Vol. LXXXVII, No. 1
New Dorm to House Boys in September
DEERFIELD ACADEMY, DEERFIELD, MA 01342
What Ifs Answered By TABATA VISO Staff Writer
By GARAM NOH Staff Writer The new dorm, to be completed by September, will be an underclassmen boys’ dorm. This new dorm will have thirteen more beds than Chapin Hall, allowing the school to reclaim the common rooms currently being used as doubles because of over-enrollment. The increase in room numbers will also allow the school to provide one day student bed per dorm. In two years, however, the gender assignments for Scaife, Mather, and the new dorm may switch, due to their similar occupancy capacities. “With the construction of this new dorm, each corridor will have a common room, which we think is the best and healthiest set-up for a dorm,” said Dean of Students Toby Emerson. The new dorm (yet unnamed) will also have two three-bedroom faculty residences and one twobedroom faculty residence. Mr. Emerson confirmed the rumors that the new dorm will have an elevator. “Because of the American Disabilities Act, every building that you renovate or build has to have handicapped access. [The new dorm] has a second floor, so it’s likely to have an elevator. Not for nonhandicapped student use, though, of course.” “A lot of time and effort has gone into what the common room spaces will look like,” he continued, “and the new dorm will also pay attention to being green and environmentally sound. [Final plans will be made when] we hear back from the admissions office as to the yield of incoming students.” The new dorm will be taking the place of Chapin Hall. Chapin may be used for faculty housing next year, and in two years, in order to accommodate the renovation of the art building, it is expected to hold art classes.
Ashley So Science teacher and weapons enthusiast Dennis Cullinane demonstrates the proper handling and use of a tomahawk to the Elements co-curricular group during their hike to the rock on Friday, April 6.
New Interdisciplinary Course Begins Next Year
Every athletic season brings a host of enthusiastic prospects to each team. Coaches for all levels make cuts due to the limited amount of equipment, practice space, and maximum capacity. This spring, however, the girls’ crew team did not have the luxury of such limitations. Rather than being faced with a need to make cuts, English teacher and
A new emergency broadcast system has been installed on campus. There are three parts to the system including speakers, email, and text to guarantee the safety of all students and faculty. In the event of an emergency, speakers placed around campus will broadcast a prerecorded message, followed by an email and text message to be sent to all students with details on the emergency, what to do, and where to go. This will ensure that no matter where students are they can get to safety immediately. “There are a lot of ‘what ifs’ in a situation like a train accident and chemical threat or a tornado,” said David Gendron, the director of safety and security. “We would most likely tell people to shelter in place and to stay where they are. If an evacuation were necessary, the police department has buses on stand by to take everyone to another school nearby.” Speakers are located on the outside of buildings all around campus. There are also speakers located on the lower fields, in case an emergency occurs during sports practice. An emergency could include anything from natural disasters to accidents that occur on Route 5 & 10. When such an accident happens, the police will immediately contact Deerfield to let us know of the hazard. From there, security office will alert the campus within minutes. “Finding the right piece of equipment took a while,” said Mr. Gendron. “We didn’t want to implement something that we would spend a large amount of money on, and it wouldn’t work.” Mr. Gendron said the system is only in its first phase. He added, “We want to set up speakers in all of the classroom and even in some dorms.” The emergency broadcast system will assure the community of safety in the event of a crisis.
Science teacher Andrew Harcourt’s H2O proposal has been chosen from among a number of faculty submissions to be the first AP/Cambridge Capstone course, part of a pilot program that has the Academy working in collaboration with the College Board and the University of Cambridge. Academic Dean Peter Warsaw described the course as “a leading course that would be interdisciplinary, global and lead to a substantial final project,” for the purpose of developing critical thinking, creativity, and research and communication skills. The course is a comprehensive scientific and historic study of water, a single period course taught by Mr. Harcourt and the newly-hired Global Studies Director, David Miller. When asked what the new position will require, Mr. Warsaw responded “Having never had a Global Studies Director, we are about to find out what the position will require, and Mr. Miller is going to be the one to
help define the role.” The job listing for the new position stated the responsibilies of the global studies director to be “to lead the school’s international programs. This includes teaching a new class relating to global curriculum, all off-campus programs, developing and implementing evaluation tools for global education programs, working with the Academic Dean and Curriculum Committee on global curriculum development, overseeing ongoing initiatives for faculty global development, and coordinating support of international students.” The class, which will be available to juniors, must be taken concurrently with English teacher Michael Schloat’s American Currents class, and culminates with a “Capstone Project,” a twenty-page research paper, during senior spring. “Students are going to be looking at water quality, water chemistry, and water availability at the Deerfield level, the US level, and then the global level,” said Mr. Harcourt. In addition, students will take field trips and analyze local water and in rivers in India and China.
“Unlike most science classes, AP/Cambridge Capstone is going to consist of debates, discussions, presentations, and collaboration with local officials and scientists,” said Mr. Schloat. The English portion of the capstone course will examine “literature that gets us to focus on the philosophical underpinnings of Mr. Harcourt’s course,” described Mr. Schloat. Like all junior English courses, the class will study American literature, with an emphasis on global resources. “It’s not a course that studies literature about water, but the themes and ideas, such as competition for resources and how communities decide how to use or allocate natural resources,” said Mr. Harcourt. “It is a new and interesting way of teaching these subjects,” said Cody Anderson-Salo ‘14. “I can’t wait to see what this class will be like.” Deerfield is one of twenty schools piloting such a revolutionary course, which emphasizes cross-disciplinary thinking and global awareness, integral qualities for the leaders of tomorrow.
first-year Coach Louise Kinder was required to recruit as many girls as possible. The crew team has faced many obstacles this spring. It encountered its first dilemma in the beginning of the season, as many experienced rowers did not return to the sport. Currently, the girls’ crew team is made up of approximately 25 students (including coxswains), which is a significant drop from last year’s total of 35 participants. Ms. Kinder affirmed that
“the team has lost many more experienced kids from last year.” In previous years, the boys’ and girls’ crew teams each raced six boats. This year, due to the lack of rowers, the girls’ crew team gave its sixth boat to the boys’ program and is currently sharing its fifth boat with them as well. “Usually the fifth and the sixth boat are for beginner rowers. This year, however, the fourth boat is going to be a beginner’s boat,” said Ms. Kinder. Continued on Page 6
Miranda McEvoy Returning rower Stephanie Vaughn ’12 carries oars to the dock.
