Department Chair Recipients Honored in The Chapel
By Jaiden Lee ’26 Panel Staff
On Friday, January 10, five teachers were publicly celebrated after last year’s induction as endowed chairs: Mr. Cunningham ’12 as the Centennial Chair in Character, Mrs. Gorman as the Thomas R. Fuss Chair in Science, Ms. Iandiorio as the Trustees’ Chair in STEM, Mr. Kaplan ’83 as the Byrnes Family Chair in the Humanities, and Ms. Schmunk as the Donna S. David Chair in Health and Wellness.
During the Chapel, Form IV Class President Alex Chen ’27 and Form V Class President Grant Hanser ’26 conducted an interview with the five chairs. Each teacher answered various questions about their respective journeys to Belmont Hill and their experiences on the Hill in front of a live student chapel in the Hamilton chapel.
Mr. Cunningham elaborated on his experience in transitioning into a teacher role after graduating as a student from Belmont Hill himself and detailed how much he enjoyed the aspects of brotherhood and community at the school.
On the other end of the spectrum, Mrs. Gorman explained her beginnings at Teach For America and getting out of her comfort zone to teach at an all-
boys school, stating how different of an atmosphere it was for her. However, she quickly realized how welcoming the school was and shared a few funny anecdotes of her Form I students asking incredibly quirky questions.
Ms. Iandiorio also spoke about the all-boys school experience, explaining how her childhood experiences with numerous older brothers allowed her
Parking Lot Update
By Liam MacLean ’27 Panel Staff
Over the past few months, the parking lot has undergone several new updates. Since construction began, the maintenance team, under the leadership of Mr. Matos, has worked tirelessly to ensure that the updates to the parking system have gone smoothly. After lots of hard work, the project has improved daily parking for students in the main lot, and for faculty across the street.
There is now plenty of room for special events and athletic competitions when there will be an elevated number of vehicles needing to park, with little to no cars needing to park on the street. There is also now sufficient room in the upper lot, for emergency vehicles to pass through even with cars parked along the curb. The area running along the sidewalk from the Jordan to the dorms has now been made into a designated dropoff zone, with extra room for cars to pass, and students to safely exit their cars.
Mr. Matos said that the loud noises that went on in the weeks prior were most likely the sledgehammering that was necessary for the construction of the new maintenance building across
the street. Along with improving and maximizing the parking on campus, the team has also made efforts to improve the flow of traffic through the school. With students now parking in the main lot, there are no longer large groups crossing the street in the morning and afternoon, eliminating traffic build-up and and safety for students.
In response to whether the team had any challenges throughout the process, Mr. Matos responded by saying, “The job went quite well, although we had some delays with the town in getting approval.” Having overcome the time delay with the town’s approval, the maintenance team provided their full effort in getting the lot ready for us.
Mr. Matos, regarding what the response has been like from the school, explained, “I have not heard much from students, but faculty and staff are quite pleased with the campus improvements.” Though they have nothing big on their agenda following the completion of this project, they will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our campus runs smoothly and the development of the parking lot will be completed. The Panel extends great thanks to Mr. Matos and his team for everything they do! ☐
A Look Inside The Panel
Page 2: Trudeau Steps Down
James Keefe ’25 discusses Trudeu’s resignation and its implications for Canadian and American politics.
Page 3: Northeastern Senior Districts
Jaiden Lee ’26 highlights four Belmont Hill musicians for making it to the Northeastern Orchestra Senior Districts Festival.
Page 8: The Best Panel Carvings
Jack Ramanathan ’26 determines the five best panels on campus as another panel carving season begins.
Page 9: AOTI: Alex White ’25
Declan Woolbert ’27 highlights Alex White’s ’25 contribution and leadership on the Varsity wrestling and crew teams.
to understand the “boy code,” making the transition to the school an easier one. She also mentioned how much she enjoyed the specific humor and enjoyment her students displayed, maintaining constant energy during their classes.
Mr. Kaplan further added on the teacher-student dynamic as well as the strong bonds formed between players and their coaches on the athletic fields as
well; like Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Kaplan noted that his experiences as a former Belmont Hill student held a significant impact in his life. The bonds that he had formed with his teachers was something that he aimed to replicated as a teacher.
Finally, Ms. Schmunk talked about her memorable experiences of boys opening up to her and being vulnerable with their emotions; she expressed that she wished to continue to become a figure for students where boys felt comfortable approaching her and participating in intimate conversations.
Junior Jack Ramanathan ’26 said of the Chapel, “I went into the Chapel not expecting much, as I assumed it would be a short presentation of the new chairs, but I actually really liked the student-led interview format of the event. It was a cool way of getting to know more about the teachers’ backgrounds and their journey in coming to Belmont Hill.” Classmate Griffin Vail ’26 added, “I thought the interviewers, Grant and Alex, did a pretty good job coming up with questions that allowed the teachers to open up comfortably about their experiences and what the chairs meant to them.”
The Panel would like to congratulate the five new chairs and hopes for their success in the upcoming years with the school community! ☐
Senators Support DOVE
By Nathan Zhang ’26 Panel Staff
On Tuesday, December 10th, the Form V Senate organized a Christmas-themed dress-down day to support the DOVE - Domestic and Other Violence Emergencies - children’s toy drive, raising $2,000 as a result of a successful dress-down donation push in which nearly 400 students and faculty participated. The following day, student leaders used the funds to purchase various toys for children in need.
DOVE, a Massachusetts-based organization, provides shelter and support to victims of domestic violence, including children. In the past, Belmont Hill hosted DOVE toy drives every winter, but the tradition was put on pause in recent years. This year, the Form V Senate revived it, donating all the toys to one of DOVE’s pop-up holiday shops. These shops offer a chance for families affected by domestic violence to select donated toys, ensuring a brighter Christmas for their children.
