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December 17, 2019
Volume 15, Issue 2
Holly Ball closes out semester in style
Feeling festive By Caroline Crumrine
‘Tis the season. Seniors Miles Lindstrom and Oscar Rautiainen pose together during Holly Ball at Beau Rivage Golf and Resort on Saturday, December 7. Lindstrom, Rautiainen, and Aiden Keller all took a trip to Walmart on Wednesday, December 4 to buy their holiday themed attire for $20. “It was our last Holly Ball, so we wanted to do something fun that we can look back on and laugh about,” Rautiainen said. Photo by Evan Das
As the semester wound down and exams approached, the upper school had one major event to look forward to. With hours dedicated to finding the venue, designing the space, and getting dressed and ready, students did everything to make their Holly Ball experience one to remember. The annual dance was held at Beau Rivage Golf and Resort on Saturday, December 7. The SGA and upper school volunteers set up the venue made up of two sitting areas and a dance floor with various holiday themed decorations such as lights, garland, and a festive designated photo area. “It’s important for SGA to make the venue not feel empty and also to gear it to the holiday theme of the dance,” Social Vice President Will Dahl said. Before the start of the dance, each grade held a dinner. Freshmen dined at Hiro Japanese Steakhouse; sophomores gathered at Beau Rivage Golf and
And that’s a wrap
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Cast, crew crush conference competition By Parker King
Resort; juniors assembled at Cape Fear Country Club, and seniors got together at Junction 421. “I loved the dinner because it was nice to get my whole grade together instead of us all doing our own thing. It helps to connect us,” Mimi Maurer said. From start to finish of the dance, students filled the dance floor. SGA Treasurer Harrison Spicuzza and Secretary Caroline Crumrine were responsible for creating a playlist for the three hours of the dance. “At the start the music wasn’t great, but at the end it was a lot better, [and]. definitely better than it had been at the last two Holly Balls,” Matthew Ezzell said. For seniors, Holly Ball was the last hurrah for the first semester. “This year was the best because I got to spend my last Holly Ball with my best friends. We knew this would be one of our last events together so we made the most of it,” Aiden Keller said.
Each year, when fall rolls around, it’s time for the North Carolina Theatre Conference. From October 31-November 2, the theatre department put on two shows: Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen and Dress Rehearsal: A Catharsis in Two Acts written by senior Mack Webb. Both plays earned awards at the 2019 NCTC regional competition at Catawba College for playwriting, sound design, scenic design, lighting production, stage management, directing, and acting. Dress Rehearsal: A Catharsis in Two Acts also won a distinguished play award, meaning they advanced to the state competition at
Greensboro College. “I never thought this would happen in a million years. This has been the most fun I’ve ever had in my life and I’m so grateful for everyone’s support,” Dress Rehearsal author Mack Webb said. At the state level, on November 20-22, the cast and crew did not disappoint. Tess Tarses won an Excellence in Scenic Design award; Lilly Chiavetta won an Excellence in Stage Management award; and Will Dahl won an Excellence in Acting award. “NCTC is really about being open to others’ work. The exposure you get is so important. It’s been a great environment to work in,” Tarses said.
Together as one. The cast of Dress Rehearsal: A Catharsis in Two Acts sings “One Day More” from the musical Les Misérables. “We got to incorporate a musical number into a play that wasn’t supposed to necessarily incorporate musical numbers. It was unique how actors from Hedda Gabbler got to participate and we all came together as one to sing,” Alex Johnson said. Photo by Jan Reid
What’s inside
Activities..................................2 Academics.................................3
Fine Arts....................................4 Lifestyles.................................5
December 18-20 Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Math 12:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. English Thursday: 8:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Social Studies 12:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m Science
Opinions...................................6 Senior Stats...............................7
Friday: 8:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. World Language 12:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m Computer Science/Electives/ Make-ups Senior Feature...........................7 Sports...................................8
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ACTIVITIES
Pumpkin spice season The scoop on Fall Festival By Gwenyth Austin
Autumn... a time of year filled with pumpkin spice, chilly weather, and Fall Festival. This annual event kicked off the season on October 18 by bringing students, families, and faculty together for a night of games, food, and fun. With the assistance of advisors Jamison Fee and Bobby Palmer, as well as SGA officers, the upper school put on a number of games and activities for the rest of the school. Freshmen were in charge of food (mainly burgers and hot dogs), directing the bouncy house, and organizing the cakewalk. Sophomores told ghost
stories and supervised carnival games. “I ran mini golf which was a lot of fun because I got to interact with the kids,” Addie Bloom said. Juniors hosted the terrifying zombie laser tag, where they chased little kids around the practice gym. “I loved dressing up with my friends; it was awesome to see the little kids having so much fun,” Delilah Mills said. Some of the ninth graders helped hand out hamburgers, hot dogs, and sodas, while others helped run the cakewalk. The haunted house is a rite of passage for seniors. In previous years, an insane asylum served as the setting, but seniors wanted something
The start of YAG season
Students head to New Bern for Pre-Conference By Fin Austin
On November 9, 80 of our students joined hundreds of participants from schools around North Carolina for the 2019-20 YAG Pre-conference. YAG is an organization sponsored by the North Carolina YMCA, whose goal
Let’s talk about it. McLain Adams stands with other representatives at the 2019 Yag Preconference in New Bern on November 9. “I was able to meet over 100 freshmen; it’s been one of my favorite experiences of 2019,” McLain Adams said. Photo by Berkeley Scharf
is to promote leadership skills, character values and civic engagement in North Carolina’s teens. Pre-Conference is the first time students meet up with the other participants in the state, join their working groups, and prepare for a successful conference in February. Pearce Lewis is the 2020 Youth Governor, Caroline Crumrine; this years Editor in Chief, Amir Shaheen; Speaker of the House, Brooks Meine; Associate Justice, Miller Dalton and Cooper Pate; Broadcast Editors, Alex Johnson; Print Editor, and McLain Adams; Speaker of the Freshman Forum.
