemporaries like Taylor Swift and Nike and reverts to the past to attack Ray J, yet the source of this still seems to be a place of truth. Interestingly enough, he even acknowledges the public perception of this drastic change in character with the 45-second track “Love Kanye”, in which he mocks his fans with the words, “I miss the old Kanye”. Despite some questionable lyrical content, MAGA Kanye does not disappoint from a musical standpoint, with consistently substantial beats and a variety of different approaches.
4. Late Registration In this album we see Kanye take the same formula of the masterpiece that is Graduation and replicate it to make its slightly less successful cousin. By all means, this is still a fantastic piece of work, which provides even more memorable bangers such as “Hey Mama” and “Touch The Sky”. All being said, it just doesn’t quite capture the magical effect of The College Dropout.
2. The College Dropout In his first album, the Louis Vuitton don entertains the audience with the long lost art of skits following the story of lil’ jimmy. The album features meaningful commentaries about religion, education, and black culture as well. You also must not forget that Kanye rapped the song Through The Wire despite literally having his mouth wired shut after a car accident.
Best song: Gold Digger Worst song: Bring Me Down
Best song: Through The Wire / Jesus Walks Worst song: None
Best song: Ultralight Beam Worst Song: FML
5. Ye The shortest album on this list, this tracklist only comprised of 7 songs. It is a more joyous follow up to Life of Pablo. We hear glimpses of “old kanye” as West entertains his witty bars and sweet moments like Ghost Town, while maintaining his iconic clean post-Cruel Summer production style. The song “Violent Nights” lets us see how much Kanye has grown as a person, as he raps about his daughter and how “now [he] sees women as somethin' to nurture. Not somethin' to conquer.” Best song: Ghost Town Worst song: No Mistakes
3. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy This masterpiece of an album is driven by two things: a stellar production and a wide variety of excellent features. The culmination of these two characteristics is the song “The Devil in a New Dress” in which Rick Ross delivers a verse over a beautifully crafted combination of soulful vocals and a guitar solo that is to go down in hip hop history as one of the best of all time. It is with this project that Kanye proves to us his prowess in producing.
1. Graduation Classic Kanye, there’s not much to say. If you haven’t already, please listen to this album, distinguished by charming wordplay and stellar beats. Though many of his lyrics reflect the rise of his ego, his truer, self-aware voice remains at the foundation. This work of art is nothing short of a masterpiece. Best song: Homecoming / Stronger Worst song: Drunk & Hot Girls ☐
Best Song: Devil In A New Dress / POWER Worst Song: Who will survive America
Faculty Athlete Hall of Fame: Endurance Edition By: Charlie Donahue ‘20 Panel Staff 1. Mr. George A talented endurance athlete from youth, he swam very seriously in his early teen years, training hard most days of the week. In high school, he transitioned away from swimming and played both soccer and tennis at the varsity level. As a freshman at Brown University, he was encouraged to join the crew team, where he quickly became a standout oarsman. In both his junior and senior years, the team went undefeated and won national championships with Mr. George sitting in the JV 8. Following college, he continued his rowing career at the Potomac Boat Club. In 1997, he won the trials for worlds in the heavyweight double category and competed in the world championships in Lac D'Aiguebelette, France, finishing 14th. Additionally, since the summer of 2000, Coach George regularly competes in triathlons (usually 5 per year). Most impressively, he still rows with his crews on the Charles River when needed
and completes all the ergometer workouts, including 1500m tests. He recently pulled his best time in many years, a blistering 4:53. 2. Ms. O’Connor In high school in Connecticut, Ms. O’Connor ran all three seasons and was allstate and all-New England by the time she graduated. She then continued running at Williams College and captained the cross country and track teams as a senior. Most impressively, she was an All-American as a sophomore and again as a senior in the 1500m. After college, she ran for the Greater Boston Running Club, although injuries to her knees sadly cut her running career short. 3. Mr. Courtney In high school at Belmont Hill, Mr. Courtney was a preeminent endurance athlete, lettering in cross country, nordic skiing, and crew. He was a two-time captain of skiing and captain of cross country his senior year. In cross country, he was a top 10 finisher in the ISL and a top 15 New England finisher, earning all-league and all-New England distinctions. Additionally, he competed at Foot Locker regionals
