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PURPOSE Reverend Canon Stephen B. Swann was more than ESD’s founding rector and headmaster. He was the bus driver. The camp counselor. The man who would unclip his priest collar and toss a leather football in the parking lot during carpool. He was the boss who would drive to your house and knock on your door when your dog died. The headmaster whose office always had a fireplace running, an opendoor-policy and a group of kids doing homework on the floor. The Enchanted Rock trip leader with a fear of heights, who rock climbed anyways, never asking you to do something he wouldn’t do himself. But before all that, he was the 29-year-old priest with eight seventh graders, a two-year lease on a couple classrooms in the St. Michaels Episcopal church’s basement and a vision.

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SMILES FOR MILES: Playing with the children living in the girls’ home, Administrative Assistant Kamalie Frank poses for a photo. “The girls were so curious and wanted to know where volunteers live, what they do for a living, what we eat in America and our travels to get to Africa,” she said. photo courtesy of ESD BOOKWORM : Curriculum Specialist Lindsey Cullins takes part in the reading program. “My reading buddy was Elizabeth, and I just really got to know her. The thing that stands out the most is just how loving and inclusive [the girls] were,” she said. photo courtesy of ESD

Tanzania trip offers opportunities to partner with sister school, help oversees teachers

12 faculty, staff members travel to the Mainsprings school to provide professional development and teach at all-girl campus BY | AVA HEPPNER

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This was two weeks out of my comfort zone, but everyone was so welcoming and generous. [The Tanzania trip] taught me that I should never complain. Claire Mrozek

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Junior Dean Claire Mrozek

eachers and administrators traveled to Katanga, Tanzania, for 12 days in early August to help Tanzanian teachers with professional development and to experience a different education system. The sister school partnership that inspired the trip to the Tanzania started with a pen pal program that connected the middle school science classes to the Mainsprings school in Tanzania. All team members had to apply to go on the trip. Eight faculty and staff members joined the trip, including Curriculum Specialist Lindsey Cullins. Cullins, the coordinator of the trip, wanted the Tanzania team to develop unique relationships between students and teachers who come from different backgrounds, and to establish interactive connections. “We wanted every teacher or staff member who went on the trip to find one way to bring the connections [made] and the lessons learned in Tanzania back to the school,” Cullins said. “Everyone that went had to make a commitment that they would find a way to connect it.” The team interacted with children ages 2-17 on a daily basis. Their day usually started with breakfast, followed by a volunteer project, an agricultural activity, professional development collaboration, discussions with other teachers and students, chapel and dinner. The group also went on a day trip to the

Safari Serengeti National Park, where they saw many different kinds of wildlife, ranging from antelopes and elephants to lions and zebras. “This was two weeks out of my comfort zone, but everyone was so welcoming and generous,” Junior Dean Claire Mrozek said. “[The Tanzania trip] reminded me that I should never complain.” One of the best parts of the trip was connecting with students and teachers in worship every night during chapel, AP World History teacher Mark Salz said. “Every night, at the end of chapel, [students] pick a [worship] song and prayer leader where some students will lead a solo, and it is just beautiful,” Salz said. “The girls, who are all orphans, would come up for prayer and pray for people who are traveling, visiting and for people less fortunate than them, which was really cool to experience.” Faculty and staff brought back lessons they want to teach students at ESD. Cullins said she wanted to teach respect and to stress the fact that everyone impacts the community. “When we are afraid to put ourselves out there, when we don’t stand

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READ ALONG: AP World History Teacher Mark Salz entertains children at school by reading to them before starting their art class. “While I did this for just two days, [the children and I] had a whole ‘lotta fun,” Salz said. photo courtesy of ESD

Cullins said. “We are making a conscious choice not to shape our community in the way that we need to. I hope that getting to interact with a community that is so loving and so inclusive and engaged in their education inspires us to try to do that, too.” The owner of Mainsprings came to the Upper and Middle School campus on Sept. 17 to extend the sister school partnership they started by forming connections with different people. The Mainsprings school is looking for ways to build more partnerships. Each student at Mainsprings has to take the National Mandated

I HOPE THAT GETTING TO INTERACT WITH A COMMUNITY THAT IS SO LOVING AND SO INCLUSIVE AND ENGAGED IN THEIR EDUCATION INSPIRES US.

LINDSEY CULLINS, CURRICULUM SPECIALIST up for one another, we are not looking to love one another and empower one another,”

Exam, and if the students fail the exam at the end of seventh grade, their school career is over. There is a lot of pressure on not only the students, but also the teachers. Teachers at Mainsprings are looking for techniques they can use in their own classrooms to improve their teaching skills, to help students on the exam. “I tend to be a perfectionist and want to have everything perfectly polished before I put it out there in the world,” Cullins said. “[During this trip], I decided to embrace some of the messy process that comes from contributing and not being afraid of having something not perfectly polished. My new commitment is to be active, present and to contribute where I can.”

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Junior Wolf Run Project revamped, unused land sold BY | EVELYN ZHAO After unused land in Wolf Run was sold in April, the junior class’ annual Wolf Run project was amended this school year, focusing on students’ family history instead of researching elements related to the mid-19th century. The school purchased the empty plot of land in 2010 to include it in the Outdoor Education program, but it was rarely used. Money earned from its sale is being invested as a future resource for replacing, repairing and renovating the Middle and Upper School campus. “At the end of the day, Wolf Run ended up better off because we decided that we weren’t going to use the land, so we sold it,” Chief Financial Officer Robert Buchholz said. “We got rid of some land we don’t use, and we got cash that we can now use to help support the campus.” The company that bought the land will likely divide it into lots and build homes, but the land remains untouched at the moment. “There are houses all around Wolf Run—it’s not going to affect anything for us,” Buchholz said. “It’s an interesting piece of land, though, because a significant amount of the land is in the flood zone. It amazes me to see how they’re going to organize it.” For the past 20 years, the Wolf Run project was a junior class tradition and began in mid-October with a trip to Wolf Run. “With the land sale, we can’t access some of the places that we had before,” Junior Class Dean Claire Mrozek said. “It’s not ideal to have 108 kids out there walking around at the same time, and that means we couldn’t do the project in any of the ways that we have in the past.” In previous years, students were asked to find an element related to life in mid-19th century North Texas and incorporate research to connect it to their own lives.

This year, juniors are still completing the project, but with a twist, instead focusing on finding an element of their own families’ background, possibly regarding their migration or immigration to Dallas. Students will continue to research their project in English and history classes as done in years past. “We’re going to maintain as many of the pieces of the project as much as we can, and we’re keeping the presentation piece, the research piece and the interdisciplinary piece,” Mrozek said. “One of the important things about the Wolf Run project is that it was challenging, and it pushed kids out of their comfort zones. We asked them to be creative, and I’ll be honest and say that lots of kids did not like that.” Some juniors this year are not looking forward to the changes to the classic project. “I am a little disappointed that I don’t get to experience what the Wolf Run project really [was] all about,” junior Selam Mekbeb-Gillett said. “I only know of what I’ve been told, and from what I’ve heard, I was looking forward to formulating my own opinions on the project.” Students who completed the project in previous years believe the change isn’t beneficial for students. “For a school that values traditions, I don’t think this speaks well,” senior Lauren Marks said. “My initial reaction was that this isn’t fair. It was the first time I got thrown into something without any warning. I feel like the juniors would be missing out.” Starting in October, juniors will begin their research for the project, but the final plan is still being developed. “We’ve changed this project many times over the years,” Mrozek said. “The kids [discover] some things about their own skill-set that they didn’t know before, but in the end, it has always been about helping them understand who they are as a person.”

Head of School David Baad & Stephen J. Swann

A WARM WELCOME Head of School David Baad and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings shake hands after Rawlings’ proclamation, welcoming Baad to the city during the installation service on Sept. 20. “On that day, I [felt] an enormous sense of gratitude,” Baad said. “The thing I [was] most excited for [was] the keynote speaker, Vance Wilson.” photo by Riley Breaux

Head of school installed, welcomed by community BY | EMILY DELGADO

ew Head of School, David Baad, was sworn in as headmaster during an installation service on Sept. 20 in the Competition Gym. Students from fourth to 12th grade, along with faculty, staff and community members attended the installation ceremony, the second-ever in school history. “The community as a whole has been really welcoming,” Baad said. “Any success I’ve had in my life is a direct result of the luck I’ve had of the people I’ve had in my life.” Baad was selected as Head of School in February, replacing Meredyth Cole. He spent 31 years at St. Albans School in Washington D.C. and moved to Dallas over the summer. Because he has worked in Episcopal schools for his entire career, he believes he is most comfortable in an Episcopal school environment. “The community as a whole has always been really welcoming,” Baad said. “Being in a school that is faith informed, in which religion fuses everything we do and is the membrane in which everything sits, is really important to me.” Baad has had to adjust from teaching and coaching in a small all-boys environment to leading a co-educational atmosphere with

twice the number of students. “I ask myself why I haven’t been working in co-ed schools my whole life,” Baad said. “I like the atmosphere. I’m used to walking down the hall, and every single student who walks by me, I can call them by name. I am obviously not there yet.” Baad has made it one of his primary goals to get to know the community and is often seen in classrooms and talking to students in the hallways. “[Baad] invests himself and wants to get to know as many of the students, teachers, and parents and staff as possible,” Associate Head of School Ruth Burke said. “This is a big

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IF I AM GOING TO BE THE LEADER OF THIS SCHOOL, IT’S IMPORTANT THAT I KNOW WHO ALL [THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY] ARE.

DAVID BAAD, HEAD OF SCHOOL

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be the leader of this school, it’s important that I know who all [the members of the community] are.” Because daily worship is one of the school’s founding tenets, Baad believes Chapel time is important. “I come from a place where the heartbeat of the school was in Chapel and at lunch because those are the places where we congregate as a community,” Baad said. “As the Head of School, I should be present in those places as often as possible. It’s an important symbol that I am in Chapel, so people understand how important those community gatherings are.” Baad has made it a priority to attend Chapel every day. “His presence [in Chapel] is really important,” senior Vestry member William Hargrave said. “He’s taking responsibility by putting himself there, making the role of headmaster more significant by being present.” One of Baad’s goals is to both “know and trust” each person on campus. “I want to get to know you, and I want you all to get to know me,” Baad said. “In that way that we know each other, we can trust each other. If I don’t know who you are, and I don’t know the experiences you’re going through, it’s more difficult to make good decisions about the direction of the school.”

community, and it’s difficult to know everyone, but he has dedicated himself to making that a priority.” In order to increase interaction with the community, Baad sets aside one hour every day to visit classrooms in the Lower, Middle and Upper School. “The tag-line ‘Igniting Lives of Purpose’ is important to me,” Baad said. “If I am going to

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New discipline system includes community violations BY | LIESL SMALL

ver the summer, Unlike the demerit system, the administration made changes community violation system is to the disciplinary system in not a level-based system. There hopes of making the system more are categories of violations: manageable for teachers and community, discipline, honor deans. code and code of conduct. After eliminating demerits last “You could get a community year as an experiment to find a violation and have a worse better disciplinary system, Head consequence than if you had a of Upper School Henry Heil and discipline violation,” Laba said. Assistant Head of Upper School “A discipline violation might just Jeff Laba constructed a new be a discussion, whereas with a system using suggestions from community violation, you might teachers, students and deans. end up in detention. There really “I got resounding feedback aren’t levels because one is not [from students] saying they didn’t above the other one.” want demerits, but they wanted Spanish teacher Marcela more clarity about what was Garcini believes the new system and wasn’t allowed,” Heil said. is easier to use and allows “Students and faculty agreed that students a chance to learn from there were inconsistencies and a their mistakes. lack of clarity.” “I believe in love and logic Last year, faculty became more than discipline,” Garcini frustrated because holding said. “[The new system allows students accountable for small for] a good analysis of what the violations was difficult. student is doing wrong and what “The biggest problem was she/he needs to be better.” not that people weren’t Senior Alexandra being held accountable, Everbach agrees with [rather]it was too Heil and Laba and complicated for believes the new the very simple INCONSISTENCY CREATES FEELINGS OF UNFAIRNESS. IF WE violations,” ACHIEVE A FAIR SYSTEM THAT FACULTY AND STUDENTS ARE Laba said. SATISFIED WITH, I WILL BE VERY , VERY HAPPY. “In other words, for a uniform violation, the teacher would have system will be smoother and to have a discussion [with the easier to distinguish the proper student].” punishment.