more. Harrison Spicuzza proposed a theme based on Guy Fieri’s television show “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives”-- but changed the name to “Diners, Drive-ins, and DIE.” Caroline Crumrine organized the individual rooms, which included a kitchen, prep tables, and a dining area. Bloody sheets served as section dividers. Visitors to the house had to crawl under a table to pass from one “room” to another. Tour guides dressed as chefs escorted them through the various scenes. In addition to employing characters such as demented butchers and terrifying little girls, the finale to the haunted house involved seating diners
Just a trim please. Eve Morton plays the part of Guy Fieri, as Taylor Vernon, Kiera Draffen, Michael Paul Moulton and Margaret Dill set up the haunted house on Ocfober 18. “Setting up the haunted house was productive but also a good time with my close friends. It was nice being able to make another memory with my grade before we go to college next year. Photo by Joey McGarry
around a table, with a hole in the center, through which Guy Fieri’s head was served on a platter. Casey Medlin volunteered to play the part of the famous chef.
Finding ways to serve
Students help locally
Class Cup Standings By Ethan Sikka
Although Flag Football was canceled due to weather, there are plans to reschedule in the spring. Ideas include a Family-Feud-style trivia game or a spike ball tournament. Outside of mandatory class cup events, points can be earned through wearing blue and gold for spirit days and potential community service.
By Alex Johnson
Every semester, students must earn nine community service hours. Whether over the summer or during the school year, students earn their hours in various ways. Berkeley Scharf did her hours over the summer. “Over the summer, I was a Junior Intern at Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital. I would recommend this because I love working with animals and I learned a lot about turtles,” Scharf said. Most students complete their hours during the semester. “I washed dogs with Paw Club at Unleashed and worked with Clothed in Love.
“I had a lot of fun and have always looked forward to being in the haunted house as a little kid; it came full circle,” Medlin said.
Sophomores
1st: 14 points Turtle love. Berkeley Scharf poses with a turtle at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital in the summer of 2019. Contributed Photo
I would recommend the dog washing with the organization Rescue Connect because it was fun and we got to spend time with animals,” Avery Bishop said.
Freshmen
2nd: 11 points Seniors
3rd: 10 points Juniors
4th: 9 points
Showing appreciation for serving our country
Veterans Day and Rho Kappa By Jack Reger
International Club: Thanksgiving lunch. Si “Anna” Qiu, Elena Crvendakic, and Isabel Barrett consider what food to get at the International club’s Thanksgiving lunch. The International club held a buffet with all different sorts of food, International as well as American. “I enjoyed the mixture of traditional Thanksgiving food with Chinese food. Celebrating with my friends was fun and I would defintely do it again,” Qiu said. Photo by Jan Reid
Fear factor:
A look at the future of school spirit
By Grant Underwood The Fear is a spirit club that organizes fans to cheer on our varsity basketball teams. During each game, Fear leaders Miles Lindstrom, Fin Doster, and Vance Young coordinate themes and dress codes such as Ski,
Silent Night, Neon, Pajamas, and Christmas. “I really enjoyed wearing my pajamas while watching the Varsity basketball team play,” Jack Boggio said.
Veterans Day, on November 11, is a time to remember our Americans who have served our country. Members of Rho Kappa, a history honor society, collaborated with local veterans to acknowledge their service. Senior Tyler Smith, along with juniors JR Johnston, Brooks Meine, and Natasha Matt, put together an eightminute video including interviews, appreciation, and information about veterans and Veterans Day which they
“We are always looking for new costume ideas in the future but we have some new ones that have never been done before.” Fin Doster
presented in the Commons to the Upper School. “I learned a lot about veterans and their role in society. It was also really heart-warming to to do something special for these people that have done so much for us, especially since we haven’t done much to celebrate them in recent years,” Meine said. Matt and Smith interviewed veterans Ernest Marshall Edwards (WWII) and Bill Pascal (Korea/Vietnam). Edwards shared a near-death experience, while Pascal shared his appreciation for
“We plan on making a silent night theme, a cowboy theme, and jersey theme for future games.” Miles Lindstrom
people that take time out of their day to support veterans each year.
Memorable contributions. Brooks Meine displays his laptop containing Rho Kappa’s video highlighing local veterans and their service. He filmed veteran Bill Pascal as he talked about his experience in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. Photo by Jack Reger
“We are looking forward to homecoming and cheering on all of our basketball teams.” Vance Young
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ACADEMICS
A time for everything: exam season “It’s the most stressful part of the year” By Casey Medlin
Exams: are they in the gym? Are they in classrooms? Where will extra time students be? According to Academic Dean Amy Tarallo, exams will take place in classrooms. One exception is 10th-12th grade social studies classes, who will test in the practice gym. The decision to keep exams in classrooms instead of the traditional practice gym setting was made by Mr. Miles, Ms. Tarallo, and department chairs. “The motivation was to see if the classroom setting would better help students
focus their work, minimize distractions, and support proctoring efforts,” Tarallo said. Students with accommodations will test with their classes, giving them easier access to teachers when they need to ask questions. Contrary to popular belief, exams were not moved because of cheating, but rather to place students in a more comfortable, familiar, less intimidating setting. The decision sparked some controversy. “I’m glad exams are in
classrooms because I’ll be more used to it. It won’t be out of the ordinary for me, so I’ll be less stressed,” freshman Finn Kelly said. Others disagreed. “I think this move will make exams harder on the teachers because they’ll have to go several different classrooms for one exam. I also think it’ll be harder on students to have to wait on their teachers to return when they have questions,” senior Maya Arora said. Exams will take place Wednesday, December 18 through Friday, December 20.