Form V and VI Senate members headed to Target in Watertown the day after the dress-down. Splitting into three groups, they filled four shopping
carts with toys. Senate members subsequently delivered the gifts to the DOVE store in Quincy. Reflecting on the experience, Form V President Grant Hanser ’26 said, “It was super meaningful to bring the school together to support a community less fortunate during the holiday season. The school did a great job in helping raise money, making for a successful and really fun event.”
The school senate hopes that the DOVE drive will return permanently after its short hiatus. If readers are intersted in the program and want to learn more about DOVE, they can visit their website online. ☐
Letter from the Editor:
Welcome to the sixth issue of Volume 73 of The Panel ! As the school community embraces the heart of winter, we centered this issue around all of the Winter happenings on the Hill. The News section features articles on this month’s MLK and Faculty chair chapels alongside a piece on Trump’s inauguration. Meanwhile, the Sports section offers updates on the winter sports teams’ sea -
sons and discusses the Boston sports teams’ situations. The Arts editors celebrate some Belmont Hill musicians for their accomplishments, and, in honor of the seniors beginning their panel carvings at the start of Semester 2, the Opinions section rates some of the best panels on campus. Lastly, you will find some photos from the past month in the Centerspread. We hope you enjoy! ☐
Chair Recipients in The Chapel JJ Pena ’26 (Staff Photographer)
Toy Shopping Grant Hanser ’26
Justin Trudeau Steps Down as Prime Minister of Canada
By James Keefe ’25 Panel Staff
On Monday, January 6th, Justin Trudeau announced that he would be stepping down as Prime Minister of Canada - and by extension - as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. “Amid a plummeting approval rating, growing intraparty discontent, and a 21-point deficit in the polls to the opposing Progressive Conservatives, Trudeau’s departure ended his nine years of leadership of the nation and eleven of the Liberal Party.” The enthusiastic idealist who rocketed into power in 2015 was noticeably more soft-spoken as he announced his resignation outside Rideau Cottage in Canada’s capital, Ottawa - giving a short statement emphasizing his family, service of the country, and concession that he was no longer the best choice as head of the Liberal Party given the increasing calls from within for him to step down. He also announced that the Canadian Parliament will be suspended until a new leader of the liberal party - and Prime Minister - is chosen. This new leader will steer the party and the country into national elections, which will likely happen as soon as possible due to pledges from the opposition to proceed in a vote of no confidence.
For context, Trudeau has been leading a minority government since 2019, which is only in power due to the unsteady support of smaller parties. Just before the parliament went into a holiday recess, one of these parties - the socially democratic New Democratic Party - joined the Bloc Quebecois and Progressive Conservatives in vowing to force a vote of no confidence as
soon as possible in order to vote down the Liberal government. Should this happen, elections would be triggered, and Canadians would go to the ballot in short order. Further, all three of the aforementioned parties have stated that they are resolute in their opposition to the liberals, even despite Trudeau’s resignation, so there is little prospect of a new Liberal-led coalition being built.
The biggest issues that will ultimately bring down the government include a skyrocketing cost of groceries and other necessities, unaffordable housing, and increasing anti-immigrant sentiment. In the eyes of many Canadian citizens, Trudeau’s policies - though well intended - have created many of these issues. In particular, his acceptance of
Donald Trump Inaugurated
By Will Achtmeyer ’26 Panel Staff
On Monday, January 20, President Donald J. Trump was sworn into office as the 47th President of the United States. All living former Presidents, tech giants such as Jeff Bezos, and a slew of other prominent citizens and political figures were in attendance. During Trump’s speech, he outlined his plans for his coming presidency, stressing the perceived failure of Biden’s administration and claiming that his presidency will begin a new “Golden Age” of America. He discussed his plans for deportations, the border, tariffs on foreign goods, manufacturing, and more. Trump immediately faced backlash for not having his hand on the Bible while being sworn in. It is unclear if he will be sworn in again, much like Obama’s 2009 inauguration, when he made his inauguration oath incorrectly. In addition, he received backlash from the left for being too abrasive and personal, while the right praised his zeal and shamelessness.
After his speech, he signed many executive orders while simultaneously answering questions from the press. Included in these executive orders were: designating cartels as terrorist organizations, declaring a national energy emergency, pardoning January 6th rioters, restoring the death penalty, and delaying the TikTok ban. Another was the elimination of birthright citizenship, which grants all those born in the U.S. citizenship, as a strategy to decrease illegal immigration—the thought being that if immigrants know their children won’t be citizens when born in the U.S., there
is less incentive to cross illegally. Prominent Republicans have been largely in favor of this. However, this executive order will be unable to accomplish the goal, as birthright citizenship is enshrined by the 14th Amendment, and requires a vote in Congress to be removed. Additionally, California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey sued the Trump administration to block his executive order that would end Birthright Citizenship in the U.S. Alex Chen ’27, leader of Blue Club remarked, “It was great to see a peaceful transfer of power that took place on January 20…Although I and many others will surely have disagreements with the President, we should all hope for the sake of our country that he has a productive and successful term.” The leaders of the Red Club also shared sentiments saying, “We are very excited to see Trump policies and the good they will surely do for the country. He’s already accomplished so much in a short time and the next 4 years look very promising.” ☐
millions of immigrants and refugees did not coincide with a surge in the construction of residential buildings. This resulted in a major economic boost for Canada due to much-needed growth in the skilled and unskilled labor force, but also drastically increased housing demand in a country with a static and limited supply. As more and more Canadians faced dramatic increases in housing costs, slowly building resentment began to taint an initially very warm and welcoming country. Simply put, the Liberals seemed to solve one problem by creating another, fixing economic stagnation but also causing a price of living crisis.
