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The Fight of a Lifetime

As the United States and the world struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, people in our own community are facing immense struggles. They aren’t just faces on a TV: they’re our friends, peers and neighbors. Read as three Hockaday students and an alumna share their different perspectives and personal journeys to health. Read full story p. 10

IN FOCUS: HOCKADAY COMMUNITY PERSEVERES THROUGH CORONA

Home is where the art is: Q&A with Artist Karen Lin

Follow us for an inside look at the production of The Fourcast and updates during stay-at-home Groups of students conduct sports practices, classes and club meetings via Zoom during distance learning.

BOOK REVIEW NOT TOO HOT:

LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE

Welcome to Shaker Heights, Ohio, a picture-perfect town where garbage cans are stationed behind houses to preserve the view of the street, where a house can only be painted specific colors according to its architecture and where an unmowed lawn results in a stern letter from the city. So....who would set fire to a house in this utopian neighborhood, and why? “Little Fires Everywhere” review p. 09

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TO THE CLASS OF 2O2O,

A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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STUDENTS SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND FRONT LINE Hockaday students and parents serve the community during COVID-19, supporting restauarnts, essential workers, and people on the front line.

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YOUR WORLD TODAY COVID-19 has completely changed our world today, from the initial cancellations to distanced learning to a pushed back graduation.

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The spread of the virus has affected the lives of people throughout the world.

Background on COVID-19 Scientists explain virus’ origin, spread and data by Julia Donovan• Castoff Editor

OV ID- 19’s impact and the speed at which it has spread has gathered the attention of the A merican public and the press. The facts have been rapidly changing, creating a need for constant updates. Researchers have traced the background of the virus, starting from its early days. The origin of the first known case of COV ID-19 was in Nov. 17, 2019 in Wuhan, China. According to A XIOS, although the first case was reported in November, China did not alert the World Health Organization of the unusual virus until Dec. 31, 2019. According to the Washington Post, despite the mystery surrounding its origin, it was most likely the result of an interaction between a human being and a virus-infected animal. International travel coupled with a delayed understanding of the virus’s infectiousness contributed to the pronounced global spread. While the number of cases in Wuhan expanded dramatically, its impact on the global community was at first not appropriately evaluated as evidence from the delayed lockdowns in most countries. The first COV ID-19 death occurred in China on Jan. 11. In the few days following, cases were reported in Thailand, Japan, France, South Korea and the United States. In the early days, the number of cases in Wuhan increased dramatically with 10,000 cases in one week between Jan. 23 and Jan. 30. On Jan. 23, the Chinese government, understanding the extent of the virus, went into

emergency mode, putting Wuhan and the surrounding provinces into an immediate lockdown and issuing a travel ban. However, the virus already had a global impact. According to Pharmaceutical Technology, current as of April 28, the number of cases in China,

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although the country of its origin, is only the tenth most impacted country in the world. So, what is COV ID-19? Coronavirus is a large family of viruses that have been in the world since the mid-1960s; COVID-19 is the name of this specific strain. Currently, there are six known strains of coronaviruses that infect humans. The first publicized coronavirus in humans was SARS, which originated in China. SARS-CoV consisted of similar symptoms to the current strain, like upper and lower respiratory problems.

According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, another coronavirus was the Middle Eastern virus called MERS. The first report of this viral respiratory disease came from Saudi Arabia in 2012. MERS spread to more than 27 countries. There were 2,499 confirmed

cases and 861 deaths by MERS. MERS had a high death rate but was not as contagious as other viruses. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) provides the official guidelines for symptoms to watch for and when to seek medical attention. The symptoms of SARS and MERS are similar to this current strain. Symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath and may appear two to 14 days after exposure. In fact, the current guidelines are derived from the MERS incubation period. Dr. Barbara Fishel, Dean of Studies and Upper School microbiology teacher, discussed a possible reason for the extreme

contagion of the coronavirus. “As to what makes it more contagious than the f lu, that is largely unknown currently,” Fishel said. “One reason is that since it is a new virus to humans, it is one for which no one has immunity as no one’s immune system has come into contact with it before. Therefore, anyone who is exposed to th is coronavir us has the potential to be in fected.” Fishel explained how the virus differed from other diseases. “Also, because it appears that people that are infected but don’t show any symptoms can transmit the virus to someone else, it is more difficult to protect the general public from infection,” Fishel said. According to the CDC, elderly people and people with pre-existing medical conditions, like asthma, diabetes, obesity and heart disease, are more susceptible to both infection and death. Dr. Michael Osterholm, a leading voice on the coronavirus, spoke on the Twin Cities radio on March 30 about the obesity factor in the United States COVID-19 outbreak. “We’re beginning to see data out of New York where there’s a number of cases in the 30, 40, and 50-yearold age group that are very severe,” Osterholm said. “People are dying and requiring extensive intensive-care medical requirements, and that is among those who are obese.” The two characteristics most relevant to viruses are the infection rate and the death rate of those infected. While much has been written, it is too early to determine the actual rate of either of these measures for the coronavirus. It is, however, on track to be among the most contagious and deadly known viruses.