at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, and medaled as a top 10 finisher. After high school he continued on to UPenn where he rowed on the men’s lightweight team. A three year letterman, he rowed in the Lightweight Varsity 8 (1st boat) his senior year. 4. Mr Richards When asked about his athletic pursuits, Mr. Richards said, “I can say emphatically that I am not in your top 10. Maybe in my day I was, but certainly not now.” In his youth, he participated in a variety of sports, including soccer, football, baseball, hockey, and wrestling. During his high school years at Phillips Academy Andover, he wrestled on the varsity for a few years and captained the club hockey team. However, he found his true love on the water as a member of Andover’s crew team. He continued this passion by rowing at Harvard on the heavyweight team. He has attained considerable success as a rower at the masters level and he and his crew have won the Head of the Charles 6 times in the 4+ and have medaled roughly 20 times. Furthermore, he has run multiple marathons, including
New York, the Marine Corps Marathon, and Boston twice. He also bikes regularly. 5. Mr. Harder In high school in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Coach Harder was a three sport letterman in soccer, basketball, and track. At Hamilton College, he captained the track team and still holds the pole vault record to this day. As a masters runner, he competes with the Greater Boston Team and has consistently been in the top 10 for his age group nationally over the last 20 years. He still runs with his teams regularly, and can handedly beat most high school runners. Honorable Mention: Mr. Martellini He was an outstanding two sport athlete at Tufts, playing basketball for one year and lacrosse all four. As an adult he has completed several very challenging bike trips, including traversing the contiguous United States many times. Two summers ago, he biked from Edmonton, Alberta to Pocatello, Idaho, crossing the Rockies and stopping along the way to explore the Continental Divide. ☐
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Belmont Hill Soccer Emerges as ISL Powerhouse By Chetan Shukla ‘20 Panel Staff After a very respectable third place performance last season, the Varsity Soccer team is back with a vengeance. Although they graduated out a few integral characters (including Diego Pereira, Leighton Dolan, and Ben Ward), the team’s leadership has been well repleted. Hamza Shemzu ‘20 and Cole Matthews ‘20 helm the ship as senior captain Coach Montoya and Holland return
“ Matt Goncalves ‘20 has already accrued 10 goals and provided 2 assists in 6 games. “
for their 25th and 8th year of coaching respectively. Together, they share an outstanding amount of expertise and knowledge of the game. Although Coach Kahn departed last season, Coach V adds tremendous value and expertise to the team. New additions will undoubtedly boast the team’s ISL aspirations.
This year in particular, the team has welcomed young talents into the fold, including Third Former Max Carboni ‘23. Since the season has already started, it is very clear that this squad is special. Matt Goncalves ‘20 has already accrued 10 goals and provided 2 assists in 6 games. The squad’s extraordinary chemistry was on display during this year’s Homecoming game against Tabor. Although down 1-0 in the first half hour, the team recovered well to earn a 2-1 win. Thanks to Jayson Firmin’s ‘21 incricate tap-in and Eric Silva’s ‘21 last- minute goal, the team boasts a 3-0 start, top of the league so far. According to Tabor’s Coach, after suffering a tough loss to our team, Matt is “one of the best strikers” he’s seen in the league during his tenure and admired the team’s “clutch performance”. This sensational squad will prove to be the team to beat after their extremely promising start to the 2019 season.☐
Seniors Matthew Goncalves and Hamza Shemzu enjoying a moment on the field (Photo By Jalen Walker ‘21)
Off to The Races: Belmont Hill Cross Country Sprints to Success By Jack Weldon ‘20 Panel Staff
Belmont Hill Cross Country runners warming up (Photo by Adam Richins)