HENRY HEIL, HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL

GRAPHIC BY | SUMNER WOOLDRIDGE “I honestly don’t think it’s that much different from the demerit system,” Everbach said. “In the past, there wasn’t a set amount of rules, and no one knew the difference from right and wrong. Now [that] there are established rules, I [better] understand the reasoning between right and wrong.” As the school year begins students create habits that can continue throughout the year. Therefore, the administration hopes to be able to recognize

patterns of’ violations. “If a student is consistently late to class on Monday, we hope to recognize the pattern and help that student out,” Heil said. “I want to make sure that we’re putting our emphasis in the right place.” Another goal is to create consistency with the consequences given. Last year, students felt that punishments were not equally distributed. “Inconsistency creates feelings of unfairness,” Heil said. “If we

achieve a fair system that faculty and students are satisfied with, I will be very, very happy.” Laba and Heil both agree that they have a found a happy medium between the demerit system and the automatic detention system that was in action before demerits. “I like how the new system is working right now,” Laba said. “It is a nice mix because it’s still easy for simple violations, but we still have a lot of options for other violations.”

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in brief Robotics club shifts gears, focuses on project-based learning New debate coach helps teach new skills

The debate team recently found a new adviser in new World History teacher, Todd Kessler. Kessler, who was the debate coach at Smithfield High School in Virginia, replaced Academic Dean Eric Boberg, who led the group last year. Kessler will spend time directly teaching club members in an effort to improve their debating skills. In previous years, students learned through a summer workshop, personal study and Boberg’s guidance. Club President and senior Syria Dodda believes that Kessler will give the team a valuable leg up. “We are a pretty new club, and this is our first coach, so He will help us be much more competitive against schools with bigger debate teams,” she said. “I’m super excited for this year, and I hope we are going to grow a lot more.”

JOHN CALVERT

The robotics club will focus on engineering and programming, instead of competitions this year. When the former instructor retired two years ago, Academic Dean Eric Boberg stepped up to be the administrative voice for the club. With the new changes, the club hopes to start projects that will help the community. “Basically, [the robotics club] was me and a couple people in my grade trying to force a bunch of freshmen to write documentation that no one wanted to do,” senior Will Minnis said. “We realized there’s no point [in] doing [competitions] when we could do other things.” The room where the club used to meet is currently being redone and will include a laser engraver and 3D printers. Students who have special interests in things such as programming and building are welcome to join. “Ever since last year, our club has become very student-led,” Minnis said. “It’s [up] to the students to make sure things actually get done and to choose what we’re working on.”

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Brian Jones places sixth in summer competition

Junior Brian Jones placed sixth in the annual Youth and Government National Judicial Competition held in Chicago, Illinois. The competition is divided into a total of three tournaments: district, state and nationals. “There are a lot of aspects about mock trials that are fun, such as learning about case laws, actual laws that apply in present-day and how to speak well,” Jones said. “Being able to go out there with the team, compete with my brain and use my words to convince someone of something is what I enjoy most.” After four days of competition in actual Texas Capitol courtrooms, Jones and his partner, alum Wesley Banks ‘18, took third place in the state conference for appeals court team, qualifying them for nationals. “I knew we would do well—I just did not know we would do that well,” Jones said. “Sixth in the country is quite impressive. I cannot take all the credit, though—it was a team effort.”

ALAN BENÍTEZ

WSO speaker discusses athletic career, inspires girls to be confident Shannon Fay, co-founder of SoccerGrlProbs, addressed a crowd on Sept. 11, after being invited by the Women’s Studies Organization. After tearing her ACL in a soccer league, Fay became a holistic health coach, helping others recover from injury or striving to become confident in their own skin. “She offered a great perspective as a former collegiate D1 athlete to the girls in the room interested in pursuing sports in college or in high school,” senior Emma Viquez said. “All the girls in the room have a passion, but we can’t stop working and pushing ourselves to do better despite the odds against us.” WSO adviser, Cathy Civello, helped organize the lecture. “I very much liked that she herself had played sports in high school and college,” Civello said. “I liked the fact that she could testify to the self confidence and the sense of independence that playing sports gave her and can give other girls.”

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BRINGING HOME THE GOLD After the first debate tournament in Plano, junior Nick Harapanahalli, sophomore Jiaying Fu and junior Zan Haq pose with their trophies. Fu placed in the top eight for the debate. “Winning in my first tournament really gave me hope and confidence for next year,” Harapanahalli said. photo courtesy of Marcela Garcini MR. ROBOTO Sophomore Sumner Wooldridge sets up the table to prepare for a practice trial in Robotics. “The coding aspect of Robotics is what scares a lot of people away from participating, but it’s okay to make a mistake,” Wooldridge said. photo by Jiaying Fu

BACK TO BACK Over the summer, junior Brian Jones and alum Wesley Banks ‘18 competed at the National Judicial Competition in Chicago for Youth and Government, for the second year in a row. “I personally enjoy participating in Youth and Government because I can participate in public speaking, legal resource, and trial procedure,” Jones said. photo courtesy of Mark Ogelsby

WHO RUN THE WORLD? WSO club gathers around co-founder of SoccerGrlProbs, Shannon Fay on Sept. 11. “She has taught me that there can be a balance between competitive sports and self enjoyment,” senior Lauren Marks said. photo courtesy of Tolly Salz

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hollyWood Recent films show Hollywood’s newfound changes in diversity, representation BY | EVELYN ZHAO

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riticism has plagued Hollywood for decades because of the lack of cultural diversity and inclusion in both film and television, but recently, newly-released major motion pictures such as “Black Panther” and “Crazy Rich Asians” have featured all-black and allAsian casts, respectively. This step demonstrates significant improvement in representation and combats the “epidemic of invisibility,” as stated in a study from the University of Southern California. Every year, a report examining Hollywood’s diversity written by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, says the same thing: Hollywood is still white-washed. However, in 2018, UCLA published something different, stating that 12 percent of top grossing movies feature black characters, 6 percent feature Latinos and almost 5 percent feature Asians, highlighting the slight progress in representation for minorities in Hollywood films. “‘Black Panther’ broke a mold, and I hope that a lot of films will follow in that regard and become huge blockbusters,” film teacher Robert Weiss said. “Films that have a predominantly all-black [or all-Asian] cast are becoming huge blockbuster exhibitions, and I hope that it creates a new paradigm shift for where we should head with film making.” In addition to Hollywood’s newfound recognition for diversity, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which is known for its annual Academy Awards, nominated and presented awards to a variety of diverse actors, films and directors for their artistic and technical achievements this year. Nominees of the 2018 Academy Awards, such as female film director Greta Gerwig, who won for “Lady Bird,” and horror-film nominee “Get Out,” are proof of the shift in diversity and inclusion. “There’s definitely a huge lack of films that make it to the Academy, which [doesn’t] consist of a very diverse group of people,” Weiss said. “Once we get that group of people a little more diverse, we’ll see a lot of change in Hollywood, and that’s what films are celebrating now.” However, many people feel that the progress that has slowly been made in Hollywood is not enough and believe the industry is still uncultured.

“There needs to be more stories that incorporate different ethnicities, and there needs to be proper casting for those [people] from those cultures,” sophomore Mary Cowser said. “If someone Caucasian plays a role of another race, then it sounds like [Hollywood is] saying that they would play it better than the other [ethnicity].” Cowser, who is AsianAmerican, was raised in an American household and believes the inclusion in films helps display unique cultures and lifestyles distinct from the typical Hollywood film that are more relatable to many. She believes these films will educate herself and others about the variety of ethnic cultures present in the U.S. “I don’t know all the customs of [Asian] culture because I was adopted from China, and my parents are Caucasian, so they don’t know anything about the culture,” Cowser said. “Learning more about other cultures would be really fun, especially for people who don’t know much about [those] cultures.” Furthermore, throughout movies and

predominant sort of audience. We’re going to have to move past that at some point in time.” It’s not just an improvement in cultural representation for minorities and other racial groups. More women are being recognized for their work, especially actors and directors. Statistics from UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report showed that 24 percent of female actresses were lead protagonists, 37 percent acted as main characters and 34 percent had a minor speaking part in a film. “[Hollywood films] are starting to have very powerful female roles that are not based off of love and romance,” Weiss said. “It’s more like Wonder Woman or someone who’s got a lot of control and power in the film, and she’s not only the lead character, but she’s the heroine of the film, as opposed to being a supporting role for a male.” Another issue frequently addressed in the entertainment industry is the gender pay gap between actors and actresses. Last year, Emma Stone, who was the highest-paid actress of 2017, earned a measly $26 million compared to highest paid actor Mark Wahlberg’s $68 million. “Actresses get paid a lot less than male actors for the

HOLLYWOOD FILMS ARE STARTING TO HAVE VERY POWERFUL FEMALE ROLES THAT ARE NOT BASED OFF OF LOVE AND ROMANCE...SHE’S THE HEROINE OF THE FIM, AS OPPOSED TO BEING A SUPPORTING ROLE FOR A MALE

BOBBY WEISS, FILM TEACHER

television shows, Hollywood directors have chosen to cast white actors and actresses to play the roles of non-white characters, a concept known as white-washing. One of the first appearances of whitewashing in films was in 1931, when white actor Warner Oland played a Chinese detective in “Charlie Chan Carries On.” Recently, in 2016, Scarlett Johansson was cast as the lead of a Japanese anime franchise, “Ghost in the Shell,” and played an Asian character, and in 2017, Nat Wolff played a Japanese student in “Death Note.” “When somebody is going to make a film, they have producers who look for the actors that are going to draw the big bucks in,” Weiss said. “Unfortunately, the people that are doing these casting calls are the people that are writing these scripts for a

same job,” sophomore Madison McCoy said. “It’s insane, and it makes me so angry because women don’t work any less hard. In fact, we probably work harder because we have so much stuff to work around.” But executives are learning that supporting diverse movies pays big. According to Forbes, “Black Panther” made $1.3 billion, and “Wonder Woman” made $821 million. In addition, “Crazy Rich Asians” has made $187 million and is continuing to earn revenue, as stated in the New York Times. “[Hollywood] is definitely going in the right direction,” Cowser said. “Now there’s more awareness than there was in the past, which is really important because people are looking for it and expect to see it, and if they don’t, they’re going to call out the industry.”