All of these issues will carry into the election - with the notable addition of one more. President-elect Trump’s
recent threats to impose 25% sanctions and potentially attempt to “economically annex” Canada without officially ruling out the prospect of military force have grown increasingly concerning, as the President-elect seems to have conflated the US/Canada trade with Canada “owing” the United States - a position without factual or economic basis. Many in the current government and opposition have met with him and his staff in an attempt to defuse this situation and avoid the looming crisis. If the US follows through on these plans, both countries will suffer an economic catastrophe due to the deep-rooted and wide-ranging trade agreements and cross-border commerce between the two nations. It will be interesting to see just how much the sanctions will influence Canadian voters - especially as party leader for the socially-democratic NDP party, Jagmeet Singh, recently declared the potential sanctions as a “Ballot Box Issue”. It seems almost inevitable that Pierre Poilievre of the Progressive Conservatives will assume Truedeau’s position and become the new Prime Minister of Canada. While there is much opposition to many of his policies, the hostility against Poilievre is much less exaggerated than the resistance many far-right politicians in the United States face. Although Poilievre’s rhetoric is undoubtedly more stark and incendiary than previous opposition leaders, he is not nearly as radical as many of his American counterparts. That said, there is still hope for a miracle in which the next leader of the Liberal Party is able to salvage the situation in order to retain a frail coalition. At present, this seems almost impossible. ☐
Howard Stevenson Chapel
By Jaiden Lee ’26 Panel Staff
This year’s Martin Luther King Day chapel was given by Mr. Howard Stevenson, a professor of Urban Education and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Stevenson began by describing how he grew up as the oldest of three children. Being the son of a father who grew up in traditional Southern values like religion and spiritualism and a mother who grew up in the north in Pennsylvania, Mr. Stevenson mentioned the struggles of living in a home of different values. He then transitioned into getting a show of hands from the audience for a set of questions related to personal identity and emotional growth. He mentioned how he taught people how to combat feelings of hostility and aggression, explaining the science of feeling rejected from negative interactions and teaching people to embrace the mantra, “I reject the rejection of you.” He added
that it was a daily practice to speak what you wanted to say, and that the whole point was about healing, not harm.
Mr. Stevenson also described his views about the importance of positive confrontation, not retaliation, and the significance of embracing dignity, not dehumanization. He added a humorous element in a story about his brother, author Bryan Stevenson (famous for Just Mercy ), and how he had to prove to everyone he met with photos of himself alongside his brother.
Mr. Stevenson concluded the Chapel the same way he began, posing important questionsls focused around mental health and personal struggles, so Mr. Stevenson’s talk had a lot of elements that I could personally relate to.” The Panel would like to thank Mr. Stevenson for an illuminating and interactive Chapel on finding our true inner selves and learning to step up as the leaders of tomorrow on our journeys of finding ourselves. ☐
Trudeau Stepping Down as Prime Minister
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Howard Stevenson Speaking at The Chapel
The Purple Crayon of Yale Visits Belmont Hill
By Jaiden Lee ’26 Panel Staff
On January 10th, the Improv Club, led by seniors Tommy Folan ’25 and Stephen Agular ’25, hosted the Purple Crayon of Yale in the theater for an improv class. The Purple Crayon is the oldest collegiate long-form improv group in the country, consisting of fifteen current members. The group is named after the popular children’s book Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson, whose main character is a child who can turn his wildest dreams into reality by drawing with his purple crayon. Inspired by the book, one of the Purple Crayon’s most commonly used improv formats is called the Harold. The improv group started off with an introduction game where everyone went around in a large circle and said their name and a word that corresponded to the first letter of their name. After this warm-up exercise, the group proceeded to give everyone a short performance of “cube”, consisting of four actors forming a cubic
shape and trading jokes and narratives off of each other. Each “face” with two actors was given a theme and location to improvise off of, with the side facing the audience performing. After a random amount of time, the cube would shift left or right and the next set of people would perform. Attendee Brady Paquette ’25 remarked, “I loved that the group made the environment incredibly inclusive, and allowed students who usually weren’t familiar with improv at
all to feel comfortable. I was part of a small group of guys who showed up with no previous improv experience, and it was a pretty cool introduction to a world I had never even thought of being a part of.” Improv Club Head Tommy Folan added, “I thought it was a great time overall for all of the students who came to meet the group. I want to give a huge shout-out to the Purple Crayon for broadening a lot of our guys’ horizons and thank them for this experience!”
The Purple Crayon Yale Website
Purple Crayon at Belmont Hill
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January Faculty Artist of the Issue: Mrs. Hamilton
By Adrian Tan ’25 Panel Staff
Many have had Mrs. Hamilton as an English teacher, advisor, or cross-country coach. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of her many talents. New students at Belmont Hill may not know this about her, but Mrs. Hamilton is a top-tier singer among her other talents.
Mrs. Hamilton’s passion for music started at a very young age. Growing up in rural Connecticut, she was surrounded by talented musicians– her mom plays the piano, her dad played electric and acoustic guitar while also singing. She would hear artists such as The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, and Metallica all around the house. She can’t remember not singing, as she would always be singing along to these songs.
When she reached elementary school, she started performing with her dad. It wasn’t anything “really formal or professional, but we would perform in little town shows that were going on, or we would go visit retirement centers and sing along there. There was a lot of town theater that I would get involved in from an early age.”
Once she was in high school, she joined the choir and a capella group, further honing her singing skills. She also continued with theater, auditioning for a bunch of musical plays, which she would continue into college.
Theater, as previously mentioned, was a big part of Mrs. Hamilton’s musical experience. The first play she ever watched was the Wizard of Oz, which really got her into musical theater. One of her favorite musicals is “Anything
Goes.” She says it’s interesting, because “I’ve been in it three times, and I’ve always gotten the same role. Every time you come to a role, kind of like every time you read a book, you notice something different about it.” She’s been able to find new interpretations for the character in each read-through and even learn things about herself.