By ANNA AUERSPERG Staff Writer
Crew Weathers Crises By JOSHUA KIM Staff Writer
April 25, 2012
Arts & Entertainment Artist of the Issue: Hadley Newton
Sports Elements Explores New Territories
Features Honoring the Titanic Centennial
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OPINION/EDITORIAL
April 25, 2012
Community Service VOL. LXXXVII, NO. 1
APRIL 25, 2012
Editor-in-Chief KRISTY HONG Front Page CASEY BUTLER
Photography ASHLEY SO
Opinion/Editorial SAMMY HIRSHLAND
Graphics TATUM MCINERNEY
Arts & Entertainment MIRANDA MCEVOY
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The Community Service Board had asked for help. At a past school meeting, a member walked students through an online initiative that made signing up for weekend projects easier and accessible to the community. Now, members are pressured to volunteer at events they themselves organize and publicize because not enough students sign up. At seemingly every other school meeting, we sit through countless student presentations about summer service trips to Africa or Asia, yet we usually do not have enough people to fill up the van that goes to Second Helpings in Greenfield every Monday. While athletic teams deliberately devote one day of practice to service, the activities are typically limited to an hour’s work of wiping tables and the backs of couches in the Memorial Building. Handing the paper towels to the girls’ varsity hockey team in the winter, a staff member joked, “You’ll be finished with this quickly so you guys can go get ice cream.” But have we earned the ice cream in the first place? Can we truly say to ourselves that the spirit of giving before receiving pervades a community that presumably values service? Moreover, is service truly integrated into our community and daily lives? We constantly juggle schoolwork, commitments, and personal issues, rarely having the time or energy to serve others. If service opportunities were more accessible to us, perhaps among the events listed in Mr. McVaugh’s email of weekend activities, would the current mentality towards service change? What if all students were required to dedicate x number of hours of service in order to receive a diploma? Though this would change the nature of service from a personal choice to a requirement, service could evolve to a relevant, tangible, and defining characteristic of our Deerfield experiences. At the start of the spring athletic awards last year, Dr. Baker asked students to rise and be recognized for their commitment and hours to service. Many remained seated. Hopefully, Deerfield will become a place that visibly values the integrity of serving others, where students confidently rise in the midst of their peers and teachers in an expression of their commitment to something greater than themselves. Kristy Hong Editor-in-Chief
Opinion articles with contributors’ names attached represent the views of the respective writers. Opinion articles without names represent the consensus views of the editorial staff.
Academy Events Twice a year, Academy Events provide the community an opportunity to experience a thought-provoking performance. More often than not, students’ negative attitudes spoil this event. However, we should appreciate the fact that we can assemble as an entire school and engage in post-performance dialogue. Our lack of appreciation for the presentation stems from the Academy’s failure to educate us on the upcoming show. The Academy should make a greater effort to emphasize the significance of each event. In light of Ailey II, a two-minute video is not a sufficient preview of a two-hour performance. If the community had been as prepared for Ailey II as it was for W.S. Merwin’s reading, perhaps there would have been a greater level of enthusiasm. Regardless of the extent to which we were prepared, as students, we should have the maturity to respect the performance as well as the efforts that go into educating the community.
Building Esteem for the Arts Deerfield is full of talented students, athletes, and artists, but why does it feel as if some talents are valued more than others? The community’s “sports culture” manifests itself through praise of athletic achievements, but how often do students with other talents receive the same praise? Non-athletic extracurricular activities— especially art-centric—are de-emphasized and sometimes stigmatized. We have three sports awards school meetings per year, but there is no school meeting that formally acknowledges student artists. Most artwork hangs in the Hilson Gallery or the lower level of the Memorial Building, rarely a destination for many. Few students attend chamber music concerts, which are inconveniently held on weeknights. Though sports are inevitably a big part of our culture, we can respect the fact that not everyone here has an interest in athletics. Deerfield should be a place where all talents are recognized and valued. Let’s increase musical and theatrical performances at school meeting, give annual arts awards, and showcase student art on bulletin boards in the Dining Hall or heck, even the Athletic Stockroom.
“Ghost Clubs” and a Plea for Passion Half of the clubs listed for prospective students on Second Visit Day are inactive. These clubs are easily created with a signature and a couple of unsubstantial answers, with no meetings to follow. Usually due to lack of effort and interest, these clubs are neglected until the college application season comes along. Creating a club with people who have common interests is noble and sound, but if students are starting a club just for the sake of amplifying a college application, isn’t this undermining the spirit of pursuing an interest? Similarly, those who seek leadership positions should make sure that they are applying for the job and not the title. Students sometimes forget the responsibilities they accept when tackling these roles, resulting in leaders who are unwilling and unprepared to put time and effort into their positions. Instead of opting for multiple titles in a scramble for college acceptance, we should pursue our own passions and genuine interests to bolster a community of truly driven, unique individuals.
Congratulations!