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4 popsicle shops offer an easy way to beat the heat Berrynaked 5560 W. Lovers Lane #251 Dallas, TX 75209 Berrynaked, a small popsicle shop in Inwood Village, specializes in utilizing natural, organic ingredients in their unique and inventively flavored pops. Their flavors range from standard chocolate to bold pops, such as pumpkin cheesecake or other seasonal flavors. After selecting a pop, there are multiple dipping, drizzle and topping options, which even include fresh fruit. I tried the Thai iced tea popsicle which was the perfect combination of creamy, refreshing, sweet and a little spicy. Overall, Berrynaked is the perfect option for a true popsicle fanatic looking for customizable pops with out-of-this-world flavors. – Victoria Willox

Picolé Pops 2656 Main St. #110 Dallas, TX 75226 Based in the Bishop Arts district, Picolé Pops focuses on perfecting the Braziliangourmet style popsicle. When ordering, you first choose from fruity, creamy or filled popsicles. After choosing a flavor, you can customize your popsicle with chocolate, white chocolate, caramel or chamoy drizzle and dip. The banana, nutella-filled popsicle is a great flavor combination that offers a unique, smooth texture without being too rich. The traditional Brazilian pop, a mango popsicle drizzled with chamoy and topped off with Tajín, is perfectly tangy. Overall, Picolé is fabulous; while it is farther than other popsicle shops, it is worth the drive. – Grace Knudson

Popbar 46 S. Central Expressway #110 Richardson, TX 75080 Using all natural ingredients to concoct delicious gelato, sorbetto and yogurt on a stick, Popbar takes a common popsicle and alters it, utilizing Italian ingredients and fresh fruit to create a decked-out snack. Popbar offers over 40 flavors; my personal favorites are yogurt berry crunch, coffee and mint. After selecting a flavor, you can choose to add over 15 types of dipping sauces and toppings. While the atmosphere and flavors are delightful and refreshing, this is my least favorite popsicle place because the pops were too creamy. I recommend Popbar to gelato lovers and as a dessert to have after a meal, but this is not a great snack to have in the Texas heat. – Grace Knudson

Steel City Pops 6025 Royal Lane Suite 105 Dallas, TX 75230 Steel City Pops, the largest popsicle chain on this list, is perfect for a refreshing, convenient summer treat to beat the Texas heat. Because of its five locations in the Dallas area, these pops are the most accessible, especially for those seeking a snack in a hurry. When ordering, you have the choice of a fruity, creamy or cookie pop, all of which are glutenfree. However, the real excitement lies in the multitude of toppings they offer. I tried the coffee popsicle dipped in dark chocolate, which had a creamy, refreshing texture packed with robust flavor. However, the enjoyment was short lived because the pop melted into a sticky puddle the moment the sun hit it. The outdoor tables and flooring were all coated in the semi-dried, sticky residue of past, melted popsicles. Overall, Steel City Pops is a convenient spot with many customizations that are perfect for a quick popsicle fix, but they don’t have many unique flavors and melt excessively fast, which made for a messy, unenjoyable environment. – Victoria Willox

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Interactive pop-up gallery Psychedelic Robot features student murals BY | GRACE KNUDSON

a reputation to hold up.” With only two weeks of school to create their work, the girls made the project their top priority, working every day after school until 7 p.m. and on weekends. “I was very worried when we first started this task,” Chambliss said. “I am very proud of these ladies. They have shown up, they have worked—we are like a little family. [The girls] have a lot of responsibilities in the community and they have really stepped up for this project.” As they started to create their pieces, the Dallas Observer announced the girls’ involvement the day after they took on the project. In addition to the media announcement, Phelan was featured in a Dallas Morning News article covering Psychedelic Robot. Her photo was placed on the front page of the arts section. “At first, when a reporter from Dallas Morning News took a picture of me, I thought nothing of it and

s the campus calms down for the night, bright lights shine through the windows of the studio art room. Six girls, paintbrushes in hand, sit on metal stools, staring at their canvases. They work toward a common goal—feature their work in pop-up gallery Psychedelic Robot in late September. Psychedelic Robot is an art project modeled after the internationally recognized gallery, Meow Wolf, in Santa Fe, New Mexico and is produced by Bevins Gallery. After artists from around the world were chosen to create displays for the art show, space was left over in the gallery. At the start of the school year, Klyde Warren Park President and parent Kit Sawers introduced the idea to adviser and AP Art teacher Charlotte Chambliss. Seniors Annie Sawers, Annie Saustad, Taezja Phelan, Anisa Noor, Kathryn Ferguson and Molly McBrayer were then offered THIS IS A BIG DEAL TO BE INCLUDED IN AN the opportunity to create pieces EXHIBITION WITH INCREDIBLE ARTISTS. WE HAVE A featured in the REPUTATION TO HOLD UP. event because of CHARLOTTE CHAMBLISS, AP ART TEACHER the opening and Sawers connection. [didn’t have] a clue I could be “This is a big deal to be featured on a page,” Phelan said. included in an exhibition with “Then, a teacher came up to incredible artists,” Chambliss me and said she saw me on the said. “For my seventh year here, article online. My mom and I this is the first real chance to get were in the car, and we were like, out in public and really show [the ‘Oh my gosh, this is so exciting.’ Dallas area] what we got. We have It was a once-in-a-lifetime event.”

Annie Sawers’ painting, Our Coloring Book, includes an explosion of colors with the faces of each of her fellow AP Art peers, surrounded by their favorite interests. “I thought it would be interesting to illustrate each artist’s unique style and quirks,” Sawers said. “The objects surrounding each figure reference various features of their art or personality. I could go into detail and explain what each of them they are, but it is much more fun to try to figure it out.” Artists’ peers visited Psychedelic Robot to support their friends and see what kind of works they produced. “I am so proud of my friends because they figured out that they were being featured in the show very close to the show’s opening day,” senior Story Langston said. “I did not help them create their art, but I have always been interested in what they are working on, and I love cheering them on.” After the exhibition comes to an end, Chambliss must continue her lesson plan in order to stay on track for the AP presentations in the spring. “In a way, this project has helped,” Chambliss said. “I now want to paint something with the color scheme used here, and this is also inspiring the ladies for future pieces.”

art by Annie Sawers

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CULTURE CRASH is a compilation of significant pop culture events made by life editors Emily Delgado and Sydney Rezaie that highlight tech news & other short snippets of info regarding important people and events from around the globe.

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GRANNY GOT GAME

Judy B. Cochran, a grandmother and the mayor of Livingston, Texas, took down a 12-foot, 580-pound alligator with a single shot as revenge for eating her mini horse.

ALEXA ON

Amazon just announced an Alexa powered microwave and new echo devices. The Alexa-enabled microwave includes quick cook presets, so you can say phrases, like “microwave two potatoes,” “popcorn” or “reheat one cup of coffee,” and it will do that.

THERE IS AN EPIDEMIC SPREADING The FDA has launched a campaign to discourage teen vaping, which includes posters and videos of young people with parasites on their faces. The campaign uses the tagline: “There’s an epidemic spreading.”

EVERYBODY GET UP

After years of rumors, “Space Jam 2” is officially happening, with LeBron James taking on the lead role. According to an Instagram post from LeBron’s production company, Spring Hill Entertainment, Bugs Bunny will return in the sequel directed by Terence Nance, the creator of the HBO show “Random Acts of Flyness.”

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Campus welcomes 7 faculty members this year BY | BLAIR BATSON

ANJELICA SCHWENGLER ALGEBRA I & GEOMETRY TEACHER Background: Algebra II and College Algebra teacher in Arizona What made you want to teach? “It was mainly my high school math teacher. I hated math with a passion, but then I had her, and she really made me love math.” What are your hobbies outside of teaching? “My best friend and I are huge baseball fans, so it’s on our bucket list to go to all of the baseball stadiums in the U.S.” What part of your new job are you looking forward to most? “I am looking forward to building closer relationships with students [and] being a part of the community.”

PHILIP McCARTHY WORLD CULTURES & WORLD HISTORY TEACHER Background: Teaching for six years, one year working in a special-ed classroom What do you enjoy most about history? “The thing I like about studying history, politics and culture is it’s sort of like a puzzle where it explains the world. The more you know about history, the more you can understand current events; you just have to be curious.” Why do you want to help out with men’s soccer in the winter? “I enjoy coaching soccer because it has many parallels to life. Soccer is a sport that does not celebrate the individual but the collective.”

MERREDITH STUELPE UPPER SCHOOL COUNSELOR Background: Counselor at All Saints Episcopal School in Tyler, Texas What is your favorite part about your job? “I really like connecting with people. I’ve always been somebody that people go to talk to about what’s going on with them.” What got you into counseling? “I like talking to people and helping them solve their problems, so that is a big [driving force] for me.” What do you do in your free time? “I love to be with family and friends. I do yoga and appreciate a good nap. I’m a big runner, and I try to run at least 3 or 4 times a week.”

LAURA RIPLEY ENGLISH I & I I TEACHER Background: PhD in Teacher Development and Education, Dean of Faculty in New York How did you get into teaching? “I was a pre-med major and was pretty miserable. I wanted to do something to serve and be with people. It was this need to help people, to serve, to use my brain in a challenging way and my love of English literature [that made me want to teach].” What is your favorite part about your job? “Being back in the classroom has been like coming home; it’s what I love to do. There’s a lot to juggle in starting a new job, moving to a new city and basically starting over.”

JUAN GONZALEZ ALONSO HONORS SPANISH I I & IV Background: Majored in Strategic Marketing, taught Spanish after moving to the United States What is your teaching philosophy? “If I could get rid of grades and make Spanish class a club, I would. [We should] [take] the course part away and [focus] on the fact that learning a language is fun and is much more useful in the future than we think.” What do you like to do outside of teaching? “I want to be a coach for men’s soccer. I would follow the philosophy of introducing value to the team, not just as a team of players, but as people. I want the team to grow as individuals.”

GRAB THE FEBREZE

Because of Hurricane Florence, at least two hog waste lagoons in North Carolina have been breached, two others damaged and several others have flooded, raising activists’ concerns about health and environmental hazards.

TIMES NEWER ROMAN

Good news for lazy students or anyone who enjoys doing less than they should: there’s a new font to help you meet the page count for your term papers. It’s called “Times Newer Roman,” and it looks like the classic Times New Roman font, just slightly larger.

ASHLEY LITTLE MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL ATTENDANCE MONITOR, JV CHEER COACH Background: Cheer Coach, 911 Dispatcher Do you miss anything about your old job? “I miss the rewarding part [of] helping somebody through a crisis. I love helping people and the excitement you get from that.” Do you have any plans for JV cheer? “We have grown so much as a squad from tryouts in April to now. I would love to see them cheer at basketball games, maybe even a competition squad.” What are your plans for the future? “I’m in my masters right now for education. My masters will allow me to either be an assistant principal or an athletic director.”

TODD KESSLER WORLD HISTORY TEACHER, DEBATE COACH & ASST. CROSS COUNTRY COACH Background: Teaching debate and history for 13 years What sparked your interest in coaching debate? “I was asked to coach my first year as a new teacher at my first school, and I picked it up quickly, and I’ve had a lot of success with it.” What are your hopes for the future of the debate team? “My goal is to make the program a national caliber program like several of the schools in the area. Once we experience a certain level of success and travel a lot, we’ll get a lot of kids attention [by] going over the benefits of what it can do for students.”

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Recent rap albums show development of some artists, others are stale BY | LAUREN WEBER GRAPHIC BY | SYDNEY REZAIE & MELISSA RIVERA

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J. Cole always finds a way to come up with original material, and he consistently makes music that is both clever and catchy. Although KOD doesn’t compare musically to “Forest Hills Drive,” “4 Your Eyez Only” or the older J Cole albums, it stands out because the entirety of the album addresses real-world issues, like addiction. Innovative songs like Kevin’s Heart, The Cut Off and KOD combine ingenious lyrics and invigorating rhythms, securing J. Cole’s place as one of the most clever rappers of the 21st century. This album is a brave step for him, and although it’s not as successful as past albums, the quality of rap is still there.

Post Malone defines his sound in his second album, “B******** and Bentleys,” mixing his rugged sensitivity and calm, monotone voice with some beats. It requires a certain level of tranquility to listen to this album for extended periods of time, differentiating it from his debut album, which was far more pop oriented. The album features six collaborating artists, including 21 Savage and Nicki Minaj. Although the title indicates that the album will contain songs with superficial, materialistic lyrics, Post Malone actually sings about personal issues in his life, which he conveys in the song Paranoid.

To be perfectly honest, I only enjoyed the collaboration songs on “Invasion of Privacy.” The songs with solely Cardi B rapping don’t attract any attention because they’re generic. All I hear is a faint beat in the background and Cardi’s overpowering voice. However, I Like It was a success and stands out for its creative reinvention of an old Latino song. After hearing it on the radio a dozen times, I’ve realized it’s awful because it’s repetitive. Overall, it is the repetitiveness and unwavering tone of her rapping in this album that makes it difficult to listen to more than two songs in one sitting.

His distinguishable, electronic sound is combined with featured artists ranging from 21 Savage to Frank Ocean, making “ASTROWORLD” unique and one of Travis’ best albums yet. Each song is individualized in its rhythm and energy and transitions smoothly into the next, allowing the album to flow together as a whole. The creativity of the rhythms make up for the lack of meaningful lyrics, and I would recommend this album to anyone looking for some solid catchy beats. “ASTROWORLD” has lived up to all its advertised hype.

At his prime, Eminem was making popular music that others attempted to imitate, but he’s lost his touch. The songs on “Kamikaze” use beats that are derivative of other popular songs today. Don’t get me wrong, he is an impressive, lyricallytalented rapper, and I’m a fan of old, classic Eminem songs like Lose Yourself. I really can’t cope with the fact that he’s referencing Lil Yachty and Lil Pump in his recent album, considering that he was making music at the same time as Tupac. It also burns my ears to hear this vulgar music made by someone the same age as my mother.