Now, Mrs. Hamilton says that she “wishes music was a bigger part of her life at this moment”, as she’s only really engaging with music when jamming in the car. However, it’s not like she doesn’t perform at all anymore. Her most recent performance was during a faculty meeting where she sang “You Got a Friend in Me” to commemorate Mrs. Sweeney’s retirement. Make sure to keep your ears open for Mrs. Hamilton and her upcoming performances. ☐
Senior Districts 2025
By Jaiden Lee ’26 Panel Staff
On January 11, four musicians, Zach Park ’28, Harry Liu ’27, Jaiden Lee ’26, and Wesley Zhu ’25 performed in the annual Northeastern District Senior Music Festival. Harry (cello), Jaiden (cello), and Wesley (violin) all performed in the orchestra, while Zach sang along with the Senior District Chorus. The musicians participated in five-hour rehearsals on the weekdays in preparation for the concert at Lexington High School, with conductor Emily Schaad leading the orchestra and conductor Michele Adams leading the chorus. This year, the orchestra selected a repertoire consisting of Brahms and Coleridge-Taylor, while the chorus featured pieces including Mozart and contemporary composer Reena Esmail. Overall, the concert was a resounding success, with conductor Emily Schadd noting, “The level of the ensemble as a whole was extremely high. I am very grateful that every single musician put in everything they had during the concert and did not falter in energy throughout the past week of long and tedious rehearsals. I think a lot of the musicians appreciated that we incorporated a mix of classical and contemporary music, and the audience enjoyed that as well. Ultimately, I was incredibly happy with the way we played and how the performance turned out in the end!” Harry Liu ’27 added, “This was my second time playing with the Senior District orchestra and it was actually a pretty different experience than last year, but not necessarily in a bad way. The change in
conductor as well as the repertoire from last year prevented the experience from being too repetitive and boring; I think our pieces really matched the orchestra as a whole and we played really well.”
As all four musicians received an All-State recommendation after their second round of auditions, The Panel wishes them luck on the next level of the musical process, as well as all of their other musical endeavors in the future! ☐
Squid Game Season 2
By Jake Ma ’27 and Adrian Tan ’25 Panel Staff
The highly anticipated release of season two, of one of the most-watched shows ever, premiered on December 26th, 2024, and it was a massive success. Many thought highly acclaimed director Hwang Dong-hyuk was done with the series after the first season. However, in an interview with BBC News, before the season dropped, he told them the real reason he created another season was “money.” This put a sour taste in many Squid Games fans’ mouths as many believed the second season would be a quick cash grab and not have much thought, time, or energy put into it. Ben Gong ‘26 expressed his opinions on the new season by saying, “ Season 2 was Interesting but then kind of started to repeat the same storyline as season 1.” Little did they know that the second season would be arguably better than the first season in many people’s eyes. It broke records in its first week with the most views for a show in its premiere week, ranking #1 in 92 countries, while also making it into the Most Popular List in record time. The second season had fantastic acting performances from the popular South Korean actors Lee JungJae, player 456, and Lee Byung-hun, the frontman, along with spectacular performances and new fan favorites Goo Yaang, the recruiter, and Choi SeungHyun or T.O.P., known as Thanos or player 230. T.O.P’s “zero to hero” story caught the attention of many people on social media as numerous creators researched T.O.P’s background. As people learned of how he was incarcerated for
drug charges and was recently released from prison but shunned from performing in any popular groups they took a deeper dive into how he got this role. As it turns out, the director of Squid Games 2 realized that he deserved a second chance in the performing industry so he created the role of Thanos a rambunctious character with his iconic snarky lines in English and iconic purple hair. The show thrived and is still currently thriving even a month later, being listed as #4 on Netflix’s top shows as the season plans to release the third and final installment later this year after the cliffhanger plagued many to season two which only makes fans wonder more and create more theories about season three. As Brady Paquette ’25 says “I thought it was worse than season 1 however the cliffhanger at the end makes you eager for season 3.” Overall fans of the first season have gathered around for one of the most anticipated TV seasons in the last decade. The season whether or not a critically acclaimed masterpiece or just an influential social icon deserves a watch. ☐
Mrs. Hamilton Teaching an English Class
Adam Richins
Senior Districts Joon Lee P’26
Squid Game S2 Render Jayden Chen ’26
Mrs. Hamilton Singing at The Chapel
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What are the Best Panel Carvings on Campus?
By Jack Ramanathan ’26 Panel Staff
Have you ever taken a sincere look at the thousands of panels that surround the school? Panels of much varietyfrom biblical allusions to messages to the future to detailed carvings of a vivid scene - all wait for students to ascertain their meaning. A myriad of intricately designed panels fills the halls of our campus. Yet, a perplexing question arises: what are the best panels that feature a marine setting? How about the best panels with poetry? In this article, we will go over the overall best-looking panels that have been carved throughout the years. Through evaluating the meaning behind each panel, its difficulty to create, and how attention-getting it is, the Panel has ranked the best carvings in the school. Read along to find out the Panel’s top 5: In the fifth spot is R.D. Young Jr. ’80’s panel prize-winning carving of Lord of the Ring’s character Bilbo Baggins in Rivendell writing on a desk. What stands out so much in this design is Young’s ability to carve out an abundance of detail; from the spires and scrolls in the background to Bil -
II ’71’s carving of a scuba diver hunting a shark in the depths of the ocean. The panel, which won the panel prize, shows an attention-grabbing scene that draws viewers in. Looking more closely, bystanders can see the details of the surrounding seaweed and sea life. The carving also features a fish with its tail sticking out of the frame to create a 3D-like effect. The design also includes details on the two subjects of the panel - the scuba diver and the shark - which bolsters the action that is included in the panel.
The thirdbest panel was last year’s panel prize-winner Scott Black ’24, who depicted a group of whale hunters chasing after the fin of a whale. The most impressive feature of this panel is the individual waves; nearly every single current and ripple is visible. Scott makes the ocean realistic by adding over 100 little incisions. Furthermore, his background is completely empty - which makes the panel surprisingly clean and demonstrates how the combination of simplicity and complexity can pair nicely with each other.
bo’s face and body, the amount of effort that went into this carving is apparent. Another impressive aspect of the panel is its three-dimensional shape, which magnifies the detail of the overall carving. In fourth place is Sinclair Weeks
J.T. DeBurlo ’77’s carving falls as the second-best panel on campus.