Shannon Savage and Jeffrey Jewett on the birth of Socha Sage March 26, 2012
DILUTING LEADERSHIP Two Student Perspectives
Many students believe that the more equal distribution of leadership among students is a bad thing, that the administration is just trying to make people “feel good,” but I would argue that there are other compelling reasons to keep people from holding multiple, time-consuming positions. The old system where one could hold as many leadership positions as he or she wanted seems as if it was made for a time when students had more free time. But now that there are many students who pursue leadership positions and have one or no free periods, it is unrealistic to think that students could possibly do as well academically when they have too many outside of school commitments. Most of these students would probably be wonderful leaders, but they simply wouldn’t have the time to devote to more than one position. What the administration is doing will keep people from overextending themselves. How is someone supposed to effectively captain a sport, do six or seven subjects of homework, go to a peer-counseling meeting, run a club meeting, and then go proctor a hall at night? Students won’t be able to contribute the same level of energy to all of these tasks that they could if they only had one leadership position. Deerfield students often try to do as much as they can, but when there’s no one telling them that enough is enough, they’ll take on too much. Giving students a cap on the number of positions they can hold will ensure that students think carefully about the leadership they will choose. The new rules will keep Deerfield from having leaders who are distracted. Underclassmen will benefit when their proctors are around more, students who need help with a class will benefit when peer tutors have time to teach, and students who need to talk will benefit when peer counselors are less stressed. Sammy Hirshland ’13 Opinion/Editorial Editor Imagine my dismay when it was first officially announced that peer counselors would no longer be allowed to apply for proctorship at the end of junior year. That announcement seemed to catalyze what has indubitably turned out to be the administration’s attempt to diffuse the roles of leadership at Deerfield. As of now, any student interested in being a proctor must actually choose among proctor, peer counselor, head peer tutor, AHC member, and DC member. These groups alone would comprise some fifty to sixty seniors, constituting around 25% of the senior class. This number is absolutely ridiculous. There is no reason for the school to oblige a quarter of the senior class to hold supposed “leadership positions” after the effective buccellation of leadership privileges, wherein the school stands behind the altar, meting out leadership positions to the students, one position per student. Current arguments make an appeal to time commitment and consequent scheduling conflicts. However, there is not substantial conflict to warrant enforcing the strict separation of these leadership positions. Furthermore, a student should be given the autonomy to be able to decide for himself if his selection of activities will require more time than he can spare. If a person has the qualities to be a good leader, he shouldn’t be bound by a stringent one-per-person edict that serves to artificially inflate the number of students that “hold leadership positions” on campus. The reason that some proctors were peer counselors in the past is that they were good leaders: it is no coincidence that the best proctors were, often, peer counselors, and vice versa. It is impossible to successfully dilute leadership, because leadership is not a nominal title handed down by the heavens, but instead a quality that only some people have, by no means enforceable by anyone but the people themselves. Jake Barnwell ’12
Corrections
The article titled “Seniors, Not So Privileged” (February 29, 2012) erroneously stated that “The faculty will vote on two sets of privileges put forth by the senior class and already approved by Dean Amie Creagh.” Although Ms. Creagh worked with Theo Lipsky to share the proposals with the faculty and ultimately to bring the proposals to a vote, she did not approve any requests prior to consulting the faculty. The article titled “Around the Table with Gina Apostol” (Special Arts Broadsheet April 3, 2012) erroneously quoted English teacher Ms. Apostol as saying, “You would become a Maoist rebel, instead of walking with drugs on Fifth Avenue.” The quotation should have said “You would become a Maoist rebel, instead of walking drunk on Fifth Avenue.” The Scroll regrets these errors.
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Being Catholic and a girl who may or may not use birth control in the future, I struggle to form a stance on the recent political debates on birth control. I understand and respect others’ religions and their religious beliefs. Yet, I strongly believe in individual liberty. If a woman deems birth control necessary she should be able to access it. President Obama intends to ensure that “every woman should be in control of decisions that affect her own health,” making access to birth control a right. Obama’s current health care plan asks health insurance companies, not employers, to provide appropriate health care, including coverage of birth control. Many who oppose accessibility to birth control seem ignorant of the medicinal uses it has. Not only does it prevent unplanned pregnancies, it also prevents endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, and ovarian cysts. When Congress organized a hearing on the accessibility of the plan, Chairman Republican Darrell Issa refused to allow any women to testify for Obama’s plan as they were “not appropriate or qualified.” Caroline Maloney, a Democratic representative, said “I look at this panel, and I don’t see one single individual representing the tens of millions of women...that want and need insurance coverage for basic preventative health care services, including family planning.”
...women should have the final decision in this matter... No uterus, no opinion. Issa’s committee eventually allowed a woman, Sandra Fluke, to testify in support of Obama’s plan. After making her public statement, Fluke faced the wrath of Rush Limbaugh, a conservative radio host. Limbaugh unrightfully interpreted Fluke’s pleas, “She wants to be paid to have sex. She’s having so much sex she can’t afford the contraception.” My disgust after hearing Limbaugh’s comments and the lack of representation at the hearing have led me to believe that open access to birth control will allow true equality. In a culture where unplanned pregnancy often results in unstable families, the woman is left responsible for the child and has to experience the pregnancy. It is a woman who will be affected by the issue of birth control; it seems logical and fair to argue that women should have the final decision in this matter. Or more simply stated: No uterus, no opinion. Vanessa Chu ’13
OPINION/EDITORIAL
See Scroll Online for Sources My brother is nine years old. His favorite day of the week is Saturday (pancakes for breakfast). He plays on a Little League baseball team. He likes to read his own bedtime stories and write his name on everything. He has Down Syndrome. He is the reason the controversy over abortion makes me ache. Amniocentesis is the prenatal test that detects genetic anomalies early in pregnancy. It is hardly invasive, largely accurate, and strongly recommended for expecting women over 35 years (American Academy of Pediatrics). With such technology available, parents have more preparation time and are, arguably, more equipped to welcome a child with disabilities into the world. According to the New York Times, however, 90% of women who receive a Down Syndrome diagnosis, via amniocentesis, abort (Harmon 1). My nightmare, realized: abortion is a woman’s guarantee that her unborn baby won’t have some “defect” that tarnishes her silvery vision of the “perfect” family with the Sunday bike rides to the swimming pool, the video-taped second grade plays, and the Harvard diploma proudly framed on the wall. Raising a child with a disability does not, perhaps, fulfill the standard expectations of what a child should be. But the unborn potential in that fetus to exceed expectations demands the chance to be realized. Sometimes abortion seems merciful. No one wants a child, once born, to experience pain. But we need to understand that despite all our pre-birth testing, we can never predict the character of an unborn child, or the quality of its projected life. Down Syndrome is hardly the only reason women abort. Poverty, medical complications, rape, fear: desperation is like a spur in the side. Abortion offers salvation, no strings attached. Except for the moral heartstrings torn in denying a life the chance to unfold. And yet I can’t guiltlessly give the government rights over a woman’s body, and I doubt that any law could prevent a desperate woman from resorting to a potentially unsafe termination. If banning abortion does not “solve” any problem, the government is helplessly irrelevant. Government should instead strive to make abortion obsolete: alleviate pressure on pregnant women, improve the economic and social poverties that provoke abortion, promote acceptance of disabilities. My brother constantly reminds me of what abortion can take away. Though I uneasily recognize its political necessity, I can never accept abortion morally. Holly Taylor ’13
April 25, 2012 3 According to the Christian Science Monitor, Obama’s contraception proposal is “a regulation that expands women’s access to birth control methods, including drugs that induce abortion,” paid for by women’s employers. Apparently, considering abortion and “drugs that induce abortion,” to be immoral is not enough. To be exempt from paying contraception coverage for employees because of religion, a company must meet these criteria: “1) their purpose has to be to inculcate religious values, 2) they have to primarily employ people who share their faith, 3) they have to primarily serve people who share their faith, and 4) they must be nonprofit organizations.”