The last album Nicki released was in 2014, and she has fallen off her pedestal since then. Nicki’s new album “Queen” includes stale verses; we’ve already been informed, literally countless times, how she is the “baddest out there.” Nothing on the new album is an automatic, catchy hit. Barbie Dreams, is a failed attempt at a Dr. Dre imitation. The album seems to be doing so poorly that Nicki is starting beef with other rappers like Travis Scott and Cardi B for publicity. Not to mention the cover of this album looks like a Beyonce knockoff.

For the first few weeks after its debut, “Scorpion” received substantial publicity from the In My Feelings challenge, a social media epidemic involving people stepping out of slow moving cars and dancing to the song. However, a large portion of the album still went unnoticed, most likely because many of the songs resemble past Drake tunes. Drake uses the same formula for every album: some troubled love songs about women, a couple hype songs and a few funky, groovy tracks. Because he hasn’t wavered from these categories, Drake seems to pick lyrics out of the same bowl of ideas, although he always creates innovative beats. Drake isn’t mediocre but he hasn’t produced original-enough content to really make an impact recently.

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Freshman Dean

“It was opening night of a R-rated movie, and I decided to go to NorthPark. I was sitting in an aisle spot in the theater when I saw four freshman girls come in and sit right behind me. They could barely look at me, and I felt creepy watching an R rated movie with children. The next week at school, they looked at me funny, and we didn’t talk about it until they graduated last year.”

From run-ins at movie theaters to mall excursions, class deans and an administrator share their weirdest experiences BY | SYDNEY REZAIE

PHIL BRYAN

Sophomore Dean

“I ran into a couple of my students at NorthPark. They greeted me with such surprise and excitement—I think seeing a teacher on the weekend must be like spotting an animal in the wild. As we tried to get a conversation going, it suddenly happened: They realized that outside of school, I was just another middle-aged dad running errands in his Crocs, cargo shorts and T-shirt.”

CLAIRE MROZEK

Junior Dean

“I was pregnant with my first son 24 years ago, and it was the day before the history exam. At 11 p.m., Mr. Mrozek and I decided to go to the hospital. We drove down the road, came to a red light and looked over to a student, who had bright red hair and a gigantic mouth, smiling at us. I was literally in agony, crippled with contractions. We both just started laughing.”

MARK OGLESBY

Senior Dean

“I graduated college in December, so I was substituting during the spring. I was subbing for a week at a middle school, and I got to know all the kids’ names. A week or two later, when I was no longer subbing there, I saw two of the girls at the mall. I said ‘hi’ to them and called them by their names, and they went crazy. They started screaming and couldn’t believe that I remembered them.”

HENRY HEIL

Head of Upper School

“This summer, I took one of our new faculty members, Señor Gonzalez, to lunch at Torchy’s. We were sitting down eating, and he looked over said, ‘Hey, is that your name?’ and I saw Adeline Beichler at the soda fountain standing by herself with the Laba/Heil T-shirt on. I said, ‘Yes,’ and then I had to explain to him what the shirt was. I went over to her, and I think she was more embarrassed than I was.”

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Remembering our founder STORY BY | ANASTASIA SOTIROPOULOS PAGE DESIGN BY | MADISON WILLOX

tephen Swann passed away at age 73 on Sept. 17, three days before the installation of the third head of school, David Baad. Although the community mourns his loss, donning white ribbons in honor of him and attending his memorial service in All Saints Chapel last Friday, the foundation he set lives on.

“...a very charismatic person— he could probably sell a refrigerator to an Eskimo.”

FOUNDING DAYS: HIS VISION The Upper School was too big for the Chapel the day they moved into it in 1981. And to Director of Outdoor Education, Eddie Eason, who joined the faculty that year, this was a pleasant problem to have. “This school was never big enough,” Eason said. “As soon as we finished one building, we had to build another. In [Swann’s] vision, it was such a recipe for success.” But to Swann, it was never about facilities. “It was about this incredibly talented group of teachers and the relationship they had with students,” Eason said. “We had nothing—no facilities to speak of—but everybody wanted to go here. We had people leaving St. Mark’s and Hockaday to come to ESD because of the community atmosphere.” Originally the chaplain at St. Michael’s School over four decades ago, Swann knew the head, Elsie Monet, well. Together, they discussed sixth graders looking for a place to go to seventh grade. Swann took on the

“Steve, I’ll just say I love you.”

“HE WAS THE SHEPHERD.” “I came here looking for a job and what I camp counselor, found was my life’s calling.” “...a just everybody’s buddy.”

“Steve would unclip his collar to where it was kind of hanging out, and have a real leather football in the parking lot during carpool.”

“His code name was ‘daddy duck.’ He was a funny guy... always like that.” “We were around the campfire, all of us together in a circle.”

“Father Swann gets on the bus and goes, ‘crank up “Be proud my friend. You have really accomplished something uniqu the AC/DC.’” “The impact that you’ve made is more far reaching than probably you can even appreciate.”

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BUILDING COMMUNITY When retired teacher Peter Lutken first met Swann in the late ‘70s before he was hired in 1984, Swann struck him as the “camp counselor type,” organizing faculty retreats before school began and driving the yellow bus to bonding wilderness trips. Swann recognized the importance in building community, something that stems back to those nights spent on tarps (there were no funds for tents) under the stars. In the early days, everyone had to attend two camping trips a year, faculty included. “The whole thing worked like a family going to summer camp—everybody sitting around a fire and cooking dinner and talking about their ideas, the things they were worried about and the things they were hoping for,” Lutken said. “Nothing like a fire for doing that.” Swann’s love for campfires is the reason why there are so many fireplaces and round tables around campus. “He totally got the value of something like a fire, pulling people together to have a good conversation,” Lutken said. “When you go to another school, do you see this many fireplaces? No way.”

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Eason agrees that Swann viewed the mission of a school uniquely. “I came here looking for a job and what I found was my life’s calling,” Eason said. “At the faculty meetings on the first day of school, for about the first 35 years, I heard the same [speech] from him before the kids came. He made it very clear that we were not teachers. A teacher was just someone who is paid to do a job. We were shepherds. A shepherd knows their flock. They take care of their flock.” To his faculty, he was more than a boss. “Father Swann was never too busy to not be able to call you,” English teacher Greg Randall, who joined the faculty in 1982, said. “When I had deaths in my family, he was that person who would call me up. He was someone you could talk with. Sure, he was our boss, but it never seemed that way.” The “shepherd” approach Swann advocated as integral to being a teacher was something he embodied in his own position as well. “He knew the kids, understood when they needed to be supported and picked up and helped,” Baad said. “To me, that lays a wonderful foundation for any head of school.” Swann made his presence on campus known, involving himself in the daily lives of students. In the beginning, before the school could afford to hire a chaplain, Swann served as chaplain every day. Into the ‘80s and ‘90s, he would continue to lead chapel once a week, taking some of the pressure off the campus chaplain. “He would tell the same stories over and over, stories about being a young priest, doing a living nativity for Christmas and going to some zoo and renting animals,” Eason said. “The first 10 or so graduating classes are so grateful, dedicated and loyal to him—there isn’t a single one of them that wouldn’t lay down their life for him.” STUDENTS’ VIEWS Middle School Substitute and After School Program Coordinator Beth Ellsberry ‘83 remembers the respect her class had for Swann. “We always stood up when Father Swann entered a classroom,” she said. “If the weather was bad—ice, snow, flooding—we had to come to school. Father Swann would drive from his house, and if he could make it, you could too. No exceptions.” Looking back, Ellsberry describes the feeling of first moving into the gym on the present campus. “We were made to feel like the luckiest students in the world, while we had the poorest facilities of any other school,” she said. “All of the things we did without made us stronger and gave us indelible memories of our middle and high school years.” Personally invested in helping each child develop a list of college choices, Swann left an enduring impression on alum Sharon Knuths Egger ‘82, setting up interviews with people

LASTING LEGACY Although Swann passed away just months before from seeing the doors to his completed vision of the Lower School open in August of 2019, he could relax in knowing that the school was in good hands. “He lives right across the street, so he could see the construction going on,” Lutken said. “I know that made him happy. If he was around, he would tell you he’s feeling good about it.” For Baad, the precedent Swann set as headmaster is a source of inspiration. “Change is inevitable, growth is optional,” Baad said. “Things change, but the founding tenets and founding mission of the school will always be ESD’s north star. As time marches on, there will be different ways to achieve the goals Father Swann established in 1974, but the goals don’t change. They’re what drew me to this school. I wouldn’t want to work in a place that deviated from them.” Despite just being installed, Baad has already noticeably fostered the same warmth Swann once brought. “I feel like Dave Baad has been continuing that grace, forgiveness and love,” Salz said. “He doesn’t only know your names, but he knows something else about each one of you. I feel that love again in a strong way, and I can’t help but think that Father Swann is so proud that we have somebody who shares that heart and vision for education.” As for the rest of the community, there’s one way to keep Swann’s legacy alive. “The best thing is to treat each other like family,” Lutken said. “Schools go through ups and downs, but you’ve always got each other. If you can stick together, he would like that the best. Appreciate what you got.”

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in the Dallas architecture community for her to share her portfolio with. “He had a way of making each student feel as though they had limitless possibilities,” she said. “I would consider Father Swann to be one of the foundational people in my life. He supported our family through marriages, births, baptisms, loss of loved ones. I wasn’t the only person he made feel important— there are thousands of us now at this point in time, and they all have gone out into the world and are spread out across many states doing amazing things. The sense of pride we all share is a testament to Father Swann and the reason I sent my kids here.” Beyond guiding students in their futures, he didn’t hesitate to support those in trouble. “His junior year, one student in my class came to me and said, ‘Listen, I got arrested,’” English teacher Tolly Salz said. “He went straight to see Father Swann, who said, ‘What can I do to help? We believe in you so much. We are going to help you through this.’ He didn’t see anybody as being a bad person and that was his greatest strength.”

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challenge. Seven years later, ESD was a “school in a box,” a bustling clump of students in the Haggar Gym, with door-less dividers defining classroom boundaries. But even then, Swann had a vivid vision for the future. “He described what this place was going to be, a complete campus with full facilities like every other school—science labs, writing labs, computer labs, athletic facilities,” Eason said. “We were getting bigger and growing every day, but [he maintained] his vision of what we were going to be, which was a school where all are welcome, regardless of religious background, and everyone is respected in the image of a loving God.” He was convinced his vision would become a reality and was willing to do anything necessary to make it one. “He told me about the vision that he had,” former chief academic Officer Rebecca Royall said. “He didn’t say, ‘This is what I’d like to do,’ but he said, ‘This is what we are going to do.’”

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Lower School will open on Merrell campus—Father Swann’s vision will be completed

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ecently, Netflix has attempted to revive the “rom-com” genre through coming-of-age movies such as “The Kissing Booth,” “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and “Sierra Burgess is a Loser,” and I want to give them a piece of advice: Stop. These movies serve absolutely no purpose, and their plots are about as vanilla and unrealistic as they get. Each movie has essentially the same cliché conflict: A girl who falls low on her high school’s stereotypical “social hierarchy” develops a forbidden romance with the “popular” guy. Each movie epitomizes what is wrong with our society and promotes a culture I thought we were trying to get rid of. It’s 2018, and we’re still getting movies that value popularity and looks over

character. In “Sierra Burgess is a Loser,” Jamey originally falls for Veronica for all of the stereotypical reasons–her beauty, her popularity and the fact that she’s the captain of the cheer team. It isn’t until after days and nights of text conversations and fabricated phone calls with who he thinks is Veronica that he finds out it’s the “less popular” Sierra that he’s communicated with this whole time. Eventually, he is able to love her. While this may seem like a sad commentary on society or an attempt to fix it, it’s not. The more movies released that emphasize and glorify popularity make these types of social ranking systems in high school seem realistic, therefore, encouraging kids to naturally abide by them. I was appalled by how these movies depicted women in such a negative light. What happened to developing more films with a strong female lead? These films make it seem as though girls’ lives revolve around guys, and they constantly dwell on whether or not someone likes them.