Varsity Cross Country is back on the roads of Belmont and Arlington, pounding the pavement as they prepare to take on stiff competition across the ISL. Led by captains Aidan McGaugh and Charlie Donahue, the team is focusing on hard work and team unity as the weeks progress. Having lost many seniors who played key roles in years past, Coaches Trautz, Harder, DiCaprio, Jarotschuk, and Rice are looking to develop the varsity lineup with new prospects from a team of fresh faces. James Donahue, a seasoned runner, has been joined by new varsity athletes such as Abe Tolkoff and Christiaan Eikeboom. The team opened their season with the annual Michele Dufault ‘07 5K Memorial Run at Nobles and
Greenough School and the Jog Your Memory 5K in Needham, warming up for more competitive races down the line while also running for important causes. At Fresh Pond, the team trounced BB&N and Governor’s Academy while falling short of a victory against Roxbury Latin. The following week, the team ran in grueling, humid conditions at St. Mark’s and suffered a loss to both the home team and St. Paul’s School. Putting the losses in the past, captains McGaugh and Donahue have urged the team to focus instead on doing their best in practice to improve for the future. As the season progresses, captains, coaches, and teammates are looking ahead to the ISL Championships. The team will have another crack at rivals such as Roxbury Latin and St. Mark’s as they battle for the title of champion.☐
A History of Excellence: Belmont Hill Football By James Markis ‘20 Panel Staff The Belmont Hill Football team is off to a dominant start. Even after winning both an ISL and New England championship last season, they were ranked fifth in the ISL preseason power rankings, according to the Boston Herald, and the team has used this as motivation to repeat as champions. Senior Captain, Jack McHugh, said this about the team’s quest: “Ultimately, we want to beat every team on our schedule and have the chance to play in another bowl game, the 12th in Belmont Hill History. As captains and seniors, we have emphasized taking it one game at a time and being sure never to overlook the competition. Coming off a championship season, we know we have a target on our back, and we love that. We
look at the guys in the locker room and see that there is no reason why we can’t beat anyone in New England, and with hard work and dedication, we will achieve our ultimate goal of repeating as champions.” By a score of 35-7, in their first game of the season, Belmont Hill routed Lawrence Academy, who was ranked 3rd in the preseason polls. This statement win sent the message that they are still the team to beat in the ISL. Greg Desrosiers ‘20, accumulated 313 all-purpose yards, including a near 105-yard interception return for a touchdown, while Max Peterson ‘20 showed why he’s an LSU commit, by spectacularly hiking the ball through his legs. The team looks forward to rivalries vs. BB&N and St. Sebastian’s and will look to continue their 8 game win streak, dating back to last season. ☐
Trey Brown ‘21 running down the sideline after catching a pass (Photo by Jalen Walker ‘21)
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Athlete of The Issue: Hamza Shemzu By Liam Peterson ‘20 Panel Staff If you’ve ever stumbled upon a Belmont Hill Varsity soccer game and watched for a few minutes, you might have confused the blur on the field for the wind, the Flash, or maybe Sonic the Hedgehog. Fear not, fellow citizen, for what you see is not a cartoon character, but captain Hamza Shemsu. Hamza has been playing Varsity sports since his sophomore year. Being a gifted soccer player, wrestler, and overall athlete, it’s no surprise to anyone that he has since become captain of the soccer team and the wrestling team. His career as a player has not been easy. Because he’s coming off of a back injury, he has been slowly increasing his playtime. Despite this setback, Hamza is confident that he is close to being back to full health in time for the important games later on in the season. In his last year here on the Hill,
he has led the soccer team on a successful string of victories; currently, the team has five wins, and zero losses. Shemsu’s command in the midfield is crucial to the team’s success, as the team has only allowed four goals thus far, while the offense has scored over fifteen throughout the course of the season. Hamza finds a way to perform at an elite level no matter where he is on the field. His impeccable soccer skills and knowledge of the game are not the only aspects that allow him to be such a formidable player. With his unmatched quickness, Hamza can’t help but leave his opponents in the dust. When asked about his speed and agility, Kai Ogoneh of the Fifth Form said, “That kid is the quickest little dude I’ve ever seen.” He’s not wrong. Watching Hamza outmaneuver, outrun, and out-juke every kid who steps his way is like watching a chef carefully carve up a cut of meat or a mechanic