Obama has overstepped his power as President
It is not within the government’s power to create guidelines to determine whether one qualifies as being “religious.” Obama has overstepped his power as President. Human Life International President Father Shenan Boquet claims that Obama and the Department of Health and Human Services have “started a battle between church and state.” David Rivkin Jr. and Edward Whelan of the Wall Street Journal argue that the contraception policy violates the First The argument over abortion in this country has destroyed the middle ground; you are either pro-life or Amendment of the Constitution pro-choice. The solutions proposed by both sides dichotomize the issue and make total victory the only and the Religious Freedom option. However, there are always unintended consequences to laws that are passed and these must always Restoration Act of 1993, signed by President Clinton. According be considered when making an argument. If the pro-life side of the argument has its way, abortion will become restricted or completely prohibited. to Rivkin and Whelan, the RFRA This will invariably lead to more babies being born to mothers who may not want or be able to support states that “any later statutory them. Under these circumstances, services like education, housing, and health care will become more override of its protections problematic than they already are. Schools in poorer neighborhoods that are already having financial [which include a person’s exercise troubles will not benefit from the influx of new students. Violence in these neighborhoods, rebellion of religion without “excessive” against a feeling of uselessness from society and, in some cases, the parents, would increase dramatically burden] must be explicit.” These authors write that “there as the schools and family dynamics faded away. In order to avoid these outcomes, we as a society must be prepared to provide aid to the families of is nothing in the ObamaCare these children. The pro-life mentality of protecting the sanctity of life cannot end after the baby is born. legislation that explicitly or even The argument claims that every life is equal and deserves to have a chance. However, if every life is truly implicitly overrides the RFRA… equal, opportunities offered to one should be offered to the whole. This includes education, housing, the birth control mandate and jobs. Such changes would require modification to many of our public services, which could increase proposed by Health and Human government presence. Since the pro-life argument comes primarily from the Republican Party, a party Services is thus illegal.” This is more than just one advocating smaller government presence, these consequences must be considered, as ignoring them will rights issue. Religious rights, only lead to a larger, more impoverished, and more violent population. This logic applies to the pro-choice side of the argument as well. Should this side of the argument rights of employers, personal prevail, abortions would be available to women in every state. This scenario introduces the problem of morals, and most importantly, alienated religious organizations. As we have seen in recent months, religiously-based businesses are often the rights of unborn children all opposed to aiding their employees in getting birth control and abortions. If the government requires come into play. Women will still have the right these businesses to provide these services for their employees, new tensions will form and old ones will be aggravated. We have seen abortion clinics firebombed by extreme pro-life activists and communities to contraception. However, split by the issue of abortion. These are outcomes that both sides would like to avoid, as they impede employers should not have to fund an intentional discarding of intelligent, democratic progress. Abortion is a very difficult topic for both sides of the argument. It is this difficulty that demands life. This policy is constitutionally respect from both sides towards the other and solutions that are more than simplifying the issue to a “yesor-no” question. We must also consider the other aspects of our lives that our actions, be they pro-choice illegal and it further divides the or pro-life, will have and be prepared to deal with them in the most beneficial way possible. This is a country. This administration decision that will have an impact on the size of government in our lives, women’s rights, and medical law must respect the limits of its for years to come. We owe it to ourselves and future generations to make the fairest, but not necessarily power and represent the entire American population. the easiest, decision possible. Cole Horton ’14 Thomas Shuman ’13
Playing the College Admissions Game By HADLEY NEWTON ’12
Former Arts and Entertainment Editor After months of writing and rewriting essays, taking standardized tests, and waiting, the names of the colleges become abstracted, reduced to an elusive string of syllables, haunting and mysterious. I began to ask myself, “Do I want to go to these schools, or do I just want to get into these schools?” The reality is that, while I liked many of the schools I applied to, I never really bothered to picture myself on their campuses. I was protecting myself, insuring that when rejection arrived on my computer screen or in my mailbox, I would not have lost too much. If I had never imagined my future, than I wouldn’t miss it.
Now, adults do not ask me where I am applying or what my plans are or what my essays are about. When we matriculate, we all gain back our identities, we all sigh as we return to being ourselves, stripped of the statistics, which horrify parents and suffocate students. I am happy to resume life as human, not as a “holistic” gathering of arbitrary information. A year ago, I sat in Ms. Bishop’s office as she asked me what size college I was interested in, if I wanted to participate in Greek life, what region of the United States I preferred, and whether I liked an urban or rural setting. My answer to all of the questions was a shrug of the shoulders, an unenthusiastic, “I am not sure.” My parents were frustrated with my indifference. At dinner
parties with adults, the only question anyone over the age of thirty could formulate was, “So, what colleges are you thinking about? Do you know where you are going?” I always answered with a vague response, sighing, “It’s really too early to tell.” My parents would elbow me in the side, silently begging me to come up with some more acceptable response, and I would spew a list of colleges. Applying to college is something almost every student has to suffer through. Everyone fills out the tedious forms and applies to a variety of schools: some they love, some they like, and some they would attend if forced. A junior or senior in high school is more than just a college applicant. Yet, we are forced
everyday to think of ourselves as a number, a percentage, a statistic. Hopefully, we will be one the few plotted as “accepted” on the Naviance graph for our college of choice, but odds are that most of us will become a red diamond, a sign of being waitlisted or rejected. I prefer not to think of myself as a symbol on a graph. Because I was accepted or rejected from a certain school does not change who I am or how others should perceive me. College admissions is a game. A good amount of players have an advantage, whether it be athletics, arts, or minority status, but we are all competing for those treasured spots. Why are some schools more coveted than others? Is it their name? For whatever reason,
students at Deerfield seem to be drawn to the same schools. Perhaps, it is because we have somehow decided that these schools are socially acceptable, that we can utter their names at dinner parties without feeling ashamed or worthless. Teenagers are self-conscious creatures and their choice of college is one of the things they can obsess over. The college process is a balancing act. Nobody enjoys taking the SAT, writing 500 words about an imaginary dinner party with a person of their choice, or typing information for the millionth time into the CommonApp website. It is a struggle, but it has an end. For me, the relief of being done with the process was almost as great as getting into one the schools I most liked.