La cancion de Crispin
APES students take a trip to mouth of watershed
Testing the waters By Makenzie Mills
To coincide with their study of water purity, students in AP Environmental Science traveled to the mouth of Whiskey Creek Watershed on November 5 and 6 to get hands-on experience with water testing. Mrs. Keni Rienks and her students took a shuttle during their flex periods to Trails End Park near Masonboro Yacht Club. They tested the water for fecal coliform bacteria and excess nutrients, along with the water’s salinity, pH balance, and dissolved oxygen levels. Results of the test revealed that the overall water quality
was average. The water tested positive for fecal coliform bacteria and low dissolved oxygen. It was also concluded that the water had optimal salinity and pH, which balanced the results to an overall average rating. “It’s more important for students to realize the importance of clean water as opposed to learning how to test the water. The Wilmington community relies on clean water in our waterways, river, and ocean to support our economy - tourism, recreation, and fisheries all rely on this resource, and students should be able to process why clean
Guest performer mesmerizes audiences By Campbell McFarlane
What’s in the water? Matthew Ezzell inspects a water sample on the dock at Trails End Marina. “It was really fun to get out of the classroom and do hands on activities. I like how Mrs. Rienks switches her style of teaching to make it more interactive,” he said. Photo by
water is so important. But spending the class doing fun, hands-on water tests is a big bonus,” Rienks said.
Return of the Whipple A legend comes back By Alena Gianoplus
You might have seen Gene Whipple whippin’ around campus in his Grey Dodge Challenger, postin’ up in the student faculty game, or helping someone with their technological struggles. Whipple started working at CFA in 2015 as Network/ Systems Administrator, but left in 2017 for an opportunity to work for a global company doing network and system engineering. He returned to take on the role of Director of Technology. “I’ve worked in many environments, but CFA is the only place I’ve worked where I feel like I’m not just the IT guy, but a member of the CFA community,” he said. Whipple is glad to be
back. “The best part of my job is getting to implement projects to move the school forward in technology. Helping students and faculty be able to achieve their goals is very rewarding,” he said. Whipple’s hobbies include flag football, basketball, baseball and softball. Being from California, his favorite professional teams are the Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Dodgers. “Sports have always been a big part in my life; they’re typically how I meet new people” he said. He is a big fan of shoes. “One of my biggest pet peeves are when your shoes do not match your belt. He also dislikes “saving all of your documents to your
Preparation begins now. This time of year the math lab gets more and more populated, as exams approach. Students urge to get last minute help from Ms. Clamme and to finish reviews, study guides, and extra assignments.
desktop, and when people reply ‘All’ to emails,” he said.
Crispín d’Olot is a Spanish performer from León, Spain where he found his love for Don Quixote and music. On October 21, he began by performing a theatrical and musical performance to the AP Spanish Language and Culture classes. “It was interesting to see him combine literature with music,” Vance Young said. Finally, Crispín finished the day with a performance to students in Spanish one through five. “I am grateful to Crispín and Michael Gordon for their part in the experience,”
Rachel Hatfield said. (Estoy agradecida a Crispín, y Michael Gordon por su parte en la experiencia.)
Hailing from León. Spanish performer Crispín d’Olot sings a song for the AP Spanish class on October 21. After his day at CFA, Crispín put on a free show at UNC Wilmington. Photo by Margaret Dill
New Honor “Sociedades” By Anders Ljung
Two more cords at graduation. Adminstrators have approved two new honor societies that will allow students to bulk up their college applications and to learn more about their favorite subjects. The new societies, Rho Kappa and Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, allow students to broaden their knowledge in both Social Studies and Spanish. Each club intends to volunteer in the community at local events
and services as well. CFA now offers a total of five honor societies, including International Thespian Society, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, Quill and Scroll, National Honor Society, and Rho Kappa. Each one covers different subjects, electives, and arts. Requirements to join the new societies include at least an A average across every Spanish or Social Studies course that the student has taken in high school, and a 4.5 GPA or above.
Run it up. Gene Whipple dodges around Evan Marinov and dribbles down the court in the student faculty game held on November 14. “The game was an awesome idea, big shout out to Mr. Fee for making it happen,” Whipple said. Photo By Alden Forkin
Second time’s a charm: How did you raise your SAT score? By Betsy Porter
Juniors, have no fear. Because colleges use the SAT in the admissions process, trying to get the best score can be stressful. Studies have shown that two-thirds of students increased their SAT score by retaking the test. What did the Class of 2020 do to increase their scores from the first time?
“I did full practice tests “I used Khan Academy’s on Khan Academy and SAT program and did lots simulated the real test of practice tests.” by using the appropriate Maya Arora break times between sections.” Ivan Misic
“PEAK tutoring. Even though it is expensive, I was able to bring to bring my score up about 200 points.” Margaret Dill
A sense of honor. On December 3, the National Honor Society inductions were held in the Fine Arts Center. Upper school students and staff gathered to watch and congratulate Tyler Arb and Tess Tarses on the traits of character, service, leadership and scholarship that earned them the coveted status. Photo by Jan Reid
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
NCTC show receives an emotional reaction at regionals
Dress Rehearsal brings down the house By Cameron Toler
Some moments are just too incredible to put into words. On the weekend of October 31 through November 2, the theatre department’s cast and crew of Dress Rehearsal: A Catharsis in Two Acts embarked on a bus, bound for the North Carolina Theatre Conference at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. The last show on the final day of NCTC was Dress Rehearsal. Everyone was nervous to hear the judges’ report of the show. “There is a certain pressure present when you know your hard work will be judged by your peers as well as experienced adjudicators,” playwright Mack Webb said. Dress Rehearsal, an original, 45-minute-long production, swept the audience away at the regional competition. The show won a large array of awards from excellence in scenic design, to the overall Distinguished Play Award. The latter award was won due to a popular vote of the other
Standing ovation. The company of Dress Rehearsal pose for a photo after performing at NCTC states. “NCTC is such a supportive community. We’re all there for each other and everything is uplifting,” Aisling Stegmuller said. Photo by Benedict Fancy
schools, and is what allowed the show to move on to the state competition. “The reaction was like a rock concert. People were standing, cheering, some were even crying,” director Jenifer Avery Robison said. At the event, there was a certain mutual connection among other companies. “The show is about theatre kids… it’s about their nature, their
humor; they appreciated that the show was written for them,” Dalton Mitchell said. Dress Rehearsal: A Catharsis in Two Acts was a phenomenon, one that left some people crying and others with overwhelming emotions. “Seniors were especially moved. The show has this fundamental theme of moving on past high school theatre
and it was a topic that hit home with seniors because this would be their last NCTC,” Amanda Edwards said. The astounding reaction created intense emotions. “My feelings were overwhelming,” Tyler Smith said. “It was a mixture of excitement, joy, and pride for my company.” “The experience can’t be described. It was just incredible,” Mack Webb said.