In each movie, the main character is portrayed as weak, placing the responsibility of solving the problem on the guy. Lara Jean from “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” is too apprehensive to express her own feelings, causing her to write them in the form of letters. Of course, the writers of the movie had to depict the guy, Peter Kavinsky, as the strong, confident one, capable of making the first move and fixing Lara Jean’s problems. “The Kissing Booth” doesn’t shy away from highlighting Elle Evans’ weakness either. Elle seems to value her feelings for Noah Flynn higher than her life-long friendship with his brother, Lee, eventually causing them to temporarily drift apart. I find it degrading, yet I’m not surprised that the producers of a mainstream film once again portrayed the girl as the one who submits to the guy, ruining other parts of her life and hurting those she once cared about most. “Sierra Burgess is a Loser” set unrealistic body image standards and made it seem as though

appearance is the foremost factor in forming a relationship. If the writers truly wanted to communicate the message that one’s intelligence and charisma are far more attractive than looks and that being skinny is not the only way to describe beauty, they would not have chosen Jamey to go after Veronica in the first place, and they would not have made it seem as though Sierra’s body was something Jamey had to get over in order to like her. Instead, they depict Sierra as miserable and hopeless in ever finding love because her body didn’t fit the image we’re indoctrinated into believing is gorgeous. For future reference, Netflix and other film-making companies need to retire these worn-out plot lines and stereotypical characters that have dominated the film industry for years. I’m not demanding that romantic comedies die out as they are not all as demeaning and superficial as the ones Netflix has produced, but I do encourage the genre to evolve to a point where it accurately depicts our world today and stimulates a positive influence.

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World travel gives sophomore chance to explore, give back

Ellie Bass volunteers in Zambia, dives in the Bahamas BY | GRACE KNUDSON, SYDNEY REZAIE AND MELISSA RIVERA

ith spear in hand, sophomore Ellie Bass dives into the Atlantic Ocean. Holding her breath for two minutes, Bass successfully spears a 21 pound blackjack fish, a pound away from beating the women’s world record. At the age of four, Bass began traveling. Since then, she has explored Tahiti, Bora Bora, Dubai, Zambia and Zimbabwe, spending her summer traveling with her brother, alumn Sam Bass ‘18 and a parent. Through her dad’s love for the ocean, she was exposed to diving and spear fishing at a young age. After years of snorkeling, Bass began spear fishing at the age of 11. “The waves are so soothing when you’re on the boat and when you are underwater; it’s

quiet and so peaceful,” Bass said. “Once you reach thirty feet under its starts getting cold and you start sinking faster.” Sophomore Cleo Neuhoff recently swam with sharks and cliff jumped with Bass in the Bahamas. “[Bass] is so outgoing and up for any activity,” Neuhoff said. “It’s so cool how this is a normal activity for her and it’s not scary at all.” This summer, after visiting Tahiti, Bass went for the third time to volunteer yearly for the nonprofit organization Family Legacy, where she has worked with the same set of 10 Zambian orphan girls. With the children, Bass played soccer, read the bible and taught lessons from the gospel. “They are always smiling even though the [chapel] room is so small and smells terrible,” Ellie said. “They have such a fun time;

I love them.” Bass and three other students in the Dallas area created a foundation, Sisters House, with Family Legacy and plan to build an orphanage in Zambia, which will provide 12 girls a safe environment. “When [my three other friends and I] visited Zambia, we visited the permanent orphanage, ” Bass said. “It is amazing to watch [the kids] come out of their shell and also gain a better understanding of [the] English [language]. When I first visited Zambia, my kids had to have a translator with them at all times. Today, they are able to hold a conversation with me—it touches my heart.” Through the past three years, Bass and two girls have raised 74,625 dollars to build a new home at the Tree of Life Children’s Village. They hope to raise 150,000 dollars in the next couple years. *

Next summer, Bass plans on traveling to Spain and back to Zambia for the fourth time. “For now, I really need to focus on my school work,” Bass said. “The fun will come soon, but right now it is time to get in the study zone.” *please visit https://web. familylegacy.com/donate/sistershouse to donate

ALL AROUND THE WORLD Playing with children at Camp Life in Zambia, sophomore Ellie Bass helps teach Bible classes in July. Bass spent two weeks in Africa volunteering in Zambia and Zimbabwe. “I love hanging out with [the children] because of how loving and funny they are,” Bass said. “It’s fun to get to know each of their personalities.” photo courtesy of Ellie Bass

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STAFF STANCE | A Anastasia Sotiropoulos & Madison Willox Jiaying Fu & Evelyn Zhao Melissa Rivera & Victoria Willox Grace Knudson Emily Delgado & Sydney Rezaie Lauren Egger & Lauren Weber Alan Benítez John Calvert Blair Batson Ava Heppner, Liesl Small, Raleigh Toledo Riley Breaux Sumner Wooldridge DiAngelea Millar MISSION STATEMENT

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ll around the commons, bleary-eyed students flip through pages of notes on empty stomachs. It’s lunchtime, and they’re cramming for a test they have next period that they were unable to study for because their time last night was eaten up studying for the three other quizzes that same day. The current school testing policy for the amount of tests per day is insufficient to account for all the various loopholes that cause excessive, heavy workloads. The school should actively encourage a healthy balance between workload and life. The amount of time that the average student spends doing homework and studying is simply unhealthy. We need to slow down and move away from this workaholic mindset. According to a Sept. 21 poll of 241 students, over 70 percent of students have over three hours of homework a day. This is especially difficult for students who have other time-consuming commitments, such as sports or after school jobs. In order to compensate for this lost time spent studying, students miss family events, reduce hours of sleep and skip lunch. Around 40 percent of Upper School students skip lunch at least once a week to catch up on homework. When the time to pursue personal interests is taken away, individuality is stifled. Bogged down with homework, students often forgo other passions to compensate for the heavy workload. They are neither allowed the time nor freedom to develop important character traits, such as leadership, teamwork and creativity. Schoology enables teachers to

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Call for testing calendar policy to add quizzes

see various students’ assignments for the week. So why is the disproportionality of schoolwork still an issue? The testing calendar is not working. Despite the two tests per day policy, many students often find themselves having to prepare for more than expected. Over 80 percent of Upper School students find the testing calendar to be unreliable and confusing, depending on the class. Teachers need to carefully consider what effect their scheduled assignments will have on students and make sure to not schedule more than two tests or quizzes per day. Additionally, students often have to stay late to start or finish another test, which disrupts their after school schedule from studying. The careful planning of teachers to proportionally space out assessments can solve these issues. Often, there are be particularly intense weeks followed by a relatively more relaxing week. If assignments were equally doled out, we could minimize the amount of stressful weeks. While there is a testing policy that limits the number of tests taken daily, there is no policy that limits the number of quizzes. This is uniquely detrimental because often times, quizzes require the same amount of preparation as tests but are more frequently assigned. For example, the lack of policy

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surrounding this issue makes it possible for a student to have to take two tests and three quizzes in the same day. Almost 90 percent of Upper School students believe that a policy regarding quizzes should be implemented. We recommend that quizzes and tests be considered not by what percentage of our grade they make up, but rather, the level of difficulty. There are many classes where quizzes are notoriously harder than tests, yet there fails to be a limit. We strongly urge the administration to create a stricter policy for quizzes, and we highly suggest that teachers take the difficulty of particular quizzes into careful consideration when they are put into the testing

calendar. If it is the same difficulty level as a test, teachers should include it in the testing quota. There is much emphasis placed on independence and selfgrowth, but these traits cannot be cultivated without allowing students the time and freedom to do so. Students are not machines, and this overwhelming amount of schoolwork is a major source of stress and anxiety. Over 70 percent of Upper School students believe that most students are overworked. We want to encourage healthy habits—eating regularly, getting eight hours of sleep—which won’t happen unless a new testing calendar policy is enacted.

Five overheard conversations, five funny statements

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Eagle Edition | vol. 36, issue 1 The Episcopal School of Dallas 4100 Merrell Rd. Dallas, TX 75229 eagleedition@esdallas.org (214) 358-4368

“Freshman year has been like being struck by lightning.”

– Juliet Heppner, freshman

“Junior year is like jumping off of an airplane without a parachute. It’s comforting that everyone is slowly dying with you.”

– Jade Donahue, junior

“Will and I were asleep on the couch and when I woke up, Mr. O was looking down at us and Riley Breaux was taking a picture.” – Emma Name, senior

“People who like sunbutter do not have a peanut allergy, but their parents convinced them they did, so they grew up eating it.” – Will Minnis, senior

“Madison, will you go to Homecoming with me?” – Walker Lay, senior

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letter from the

letters to the

EDITORS

Dear Eagle Edition,

I understand that parking has been problematic this year at ESD. The stories are, indeed, alarming. Regularly, senior spaces get “snaked” by ambitious juniors. Sophomores swipe prime junior spots simply because they are able to arrive to school first. And, for those who can’t arrive to school any earlier than 8:40, the concept of a parking lot feels like a figment of someone’s wild imagination. The good news is that it doesn’t affect us adults! But, I digress. After much thought, I believe I have a solution to the student parking conundrum. I call it “ESDber.” Allow me to explain. Let’s be honest, the senior parking lot is a long way for these college application-riddled young people to walk after staying up all night to make sense of Federalist 10. After waiting so many years to wear blue and yellow shirts, shouldn’t they also get some sort of extra special treatment? I propose that we buy a few more of those sweet school Suburbans and hire a few part time drivers to pick seniors up in the mornings at home and drop them off at senior courtyard. Obviously, they could do the reverse at the end of a day. We could even keep them around for off-campus lunch! Will it be expensive? Yes! Will it be a little “over-the-top?” Of course! Will it be awesome? Absolutely! Will it solve our parking woes? Probably not! But, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t give it a try. Imagine this scenario: Senior rolls out of bed, grabs clothes, gets in ESDber, gets dressed while going through Chick-Fil-A drivethru, arrives at school well rested and well fed, realizes books still on front hall table, goes to class anyway to avoid tardy, while driver returns to house to pick up forgotten books. The possibilities should make everyone downright giddy. Until we can iron out the details, however, let’s continue to slog across Midway and do our best to make lemonade out of parking lemons

he J-lab: it’s a room of superlatives. It’s where we’ve spent some of our most exciting, most stressed and most memorable times. But when we look back at all the memories we’ve made, the first that comes to mind is the day our original newspaper adviser, Sandy Hall-Chiles, handed us a reporter’s notepad and a shiny, “Eagle Edition”engraved gray pen in our freshman Journalism I class. Wide-eyed, naive, adrenalized, hands tightly gripped around our new pens, we quieted as she said: “Alright, guys. Today we’re leaving the room and going outside to do some real interviewing and some real storytelling. Take your notepads with you. One day, you’ll be doing a lot of this.” Hall-Chiles, you couldn’t have been more right. We sure have been doing a lot of this whole journalism thing the past couple years. Two volumes, 14 issues and infinite late-night deadline hours since the day we were instructed to go out and report,

the moment we have been waiting for is finally here. The moment we release the first issue of v36 as editors-in-chief. To say the production of this issue was a hectic way to kick off our year would be an understatement. For starters, we entered the J-lab on orientation day to find it under construction, ceiling falling apart and walls stripped of our awards. Before we could be journalists, we had to be construction workers. Once we built cubbies for each of our 21 staffers, the most we’ve seen in our four years in the program, the real grind began. We found a cartoonist. Finished off our redesign. Having assigned a handful of stories over the summer, our center spread included, we had never felt more prepared. Until we didn’t. On the night of Sept. 17, we heard the devastating news of Father Swann’s passing, just three days before we would begin our deadline cycle of finalizing the paper to ship off for printing. Immediately, we knew: This

was our new cover story. We owed it to the founder. We sifted through 1980s yearbooks and archived photos. We spoke to alums. We came early and stayed late to interview members of the community who were present in the early days of the school’s founding. We did everything we could to paint a vivid description of the legacy Father Swann would be leaving behind and the indelible mark he left on all our lives. Above all else these pages contain, we hope for one thing: that we did his incredible life justice. What we learned this past week is that that’s what journalism is all about. It’s not about the fancy pens. It’s not about the title “editors.” It’s not even about having your centerspread written a month early. Journalism’s about telling the stories that deserve to be told. It’s about asking the questions that, although heart wrenching, need to be asked. It’s about realizing that at the root of this industry lies change. In

one moment, the narrative may shift, and you need to be willing to shift with it. Since that day in 2015, we’ve both lost the fancy pens. What we’ve found, however, is way more than we could have ever anticipated. We’ve found a passion for storytelling. A knack for InDesign and Photoshop. More than that, we’ve found a home in the J-lab and a family in the staff. Sydney and Melissa are our people. DiAngelea Millar doubles as both our guide and our daily source of entertainment. The juniors are always there to keep us grounded, and the sophomores, well, they keep life fun. We’re still those wide-eyed, naive, adrenalized—though perhaps slightly more jaded— journalists. And we cannot wait to learn more with you, one issue at a time. Here’s to v36.