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April 25, 2012
Honoring the Titanic Centennial By JADE MOON Staff Writer
April 14, 1912. A date that went down in history. Just twenty minutes before midnight, Titanic, the “unsinkable” passenger ship, struck an iceberg and sank two hours and forty minutes later. This year marks the centenary of the tragedy. In order to commemorate the Titanic centennial, the 1997 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, Titanic, was recently re-released in 3D. The word “titanic, interestingly, is the third most recognized word in English around the world,” explained Gabe Temesvari, a former language teacher at Deerfield and collector of all things Titanic. The Deerfield community, too, celebrated the event. On April 11, 2012, Deerfield
Academy hosted a “Titanic night,” serving a meal “based on the food that was served on the ship, with our authentic recipes,” described Interim Food Services Director Michael McCarthy. The selection of entrées included chicken lyonnaise and poached salmon, with éclairs and Waldorf pudding for dessert. In addition to a menu similar to that of the doomed ship, artwork from the Topics Art class, music, and video clips created a more authentic atmosphere. “Both the students and my staff enjoyed it,” commented Mr. McCarthy. At the beginning of the school year, Mr. Temesvari, a life-long Titanic fanatic, approached Mr. McCarthy about hosting a Titanic dinner. He also worked with AV Technician Sam Skillings in order to perfect the visual and audio systems. “He’s done a lot of research, and he is really fun and very excited,” Mr. McCarthy said.
Mr. Temesvari has been fascinated with the Titanic ever since, as a nine-year old, he crossed the Atlantic by ship. He believes the story of the Titanic “can be likened to a Greek tragedy where everything that was wonderful goes wrong.” He also noted, “The event showed clearly that both the rich and poor can be brought to equal terms by the certainty of death.” Mr. Temesvari encourages the Deerfield community to honor the event by reading about it and remembering that its tragic consequences also brought about rules for ocean travel to make trans-Atlantic voyages safer: the coast guard ice patrol was established, lifeboats as well as drills became mandatory, and the routes were further away from the icebergs. He also suggested, “Go see the movie in 3D! You feel like you are actually on the ship!”
Deerfield Rocket Club: Up, Up, and Away! By EMILY NG Staff Writer Although the Deerfield Rocket Club has been active for several years, co-presidents Jon Lamb ’12 and Jade Moon ’13, along with advisor and Science Department Chair Ben Bakker, have taken the club to new heights, showcasing even more rocket launches this school year. While rocketry is an unfamiliar hobby to many students, the Rocket Club is the perfect platform for cultivating this interest. The purpose of the club is simply to enjoy the process of rocketry and the challenges of building a rocket, such as monitoring weight distribution, aerodynamics, and engine strength and thinking quickly.
“The Rocket Club itself is its own independent club, but at the same time, we’re a sub-branch of the science team, so we build rockets for the TARC (Team America Rocketry Challenge) division,” Lamb said. On their most recent launch, which took place on the far lower athletic fields, the captains attempted to qualify for TARC. To estimate the results of the rocket, Lamb used a computer simulation. In this program, the participant can input measurements and specifications to alter factors of the rocket. To qualify, the launch had to go as close to 800 feet as possible with two perfectly intact raw eggs in the rocket. “Unfortunately, though we hit the correct altitude, we had some parachute problems, and the
rocket fell down way too fast for the eggs to handle, and the eggs cracked,” said Moon. At the launch, a judge from TARC had to see the flight and report to the association. “As a judge, I inspect the rocket to be sure it meets the requirements of the contest. Then I stand back and observe the flights while recording information,” explained Gerry Lempicki, who volunteered to submit results to TARC. Anticipating next year, Moon hopes to recruit a maximum of six people to build and launch rockets as a team. “We want our recruits to be both experienced and inexperienced, and are considering holding some training sessions to teach students rocketry,” said Moon.
Gerry Lempicki The Deerfield Rocket Club’s most recent launch was on April 2, 2012.
PRESIDENT LIPSKY’S PARTING WORDS By MARIAH KENNEDY CUOMO Staff Writer
Which member of the class of 2013 would be the best student body president? Though students will need to make this decision within the next few weeks, the answer to this question is still not apparent for many. “I don’t exactly know what the president does and wouldn’t run myself because I don’t know which qualities would make for a good one,” said Mariella Rutigliano ’13, echoing the feelings of many voters who are uncertain about what to look for in a candidate. Current student body president Theo Lipsky ’12 described the process as “just a matter of putting your name on the daily bulletin, giving a speech,
and waiting for kids to vote.” An undaunted and experienced debater, Lipsky nevertheless noted, “I think that even if kids are nervous about public speaking, that should never hold anyone back.” Whether voting or running, Lipsky believes, “It’s not being the best speaker or being really popular with your class, it’s being able to talk with the deans very well” that makes an excellent school president. “One thing that people don’t realize is that a big part is the constant dialogue you have with the deans,” Lipsky said. For possible candidates and rising seniors in general, Lipsky advised, “The key thing is to understand that there are a ton of ways to contribute to Deerfield’s community as a whole and that you want to make sure you have enough time your senior year.”
Lena Mazel The AP Topics class spent the first two weeks of spring term painting a mural to showcase at the Titanic dinner on April 11.