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SEW MASKS, SAVE DOCTORS Tia Hsieh and Jade Nguyen partnered with Vickery Trading Co. to cofounded Sew Masks, Save Doctors to make masks for nurses and doctors.

Hockaday students can also donate different fabrics so that people can sew the masks and also we’re going to sell Hockaday plaid masks to the general public. All the proceeds would go to making more masks and helping the refugees.”

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Students support local businesses, front line Hockaday students, families help during COVID-19 pandemic by Erin Parolisi • Features Editor

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Nurses and doctors pose at Baylor and Scott White Health in Dallas with their meals provided by Feed the Front Lines.

called Feed the Front Line, a program result of the shelter-in-place order, that helps both local restaurants and all restaurants have been closed for front-line workers. Dewar and her in-house dining. However, many fellow volunteers collect donations have shifted to delivery and take-out, and give them to including José. local restaurants to “Obviously we wish we During this time of uncertainty, could serve our customers provide meals for hospitals to feed it is imperative that we support in-restaurant, but this way clinicians and frontwe can make our customers our Dallas community in line workers. happy and safe,” Wood said. “The goal of In addition, José has whatever ways we can, Feed the Front started delivering 500 meals Line is to support to Parkland Memorial Gina Miele local restaurants Hospital every day for Community Service while also helping a month with Feed the Board Chair healthcare workers Front Line, which not on the front line,” only supports the front Dewar said. “We line workers, but also José. want to help support those in the One of the best ways to support local Dallas community who have suffered businesses such as José is to buy during this crisis such as our local gift cards because they immediately restaurants and our hardworking benefit the restaurant. healthcare workers.” “During this time of uncertainty, One of the local restaurants it is imperative that we support our working alongside Feed the Front Dallas community in whatever ways Line is José on Lovers, owned by we can,” Miele said. junior Honor Wood’s family. As a

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How to Help: Hockaday Social Impact: Follow @hockadayimpact on Instagram to receive updates about community service opportunities Feed the Front Line: Donate on their website http:// www.ftfl.org or through their Venmo @FeedtheFrontLine_ DAL José on Lovers: Buy a gift card or order pickup or delivery on their website https://www.jose.mx

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he spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States and the Dallas community arouses uncertainty for many families. Both the Dallas and Hockaday communities are facing the consequences of this pandemic. With parents owning or working with local businesses and students trying to help people in need during this time, Hockaday has stepped up to make a difference. With Hockaday programs and scheduled events being postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, students have found community service as a way to spend their time in quarantine, positively impact the community and stay connected. Although doing community service from home sounds impossible, it has become the new reality and still benefits those in need. Community Service Board Chair Gina Miele said one of the easiest ways to help is through donations. “Though our daily lives have greatly changed because of the impact of COVID-19, the need of members in our Dallas community for food, diapers and other essential items continues,” Miele said. “Food banks and organizations such as Hope Supply Co. and Austin Street Shelter are accepting monetary and material donations so that essential items can be delivered to those in need.” Additionally, Miele and Community Service Board Vice Chair Varsha Danda have continued to tutor DISD children virtually with United to Learn, a program that helps connect schools to create relationships between communities. So far, over 70 Hockaday students have joined with United to Learn and become virtual reading tutors. One student has made a difference in ways that connect to COVID-19 and the front line. Junior Elena Dewar and her brother helped create a non-profit

Honor Wood packages meals from José to deliver to nurses and doctors at UT Southwestern, Parkland Hospital and other hospitals in Dallas.

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Your World Today

COVID-19 pandemic unfolds over time, directly affecting students by Shea Duffy • Jade Editor

lthough COVID-19 has been plaguing the Earth since November 2019, it made its way to the United States in early 2020 and seeped into every facet of society, creating circumstances that few people alive have ever seen. The spread had a domino effect, and although two months ago, the virus could barely be named an epidemic, it has since achieved pandemic status and has led to a series of cancellations and interruptions of scheduled events. The Fourcast has compiled a timeline of the novel pandemic COVID-19’s presence in the United States and its effect on the city of Dallas as well as the Hockaday community.