The carving, which takes up the space that two panels normally would, has both a visual illustration and an inscription. The illustration pictures an old man in a cloak speaking to a young child. Next to them are some flowers and a bell. The beard alone of
the old man could make a compelling case for landing in such a high spot on our rankings, as DeBurlo makes it seem
the panel. Unlike the previous panel, which holds profound significance, this carving is highlighted by the physical
like nearly every strand of hair is visible. Another reason why this panel is listed
so high is the poem below it, which is from the famed au
thor J.R.R. Tolkien. The poem contains advice like “All that is gold does not glitter.” While the fact that an entire poem was able to be carved out onto a panel is admirable enough, the fact that the message is profound and thought-provoking makes it remarkable enough to place iteself on the top-panel list.
Finally, the best panel carving on campus is Eric Woodward ’71’s 3D carving of blocks sticking out from
features that appear on it. The blocks, which can be described as Legos, stick out almost 6 inches from the panel, making the design unlike any other on campus. The carving, due to these distinct aspects, grabs the attention of students and faculty alike because of how much it stands out from its nearby carvings, appearing as if it’s an outlier. Ultimately, since this panel implemented unique and niche construction techniques (its 3D shape), it took home the crown as the best design in the school because of how remarkable its visual appearance is. ☐
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Will Hennigar ’26
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News Editor
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Debate of the Issue: Is NIL Good for College Sports?
Jack Ramanathan ’26 and Rhett
Curtis ’26
Panel Staff
Beginning in July 2021, the NCAA sports world changed forever. Student-athletes were officially granted the right to profit from their NIL - name, image, and likeness from a controversial Supreme Court ruling. The event allowed collegiate athletes to monetize their own brands, which opened the door for financial opportunities like endorsement deals. While hailed as a victory for athlete empowerment, NIL deals have also come with a set of complexities that merit careful consideration. As such a transformative development in the college sports world, NIL comes with advantages and disadvantages that demand a thorough examination.
NIL Pro: Perhaps the most beneficial aspect of NIL deals is the new financial independence that has been afforded to college athletes. By having the ability to monetize their own name - something that, literally every other American can already do, players can enjoy financial rewards that fans have intended to give them. For example, Catlin Clarke, an extraordinarily popular athlete who received heaves of attention across the nation, was rewarded over $3 million dollars because of her NIL. Similarly to professional athletes, college players can earn money by selling their jerseys or participating in advertisements. Moreover, it’s not just the top 1% of athletes that exclusively make money, as skeptics had originally predicted. ESPN reported that last year, all athletes - whether they were quarterback superstars to walk-ons - earned “lucrative compensation.” Take, for instance,
St. Peter’s basketball star Doug Edert, who gained national fame during March Madness and grew his NIL significantly through various sponsorships. His success highlights how even athletes from smaller programs can profit from their popularity, while the NCAA contin -
nancial literacy for athletes that comes with the business of college sports. Now, athletes can engage in commercial activity, sign contracts, pay taxes, make financial decisions on whether to save or invest, and learn important lessons about how the business world really
ues to earn millions from tournament broadcasting rights and sponsorships.
In addition to the widespread distribution of NIL money, another one of the clear positives of NIL is the fi -
works. It is a great opportunity for athletes to learn and for schools to educate.
NIL Con: NIL has turned college athletics into a program more resembling a professional league than college
sports; this change fundamentally warps college athletics and forces a loss of amateurism. NIL and business opportunities undermine the academic purpose of many institutions. Players are more focused on immediately profiting monetarily than pursuing an education. Building a brand and an image has become more important to athletes since the start of NIL, further diminishing focus on academics. This deterioration of values is made worse by the exploitation of the transfer portal. The transfer portal allows athletes to easily transfer into different schools year after year, making it easier for players to accept massive NIL deals.. This system is unequivocally unfair for smaller programs that don’t have the money to throw around at standout players, uprooting the fair and honest play previously seen in college sports. The “ameteur” aspects that make college sports so great are weakened by the introduction of NIL deals. NIL can also hurt athletes who are taken advantage of by agents and coaches. An example is the case of Jaden Rashada, a top football recruit, who lost out on a 9.5 million dollar deal after being misled by the University of Florida (UF). Rashada dropped an offer from the University of Miami for a better deal with UF, but the UF coach Billy Napier failed to deliver on promises in the contract. Rashada was fraudulently convinced of a better NIL offer but was left with neither. Rashada’s lawsuit reveals the dark side of NIL deals and underscores the importance of student-athlete rights. The NIL system benefits coaches and exploits young or naive student-athletes. The failure to address all these issues is detrimental to both college sports as a whole and individual athletes. ☐
Trump’s January 6th Pardons and “The Rule of Law”
By Will Achtmeyer ’26 Panel Staff
On January 20th, Donald Trump signed an executive order pardoning all of the January 6th rioters who have been detained, many without a trial, since the riot. This action came under immense fire from the left, claiming that the pardons were anti-American and betrayed the rule of law. Charlie Largess ’26 said, “Trump’s pardon of those involved sets a dangerous precedent by undermining the rule of law, emboldening future attacks on democratic institutions, and trivializing the severity of their offenses.”
While I agree that the rule of law should be upheld, it is also undeniable that many January 6th rioters were not granted their constitutional rights when they were detained. The Justice Department revealed that roughly 200 rioters have still not been given a trial, 4 years after January 6th. This is a blatant disregard of habeas corpus and therefore a blatant betrayal of the “rule of law.” While, in an ideal world, those who committed crimes on January 6th (particularly the very small percentage of them who committed more serious crimes such as assault) would be held accountable, it was the justice system itself that failed to do this. Therefore, I believe that Trump’s decision to pardon the rioters, while it should not have been necessary, was the obvious thing to do.