Anastasia & Madison, Editors-in-Chief

Henry Heil, Head of Upper School

Letter to the Editors:

As a member of this community, I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to redesign the newspaper to include such a special, fitting tribute to our founder, Father Swann. I know the efforts on your part to rewrite and re-imagine stories and spreads—with the guidance of your adviser and the support of your staff—and such a feat is the epitome of what makes our community so special: together, we can do great things. What started as a vision in the early 1970s has flourished over these 40+ years in large part because a community of dedicated people worked together to support one another. This support was not a result of convenience or happenstance; rather, this support was rooted in Father Swann’s belief that each child was made in the image of a loving God. Such love is at the heart of this community, even when we struggle, and especially when we suffer. And such love was what I felt last Thursday at the installation of our new Head of School, Dave Baad. This vision to grow beyond our potential, together, with the belief that each member of our community is deserving of honor and dignity, of grace and acceptance, of love and forgiveness not only was embodied in the “mustard seed” vision and beliefs of our founder, but also has been evident in the first few months of Mr. Baad’s tenure. His spirit and commitment to the unique, diverse voices that comprise who we are—and whom we are called to be—will only move us forward as a community of individuals seeking lives of purpose, here on Merrell Road and out in the world at large. I look forward to the fruitful, formative years ahead at ESD as we—working together in community—move forward from our founding; to our present; and beyond, into our future. Respectfully,

Tolly Salz, English Department Chair

John McCain’s legacy of bipartisanship sets path for future politicians Blair Batson Digital Relations

Sen. John McCain died on Aug. 25 after a year long battle with a malignant brain tumor. McCain was not only a Republican senator but also a Vietnam War Navy Lieutenant Commander and a prisoner of war. Subsequent to McCain’s death, people all across the political spectrum expressed their grief over McCain’s passing on Twitter and Instagram. In a country where every fundamental issue is politicized and with extremists leaning left and right, McCain was a brilliant figure in the political world. While McCain identified as a Republican, he did not allow the “R” next to his name on the ballot to hinder him from reaching across the aisle, therefore

gaining respect from members Americans need to consider of all political parties. McCain’s history and vote for McCain’s constant humility candidates similar to him, in politics epitomizes what it regardless of their political means to place country over party. We do not need party. candidates leaning too far on Prior to his death, McCain either side. What we do need composed a farewell statement are candidates who are willing to America, thanking citizens to reason and respect the for a rewarding lifetime of members of each party. This service to our country and is how success is reached in expressed hope for the future. the political world. We need Above all, he claimed that to quit demanding that either as rightfully opinionated Democrats or Republicans people, “We argue take the House or and compete and Senate and instead sometimes WE ARGUE AND COMPETE AND SOMETIMES EVEN VILIFY EACH OTHER even vilify IN OUR RAUCOUS PUBLIC DEBATES. WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD SO MUCH each other in MORE IN COMMON WITH EACH OTHER THAN IN DISAGREEMENT. our raucous SENATOR JOHN McCAIN public debates,” encouraging us to look past focus on the candidate’s each other’s differences specific motives and integrity. because “we have always had Americans will inevitably so much more in common remain opinionated and have with each other than in different beliefs. Keeping this disagreement.” in mind, it is beneficial to Throughout McCain’s elect candidates like McCain political career he managed that are morally capable of to execute bipartisanship and reasoning with opposing exhibit consistent respect for politicians in order to reach his opponents. a consensus. Moderate With the upcoming politicians who demonstrate midterms in November, bipartisanship benefit both

the left and right because they do not waste their time continually debating for one side. McCain surprised many by saving Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act even though most of his party wanted it repealed without a ready replacement. While McCain himself did not agree with Obama’s plan to increase government involvement in providing health care, he saved the ACA because that’s what his constituents wanted. In voting against his own party’s plans, McCain was placing more value on the well-being of American citizens as a whole rather than pleasing other Republican politicians. When a candidate runs on a platform that leans extremely left or right, it hinders them from negotiating with the other side or reaching an agreement that mutually satisfies members of both groups and citizens. Politicians need to run on a more centralized, moderate platform and shouldn’t feel obligated to agree on all issues according to party lines.

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NFL kneeling protest fuels controversy

PRO: Let the NFL players kneel for the National Anthem without penalty, it’s their first amendment right

CON: The NFL has every right to penalize the players if they kneel for the National Anthem

The NFL making a bad decision is nothing new. They have a knack for messing up contracts, Guest Columnist wrongful suspensions and penalties. They have never made a worse call than when they banned players from kneeling during the National Anthem this May. The uproar over this decision has not died out, and I would be surprised if this rule survives two years with the controversy it has caused throughout the nation. President Donald Trump has made it very clear that he does not see eye to eye with Colin Kaepernick on social issues. Trump’s disagreement with Kaepernick is not surprising, but the way he handled this disagreement was astonishing. During a rally for Republican Sen. Luther Strange in Alabama, Trump stated that if a player does not stand for the anthem, the NFL should “get that son of a b**** off the field.” The president should not politicize the NFL. The NFL Player’s Association gives a voice to the athletes in the league, securing their own rights under someone else’s management. The NFLPA believes they should have had a voice in this conversation. The players should have representation on this issue, but they weren’t. Not standing for the National Anthem is considered to be extremely unpatriotic, but it is actually representing the most patriotic right we have as Americans—the First Amendment. Everything about Kaepernick’s and others’ protest is constitutional. Legally, NFL owners are allowed to take this right away from the players, but that doesn’t mean it’s right. The owners should be doing everything in their power to keep the players happy because they’re the money ticket. Without players, the league can not go on, and then no one gets what they want. For all the dangerous and rowdy protests this country has seen, Kaepernick taking a knee before a football game is tame in comparison. The player’s protest is nowhere near over, and in my eyes, it’s gaining momentum. All this new rule did was fan the flame of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Kaepernick is calling attention to a serious issue, and those offended by his actions are wrong Guest Columnist to take offense. Kneeling itself is a respectful gesture. Furthermore, the whole movement seeks to call out a particular flaw in American society in order to improve it, which is the very aim of every patriot. However, his noble cause is carried out poorly. Kaepernick’s “campaign” seems to lack clear goals, a real agenda and a benchmark for success, only fueling the media’s tendency to make the issues at hand more divisive than educational. But that doesn’t discount the goodness of his aim. In this way, the NFL is in the wrong for refusing to hire Kaepernick, but it has the right to do so. It’s necessary that associations between people at all times be wholly voluntary. To say that it should be illegal for any business to fire an employee is to say that the relationship between employer and staff must be forced—that is, that it is not only morally permissible but obligatory for an overseeing government to coercively keep such a relationship in place. Imagine what the implications would be if we took the same approach to personal relationships. Should anyone be forced at gunpoint to remain friends with someone, after such a relationship stops being fruitful? Surely not—whether that relationship is personal or professional, and whether either party’s reasons for discontinuing the relationship are wholly justified. Just as the NFL is not entitled to Kaepernick’s labor, Kaepernick is not entitled to the NFL. While the NFL is wrong to interpret the kneel as disrespectful, it’s a private entity, and it is entitled to make its own decisions about who it employs and how its employees must act in order to continue to be employed. Whether we’re talking about regulating the NFL platform, preventing the NFL from firing Kaepernick or preventing Kaepernick from being hired, the government simply has no place here. Indeed, Kaepernick is calling attention to a serious issue; he has the right to not stand for the anthem, and the NFL has the right not to hire him.

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percent of students feel that NFL players should not be punished for kneeling, according to a poll of 241 students on Sept. 19

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percent of students advocate for the NFL to punish their players for kneeling, according to a poll of 241 students on Sept. 19

Women should breastfeed wherever they want because it’s a natural part of life

BY | EMILY DELGADO

hile waiting in line at Illinois’ Fox Valley Mall, a security guard stopped a mother who was breastfeeding her child without a cover. He suggested the woman move to the shopping center’s family lounge to avoid making others uncomfortable. After the occurrence, about 50 mothers, along with their babies, held a peaceful protest, in which they breastfed their children at the same mall. Since July of 2018, breastfeeding in public spaces has become legal in all 50

U.S. states. However in Australia, public breastfeeding was made legal much earlier, in 1984. Although breastfeeding is not a crime, nearly every day, a woman in America is told to breastfeed in a restroom, closet or simply any place where they are not visible because many are disgusted by the act. Women cannot schedule breastfeeding their children—it happens when the baby needs it, whether they are in public or not. For some odd reason, people are repulsed by a mother feeding her hungry child, something that her body is naturally meant to do. Pregnant women can begin lactating as early as 16 to 20 weeks into their pregnancy, producing milk known as colostrum. Once their baby is born, a woman will begin producing mature milk, rich in antibodies to feed her newborn.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, babies that are breastfed have stronger immune systems, lower rates of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and fewer colds and respiratory illnesses. Not only does the skin-to-skin contact benefit babies, but it benefits their mothers as well. Women that breastfeed have a lower risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, have fewer urinary tract infections and have less of a chance of developing postpartum depression. Because breasts have been sexualized over the years and are portrayed as objects for men, society has almost forgotten what their actual purpose is for: to feed children. A woman’s breasts are for the sole purpose to nourish her baby, not anything else. Many have no issue with the display of a woman’s body, until it is no longer for

their pleasure. According to a Sept. 21 poll of 241 students, 38 percent of students believe women should not breastfeed their children in public. People argue that it is inappropriate for a woman to breastfeed in public in case a child happens to see. Children do not sexualize breasts, which means a child would simply see a mother feeding her baby—nothing else. A woman should never be forced to breastfeed her child in a bathroom stall or closet because other people are disturbed. Just like a woman is able to feed her baby milk from a bottle, she should also be able to feed her child milk from her body. A woman should have the right to choose whether or not she wants to breastfeed her child or use formula milk, whether that be with a cover or in public. It isn’t anyone else’s decision.

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HIGHS

The best and worst of the month, graded

A+

LOWS

D+

Food for thought Sage has stepped up it’s game this year with an assortment of tasty soups and fresh vegetables from the school’s greenhouse. The salad line is a crisp, clean alternative to warm food, and we appreciate that Sage listens to student and faculty concerns. Why Knot Change This year we get to wear comfy shoes as long as they are all white or black. This makes walking around school so much easier and allows for some personalization with our uniforms.

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Sharing is caring We can’t help but to notice that many new teachers this year get to share their advisory with someone who has more experience. This is one of the best changes this year because being an advisor takes a lot of time and can be overwhelming for people who aren’t used to the system. Sharing ensures that the students get what they need and that the teacher has a chance to learn.

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Late start We are grateful for the additional five minutes in our schedule, letting first period start slightly later but, giving students more time to sleep, ask for help in tutorials and finish any lingering work. Teachers also have a chance to return from meetings before being thrust into class time.

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Rain, rain go away We love football, but the bad weather has really dampened our school spirit. Two home games were cancelled, and students haven’t had a chance to rally for the Eagles. Please don’t stop the music The first school dance of the year was a little bit of a let down. There weren’t a lot of decorations, students left exceptionally early and the DJ had a habit of yelling at the crowd. The neon inspired evening couldn’t live up to the dances from previous years.

Behavior calls for a Town Hall New Head of School David Baad called a brief Town Hall meeting to address the concerns regarding student behavior a neighbor brought to light. We appreciate Baad’s transparency, and we should know better than to act like this. The person responsible owes an apology to the neighbor.

Parking chaos Parking has been a disaster since school started. There are too many events, students and faculty for the number of spots available. We know more spaces are being made, but we are worried it’s not enough and will not help next year when the lower school opens.