Captain Hamza Shemzu ‘20 preparing to make a play on the ball diligently disassemble a broken machine. Despite being an outstanding member of the team, Hamza knows that every player is vital to the team’s success. According to Hamza, “All the seniors know this is an important year. We have a good group of guys and this is probably our best chance in
a while to do big things. We have a shot at winning the league.” Best of luck to Hamza and Belmont Hill soccer and wrestling. ☐
A Successful Summer for Belmont Hill Crew Alums By Charlie Mullaney ‘20 Panel Staff This summer was one to remember for everyone, especially for the Alumni of the Belmont Hill Crew Team. Namely, Jackson Stone ‘18 raced in the American U19 4+ in Tokyo in early August at the Junior World Championships. The boat placed sixth place in a tough heat with two of the eventual medalists and qualified for the repechages, where they placed in fourth place, earning them a spot in the B Finals. In the B Finals, the US 4+ came in second place, narrowly losing to Canada by a second and making them the eighth fastest junior coxed four in the world. Additionally, Michael DiSanto ‘08, Andrew Reed ‘10, and Alexander Richards ‘14 all competed in the Senior World Championships in Linz, Austria just a few weeks later, all placing fifth place in their
events, with Michael Disanto and Alexander Richards racing in the American 8+ and Andrew Reed racing in the 4-. Through their finishes, the three alumni have qualified the 8+ and 4- boat classes for the Olympics in Tokyo next year. Furthermore, Dara Alizadeh ‘11 rowed a single in Linz as well, representing Bermuda at the event. “I’m incredibly proud to have so many Belmont Hill rowing alums competing at this level,”
“ Through their finishes, the three alumni have qualified the 8+ and 4+ boat classes for the Olympics in tokyo next year.” says varsity crew coach Chris Richards. “They have all worked really hard to get where they are, and it has been great to see their effort and their love for the sport paying such remarkable dividends.” ☐
Five Belmont Hill Crew Alums Compete at the Junior World Chamopionships in Tokyo
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Artist of the Issue: Renny Gong ‘20 By Andrew Jinhee Lee ‘20 Panel Staff From playing the violin in the school orchestra to performing in front of many on stage, Renny Gong ‘20 has committed himself to the performing arts. Renny began his musical journey at the age of seven when he picked up the violin. After forming a love for this instrument, he started participating in violin competitions and playing with many other musicians, which led him to become the Head of the school Orchestra. His hard work intermingled with his talent for the violin led him to perform at Carnegie Hall last year, one of the most prestigious experiences in classical music performances. Renny’s passion for the performing arts extends to a love of singing. Inspired by Benjamin Zander’s Ted Talk about how music can be transformative from experiencing loss in one’s life, he discovered a certain desire to reach out from contemporary music to modern. From Sam Smith to Kendrick Lamar, Renny started listening to various genres of pop songs almost religiously. Inspired by the lyrical prowess of many of these artists, he started writing songs
of his own. Almost therapeutically, Renny tries to implement his past experiences of loss to inspire others to become more positive. “Loss is a powerful thing that I believe can change the world,” remarked Renny
Photograph from Renny Gong’s in A Chorus Line ‘19 (Credit Adam Richins)
Exploring the Kaplan Exhibit By Abe Tolkoff ‘21 Panel Staff Every year, Belmont Hill’s Landau Gallery displays a wide variety of stunning artwork from professional artists, alumni, and students. This fall, the gallery walls are filled with the vibrant earth tones of Ms. Kaplan’s summer ceramics work. She says that the majority of the gallery is comprised of a ceramics exploration that she completed this summer. Throughout the project, she pushed her personal artistic limits, experimenting with different styles, materials, and techniques. She will take most of these new methods to her ceramics classes and share them with her students.