Concerted effort
Band, chorus ring in holiday spirit By JR Johnston and Alexandra Dugan
Getting to work. Grace Haslam and Ms. Kanzinger watch Ms. Scheu as she begins to deconstruct the frock coat. “This time of the year is really stressful so working on projects like this is a good escape.” Grace Haslam said. Photo by William Dahl
Not sew easy: designing for the future By Will Dahl
Creativity combined with practicality on December 4 when Independent Study costuming students met with Ms. Cheryl Kanzinger and Ms. Deb Scheu to design a frock coat, a knee-length jacket worn during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Ms. Scheu, a local costume designer and seamstress, assisted Ms. Kanzinger and the students. “The Family Partnership offered grants to bring in guest artists for the fine arts department; having worked with Ms. Scheu in the past I knew that she constructed frock coats
from men’s suits. Having four students who are taking independent study in costume design and sewing allowed me to offer this opportunity and add a missing component to our costume collection,” Kanzinger said. Lindsay West attended the event. “It’s all about resourcefulness; it’s teaching us that we don’t need to go out and buy something new in order to get something that we need,” she said. The coats may be used in the spring musical The Drowsy Chaperone. “I’m hoping we can find a place for one or two of the coats,” Kanzinger said.
On December 9, the middle and upper school bands gave their winter concert in the Erin E. McNeill Fine Arts Center. Under the direction of Mr. Will Camp, the bands gained a new sense of purpose. Adding to the musical entertainment was a running dialogue between Mr. Camp and band members, who jokinly urged Camp to choose more contemporary music. They gave renditions of songs ranging from “Jingle Bells” to the “Dreidel Song.” The upper school members of the band, newly christened as the Wind Ensemble, closed the concert. Adrian Jones, dressed as the Grinch, sang and danced as the band played “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” “The experience was fun because it was something I had never
done before. I loved playing a character so different from my own personality” Jones said. “I thought the dialogue brought the concert to life and separated this concert from past ones,” trombonist Laura Kate Lindstrom said. The band concert was followed by the December 12 performance of the middle and upper school choruses. They sang songs like “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” “Last Christmas,” but added interesting tweaks by performing a blindfolded version of “White Winter Hymnal,” and adding a tap routine by Adrian Jones to the mix of traditional and contemporary music. Chorus member Mason Bouchard said, “The concert gets me in the holiday spirit, I’m excited to see the audience’s reaction.”
Expecting the High Tide
By Anne DeVeaux Trask
The literary magazine High Tide features student poetry, prose, photography, and art. Editors Joey McGarry and Andrew Gramley with advisors Maureen Vanscoy and Emily Fancy chose “growth” as the theme for 2020. “The theme is to emphasize our large growth as a magazine, demonstrated by our awards won,” McGarry
said, referring to the REALM First Class Award from the Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Program of the National Council of Teachers of English. Plans include increased publicity in classes, and creating extra credit opportunities for students who submit their work.
Hard acts to follow. The Upper School chorus performs “White Winter Hymnal” by Pentatonix, with a twist. Adrian Jones, as the Grinch, performs with the US Wind ensemble. Photos by Jan Reid
CFA’s got talent From set to stage, Davis Kranchalk does it all By Bellamy Koonce
What roles did you have for NCTC? I designed the set for Hedda Gabler, and acted in Dress Rehearsal. I had to draw sketches of the set, make a final ground plan, pick out colors, and then build the set. What was your proudest moment? During regionals, when they were giving out the award for Outstanding Achievement in Scenic Design, they said, “...and it goes to... Hedda Gabler, and Davis Kranchalk,” and I just remember the roar of all the CFA kids cheering me on; they drowned out my name. Just hearing all the support that I had was awesome. What other theatre experience have you had? I designed a set for Thoroughly Modern Millie for the Opera House Theatre Company over last summer. Even though it was a part of their apprentice program, where the entire show was done by teenagers, it still gave me that professional feel. Why theatre? The whole reason I got into theatre was because of my cousins and my sister. I remember complaining to my parents as I was dragged along to all of their shows, but then being enthralled watching them on stage, and wanting to do that. I also heard about the Technical Theatre and Design class, and as soon as I entered that class I knew that I had found my place.
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LIFESTYLES
It’s that time of year By Alden Forkin
The last few weeks of November leading up to Holly ball are always a frenzy as students begin making and finalizing Hollyball plans regarding outfits, corsages, boutonnieres, transportation, and especially dates. As December 7, the day of Hollyball, drew near, proposals swept the school. Some students took a more traditional approach to asking their dates by just asking the question. “I went up to Anna Gherardi after the NCTC play and just simply asked her,” Noel Smith said. “Michael Rosen just casually asked me at school during break,” Eve Berg said. Other students chose to make elaborate plans to ask their dates involving posters, candy, flowers, and more. “My boyfriend [Joey McGarry] asked me to get his
coffee from his car. When I opened the door, there was a poster with my favorite snacks on it. Since I like friendship bracelets, he also pinned a yes and no bracelet onto the board,” Ramsay Trask said. Some tried to create the perfect atmosphere. “William Dahl surprised me by putting Christmas lights on his jeep and coming to my house. He played Christmas music and came to my door to ask,” Abby Cavanaugh said. Others borrowed ideas. “After William asked Abby, Charlie Murtha came to my house with Will’s jeep. He was sitting on the jeep and gave me flowers and Sourpatch.” Laura Kate Lindstrom said. “I asked Liza Murtagh after swim practice with a sign that said ‘Are you free to go to Holly Ball?’. The word free was a freestyle stroke logo.”