Fewer Green Keys, More Duties By CHARLOTTE ALLEN Staff Writer
This year, in conjunction with the new Connect 4 residential program and an increasing emphasis on spreading out leadership positions on campus, Co-Head of Connect 4 Rebecca Melvoin and science and health issues teacher Brian Fry have modified the Green Key program. Instead of the classic one-toone ratio of returning students to new students, roughly 25 girls and 25 boys will be selected to be next year’s Green Key leaders. In addition to rising juniors and seniors, the applicant pool is now open to rising sophomores. A traditional part of the beginning of a new student’s Deerfield experience comes in the form of a letter from Green Keys, who will show their assigned students the ropes for the first few weeks and make the transition less stressful. The plan is to pair up returning students who will be in charge of groups of four to eight newcomers. Along with this change, one of the main goals of the program is to give the Green Keys more freedom in their positions; designing fun activities for the groups was even part of
the application. Connect 4 comes into play with the organization of the groupings of new students. Groups will be formed strategically, and the goal is to mix genders and get people from different parts of campus to interact. Members of brother and sister halls will be placed in the same groups. The point of this would be to “decrease awkwardness and increase friendship,” said Ms. Melvoin. The hope of the new agenda is that Green Key bonding will continue not only past the first few weeks of school, but through the fall semester and beyond. A Green Key is now officially recognized as a leadership position, although it will not prevent students from taking on other important roles such as disciplinary committee member or proctor. Ms. Melvoin remarked that “we have so many good students and we just want to recognize them and increase everyone’s visibility.” Head of School Margarita Curtis commented, “Students can be powerful role models, and the purpose of Connect 4 is to ensure that we practice the values we preach, that we reflect and act on our core values. Green Key leaders will play a critical role in sustaining an inclusive and respectful community.”
Track-ing A Cure By ASHLEY SO Photo Editor “Celebrate. Remember. Fight back.” These are the words strewn across the purple banner on the Relay for Life homepage. Each year, more than 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities take part in the Relay for Life to fundraise for the American Cancer Society. Why? Because cancer affects almost everyone. Deerfield Academy will host its 3rd Mini-Relay for Life on Saturday, May 12, on the track. The structure of the venue for the event emphasizes one of its major functions. “The idea is situated on a track, and you think about going around the track as a race, a race to find a cure,” Community Service Director Bernie Baker explained. Leading up to the day of the event, student-formed teams have
asked family and friends to raise awareness and money. During the event, “You’re walking around the track with friends, music is playing, there’s food… It’s a social event. It’s a time to come together and celebrate your health and life, and try to raise money to extend other people’s health and life,” Dr. Baker said. Led by co-chairs John Lee ’13 and Mariah Kennedy Cuomo ’13, this year’s relay is almost entirely student-run. Having started much earlier this year, leadership committees have begun promoting the event, encouraging participation, and planning logistics for food and entertainment. After experiencing two relays and eagerly awaiting the success of the third, the Community Service Board is more organized and ambitious. “The relay is empowering
because I get to help create something that everyone is able to participate in. I am a part of something bigger than myself,” Lee noted. According to Dr. Baker, Relay for Life has the potential to be the largest single service event at DA. “Ultimately, one of the things that we want from service is that sense of empowerment because that’s what leads you to your next act of service,” he said. Currently, sixteen teams are signed up, but both Lee and Dr. Baker are confident that more groups will form in the upcoming weeks. Kevin Tang ’12, Anna Pettee ’13, Emma Beck ’13, and Sunho Park ’14 are among some of the team leaders. As Lee said at school meeting in early April, “You can go onto the Relay for Life website and sign up. It only takes two minutes.” Two minutes to make a lasting difference.
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Artist of the Issue: Hadley Newton
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Two Lives Intertwined By STEFANI KUO Book Reviewer “Half my life ago, I killed a girl” is the frankest line of Darin Strauss’ memoir, Half A Life, which traces back to the year he turned eighteen, when a fun trip to mini golf turned into the day his life would be lived for two. Driving in his Oldsmobile, Strauss struck Celine Zilke on her bicycle and sent her flying at forty miles an hour into his windshield. Haunted by his memories of Celine’s death and his unwillingness to face the accident, Strauss tells a story not of the typical adolescent drinking and driving accident, but of his life after a “no-fault fatality,” a car crash where someone swerves
By ANNA PETTEE Staff Writer
Lena Mazel
Deerfield “often seem to get more attention, Deerfield is putting more and more emphasis on art, and a greater number of students are now signing up for the AP [Studio Art] class.” From classic, detailed paintings to quirky projects with “Q-tips, paintbrushes and acrylic,” Newton finds no boundaries to her creativity. Humble and modest, despite her obvious talent, Newton explained that art is very subjective. “Good art incites a reaction. People don’t need to even like it, but it should get them to start talking and thinking.” Over her four years here, Newton has explored the arts in other ways, influencing students with her incredible writing talent as the former Arts and Entertainment Editor of the Scroll and the former Arts Editor of Albany Road. Although Newton does not want to be a professional artist in the future, she concluded, “Art will always be an important part of my life.” into an automobile intentionally, and the driver is not at fault. As he confronts Celine’s parents, the two people he hasn’t had the courage to face, he is burdened with a comment from Celine’s mother that will haunt him for the next twenty years. “‘Whatever you do in your life, you have to do it twice as well now.’ Her voice went dim. ‘Because you are living it for two people.’” Strauss’ only encounter with Celine’s mother permanently ties his life to another’s. Celine’s would-have’s and shouldhave’s become Strauss’ reality throughout college, marriage, and parenting. This is made clear when Celine’s parents begin suing Strauss for millions of dollars. Although the lawsuit is eventually dropped, Strauss continues to be haunted by his memory of Zilke. As he begins to express his feelings, undergoing therapy
Where in the World is Ms. Whitcomb? By MARIELLA RUTIGLIANO and CARLY REILLY Staff Writers Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair and dance teacher Jennifer Whitcomb will travel to Latin America, among other places, during her 20122013 sabbatical, hoping to return with fresh understanding of dance. Despite this temporary loss to the dance program, Ms. Whitcomb expects to broaden her knowledge in dance forms, immerse herself in community service, and learn more about dance-related technology. Next year, Ms. Whitcomb will travel to the Caribbean Basin to study social and folkloric dance forms. She will be attending the 16th World Salsa Congress in Puerto Rico, where she will take Salsa classes and learn about its
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The “Art” of Synesthesia
By AYESHA KAPUR Staff Writer Just as many find an outlet to express themselves in hobbies such as writing, acting, dancing, or playing sports, Hadley Newton ’12 discovered her passion in her sophomore year and since then has become an active contributor to the visual arts. She is currently taking Post AP Topics, which she described as “more personal and independent.” Newton explained painting and drawing as “a cathartic experience,” an opportunity to let go of the daily vicissitudes of life and simply relax. “I allow my eyes and hands to do the thinking, to perceive the subject without bias or distraction. In a world of technology, where everything moves faster, art is one of the few places where I can sit down and everything is still.” When the average kid went to the playground, young Newton spent much of her free time visiting museums with her family. Growing up and learning to appreciate art is one of the reasons that she decided to pursue her creative side. Newton said that although sports at
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history. Ms. Whitcomb hopes to integrate Latin American dance into the dance curriculum upon her return. “I would really love to one day team-teach a class with [Language Chair and Spanish teacher Virginia] Invernizzi that would involve Latin dance forms, language and history,” she added. Developing her dancing ability, Ms. Whitcomb will spend time in New York City. She intends to pursue her certification in the Simonson Contemporary Dance Technique. Lynn Simonson was one of Ms. Whitcomb’s first dance teachers and her inspiration for pursuing professional dance. Ms. Whitcomb will learn about dance-related technology at the Shenandoah University
Walking past the Reid Arts Center, you hear the notes of a cellist, and a rainbow of colors arcs through your head. During geometry class, numbers on the white board form colorful patterns: 1+2=blue. In chemistry class, your teacher explains electron orbitals, while the feeling of that idea brushes your fingertips. It reminds you of the texture you experience when searching for something in your room. Synesthesia occurs when one sense is simultaneously perceived by one or more auxiliary senses. The Greek meaning of synesthesia is “joined perception,” the connections that synesthetes make, enabling heightened senses and enhanced cognition. Emlyn VanEps ’12 has a type of synesthesia that joins hearing with sight. Hearing notes on a scale, she recognizes each note as a specific color.