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The Hockaday Upper School Debate faculty made the decision to not send debate students to the 2020 TFA State Tournament at Franklin High School in El Paso, Texas, which took place from March 5 to March 7. Although the tournament itself was not canceled, the decision to abstain from attending was made in the students’ and faculty’s best interest. TFA would have allowed Hockaday debate students to compete at a state level, and months of practice and preparation led up to the tournament.

Hockaday residential students were notified that, according to an official update from Eugene McDermott Head of School Dr. Karen Warren Coleman and out of an abundance of caution, all boarding students would be transitioned to a distance learning program for the foreseeable future. Hockaday assisted with travel plans for boarders to return home to their families or to other guardians designated by their families. All residential students had less than four days to gather their belongings and leave for home.

March 6

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced that they cancelling the 96th annual convention for high school journalists and faculty advisers. Additionally, on this day, all other school-sponsored spring break trips were canceled, including the Hockaday varsity teams' sports trips.

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Holland Hall School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in association with the Independent Schools Association of the South leadership team, decided to cancel the ISAS arts festival scheduled to occur from April 2 to April 4. Over 3,500 students from 43 schools were planning on attending the festival, including Hockaday students. Doctors don hazmat suits at a Corona Hosptial on the outskirts of Shanghai.

April 3

The Southwest Preparatory Conference Board of Directors voted unanimously to cancel all SPC athletic competitions and tournaments for the remainder of the Spring 2020 season.

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Hockaday informed the community that campus would be closed on Friday, March 13, therefore canceling all school events and activities. Earlier this day, Hockaday Upper School students planning on taking a language exam were notified that they would not be taking their scheduled exam and were to leave campus immediately. Additionally, an official notice of school closure for the two weeks following spring break was made at this time.

The City of Dallas extended the state of disaster through April 29, with a reassessment for that date slated to take place on April 8. This vote temporarily closed all dine-in restaurants, bars, taverns, lounges, nightclubs, health clubs, gyms, arcades, theaters, billiard halls, churches and music venues within Dallas city limits.

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Following an order from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Hockaday administration made the decision to close 11600 Welch Road through the end of the 2019-2020 academic year. For seniors, this abruptly concluded their time as Hockaday students. Additionally, commencement originally scheduled for May 16 at Ashley H. Priddy Commencement Terrace was postponed until the morning of August 1. Other senior events and activities also were rescheduled for the summer.

Sew Masks, Save Doctors Juniors Tia Hsieh, Jade Nguyen co-found Sew Masks, Save Doctors to supply hospital workers What is your organization? Tia: Sew Masks Save Doctors is a non-profit organization that hopes to empower refugee and medical communities during the COVID-19 outbreak. Partnered with Vickery Trading Co., we employ refugee women to sew masks that are then donated to hospitals that are in desperate need of personal protective equipment. How did you get involved with the refugee community service program? Jade: We have been volunteering in the refugee community for a very long time, and while we have taught refugees English, the lessons they have taught us about life and love have been immensely special. When the coronavirus crisis took its toll upon America, we knew that we had to help the refugee community in this time of economic hardship. Who are the masks going to? Tia: A lot of the hospitals in the Dallas community, so Medical City Dallas and Baylor Scott and White.

How can students at Hockaday get involved with your organization? Jade: Volunteers can help in so many ways! This includes sewing masks, cutting fabric for our refugee women, making kind notes to our doctors and donating! As part of our Sew Masks, Save Doctors program, we are starting a new initiative to help fundraise for our partner, Vickery Trading Co. We will be selling Hockaday plaid masks as a fundraiser, so stay tuned for when we start selling them! What is one thing that you would like to share with the Hockaday community that you learned through this experience? Tia: I’ve learned personally from the refugee community that as long as we are supporting one another in that we have overwhelming love and hope for the future, it really shows that we can overcome any difficulties together. Follow @sewmasks.savedoctors on Instagram Donate funds: https://fundly.com/sew-masks-save-doctors-2

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Being immersed in a new school environment makes things interesting, but on the other hand, oftentimes makes me feel stuck and less creative."

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Advanced Photography meets on Zoom for distance learning; an art piece by Jade Nguyen was showcased at Quarantine House.