Supreme stream
Students vote their favorite shows to the top By Anna Itzkowitz
Despite the buzz online about the newly created Disney+, other services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu have continued their reign in online streaming among the Cape Fear Academy community. Different services provide viewers the ability to access their favorite TV shows and movies with a click of a button or a swipe of a finger. Many services even provide the ability to download some titles for offline viewing, which is helpful during long trips such as plane flights, when service is unavailable. Downloading the best episodes of a TV show or a classic movie makes road trips a thousand times better.
A survey of upper school students revealed what many are watching in their spare time. Out of 59 responses, the top three shows were The Vampire Diaries, The Office, and The Good Place. “Although it wasn’t one of the top three shows, I absolutely love Friends,” Isabella Strahan said.
A day at the office. Addie Bloom finishes her homework and indulges in The Office on December 12. “Although exams are coming up, The Office is way more than important than studying,” Bloom said. Photo by Anna Itzkowitz
Proposal ready. Matthew Ezzell and Cameron Arné asked Taylor Vernon and Gwenyth Austin with posters and roses after the girls cheered at a basketball game on Gwenyth’s birthday. Tommy Morton asked Avery Bishop with a poster containing a swim pun due to Avery’s love for swim. Vance Young asked Chloe Kernan by writing out “Hollyball?” with stones in his backyard. Contributed photos
Wellness session debriefing By Julia Johnston
Phase two of the wellness sessions took place on November 14. Casey Medlin and her club “Bringing Change To Mind” had the idea for the event and counselor Tobi Ragon enforced it. “We began Wellness Sessions last spring to help students relieve stress levels and focus on mental health awareness,” Ragon said. Early in the week before the activities, students picked an activity from five options: art, dance, meditation, run/ walk, and yoga. Seniors Lindsey West and Grace Haslam led the art activity where students colored in the lines of a proved sketch. Junior Erik
Head and sophomore Kieran Barclay, managed the walk/ run around the school. “The walk was wonderful because after being inside all day, debriefing in the cool air and getting some healthy exercise brightened my mood,” Alek Bronsky said. Junior Adrian Jones led the dance activity to the song “Hot” by Young Thug (featuring Gunna). “It was a dance I had already learned in my studio class so I just made it simpler,” Jones said. Senior Andrew Gramley and junior Chengyi Liu were in charge of the meditation exercise. Senior Lauren Mcwhinnie led yoga on the field next to the bell.
“I shared my personal experience and passion for yoga with my peers to inspire them. Yoga helps me relieve my stress and relax,” McWhinnie said.
Peaceful painting. Lindsey West paints a picture of a farm during the art activity of the wellness sessions. Contributed photo
Great expectations
Students enjoy diverse Thanksgiving traditions
What’s on your wish list? By Harrison Spicuzza
“Yeezy 350s white shoes.” Nico Pantano
“Pulsar Edge GS Super 1+ 1x20 Night Vision Goggles.” Ben Glickauf
“An ant farm.”
“Heelys.” Delilah Mills
Anders Ljung said. Signs seemed effective. “I asked Isabella [Strahan] with a sign saying ‘Don’t be sour, be sweet. Holly Ball?’ and some candy,” Thomas Watkins said. “Amanda [Edwards] works at Playa Bowls where they call each other “playababes” and “playabros.” I came during her shift with a sign saying ‘Can I be your playabro for Holly Ball?’” Davis Kranchalk said. Props helped. “Andrew [Basinger] decorated a lax stick with red and green paint, Christmas lights, and ornaments and came to my house. In the stick was a ball that said ‘Holly Ball?” Devon Cavanaugh said. Artists used their talents to win a date. “Mack Webb wrote me a song and sang it to me at his house,” Maeve Kelly said.
Holly Ball proposals sweep the school
Pearce Lewis
By Rilee Bahner
On the fourth Thursday in November, families gather for a meal to give thanks for their blessings. What is a traditional Thanksgiving feast? It ranges from household to household in multiple unique ways. Over the years, some foods have become essential parts of the holiday celebrations. “My mom makes homemade cranberry sauce and apple pie that fills the house with a distinct smell known to me as Thanksgiving,” Liza Collie said. Some Thanksgiving traditions are not about the food, but who makes it. “My grandma’s homemade mac and cheese and stuffing are my favorite parts of Thanksgiving. She puts turkey in the stuffing and makes it
Celebrating friendship. On November 16, Alden Forkin, Bellamy Koonce, and Liza Murtagh have an early Thanksgiving potluck meal with all of their friends. “It was so much fun to catch up with my friends and celebrate with a great meal,” Murtagh said. Photo by Ashley Basinger
really moist and yummy,” Laura Kate Lindstrom said. Some students choose to create their own traditions. “Every year I make candied yams for my family. They’re like sweet potatoes covered with cinnamon, butter and sugar,” Myia Robinson said. McLain Adams tends to a vegetable garden to provide fresh produce for his family’s meals. At Thanksgiving his family uses his vegetables to make their own falafels.
“I love the bonding experience with my family when we make falafels on Thanksgiving,” Adams said. Regardless of what’s on the menu, Thanksgiving is a time for families to be together and celebrate with food. They treasure those foods because of how they are made, who makes them, and the memories each dish evokes.