as a release, and putting pen to paper, Strauss faces his past. He writes to help others with similar feelings and experiences, and to “finally [look] hard through the window of memory, a neat square cut into the years.” As Strauss believes, this book is not one of self-pity. Instead, it is a book that illustrates the regret and guilt felt through a life that owes itself to another.
“I don’t physically see the color in my vision. It’s like when I look at something…and my brain recognizes that it is the color red. It’s the same with notes,” VanEps explained. VanEps’ ability to join sight and sound alters her taste in music. “Certain sounds have colors and textures I don’t like. For example, I don’t like the chromatic harmonica because it plays lots of notes at the same time.” Despite her exceptional ability, VanEps is not the only synesthete at Deerfield. Carley Porter ’12 and Caroline Kjorlien ’13 associate digits and letters of the alphabet with specific colors, which comes in handy when memorizing phone numbers or peoples’ names. “Some number combinations are more appealing because of their color. When I see numbers on a page of my math homework, even though I know they are in pencil…it looks rainbow to me,” said Porter. Although many synesthetes
Opera and the City By TARA MURTY Staff Writer
Wondrous vocals swirl around the audience, engulfing the theater with vibrato. Lucky Deerfield students and faculty sit in a row, enraptured by the emotion filling each note and gesture onstage. Fifteen Academy members attended the world’s second mostperformed opera, La Traviata, at the Metropolitan Opera in New York on April 21, provided for by the generous fund of Sheldon and Marilyn MacLeod ’45. Charles Bado In the past, the MacLeod Dance Conservatory and the Opera Trip has attended operas University of New Mexico’s at the Boston Lyric Opera. This Theatre and Dance Department. year, Director of Music and She expressed interest in ways organizer of the trip Daniel that technology could influence Roihl explained, “Why not go to the best? The Met is certainly her academic dance classes. During her sabbatical, one of the most reputable opera Ms. Whitcomb also hopes to houses in the country, if not the establish a relationship between world.” Giuseppe Verdi’s La Deerfield and the Paulo Freire Charter School for Social Justice Traviata (The Fallen Woman) was in Holyoke, Massachusetts— composed in 1853. Mr. Roihl an institution where she plans said, “[Guiseppe] Verdi is the to teach master classes in undisputed master of Italian contemporary dance styles, and romantic opera.” The opera to help build its arts department. tells the story of a terminally ill The only downside? “I’m courtesan and her romance with going to miss the kids a lot,” she a young nobleman. It centers on admitted. “It’s the chance of a the theme of class-difference lifetime, but at the end of the day, that is signature to operas. Mr. Roihl described the multiI love what I do [here] and I’ll be faceted manner in which the sad to leave...even for a year.”
see colors in response to different stimuli, those associated hues are usually different for each person. “For me, all even numbers are blue and green, ‘cool’ colors. Odds are fiery colors,” Kjorlien said of her personal synesthetic experiences. Nina Sola ’13 associates numbers with colors. Even more fascinating is her ability to feel the “textures” of ideas. “In school we want to make connections, and when I think of an idea with a certain texture, I am reminded of another idea— immediately there is a link,” Sola described. Synesthetes are able to make abstract connections that no one else can see. However, synesthesia can cause difficulties for those who have not fully discovered the scope of their talent. “The trick is to figure out how it can help you. Don’t adjust the way you think to how people want you to think. Use your brain how it wants to be used. It’s like using a tool for what it was made to be used for,” Sola said.
tale is expressed. “It combines theatrical arts, musical arts, costuming, staging, and visual arts. It really is a cornucopia for the senses.” Edric Tam ’12, an attendee, said, “While the melodies and harmonies in western music are usually defined, the subject of the music and the intentions of the composers can be subtle. However, in operas, because story telling, acting, and singing happen at the same time, it is easier to feel the emotions, understand the music, and appreciate the composer’s genius.” “It is interesting that you act through singing. In our real life, we often compare our life to song lyrics. In opera, it seems like they actually act through the lyrics,” said participant Jack Park ’14. Among the faculty attending was Head of School Margarita Curtis. She commented, “Opera is a spectacle that combines many different art forms, and as such is a richly textured performance that engages you on many levels. While the libretto and the choreography are important elements, for me, the music— and especially the quality of the voices—is paramount.” A ticket to an opera, which fuses a multitude of art forms in a polished and “larger than life” manner, costs a minimum of $175. Mr. Roihl said, “The Academy is deeply grateful to [the MacLeods’] generous legacy which will enable many of our students to experience the incredible spectacle of this inimitable art form.”
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SPORTS
Ultimate Rec Springs Back into Action By JON VICTOR Staff Writer
Tim Trelease Elements participants soak up the great outdoors as they assemble by a mountain stream.