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Fine Arts face Corona Arts curriculum adapts to virtual platform during distance learning by Olivia Garcia • Staff Writer

“The theater has sur vived plag ues, fam ines, wars, dictators and many more ter r ible th ings over the past 2,50 0 years and we wi l l sur vive th is too,” Upper School drama teacher Em i ly Gray said wh i le changing the per for mance element of her theater class from scenes to monolog ues. Li ke other academ ic subjects, f ine ar ts classes have had to come up with nontraditional lesson plans. For example, Glenys Quick, Upper School f i lm teacher, said both of her f i lm mak ing classes were in the m iddle of creating shor t f i lms, but these projects have been put on hold. “Dur ing th is time away from the physical spaces and schedule of Hockaday, I reali ze that there are myr iad ways of remain ing creatively inspired,” Quick said. Instead, the f i lm students have been responding to ar twork by inter preting th rough the moving image. Since students are no longer

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able to f i lm using the Hockaday cameras, Quick has posted lin k s to f i lms shot on phones for the students to watch. Kevin Brady, Upper School ceram ics teacher, has had h is students mak ing household mater ials. Brady posted content on the ceram ics on campus pages to inspire the students. “It has been a good chal lenge for me to use more of the tech n ical in fo that is avai lable for al l of us at th is time on the planet,” Brady said. Other f ine ar ts classes, such as publications and choir, are meeting remotely over Zoom to work on their course mater ial. A long with the individual f ine ar ts classes, the f ine ar ts depar tment as a whole had to make some changes. The f inal cof feehouse for the year was canceled due to COV ID 19. The Fine A r ts Board chair, sen ior Li ly Forbes, worked with the f ine ar ts teachers to make a vir tual cof feehouse, refer red to

as “Quarantine House”. Students were able to subm it their ar twork to the Hockaday Fine A r ts Instagram so that Forbes could post the work for ever yone to view and com ment on. The other members of the Fine A r ts Board, including sophomore Melissa Dodson, worked with Forbes to help make Quarantine House possible and featured around ten acts from Hockaday and St. Mark’s on the f ine ar ts board’s instagram. O ver the weekend of Apr i l 3, the f ine ar ts board had a chal lenge for al l four grades in the Upper School to compete for a pr i ze involving a famous person. Using the same Instagram account, students and faculty members posted chal lenges such as recreating a famous piece of ar twork, doing a Ti k tok dance, wear ing as many pieces of Hockaday cloth ing as possible at once and wr iting a song to wash hands to. In the end, For m I V won a video

clip of the Bachelor Franch ise’s Joh n Paul Jones for subm itting 66 entr ies to the f ine ar ts board and faculty. In addition, Hockaday and the f ine ar ts depar tment are h igh lighting students over social media in their “Fabulous Fine A r ts” posts. On Apr i l 24, Hockaday featured student-choreographed dances from Hockadance. At the Hockadance Per for mance each spr ing, al l sen iors en rol led in Hockadance per for m and choreograph a special dance. Th is year, one of the dances featured on the Instagram was of al l of the sen iors to celebrate their contr ibutions to Hockadance. Teachers and students ali ke have said they appreciate the f ine ar t depar tment’s ef for t to con nect ever yone th rough competitions and h igh light reels. “I th in k it was a cool way for al l of us to come together,” Dodson said.

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Home is where the art is

AP Studio Artist Karen Lin expresses herself through art in quarantine by Sasha Schwimmer• Staff Writer

From fine arts to physical education, every department has been thinking creatively to adjust to an online format. Senior Karen Lin shares her experiences with distance learning in the fine arts department. Lin takes AP Studio Art and enjoys photography in her free time.

How has distance learning affected your art? My sustained investigation explores how our emotions affect our spatial experiences, so on one hand, being immersed in a new school environment makes things interesting, but on the other hand, oftentimes makes me feel stuck and less creative.

Have there been any challenges with the online program?

How has AP Studio Art adapted to distance learning? We are planning to have an AP studio art meeting once every six-day rotation to check in on our portfolio work, but like our normal classes, we are all going at our own pace and doing individual projects.

What art projects are you working on at home? I’m doing a mixed media postcard series documenting every day we’re doing distance learning. I also have to finish my art portfolio for the AP submission so I’m working on some pieces for that.

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Dressing to Impress!

Pre-K student Sadie Hubbard rocks a sequined blue mermaid costume and a big smile during her day of quarantine. As an extra accessory, she also carries a Halloween candy basket. Sadie said she enjoys wearing this outfit because she can celebrate Easter weekend while also pretending it is her favorite holiday, Halloween. Even though she misses her friends, wearing these clothes makes distance learning exciting.

For studio art, I’d say it’s pretty easy transitioning to an online format. You just have to get creative with the mediums you have in your own home. However, in the studio, I love spreading out my supplies and projects I don’t have much space to do artwork at home, so in some ways, it’s restricted the art I’ve done as well.

How have you seen distance learning affect other fine arts?