Personally, I believe that the characterization of the January 6th rioters as violent and dangerous criminals is a vast overstatement. Of those who did receive trials and convictions, 58% of those convicted were for misdemeanors like vandalism and disorderly conduct, and 48% were charged with felonies. In exact numbers, only 372 of all 1600 people were convicted of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers or employees, and only 366 of the rioters were actually sentenced to jail time. This leaves over
1200 people who were not convicted of a crime serious enough for jail time. Even many of those who were sentenced and incarcerated still had to wait at least a year before even receiving a trial. This represents a breach in habeus corpus and must not be allowed to happen, both for the capital rioters and anybody be -
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ing held for a crime. While these people should have been held accountable, the government was unable to do so in an efficient and rightful manner. As a result, I believe that the pardons for the rioters on January 6th are not releasing dangerous criminals, and are in fact upholding the “rule of law.” ☐
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2024-25 National Football League Regular Season Recap
By Jackson Hurd ’26 and Charlie Maws ’26 Panel Staff
The 2024-25 NFL season was filled with surprises, whether it be veteran “bust” quarterbacks like Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield having career seasons or talented teams like the 49ers, Cowboys, Bengals and Dolphins missing the playoffs. This year has been one of the most competitive years in recent memory with multiple juggernaut teams, like the Chiefs, Ravens, Bills, Lions, and Eagles. These elite teams will make for very entertaining playoffs. The playoffs this year could be one
to lead the Washington Commanders to a deep playoff run for the first time in years, which would be a turnaround for the ages after getting the second pick the year prior. AFC quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and CJ Stroud are trying to finally dethrone Mahomes and make it to their first Super Bowl, while Jalen Hurts and Jared Goff are trying to get back and finally win their first ring. These playoffs will be entertaining and who knows how they will play out.
This year also holds an insanely entertaining MVP competition between Lamar Jackson of the Ravens and Josh Allen of the Bills. Lamar Jackson, a twotime MVP winner, is having his best
for the ages with some insane storylines going on. The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to finish the first ever 3-peat in NFL history after a controversial but successful regular season. Jayden Daniels, a superstar rookie QB playing alongside an average defense, is trying
passing season by far with 41 touchdown passes to 4 interceptions but has a high-class team around him with nine pro bowlers on the roster. While competitor Josh Allen has had only 28 passing touchdowns to 6 interceptions, he has 12 rushing touchdowns to go along
with it as well as a weaker supporting cast and a slightly better record at 13-4 compared to the Ravens’ 12-5. According to Brody Lindstrom-Chaplin ’26 the MVP should go to Lamar Jackson, “statistically it is Lamar Jackson’s best season by far, even beating his other 2 MVPs.” While the numbers lean toward Lamar – he posted the fourth-highest regular-season quarterback rating of all time this year – many feel that the eye test goes to Allen. Ben Gong ’26 stated, “Josh Allen deserves MVP. He has no weapons on his team and he’s been carrying the Bills all season long. He’s been unstoppable after getting engaged.” This should make for an entertaining race. Saquon also deserves to be mentioned, despite the MVP typically being a quarterback award. He has put up astronomical numbers this season with
over 2,000 rushing yards, and he sat out the last game of the season, giving up his chance at breaking the all-time record. All told, this has been an exhilarating season of NFL football, led by some great performances by both teams and individual players. With so much talent in the playoffs, this will surely make for an entertaining playoff season. ☐
Ohio State Wins College Football National Title
By Rhett Curtis ’26 Panel Staff
At the end of the 2024-2025 College Football season the first ever 12-team playoff took place. Ohio State emerged victorious from the new format which includes the 5 highest division winners, 4 of whom are assigned a bye based on ranking. The next seven highest ranked teams filled the remaining spots. This
The first round, with the exception of Notre Dame vs Indiana, consisted of blowouts. The measurable gap in skill level between teams in the first round raised some controversy over the new format. The quarterfinals took place from December 31st - January 2nd, and the most notable games in this round were Notre Dame’s defensive masterclass against Georgia allowing just 10 points to a Georgia team lack -
year Clemson, Tennessee, SMU, Indiana, Notre Dame, Texas, Arizona State, Oregon, Penn State, Boise State, Georgia, and Ohio State earned a spot in the playoffs. Arizona State, Oregon, Georgia, and Boise State received first round byes letting their players rest before the game. The new format improves on last year’s 4 team playoff, which has been in use since 2014, meaning there are more games and possibilities for teams to make a deep run into the playoffs.
ing starting quarterback Carson Beck. Texas only beat Arizona State in overtime by a game-sealing pick thrown by Sam Leavitt. Arizona State’s last hope in Cameron Skattebo showed up as the running back had 240 combined rushing and receiving yards capping off his performance with a single 42yard touchdown pass. Texas was swiftly knocked out in the semifinals by Ohio State and Penn State lost to Notre Dame after Drew Allar’s (Penn State) disap -
pointing performance throwing as many interceptions as passes to wide receivers: 1. So, because of these outcomes, the stage was set for a Notre Dame vs. Ohio State Championship in Atlanta. The National Championship kicked off in Mercedes Benz stadium on January 20th. Any rumors of Ohio’s state fraud status were quickly dispelled as the team entered halftime up 21-7. Watching Will Howard and Jere -
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miah Smith it’d be hard to believe that this was the same team that lost to an 8-5 Michigan team in November. Despite a tough effort from Notre Dame’s quarterback Riley Leonard they ultimately fell short losing 34-23. This win cemented Ryan Day as head coach in Ohio State after controversy during the season, but there’s no doubt Marcus Freeman has built a solid program in Notre Dame despite their loss. ☐
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Athlete of the Issue: Alexandre White ’25
By Declan Woolbert ’27 Panel Staff
Over the last few years, Alex White ’25 has been a significant contributor to both the Belmont Hill Wrestling and Crew teams. Alex has also taken on a role of leadership, especially in wrestling where he is captain alongside Andrew Pimentel ’25. Alex has had success in both sports, and when asked what about his proudest accomplishments Alex replied: “in my rowing career, some of my proudest accomplishments are winning Canadian Henley in the 8+, winning New Englands (NEIRAs) three times in the 4+, and getting seventh at nationals in the straight 4. In wrestling, winning Graves Kelsey and getting sixth in New England at 190.”