Braving the Elements By COLE HORTON Staff Writer
The highly regarded Elements program is sure to be one of the most remarkable co-ed cocurricular activities offered this spring. Elements offers a variety of outdoor activities to assist the typical student better understand nature, conquer potential fears, and support his or her peers in a unique opportunity. Horseback riding, archery, rock-climbing, canoeing, and backpacking are only a handful of the activities Elements will tackle this spring, with the help
of fine arts teacher Tim Trelease and science teachers Jeffrey Jewett and Dennis Cullinane. According to Mr. Trelease, the Elements program is intended to create a foundation of “individuals working together as a team” through an “experience consistent with sports teams.” For all the students who feel trapped in “the Deerfield bubble,” the Elements program provides a release to interact directly with the beauty of New England. Over the years, the Elements program has positively affected all its participants. Mr. Trelease
The Portr ait of a Rising Renaissance Woman By DAVE LUCENTE Staff Writer A ninth-grader who placed fifth in the 100-yard breaststroke event at New England’s with a time of 1:08, one second away from the school record, Claire Collins ’15 is one of the brightest stars in girls’ athletics. This spring, Collins has added to her impressive athletic record as a first-year rower. Collins pulls times on an ergometer that not only break the records, but also match times of women in the best Division I programs. Her caliber of athleticism is difficult to put into perspective. Collins’ 7:06 two-kilometer test on an ergometer is so impressive that the USRowing U18 Junior National Team’s Head Coach Liz Trond contacted Collins to invite her to row with the junior national team this summer. When asked about her reaction to Trond’s invitation, Collins explained, “I am excited rather than stressed about this opportunity.” English teacher Louise Kinder, the new girls’ varsity crew coach, believes that Collins has both the mental and physical strength of a future Olympic rower. “It is just a matter of time,” said Ms. Kinder. “Crew is a sport that requires patience and attention to technique.” Ms. Kinder, who graduated from Deerfield in the class of
2005, rowed for the University of California at Berkeley and has a national championship under her belt. After talking about her coaching experience at the collegiate level, Ms. Kinder said that she frequently has to remind herself that the erg times produced by college athletes equal the times produced by Collins, a freshman in high school. A six-year swimmer, Collins brought her talents to the girls’ team and contributed to the team’s 2nd place finish at New England’s. Sonja O’Donnell, the girls’ varsity swim coach, believes that in addition to her developments in technique, Collins’ greatest improvement in the past season was her mental strength. Mrs. O’Donnell, who is also coaches novice girls’ rowing, believes in the importance of psychological toughness required in athletics. In her opinion, mental preparation is as important as any other aspect of performance. “During my last season before coming to Deerfield, I had a tough time dealing with the mental aspect of swimming.” Collins admitted. “Mrs. O’Donnell taught me to focus and relax, which is a huge component of rowing as well.” When asked about the future, Collins stated her deep desire to compete at the Division I level. “Going D1 is definitely a longterm goal of mine, but at this point, it will not likely be for swimming,” she said with a laugh.
described these effects as the development of support and confidence. “Over the course of all the things that we do, [participants] gain the experience of being supported and supporting others.” Emma Beck ’13, an Elements participant, praises the program as “a great way to get outside and have fun while leaning new things about being in the great outdoors. Not only have we gone hiking, but also rock climbing and horseback riding, along with tomahawk throwing, bow and arrow shooting, and fire building. It’s been a rewarding experience!”
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Ultimate Rec—a dormant spring co-curricular—returns to life on the Quad. Participants are given the opportunity to choose their activity daily, which encourages a range of interest and involvement. There are separate groups for each activity, so each person has the opportunity to explore the options. Yet the freedom of opportunity provided by this co-curricular has also created controversy, as the minute time commitment allows some members to “specialize” in a single sport not competitively offered during the spring; the expansive free time allows athletes to continue training during their off-season. “I joined Ultimate Rec so I could have pure fun outdoors for an hour every day, but also have more free time to focus on work and other interests,” explained Julien Chaix ’13, who plays basketball during the winter. “There are a lot of kids who play other sports and use the extra time for those because it’s only an hour every day,” Chaix said. Jordan Jancze ’13, a varsity soccer and hockey player, praised the co-curricular for its enjoyable and multifarious activities. “We have a blast doing anything from soccer to tanning. It’s a great way
to hone your stickball skills and work on life skills.” Spanish Teacher Stephen Taft, this year’s Ultimate Rec Coach, thinks that “[the activity] began some years ago, when, due to re-construction of the present lower-level tennis courts, there were not enough courts to handle as many students who used to do rec tennis.” As a result, Ultimate Rec was established as an outdoor, recreational activity to interested students. The co-curricular offers various sports and activities including volleyball, frisbee, soccer, capture-the-flag, dodgeball, football, nature hikes, kickball, and tag. The commitment lasts only one hour a day, four days a week. Lack of interest in previous years caused the activity’s discontinuation. “For many years, there was a spring soccer group, too, but interest dwindled until it was no longer justified by the numbers. Last year, Ultimate Rec was small in numbers and was sort of attached to Ultimate Disc,” Mr. Taft explained. Fortunately for current students, the demand for Ultimate Rec increased to a level that fostered its rebirth. Ultimate Rec’s comeback has received mainly positive reviews from its participants, but the jury is still out from outside observers.
Crew Weathers Crises from Page 1
Seven experienced seniors and juniors decided to change their spring co-curricular this season, largely due to the sport’s tiring travel schedule and time commitment. Former varsity rower Marly Morgus ’12 revealed, “Rowing is a huge time commitment that takes a lot of sacrifice and dedication from everyone involved.” The team definitely has a demanding and rigorous practice schedule. Practices last the average co-curricular length— about an hour and a half—but add in the time it takes to head up to the river, get the boats on the water, and return to campus, and a good three hours has been taken up. Another challenge the team must overcome is Mother Nature. Due to the lack of rainfall in the valley this year, the Connecticut River’s water level is far below its normal depth. As of April 15th, the team moved to Northfield Mount Hermon to row. On the bright side, these difficulties have allowed the crew team to bond with each other and develop an enthusiasm for the sport. Coxswain Casey Butler ’13 said, “Everyone on the team is willing to put in the time and effort necessary to make some great boats.” Elizabeth Lawless ’12, a rower, added, “It is cool to see our upperclassmen rowers mentor our newcomers… a very talented group of students that are looking to make a huge impact on our team.”
Alex Chalmers Ultimate soccer fanatics scrimmage alongside their coach, Mr. Taft.
Check out the Scroll Online for the article about the softball team’s new assistant coach, Danielle Chagnon.