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OPINIONS
Letters Editor to the
Our readers write
I would like to call attention to the unorganized flex schedule. The flex schedule for the past couple of weeks has not allowed any time for students to go to tutoring or get help from teachers, what flex is actually for. A solution would be to schedule meetings or any quick events during break to save time and let students get the flex time they need for work and studying. Anders Ljung
I would like to express my appreciation for coaches Karen Stump and Megan Green. Although swim practice can seem rigorous, they push us to be better athletes. It is a very satifying feeling to progress and see conquer challenges that seemed impossible before. Being on the swim team has put me in better shape and strengthened my confidence in general. Ethan Sikka
I appreciate the cheerleaders who cheer at my basketball games. Even when we were losing by a lot, they helped keep my team’s spirit up with their cheers. They also get the crow involved, which really motivates my team to play well Makenzie Mills
As a freshman, it is my first time having upper school exams, and I have heard a lot of debate about them. I have heard that many students like to take their exams in the gym, but the problem is that students with extra time are located in the iCenter, which is too far away for teachers to walk back and forth quickly. It seems to me there is a simple fix. Move the extra time students into the classrooms above the gym. That way teachers have extremely easy access to both groups. Anne DeVeaux Trask
I would like to express my admiration for Mrs. Hodges and Mrs. Worthington. They have helped me through application season, senior year, and multiple breakdowns. They are always there when we need them and they never complain when a hoard of juniors and seniors come barging into their offices. Next time you see them, thank Mrs. Hodges and Mrs. Worthington for all they do because we couldn’t do it without them. Eve Morton
I appreciate Mrs. Clamme. After experiencing AB Calculus this year, every homework is a struggle. She is always there to help me and even stays after school to make sure I understand. Harrison Spicuzza
The Hurricane Staff Editors-in-chief: Caroline Crumrine, Parker King, Miles Lindstrom Activities: Editors: Ethan Sikka, Gwenyth Austin Reporters: Finlay Austin, Rilee Bahner, Collin Hinson, Alex Johnson Academics: Editors: Alena Gianoplus, Anders Ljung, Campbell McFarlane, Lilly Scoutelas Reporters: Joey McGarry, Makenzie Mills, Betsy Porter Arts & Entertainment: Editors: Will Dahl, Davon Peebles
Reporters: Alexandra Dugan, Bellamy Koonce, Cameron Toler, Anne DeVeau Trask Lifestyles: Editors: Alden Forkin, Anna Itzkowitz Reporters: Julia Johnston, Harrison Spicuzza, Jack Reger Sports: Editors: Fin Doster, Sophie Mitchell, Liza Murtagh Reporters: Cameron Arné, Evan Das, Grant Underwood, Jack Waldrop Senior Stats: Margaret Dill, Eve Morton, Senior Feature: Casey Medlin Adviser: Jan Reid
The Hurricane is published five times a year for Upper School students and faculty by School Paper Express of Wappingers Falls, New York. Unsigned opinions are those of the editors and do not reflect the opinions of faculty or advisors. We invite our readers’ opinions. You can e-mail your letters to jreid@capefearacademy.org. Please limit your letter to no more than 200 words. Unsigned letters will not be published. All letters are subject to editing and condensation.
Pay for play
Should college athletes profit? By Miles Lindstrom
The average Super Bowl ticket goes from $2,500 to $3,000. Despite the steep price tag, it is one of the biggest annual sporting events in America,so the stadium fills up. The cheapest ticket to the Duke-Carolina basketball game was just under $3000. While the tickets for the Super Bowl and this college basketball rivalry are outrageously expensive, there is one big difference: only the professional players get paid. While this issue has been debated for several years in the court system, just recently action finally occurred. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that would allow athletes to hire agents and make money from endorsements. This new bill, which is supposed to be enacted in 2023, caused a significant amount of controversy, especially among the members of the NCAA. The NCAA has called the idea of paying college athletes “unconstitutional.” They still believe that college athletes shouldn’t be allowed to profit while still an amateur. They have won many legal battles because of their referral to the players as just “student athletes” in the courtroom. Both collegiate and professional athletes have voiced approval of this bill. Many argue that if non-
Hey Guys
Pay or nay? Clemson head coach, Dabo Swinney who makes 9.3 million dollars a year, stands against college players getting paid. He said, “As far as paying players, professionalizing college athletics, that’s where you lose me. I’ll go do something else, because there’s enough entitlement in this world as it is.” Contributed by LambeauLeap80 [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)]
sports players can profit off their names on Youtube, then why can’t athletes do the same? College sports generated $14 billion from the efforts of these unpaid athletes. Along with this, in an Aspen Institutes article, Jon Solomon states that “the five major conferences paid their football coaching staff (530 individuals) a combined $405.5 million, compared to $179.8 million in scholarships to their football players (4,979 individuals).”0 These college athletes are putting their futures on the line and denied ownership of their names and images for personal gain until they are out of college. It only seems fair to allow the athletes to make money for their abilities as well. Zion Williamson, who played one year for Duke
University, is a national phenomenon. Despite his fame, he was not allowed to sign any financial deals in college. If he somehow suffered a career- ending injury while playing for his college team, then his financial future could be wrecked. While the NCAA has tried to label these athletes just as “college” athletes, they are much more than that. The big football games, basketball games, and other sports bring in television coverage, advertising dollars, and capacity crowds every weekend. Whether it is a good thing or not, the big-name players are more than just student athletes. They are money generators for the NCAA and their colleges, and they should be able to profit from the use of their name and image.
a column by Parker King, Miles Lindstrom, and Caroline Crumrine
It’s Parker! Did you miss me? I can’t believe the first semester of my senior year is coming to an end. It feels like just yesterday that Seby and I wrote the first Hey Guys column... but here we are, two years later. As a senior I’m feeling a bit strange, a little “off,” and I’ve been trying to put my finger on it. You know when you can feel a cold coming on, with symptoms like a scratchy throat or stuffy nose? Well, I think everyone in the senior class is experiencing a similar feeling. Let me explain some of these symptoms to you. Symptom one: my work ethic has gone down the drain. All the countless hours I usually spend doing homework have just completely escaped me. I no longer have any motivation to do ANYTHING. Homework, what’s that? APES test next period, has anyone actually looked at the study guide? An entire book due for Lit Monday, is it too late to buy the book? These are just a few of the
things I have been hearing from the members of the senior class. To say the least, my effort level is rocking at about a 50% right now. Symptom two: I waste my time because I feel like nothing matters anymore. Now, that I’ve have applied to college I no longer have the energy to do work; therefore, I spend my time watching Netflix. The next symptom: anxiety around applications. The entire senior class has applied to college by now. For those of you that have not yet submitted a college application, let me tell you, it’s the thrill of a lifetime. You press that button and all of your hard work in school for the past 13 years, all of the time spent writing essays, all of the effort you put forth into perfecting your activity lists-- it all just disappears into an online system that dictates the outcome of the next four years of your life. Scary? Frightening? Stressful? Anxious? I mean, you could say so, I guess.