Despite the success Alex has had in the past, he is still aiming high this year, both individually and as a team. When asked what his goal was this season in wrestling Alex replied that he wanted to place in the top three at the
New England tournament, and when asked about his goals as a team he replied: “this year, we are gunning to win another Graves Kelsey title and lock in
our dual meet title in the ISL league… we have a serious shot at putting up a fight for the top spot in New England, which is definitely another goal of the team.”
Alex’s achievements in either wrestling or crew alone would be impressive, but together they are quite remarkable. When asked about the difficulty of balancing the large time commitment that both of these sports demand, Alex replied: “in terms of balancing commitment to being a twosport athlete, it’s quite hard. We’re in wrestling season currently, but rowing is all about how much time you put in and how much of a base you can build before the season so you can reach even higher once it comes. At the end of the day, you have to take some things off your plate to make time for things that are important – it’s all about priorities, and my priority is winning.” In conclusion, Alex White’s dedication, leadership, and ability to balance two challenging sports make him a standout member of the Belmont Hill community. The Panel wishes him the best of luck in the winter and spring seasons, and cannot wait to see him succeed next year rowing with the Georgetown Crew Team. ☐
Winter Season Overview Hockey Wins Lawrenceville
By Nicky Jones ’26 Panel Staff
The Varsity Hockey team headed down to New Jersey just before Christmas for their yearly tournament at the Lawrenceville School. After beating Lawrence Academy 5-1 in their previ -
nament. The team rolled the Elite Hockey Academy 5-0 and kept their foot on the gas as they beat the Nichols School 3-2 and then the Lawrenceville School 2-0 to wrap up their regulation games of the tournament, as they looked towards the championship versus Upper Canada College. The team then won a
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ous game, the team felt confident and looked forward to winning the prestigious Lawrenceville tournament for the second year in a row and for the 20th time overall. After exams, the team took the long bus ride to Lawrenceville and looked to take down the Elite Hockey Academy in their first game of the tour-
hard-fought game against UCC in the championship, crowning them for the 20th time at the esteemed tournament and going back-to-back was an amazing way to send the boys into break, and then onto the Nichols Tournament where they were also crowned champions only a week later in Buffalo. ☐
By Will Hennigar ’26 Panel Staff
Hockey: The hockey team is off to a 12-3-3 start. They won the Lawrenceville Tournament in December for the second year in a row and currently sit atop the standings in the ISL Keller Division.
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only two losses coming to a talented Northfield Mount Hermon Team.
Alpine Skiing: The alpine ski team had a great first meet at Wachusett on January 8, only finishing behind Middlesex in the ISL race while handily beating Rivers, Milton, St. Sebastian’s, Nobles, Governor’s, and Thayer. Since then, they have improved their record to 22-1.
ketball team is currently 8-4, and sit in 7th place in the ISL standings. On Friday, January 17, Jamari Robinson ’25 recorded his 1,000th high school point in a 67-54 win over BB&N.
Wrestling: The wrestling team is now 10-2 so far, with the
Nordic Skiing: The Nordic Skiing team is currently 23-1.
Squash: The squash team started the season 5-1, with wins coming against Phillips Andover, St. Sebastian’s, Phillips Exeter, and St. George’s, with the only loss coming to Deerfield. ☐
Nordic Skiing Goes on Annual Craftsbury Trip
By Patrick Snail ’28 Panel Staff
On January 2nd, 2025, the Belmont Hill Nordic Skiing Team began the year with their annual training trip to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Vermont, a vast mountain-top facility that hosts Nordic skiing in the winter, as well as rowing and running training, and dirt bike trails in the warmer seasons. During the four-day span, each skier traveled over 50 miles laterally and 200 flights of stairs through long steady-state skis, interval practices, and scrimmage races. Will Trautz ’27 stated he “was extremely excited to go on the trip again. It always provides great op -
portunities to get solid training and it’s always a great time.” Each day the skiers would have two daytime skis, and, occasionally, a night ski with headlamps. When not skiing, the trip served as a team bonding experience, as they played many ping-pong tournaments and card games in between skis. The trip was accommodated with immaculate weather conditions, with temperatures ranging from single digits to low twenties, and perpetual snowfall. However, the weather soon led to a crisis, in which two of the three mini-buses would not leave their parking spaces buried in snow and ice. One bus was excavated by the manpower of the team, while the other had to be towed, providing a frightening but humorous closing to the trip. ☐
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Teddy Stiga Scores Winning Goal at Junior Worlds
By Tyler Grossman ’27 Panel Staff
Belmont Hill’s own Teddy Stiga scored the golden goal for the United States. Stiga’s goal was the overtime game-winner against Finland that gave the United States its second consecutive gold medal at the IIHF World Junior Championships. Mr. Phinney, who coached Stiga in his one year at Belmont Hill, said, “I knew he would be successful because of the way he loves the game. He is always thinking about hockey, watching films, and playing whenever he can.”
The United States breezed through their first two games of pool play capturing two victories over Germany and Latvia with a combined score of 15-6. They hit their first road bump of the tournament when they dropped their third pool game 4-3 in overtime. However, they were able to respond with a 4-1 win over their archrival Canada in their final pool game which gave them first place in the group. In the quarterfinals against Switzerland, the United States once again cruised to an easy victory winning 7-2. The U.S. then defeated Czechia 4-1
in the semifinals before getting their revenge on Finland by erasing a 3-1 deficit
to win 4-3 in overtime to capture gold. Stiga came to Belmont Hill as a freshman in 2021 and immediately made a massive impact on the hockey team that fell in the NEPSAC Elite Eight Championship game to Salisbury. In his only season at Belmont Hill, Stiga tallied 21 points in 23 games with seven goals and 14 assists. Following his successful freshman season at Belmont Hill, Stiga left to play for the United States National Development Team (USNTDP), a two-year development program for the best U17 and U18 hockey players in America. At the program, the athletes play against USHL and NCAA Division One teams. Following an extremely successful second season with the USNTDP where he tallied 79 points, Stiga was selected in the second round of the NHL draft by the Nashville Predators. Stiga is currently a freshman at Boston College where he is playing both forward and defense for the Eagles. The Panel would like to congratulate Teddy Stiga and the United States World Juniors on their gold medals. ☐
Red Sox Make Flurry of Offseason Acquisitions
By Jack O’Brien ’26 and Charlie Maws ’26 Panel Staff
The Red Sox have been busy this offseason, especially compared to years in the past. After years of not improving the roster and leading the fans on, the front office finally has given the team a chance to make a run for the first time in years.