concerning his messages in his music. Although his musical creations take on a type of soul theme, Renny wishes to branch out to other different genres. As a means to re-invent himself, Renny tried out for the school play last
Ms. Kaplan has been a committed artist and teacher at Belmont Hill for many years. Not only is she a talented ceramicist, but also a caring, passionate teacher. She can be seen prepping her room daily for Form I art classes, spending extra time in the studio with her advanced ceramics students, and talking with students all across campus. But what many do not know is that Ms. Kaplan spends a lot of her time on her own work, both at school and at home. This past summer, she worked almost every day on her pieces for this current show. “It was really about setting a goal for every day and trying to reach that goal,” she says of completing the project. Ms. Kaplan says that the particular
work was influenced by her love for the outdoors. She has spent a lot of time hiking in New Hampshire and has collected mementos of these experiences along the way. You can see these small objects in the gallery as part of the exhibit; they have been her inspiration throughout the process. The first part of the exhibit consists of geospheres. Front and center, the clay and plants inside of them mesh together to form one cohesive unit. These are inspired by alpine plants growing from rocks that occur in many different ecosystems and survive extreme elements. Moving through the exhibit, there are a few different groupings of what Ms. Kaplan calls pods. These spherical and ovular objects are diverse in color, texture, and size. Most are meant to be lively and vibrant save a few on a pedestal at the end of the hall. These are made from
Executive Editor Chetan Shukla ‘20 Arts Editor Andrew Jin Lee ‘20 Sports Editor Jackson Riffe ‘20 Photo Editor Jalen Walker ‘21 Back Page Editors Charlie Mullaney ‘20 Liam Peterson ‘20
Photograph taken of the artworks preseneted in Mrs. Kaplan’s Exhibit
year. Through performing lead roles in Private Lives and A Chorus Line, he discovered his natural affinity for the spotlight. He attributes much of his success to the welcoming environment that theater presents him, noting that, “Although memorizing lines can be mentally taxing, this environment makes the experience very worthwhile.” In Renny’s perspective, another memorable experience was singing at the Coffee House last spring. This opportunity allowed him to showcase his passion and talent for music to the community through his captivating voice and, in turn, connect with more members of the Belmont Hill community. Currently, Renny continues to passionately lead the school Orchestra and write music reflecting his personal experiences. Demonstrating his writing, Renny has performed his Woodbury speech in front of the school and won the competition. Although time restrains him from pursuing his passion for performing arts more avidly, he optimistically says that he will continue to pursue his passion whenever he has time. In looking forward, Renny will absolutely continue his talents in college and beyond. ☐ colored clay and are lighter in color. They represent the end of life for a seed pod. Although the color is draining, life still remains inside. Ms. Kaplan comments that each of the works is made in response to one another. Each object naturally inspires other textures, ideas, and shapes. The most central piece in the gallery consists of a large branch with ceramic maple tree pods spinning down off of it. “Everyone has been able to relate to [this work], it taps into your childhood, [it’s] a little bit more of a playful piece,” Ms. Kaplan says. The entire gallery is arranged in a manner that is flowing like that of a nature reserve. The variety in styles, hues, and vibrancy is conducive to a soothing experience. Ms. Kaplan attests that “everyone can find something that they find interesting and make a connection with.” ☐
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Brother Patterson’s Summer to Remember By Tyler Forg ‘21 Panel Staff This past Summer, Brother Patterson traveled through many European countries, the first of which was Italy. In particular, he went to the cities of Milan, Venice, Tuscany, and Florence. He participated in a Gospel Choir tour called the Joyful Voices of Inspiration, a group made up of adults in the greater Boston area. Inspired by their location, the group delivered moving renditions of the songs “Over My Head” and “I
Have a Dream” in a cathedral in Florence. After leaving his choir tour in Italy, he took a bus trip to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. When he arrived there, he craved traditional Bulgarian food and asked his driver for recommendations. Brother Patterson would go on to fall in love with the Bulgarian specialty salad called the Shopska salad, a simple combination of fresh tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, and shredded white cow cheese. Two days later, he decided to explore his wild side by going on a five-day motorcycle tour throughout the winding countryside. With his choir, he traveled
through the city of Plovdiv and saw Roman ruins from when the country was part of Yugoslavia. For Brother Patterson, the highlight of the tour was when the motorcyclists attended a dinner at one of the tour guide’s house. There, he joined in on a Bulgarian traditional dance and ate other traditional meals. His trip ended in Croatia where he visited the cities of Split and Dubrovnik. Surrounded by a twenty-five-meter wall, Dubrovnik attracts many tourists, partly because many of the scenes in the hit show Game of Thrones were filmed there. With his gospel experiences from
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Italy, Brother P is excited to once again lead the B Flats. In the first week, Brother Patterson worked on the song “I Have a Dream” with them and helped them bring a similar groove to what his group experienced. The B Flats are pleased to announce the additions of Jacob Czarnecki ‘22, Bobby Manion ‘20, Michael Salvatore ‘22, Matt Travaglini ‘21 and Alex Atalla ‘21 to the brotherhood. Furthermore, the group plans on having a chapel with Headmaster Schnieder in the near future, and performing at the open house and Roxbury Latin concert. In the hands of Brother Patterson, B Flats is set to have another successful year and captivate many audiences. ☐
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