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Stop blocking Kavanaugh Supreme Court nominee deserves a fair shot at the bench BY | JOHN CALVERT

n 73 B.C., a Thracian gladiator named Spartacus rebelled against his Roman masters, starting a war that would end two years later with the death of around 35,000 people, destabilizing the burgeoning state for years to come and directly contributing to the republic’s transition into an empire. 2000 years later, some politician from New Jersey would liken himself to him, after posting a few emails on Twitter. That legislator, Sen. Cory Booker, made an absolute fool of himself, during one of Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings, painting himself as some sort of revolutionary for uploading internal emails from 16 years ago. They, for the most part, directly contradict his thesis that the nominee is a nasty bigot, who supports racial profiling, instead showing that Kavanaugh, arguably one of the most moderate people President Trump has endorsed, “generally favor[s] effective security measures that are race-neutral.” Even the senator’s apparent audacity—the one part of this whole debacle that might improve his perception

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amongst voters—is up to debate, as some, including former Bush administration lawyer William Burck, who is overseeing the production of the nominee’s papers, have stated that the emails were already cleared for release by the time Booker did so. Later, Sen. Kamala Harris made an attempt at baiting Kavanaugh into committing perjury, asking him if he spoke with anybody who works at a Trump law firm about the Mueller investigation. If the average person can’t remember what they ate for dinner last night, why is the nominee expected to recall if he talked to any one of those 350 people about the one event that has been on the front page of every major newspaper in the country for the past two years? And that isn’t even mentioning the sexual assault allegations. If Kavanaugh did do those things to those women, it is horrible, but the timing of the accusations and the highly political nature of this nomination makes their veracity doubtful at best. The events in question, said to have occurred over 30 years ago, have been denied by the accused, many of his classmates, and all named witnesses.

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I can go on for days about the ways people are trying to block Kavanaugh. The left’s obstructionist shouting was an ineffective—not to mention annoying—delaying tactic aimed at holding up the confirmation for as long as possible. The Democratic party thinks it will ride into 2019 on a “blue wave,” so they will do anything in their power to buy time. As I have said, Kavanaugh is moderate, so the Democrats’ shouting probably isn’t a result of his pretty mainstream views on things related to the law. They don’t hate Kavanaugh because of his opinions, his personality or his record— they hate Kavanaugh because Trump chose him. This whole affair is simply an extension of the visceral hatred for Trump that we have seen since 2015. The President could personally bring about the second coming of Jesus Christ, and he would be criticized for shaking hands with him the wrong way. Democratic strategy is, at this point a little more than insulting Trump, but hope for the best. And to think that we still have midterms to look forward to.

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sports

Laura Gomez occupies new Middle School Athletic Director position

Unnecessary treatment of Serena Williams brings up larger issue

Katelin Gildersleeve placers third at nationals, shares her journey

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Winging it

7 new Wingmen take up the torch from last year’s seniors BY | MELISSA RIVERA

Will Archer

Walker Lay

Truman Litle Patrick Kerrigan WILL ARCHER

WALKER LAY How did it feel when you ran out in the first game? We all had very little information about what we were doing, which made it a lot more fun. Why did you join the wingmen? I like traditions. I guess thats why I joined, to be more involved in games. Are there new traditions you want to start? We’re trying to get the spirit stick working, but we don’t really know how well people are reacting to it.

PATRICK PHILLIPS How did it feel when you ran out in the first game? An accurate representation of our first run out was that five of our hats fell off during the run, and the football team had to pick them up. Why did you join the wingmen? The wingmen is a way to be closer to the football game and the field, instead of just being in the crowd.

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PATRICK KERRIGAN How did it feel when y’all ran out in the first game? The first time we did it was so exciting. We lead the team out, and there was chaos as everyone’s cowboy hat started to fall off as we ran. Why did you join the wingmen? It gives me a chance to be a bigger part of ‘the Horde,’ and it’s fun getting hyped for our athletics. Are there new traditions you want to start? The spirit stick is an awesome idea, and we hope the grade below will do it.

William Greening Miguel Bustamante MIGUEL BUSTAMANTE How did it feel when y’all ran out in the first game? It was honestly kind of scary. There was a huge, loud mass of people screaming and sprinting at me. Not to mention I’d never ran in boots before. My hat went flying off, and I remember screaming, ‘The hat is dead.’ Why did you join the wingmen? I joined the wingmen to force myself to go to more sporting events. I never used to go, but it’s senior year. I don’t want to regret missing out. Are there new traditions you want to start? We have a couple in mind, but nothing concrete. You’ll know when we come to a conclusion.

WILLIAM GREENING Why did you join the wingmen? I joined them because it’s a unique tradition, and I didn’t want to regret not doing it later in life. Also, it’s a good opportunity to get involved with the school. How did it feel when y’all ran out in the first game? I was late to the one practice we had, so I didn’t really know what we were doing. I also didn’t have a flag, so I was put in the back. Right behind me was the whole football team, and I could feel Scott Bower breathing on the back of my neck.

How did it feel when y’all ran out in the first game? I was mainly focusing on running fast because the football team was right behind us. Why did you join the wingmen? I joined the wingmen because Patrick Kerrigan told me that they [needed more people.] What is your favorite part about being a Wingman? My favorite part of being a wingman is leading chants and getting the crowd hype.

TRUMAN LITLE How did it feel when y’all ran out in the first game? The adrenaline rush and excitement during the first game was absolutely unparalleled to any other experience I have had at ESD. What is your favorite part about being a wingman? I like being able to help animate the crowd when our team needs the support.

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Clarence Jenelle, Middle School Field Hockey coach

Hadley Mattocks, Setter “Gomez works tirelessly for our team and to improve each of us individually. Her dedication and good sense of humor are what make her a great coach.”

Zaria Osimetha, Middle Blocker “Gomez always pushes us to do the best we can, on and off the court. Her tough love inspires our whole team.”

“She has been very direct and informative. She has made sure that we have had all the information that we needed to get started.”

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Jason Harkey, Middle School Football coach “We have more organized meeting structures. Our attendance as far as kids being there or not being there and accountability of where they are has increased.”

Laura Gomez takes on new role on top of coaching Varsity volleyball BY | LAUREN EGGER

oach Laura Gomez has taken on the new position as the Middle School athletic director, splitting her time between her new duties, coaching Varsity Volleyball and Middle School P.E. classes. “Last year was coach Gill’s first year as the Upper School Athletic Director at ESD, and he really saw a need for someone to oversee the Middle School,” Gomez said. “He feels strongly that this new position will improve the Middle School athletic experience at ESD.” Along with the job of Middle School Athletic Director, Gomez can be found in the competition gym, Monday through Friday, from 4-6 p.m., drilling her Varsity Volleyball team. She has secured the most wins in a Varsity program in the

Lauren Egger Sports Editor

“Did you see the game last night? That save was impressive.” When people asked my opinion on a particular sporting event, I never had an answer because I didn’t keep up with professional sports at all. Before high school, I never cared which team won. The only game I went to in middle school was the homecoming game, and that was only because I wanted to take pictures with my friends and see who was crowned

history of the school with 352 the execution of our Middle is ensuring all Middle School wins. School programming has been coaches know the code of “I have enjoyed finding the a positive experience,” Gill said. conduct, and how the school balance in my new position “The level of customer service functions together. with teaching and coaching we have been able to provide has “I make sure that [the coaches] volleyball,” Gomez said. “My been enhanced, along with the understand their responsibilities role changes day to day which professional development of our to the program and [know] the is what I enjoy the most. I am Middle School coaches.” procedures that are already set in looking forward to implementing On top of her new place,” Gomez said. “So many of a leadership training program responsibilities, she our Middle School coaches are with our Middle School captains continues to develop part time, it is a hard transition as well.” the volleyball for somebody to come from Upper School Athletic Director program. outside of ESD for an Dan Gill created the position this This year, hour or so everyday past year. Gomez’s main job and understand our culture and really THE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE is to help bring the Middle parents, athletes what guides HAS BEEN ENHANCED, ALONG WITH THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT School and coaches together the athletic OF OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL COACHES. within the community. department.” “It is a very large Gill chose athletic department,” Gomez Gomez said. “[My goal] is to break the Varsity Volleyball team is because of her 17 years of it down into subdivisions, so that mostly composed of sophomores. dedication to the school and everybody gets the experience “Each team is unique in its knowledge of athletics. that they want and deserve.” own way, and you can’t approach “Having an on-campus Another large part of the job any season the same as you did person to assist effectively in

in the past,” Gomez said. “It just means that we need to make sure that we are grounded in our discipline and our fundamental skill development to be able to see success in practice and in games. Even though we’re young, we don’t want that to be what defines us; we want that to be our hard work and our sportsmanship.” Captain junior Hadley Smith is determined to get an SPC title and isn’t letting the stigma of a young team stop them. “We [the captains] have been working hard to get the sophomores to trust us and each other, having never played together,” Smith said. “Some teams would look at it as a boundary, but I see it as an opportunity to get to play with some of the most talented people that I might not have gotten to meet had we not played together [on the Varsity team].”

and see what I thought was an embarrassing loss of dignity, where fans painted themselves, dyed their hair or held posters with people screaming and making a scene. But I think I get it now. Watching your team succeed and celebrating with them and those around you is special and creates a stronger community. This past year, at the beginning of the 2017-2018 football season, “the Horde” was born. We went all out for every game and were encouraged to go to games that not many people usually showed up to. The Horde brought pink powder, drums, signs and streamers. It was the utmost form of dedication. My competitive side reaches its peak watching these players give it their all. I’m

Rangers became terrible). I would sit in the seats sweating, but still having a great time. I began to sign up for those games because I was allowed in the dugout to listen to the players gossip and talk to my friends on the team. My goal this year is to make it to a crew regatta and a track meet. I want to have first-hand experience at every sport to make my writing better. When it came time to apply for editor positions for the newspaper, I wrote down sports editor on a whim. It wasn’t my first choice, nor my second, but at the beginning of high school, it would never have been up there at all. It’s one of the hardest, most time consuming positions on our newspaper staff. Still, I am ready to take on the challenge, face paint and all.

DAN GILL, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Homecoming Queen. It wasn’t that I hated sports, it’s just that I got bored easily. I liked playing in the games myself, but watching other people in action just wasn’t interesting. This all changed when I went to my first official high school football game. I can’t remember what team the Eagles played or who scored a touchdown, but I do remember winning and the insane energy that coursed through the overflowing student section. It’s the same feeling I get when I win a volleyball game or make a great play. One of pride. That first football game of the season made me a true Eagles fan. I am exactly what I said I would never be: involved and invested in sports. I used to look at the TV screen

yelling and cheering; I’m mad and excited all at the same time. It’s exhilarating. Basketball, soccer and baseball had turnouts similar to revered football and lacrosse games because people wanted to hang out and support their friends. In the middle of January, when it felt about -10 degrees, I found myself sitting on the frozen bleachers at St. Marks, cheering on the mens soccer team. At the Jesuit lacrosse game, the theme was U.S.A., so what else was there to do except paint my entire face like the American flag? It was the obvious choice. I also found myself at baseball games because in the newspaper, we need photo credits every month. It reminded me of the Ranger games I went to when I was 8 years old (before the

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RUN DONT WALK Cross country coach Evan Hadrick warms up his team with some dynamic drills. The team was still preparing for their first meet. “Warming up and stretching before practice is crucial to running well,” sophomore Henry Hobson said. photo by Lauren Weber