I think these symptoms are proof enough that I am battling a serious case of senioritis. My change in attitude towards school work, my anxiety around application decisions, and my incredible ability to waste time because I no longer care perfectly sums up the symptoms of senioritis. All that I have left to say is... if only there was a cure….
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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SENIOR STATS Emmanuel Bonsu
Ford Chappell
What person has influenced you the most? Canadienne High school basketball coach back in Canada. Favorite meal? Who prepares it? Jollof rice made by my mother. What’s one movie you could watch over and over? Home Alone 3.
Favorite musical artist? J. Cole. What is your biggest pet peeve? When people yell. What’s one movie you could watch over and over? Star Wars Revenge of the Sith. What person has influenced you the most? My mom.
Amanda Edwards
Grace Haslam
Parker King
Favorite musical artist? Jim Carrey. What is your biggest pet peeve? When people walk slow in the hallways. What’s one movie you could watch over and over? How the Grinch Stole Christmas (live-action version).
Favorite meal? Who prepares it? Mac and cheese from Panera. What is your biggest pet peeve? Angry drivers who honk when traffic is stopped even though that accomplishes nothing. What’s one movie you could watch over and over? Beetlejuice.
Favorite meal? Who prepares it? Nutty bowl from Adapt Kitchen and Juice Bar. What is your biggest pet peeve? When people don’t know how to use the correct form of “too” or “to” and “your” or “you’re”. What’s one movie you could watch over and over? The Notebook.
Laura Kate Lindstrom
Joey McGarry
Lauren Mcwhinnie
What person has influenced you the most? My twin brother, Miles. What is your biggest pet peeve?. When people disrespect other people, regardless of the situation. Favorite musical artist? Tyler the Creator. Favorite meal? Who prepares it? Steak and potatoes made by my mom.
Favorite musical artist? Brockhampton. What is your biggest pet peeve? When people compare me to other people. What’s one movie you could watch over and over? Fantastic Mr. Fox. What person has influenced you the most? My mom.
What person has influenced you the most? My dad and step mom. What is your biggest pet peeve? When people say “like” over and over again when they are talking. What’s one movie you could watch over and over? The Fault in Our Stars, I bawl my eyes out every time.
enior tats
By Margaret Dill and Eve Morton
Ivan Misic What person has influenced you the most? There isn’t really one person, it’s both of my parents. Favorite meal? Who prepares it? Mom’s specialty, rice and beef filled cabbage rolls. What is your biggest pet peeve? Seeing people put milk in first before their cereal.
Getting to know...
Lindsay West By Joey McGarry
How did you get into art? Who/what are your primary inspirations? I’ve always really liked art. I find it phenomenal that a piece of art can influence your emotions so much. The first Bernini statue that I ever saw, The Rape of Proserpina, made me cry. Seriously, it was just that beautiful. How did you learn to work with makeup? I started wearing makeup in middle school, and went through my orange foundation and clumpy mascara phase just like everyone else. I also went through a pretty intense goth phase, so my eyeliner skills are rather excellent. As for the special effects makeup, it’s no secret that I love all things scary, and I’ve always dreamed of working in the horror industry, whether it be for video games like Resident Evil or SFX makeup in movies like Saw. It all started out with a little bit of scar wax and a lot of fake blood, and now I make gory looks for fun as a sort of creative outlet. Is there any motto or guiding moral you live by? Why? I’m trying to let myself be bad at things. I have a terrible voice, but that doesn’t stop me from singing along to “The Pretender” by Foo Fighters at full blast. I can hardly sew in a straight line, but you can always catch me wearing a LindsayOriginal™ piece of clothing. I’ve been playing guitar for over six years, though I’m mediocre at best. The word “amateur” stems from the Latin word “amare”, meaning to love. Being an amateur is doing something just for the love of it, and I’m trying to be okay with being one.
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Eve Morton Favorite meal? Who prepares it? Chicken fried rice made by the chef at PF Changs. What is your biggest pet peeve? When you open the door for someone and they don’t say thank you. What’s one movie you could watch over and over? This Is Us, The One Direction Documentary.
What was your experience like from your time at the Pratt Institute? I took Foundations, Illustration, Art History, and Portfolio Building for a month over the summer at Pratt. Hilariously, Art History contained a lot more juicy gossip than you might expect. If you ever want to hear any Michelangelo and Raphael drama, I’m your gal. What are your plans for the future? Do they include art? All of my plans involve art in some way, so as long as I love what I’m doing and I’m able to afford food, then I’m all set. If I play my cards right, I’m hoping that I will end up adopting a Bull Terrier. I’ll name him Scrambles and he’ll be my best buddy.
Michael Paul Moulton Favorite musical artist? Blink-182. What is your biggest pet peeve? When people chew loudly. What’s one movie you could watch over and over? Pulp Fiction. Favorite meal? Who prepares it? The Pacifica del Mar enchilada at Cruz. A close second is my mom’s waffles or eggs.
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
SPORTS
Kernan and Simpson raise the bar
Something special By Evan Das
Milestones are an important part of any athlete’s career, and this season two senior womens varsity basketball players reached one. On November 8, in a game against Mt. Zion Christian Academy, point guard Chloe Kernan launched a threepointer from the far corner of the court. The shot swooshed through the net, earning her the 2000th point of her high school career. The crowd immediately erupted with cheers. “It feels really good to have reached that point. My teammates and the overall CFA community made me feel really special and made it all the more exciting,” Kernan said. Along with Kernan, another star of the team hit a huge marker in their high school
athletic career. Forward Kaia Simpson came to CFA in ninth grade and immediately made a huge impact on the team. On November 12, against Epiphany School, Simpson made a break for the basket very early in the game. She threw the ball up and watched her 1,000 point fall through the hoop. “It felt unreal. I’m honored to have reached that accomplishment in my basketball career,” Simpson said. The game then stopped, as in Kernan’s game, to commemorate this crowning achievement. “These student-athletes have worked really hard to achieve these goals. They have put in a lot of time and energy in the off season to be leaders on the Varsity Girls Basketball team and we will miss them greatly,” athletic director Chris Meehl said.