The Sox have made some valuable free-agent signings to boost their pitching staff. On December 10th, they kicked off their offseason moves by signing veteran relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman, a flamethrowing left-hander who has served as a closer for the Reds, Yankees, Cubs, Royals, Rangers, and Pirates over the course of his career. Then, over winter break, the Red Sox signed starting pitchers Patrick Sandoval and Walker Buehler. Sandoval, who had Tommy John surgery in 2024, will not make an immediate impact, but Buehler should be an important piece in the Sox’s rotation. Buehler, their most expensive
free agent (having signed a one-year, $21.05 million deal), is no stranger to the biggest stage, having closed out the 2024 World Series for the Dodgers, and he is capable of being a talented starting pitcher for this year’s Red Sox team.
The highlight of Boston’s offseason has been adding a true ace by trading for Garrett Crochet. The Red Sox have not had a dominant starting pitcher since the healthy years of Chris Sale, another tall lefty acquired from the
Chicago White Sox. Crochet will turn 26 this June, and his whopping 6’6”, 245-pound frame allows him to consistently throw in the upper 90s with his fastball while mixing in an impressive slider, changeup, and sinker. Bradford Adams ’26 said, “I think he has a good fastball and is a good fit for Fenway park. He could win the Cy Young award this year.” In exchange for the All-Star lefty, the Sox shipped off four prospects to the Windy City, including highly ranked catcher Kyle Teel and 2024 first-round pick Braden Montgomery. Some remaining gaps on the Red Sox roster include a right-handed power hitter and some shoring up of the pitching staff. One potential solution for these weaknesses could be free agent Alex Bregman, a righty third baseman who has expressed willingness to switch to second base. He would be a valuable addition to the team at either of these positions. With their offseason improvements, the Red Sox may have real potential to contend in the playoffs this coming season. ☐
Patriots Lose 1st Overall Pick in the 2025 NFL Draft
By Jack Coughlin ’26 Panel Staff
The 2024 New England Patriots season was a disappointing one to say the least. Their 4-13 record, which mirrored the previous year, put them at last place in the AFC East for the second year in a row. 2024 was a transition year for the franchise, coming into the season in a rebuilding stage with the roster, under first year head coach Jerod Mayo. Mayo entered the job with no prior head coaching experience, but had spent time within the franchise as a former player and had been positional coach within the defense for multiple years. Mayo excited fans with a promising new defensive scheme, but the young coach had very big shoes to fill, replacing longtime legendary coach Bill Belichick. Mayo’s lack of coaching experience was seen throughout the season with multiple costly blunders. Ownership decided to part with Mayo after the finale of the regular season, instead opting to sign another for-
mer player in Mike Vrabel, a seasoned coach with past success who brings a bright future to New England. One of the only bright spots amidst the frustrating season was rookie quarterback Drake Maye. The first round pick did not disappoint after taking the reins mid season, showcasing flashes of brilliance and leaving fans excited to see his potential in the coming years. Looking ahead, the Patriots currently own one of the top picks in the 2025 draft, with a mix of emotions from fans, as a meaningless win in their final game removed the team from the number one overall pick down to the number four. There will still be plenty of talent at that spot, but at the moment there is no consensus player in mind, with there being a multitude of holes amidst the roster. Beyond the draft, the team also holds the most cap space in league ($120 million) for the offseason, giving them the resources to target multiple top free agents in the market, an additional tool the Patriots can utilize as they attempt to complete their rebuild. ☐
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Hunger Games Reimagined with Belmont Hill Teachers
By Ethan Xie ’26 Panel Staff
The Hunger Games is a fictional survival competition from the book series The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. The game is fought individually to the death in a dangerous free-forall-style game. All in an enclosed arena, this vicious battle is broadcast for many to view. In order to win, one must have not only the physical ability to overcome many challenges but the mental capacity as well. The pressure of navigation and survival are imperative in this battle.
Belmont Hill is often regarded as a top athletic school in Massachusetts. It boasts many strong teams in many different sports. The coaches provide amazing support and guidance to athletes to help each team reach their full potential. Furthermore, it holds very strong academic course rigor that sets many students up for success in the future. With such a strong combination of athletic prowess and academic strength, it is hard not to wonder which two teachers would perform the best in the Hunger Games.
Mr. Ryan is known for his sharp intellect and analytical mindset, developed by the study of complex algorithms and mathematical calculations in his computer science class. He holds
a very strong ability to analyze situations and determine the best course of action. In the Hunger Games, this skill would allow him to anticipate other tributes’ strategies, identify alliances, and lay careful traps. Beyond his logical expertise, Mr. Ryan’s athletic frame would be a great addition. Through years of rowing, running, and wrestling he should be able to take on most physical challenges he would face in a Hunger Games scenario. He would be able to beat others in hand-to-hand combat but also utilize other tools to his advantage such as a bow and arrow. Through his mix of physical and mental strength he would be a very strong candidate to win the Hunger Games. Mrs. Gorman would also be a formidable opponent in the Hunger Games. As a strong athlete in both cross-country and track, she possesses the endurance, speed, and agility crucial for survival and outmaneuvering opponents. Her experience as a science teacher gives her critical problem-solving skills, which would allow her to analyze her environment and utilize resources effectively. Furthermore, her charismatic personality would also be a powerful tool for forming alliances and gaining favor with sponsors, making her a well-rounded and formidable competitor in the Games.
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