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Athletic department strives to fully employ all head coaches BY | LAUREN WEBER

n an effort to employ all head commuting here and then finding out coaches year round, the athletic there was some special assembly or department has hired several fall something, and I had no idea what coaches as full-time staff members. was happening.” Since last spring, the athletic Hadrick started this spring, part department has pushed to hire all time, and now coaches Cross Country head coaches in full-time positions, and Track and Field while also being and now, every fall sport head a property grounds manager for the coach is working full time, with school. The athletic department the exception of the new Crew prioritizes having coaches that are Coach. The athletic department sees accessible during the day, making numerous benefits to having regularly communication with them easier for employed coaches. students, faculty and parents. “[Our motive behind hiring them] “I’m learning the ins and outs of is for several reasons,” associate [your] schedule,” junior varsity cheer Director of Athletics and Wellness coach Ashley Little said. “Before I David Tollison said. “They will have was full time, I had a job outside of a better understanding of our school’s this, and I was rushing to leave there culture and mission, and they will and come here, so I was not really be more familiar with our getting to see the students and conference guidelines and cheerleaders very much. It’s good to policies.” see my girls outside of cheerleading One of the and get to know each of their biggest hurdles personalities. I’m really for coaches IT HELPS WHEN YOU HAVE A COACH THAT’S VISIBLE. I ACTUALLY getting is learning to SEE MY KIDS WHEN I’M WALKING AROUND CAMPUS, AND I HAVE know the school’s alternating ESD MORE AWARENESS OF WHAT’S GOING ON. block as a schedule. whole, “It helps when you have a coach and it helps.” that’s visible,” Cross Country coach Overall, having the coaches on Evan Hadrick said. “I actually see my campus full time has helped students kids when I’m walking around, and I and the school. have more of an awareness of what’s “Anytime we have an academic going on during the day, so I can opening, we always make sure we sympathize or know when something meet with the Upper School or is coming. It was harder when I was Middle School head and let them

EVAN HADRICK, CROSS COUNTRY COACH

know what our needs are,” Tollison said. “Say there are two candidates who interview for a math position, and one only teaches math, but the other can teach math and also can coach soccer, and all is equal with their resumes. We ideally would want to hire that person with the coaching background.” Student-athletes have also noticed improvements in having coaches accessible during the day. “Last year, our coaches were often late because they had to drive far and come to practice after work,” sophomore cheerleader Hannah Adams said. “It’s so much better this year. We get a lot more done at practice because coach Ashley [Little] is always on time and doesn’t have other conflicts.” Another large benefit to this change is maximized help for studentathletes. “It’s nice getting more attention from the coaches,” sophomore Cross Country runner Henry Hobson said. “Our head coach [Hadrick] devises specialized workouts for us, and they fit to our individual needs more than last year.” In addition, winter and spring sport coaches are gradually being pursued for full-time jobs. Wrestling coach Kwinten Brown and Lacrosse coach Jay Sorthorn are now on campus yearround as campus security officer and physical education teacher.

Joining the football team his senior year, senior ATTICUS CABRALES has defied the norms and forged his own path interviewed by Raleigh Toledo

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“I’ve always wanted to play football, and I figured since this is the last year that organized sports are gonna be an easily accessible thing, I may as well. It’s kind of something you see everywhere in movies and TV shows, and I feel like it’s just something you have to do at least once.”

How has another sport you have done influenced the way you played football? “I did crew for three years, and it was just a constant mental battle where you have to tell yourself to keep going and not give up. When I wrestled last year, that was just a constant physical beat down. Football is like a mix of the two, and I feel that those two sports prepared me both physically and mentally for the sport.”

How has being on the team affected your view of football?

“It’s a lot more complicated than I thought because it’s not just running into people. There’s a bunch of stuff going on, so I guess I have a better appreciation of football players and everything now. Whenever I am watching either NFL games or college football, I kind of know what is going on. I have a deeper appreciation of the game.”

Has it been hard coming into the team and making friends? Were they welcoming?

A STUNTIN’ AIN’T NOTHIN’ JV Cheer coach Ashley Little is supporting the cheerleaders in their stunts. The JV team began practicing a new routine this week. “We were working on hitting our stunts for our next game. It’s exciting to master difficult stunts,” Little said. photo by Lauren Weber

Why did you decide to start playing football your senior year?

“Some of the coaches were like, ‘Why are you joining your senior year?’ and I was just like, ‘I wanted to play, coach,’ but everyone has been pretty accepting. I’m usually chilling with the underclassmen on the sidelines, but they’re all super funny and make the practices much more enjoyable.”

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Treatment of Serena Williams highlights larger issues in sports, policies need to be adjusted

Criticism towards William’s outfits, ‘behavior’ in tennis tournament are unfair and unrealistic Madison Willox Editor-in-chief

erena Williams, one of America’s most famous and beloved athletes, unintentionally became a controversial subject after her U.S. Open and French Open matches. To be honest, I don’t know much about tennis. I don’t watch it on TV, and Serena Williams is probably the only professional player I can name with confidence. That being said, I’ve always admired Williams for her perseverance, activism and positive attitude. Imagine my surprise when I was in the car with my mom, driving to get my senior portraits taken, and all of a sudden, I hear the NPR commentators speaking of the ‘controversy’ surrounding the black bodysuit Williams wore to the French Open. Her black

cat suit riled people up because apparently, it’s customary to wear white (and to wear skirts). I later learned that Williams had collaborated with Nike to make the bodysuit after having a pulmonary embolism while giving birth to her daughter, a health issue that can be fatal. The bodysuit was made to help with blood circulation, so she could avoid blood clots while playing. Apparently, Williams’ health is not important, and the French Open will now begin policing athletic outfits. Why do we care what she wears? It doesn’t impact the game, her opponent, the audience or anyone. She should be encouraged to take care of herself and shouldn’t be penalized for, by extension, having a child. A couple weeks after the French Open debacle, at the U.S. Open, Williams’ accusation that the referee judged her match unfairly sparked even more controversy.

First, a warning was issued for cheating allegations—the referee thought he saw Williams trying to communicate with her coach—all of which Williams has denied. A point was taken away when Williams broke her racket, and the third was deducted after she called the referee a ‘thief’, which he classified as verbal abuse. I can understand the warning that was issued if the referee really thought that Williams was trying to cheat. She shouldn’t be held above the law just because she’s an American favorite. However, the point deduction and one- game penalty seem absolutely ridiculous and completely sexist. If men break a racket or use foul language— although I’m not sure ‘thief’ even classifies as foul language— they are seen as passionate and dedicated to their sport. Their outbursts show how much they care, so why don’t women

have the right to express their emotions in a similar way? Williams lost to Naomi Osaka, who also faced backlash for winning a game against a legend in a match that hardly seemed fair. Neither women were given the respect they deserve. We have come so far in our quest for gender equality, but recent events show that the fight is far from over. Women can be strong, brave, independent and passionate just like men. These qualities are actually encouraged in men’s athletics, so why should women’s athletics be any different? If a woman has a medical condition that can be treated by a particular outfit, don’t judge her because she looks different, rather, applaud her for having the courage to take care of herself and not be ashamed of it. No, it’s not okay to be unsportsmanlike or violent, but since when has calling someone a

‘thief’ ever been classified as verbal abuse? Sports should be about the skill and talent of the athletes, not what they’re wearing or what they say in the heat of the moment. Organizations such as the U.S. Open, French Open and

Wimbledon need to support the health and happiness of the competitors instead of suppressing basic human rights.

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Rower places third in Nationals

Katelin Gildersleeve looks to commit this fall

BY | LIESL SMALL

s senior Katelin Gildersleeve takes the first stroke of her singles race at the 2018 Youth National Championships, her oar slips through the water, leaving her 20 meters behind everyone else in her race. She doesn’t let that stop her. “It was really frustrating because I had trained so hard, and I was really excited and wanted to win, and then that happened,” Gildersleeve said. “I thought to myself, ‘Oh gosh I don’t know what to do because I’ve trained so hard,’ so I just did the best that I could and ended up getting third [in the Youth National Championships].” Gildersleeve started rowing during her freshman year and has loved every minute of it. She loves the technical aspect of rowing and is constantly working to improve. “I row a single a lot so, it comes down to an internal drive to keep me going, and I love the aspect of pushing my limits to achieve my goals,” Gildersleeve said. “I also enjoy the constant ability to improve and get faster, which allows for me to never be satisfied and always have room to grow and become a better rower.” After winning regionals in

Oklahoma last year, Gildersleeve qualified for nationals. She spent the past summer training with her favorite coach in Oklahoma City, before nationals were held in Sacramento, CA. “I have a coach there that I really like, and she really helps a lot with my technique,” Gildersleeve said. “Also, I’m trying to continue to get stronger, especially in my core, which is really important for rowers.” Unlike some athletes who listen to pump up music, Gildersleeve has a very calm pre-race routine. “I usually just try to stay relaxed and not think too much about the race,” Gildersleeve said. “I just think

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told that I don’t have potential or that I’m not good enough, but I just use that as motivation to be better than the six foot kids and prove them wrong because it’s not true.” Despite the cutting remarks from some coaches, Gildersleeve plans to commit by October. She is going on a couple official college visits soon, but does not reveal which schools she will be visiting. Psychology is her biggest interest, but she is not sure where it will take her in the future. “Sports recruitment can be stressful,” Gildersleeve said. “I try to keep to myself, so I can control the process to the best of my ability.” Gildersleeve’s friend and teammate, junior Charlotte Podeszwa, has been rowing with her for two years. Whenever Podeszwa passes Gildersleeve on the water, she always makes silly faces to try to make her laugh. “The word that best describes her is determined,” Podeszwa said. “She is not afraid to work for what she wants. When I talk to her about rowing, it is always about her next goal, where she sees herself in the future and how she is going to make that happen.”

IT WAS REALLY FRUSTRATING BECAUSE I HAD TRAINED SO HARD, AND I WAS REALLY EXCITED AND WANTED TO WIN , AND THEN THAT HAPPENED.

KATELIN GILDERSLEEVE

that I’ll do the best that I can because that’s all I can control.” Throughout the recruiting process, Gildersleeve has run into many coaches who have told her she is not the ideal rower because of her height. “The ideal rower is at least six feet, and I’m only 5’8’’ on a good day,” Gildersleeve said. “I’ve been

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CREWCIAL WIN: Senior Katelin Gildersleeve accepts her bronze medal at Youth Nationals. She worked with her coach in Oklahoma all fall, winter and spring in preparation for the race. “After my bad start, I didn’t want to give up all the hard work I had put into training the past year,” Gildersleeve said. photo courtesy of Katelin Gildersleeve EXTRAOARDINARY: Carrying her boat to the water, senior Katelin Gildersleeve prepares for her singles race at Nationals. She began rowing her freshmen year and fell in love with the sport. “I love the technical aspect of rowing, which is so important and can always be improved,” Gildersleeve said. photo courtesy of Katelin Gildersleeve

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I N T HE

H EAT OTS

WILLIAM TURNER BY | SYDNEY REZAIE

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What is your favorite thing to bake? I am definitely a fan of all types of cookies. My favorites are chocolate chip cookies and cookie bars. I make all kinds of things, but cookies are just the easiest to bring to school because they are all already individual.

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How did you start baking? For my entire life, my dad has been baking for our family. I have helped my dad bake, but I never started doing it on my own until high school. During high school, there was a demand for birthdays, clubs and for people to bake stuff, so I decided to take the opportunity to get better.

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How do you get your recipes? I mainly get all of my recipes from my dad, but sometimes I will make some little alterations that work well. He has a big binder full of family recipes and recipes he found on the internet. A lot of the recipes have been passed down for generations. Sometimes you have to play around with the recipes to see if you can improve them.

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Why do you like baking? I bake because I enjoy it, and it feels good to give people something that they enjoy. It also definitely relaxes me. It is a way to take your mind off of everything for a little while.

How often do you bake? I usually bake a couple times a month. It really depends on how much time I have.

Do you have any interest in pursuing baking? I have never done a baking competition, but I have been considering opening a little stand and selling baked goods on campus.

What does baking mean to you?

For me, baking is about giving back to those around me. If I can make something that brightens someone’s day, then I should.

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Living legacy A LIFE IN PHOTOS

Lee Vendig class of ‘89 alum

Father Swann was by my side through some of my most difficult times, during the loss of my mother and struggling to find direction after her death. He believed in me when I did not believe in myself. There are no words to express how much his love, discipline and mentoring meant. I would not be successful today without his guidance and care.

Scott Kimball previous Head of Middle School

I was blessed to work at ESD for nearly 30 years, where Steve allowed me to grow as an educator and as a human being. My career and my life have been better because of his influence. I will always be in his debt and will be forever grateful to him.

Illse Zale parent of alums

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Steve. I will always remember him fondly—he was such a wonderful person. My heartfelt condolences to your family. courtesy of Stephen Barham Swann’s obituary