Drive-through. Kaia Simpson drives to the basket on November 15 against Epiphany School. The Hurricanes won 73-33 and Simpson scored her 1000th point. Photo by Grace Mason . Sharp shooter. Chloe Kernan drains her 2000th point from beyond the 3 point line on November 8 against Mount Zion Christian School. Photo by Fin Doster
Superstar swimmers by Sophie Mitchell
Sign of the times. Lilly Lancaster, Caroline Crumrine, Connor Smith, and Lacey Kleppinger sign their national letters of intent for their college sports on November 14 in the iCenter. “The feeling I got when signing my national letter of intent was satisfying and rewarding. It’s been a long time in the making and to put the pen to paper finally made it all worth it,” Lancaster said. Photo by Cole Dittmer; captioin by Caermon Arne
Bringing change to cheer
Coach Courtney offers unique perspective By Fin Doster
Imagine that you’re a cheerleader, and cheer has been your life since third grade. Now you’re an adult-and cheer is not just your life, it’s your job. Kelly Courtney’s journey to the position of cheer coach began in third grade, cheering on a competitive team, and continued throughout high school on the junior varsity and varsity squads. After graduation, she cheered at East Tennessee State University for one year before moving back to North Carolina to teach gymnastics, tumbling, and cheerleading. Her main goal for the JV squad is to make them feel confident in their skills and in themselves. Her goals for the varsity team are to be
proud of the skills they have acquired and be proud to be a part of the heritage of CFA. “The most rewarding part is when you see cheerleaders put aside their fear and trust their teammates and their coach to try a new skill. The look on their faces when they succeed is too valuable,” Courtney said. She uses a tally system to improve team discipline and performance, and requires the cheerleaders to learn their cheers at home from videos before practicing in the gym. She also made many changes to the types of cheers, going from mainly dances to more cheering motions. “She brings a new spirit to the team,” Taylor Vernon said.
We need to talk. Coach Kelly Courtney gathers the cheer squad as they plan their performance in the next game. Photo by Jan Reid
There must be something in the water to produce such success for the swim team. Junior Liza Murtagh holds all the school records for the fastest time in every race. Her favorite races are the individual medley (IM), breaststroke, and team relay. “Liza is a very talented swimmer, but she also is an amazing teammate. She has a great attitude and is such a vital part of the team” Laura Kate Lindstrom said. Junior Andrew Basinger ‘s favorite races are the 500 and 200 freestyle where he swam times of 5:10.12 and 1:54.67. “Being able to swim with
my friends and getting to know new people is the best part about being on the team,” Basinger said. Sophomore Avery Bishop has been a star of the swim team since seventh grade. Her favorite events are the freestyle and IM where she excels. Freshman Katie Meine has been on the team for three years. Last year at states, she swam the 500 free in six minutes and nine seconds. “I love being on the team with such hilarious and supportive people. They make me look forward to practice every day and they inspire me to work my hardest,” she said.
Tournament time by Jack Waldrop
On December 26, the varsity girls basketball team will travel to the Jacob’s Christmas Classic tournament in Clayton. “We’re going in short-handed with only about five or six girls, but we still expect to win,” Coach Ray Beatty said. On December 27 the varsity boys will head to the Rotary Roundball Classic in Charleston, South Carolina. “We look forward to playing against some of the top competition in the country. These events prepare us for the postseason, plus are great bonding experiences,” Coach Tony Martin said. The players are focused on winning. “I’m trying to keep everything to myself, and not underestimate the competition because everyone’s there to win,” Chatham Lambiotte said. “I want to play hard and keep a positive attitude for myself and the team,” Kaia Simpson said.
Leading the pack. Liza Murtagh breaks through the surface while leading in a meet against South and West Brunswick high schools. Photo by Miles Lindstom
Fall Sports Awards
by Liza Murtagh
Varsity Soccer MVP: Connor Smith Leadership: Vance Young Leadership: Miles Lindstrom Coaches Award: Aiden Keller Golden Boot: Connor Smith JV Soccer MVP: Logan Aimone Most Improved: Nikita Ivanov Varsity Volleyball MVP: Carolina Bariglio Leadership: Anne Frances Frazier Coaches Award: Arrison Moya JV Volleyball MVP: Delia McFarlane Coaches Award: Megan Connaughton Coaches Award: Sadie Campbell Varsity Tennis MVP: Chloe Kernan MVP: Lacey Kleppinger Leadership: Laura Kate Lindstrom Coaches Award: Caroline Morrison JV Tennis MVP: Piper Monteith Coaches Award: Katie Meine
Varsity Field Hockey MVP: Lilly Lancaster Leadership: Katie Meehl Coaches Award: Alena Gianoplus Golden Ball: Lilly Lancaster JV Field Hockey MVP: Ella Forkin Coaches Award: Lilly Scoutelas Varsity Cross Country (Boys) MVR: Tanner Macpherson Leadership: Erik Head Coaches Award: Collin Hinson Varsity Cross Country (Girls) MVR: Avery Bishop Leadership: Caroline Houston Coaches Award: Avery Block Girls’ Golf MVP: Caroline Crumrine Leadership: Caroline Crumrine Coaches Award: Ellie Burnette Coaches Award: Isabel Bellamy Surf Team MVP: Harrison Spicuzza Leadership: Jack Reger Coaches Award: Whit Stephenson
Flying high. Emmanuel Bonsu rises up for a layup against Epiphany School putting them ahead in a close game. Photo by Grace Mason