It’s hard to throw pottery online! I know many fine arts and publications classes are working hard to adapt, so we’re all trying our best!

Alongisde many of the changes that coincide with distance learning, Hockadaisies have traded in their plaid. Whether it be choosing a Halloween costume, sweat pants, PJs or a nicely planned outfit, Hockaday students, faculty and staff members have the unique opportunity to show off their styles during the quarantine. Students from all three divisions, Sadie Hubbard, Emmy Roberts and Hayden Parteli as well as Upper School math teacher Natalia Ismail’s personalities shine through their clothing choices. by Lea Whitley •Staff Writer

Comfy yet Chic

Emmy Roberts, a seventhgrade student, sports a pair of pink fuzzy sweatpants and her favorite oversized T-shirt for her day of online classes. Roberts said she likes this outfit because it is extremely comfortable, making distance learning less stressful from her home. She also loves that she is free to wear it all day without judgment from her parents since she does not classify this look as pajamas.

Don’t Sweat it

Upper school student Hayden Parteli, who is an avid fan of animal shirts, wears her Hockaday dance sweatpants along with a shirt covered in pugs. Parteli enjoys wearing this outfit for distance learning because it reminds her of things that make her less stressed. It allows her to relax while completing tasks, something she said should be taken advantage of during this stressful time.

Business Casual

Natalia Ismail, an Upper School math teacher, enjoys comfort all day while wearing a T-shirt dress. Ismail tries to wear outfits during distance learning that are wearable and easy to move in, while also giving her the feeling that she is dressed for work. Ismail said she needs a comfortable outfit like this for her long days of grading, responding to messages, recording lessons and Zooming with students.

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5 STAY IN, TAKE OUT Support Hockaday-affiliated businesses while sheltering by Kate Woodhouse • Managing Editor

In need of a delicious hamburger? Grab take-out from Goff’s Burgers, a University Park restaurant owned by Jim Francis, father of eighth-grader Ashley Francis and husband of Board of Trustees Chair Katherine Walker Francis ’94. If you need something to occupy your mind during self-isolation, The Toy Maven, owned by the parents of Helen Williams ’17 and Elaine Williams ’19, can put together the perfect package of games and educational activities for pickup. Craving a sweet treat? Look no further than The Pop Factory, owned by Lower School Spanish Teacher Cici Hanson ‘84 and her husband. If you’re desiring a Dallas and Hockaday staple, order take-out from Asian Mint, an Asian Fusion restaurant owned by Nikky Phinyawatana ‘96. Want the taste of Texas for dinner tonight? Pick up or deliver Republic, an upscale Preston Hollow Restaurant partly owned by the father of Senior Abby Tchoukaleff.

1. University Park Staple Goff’s Burgers 3032 Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75205

2. Games Galore The Toy Maven 6060 Forest Lane Dallas, TX 75230

3. Perfect for Sweet Cravings Pop Factory 8061 Walnut Hill Lane Suite C 960 Dallas, TX 75231

4. An Alumna’s AchieveMINT Asian Mint 5450 W Lovers Lane Dallas, Texas 75209

5. Cooking Texas Classics Republic 12300 Inwood Road Dallas, TX 75244

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'Little Fires Everywhere' disappoints readers Welcome to Shaker Heights, Ohio, a picture-perfect town where garbage cans are stationed behind houses to preserve the view of the street, where a house can only be painted specific colors according to its architecture and where an unmowed lawn results in a stern letter from the city. So....who would set fire to a house in this utopian neighborhood, and why? Celeste Ng’s novel “Little Fires Everywhere” begins with this house fire. I was immediately intrigued by the first scene, but disappointed that Ng revealed the culprit in the first sentence. Nevertheless, I continued reading and was drawn into the events that led up to the fire. Enter non-conformist photographer Mia Warren and her teenage daughter Pearl. They rent a duplex house from Elena and Bill Richardson, a wealthy

couple that embodies success. The relationship between the two families begins well, with Pearl befriending the Richardson children and Mia taking a job from them. Tensions rise when the residents of Shaker Heights begin taking sides in a custody battle over a Chinese baby. I

found this conflict particularly interesting because I was also torn between the two sides: the affluent white couple who adopts the baby (and would likely have more resources to provide for her) and the birth mother who regrets her decision to give up the baby earlier (but clearly has a right to raise her child). Through this narrative, Ng takes

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a fascinating approach to tackle the themes of class and race. However, the plot was undermined by the banal and predictable cast of cookie-cutter characters. The novel regurgitated stereotypes: Trip, the popular jock; Lexie, the superficial It-Girl; Moody, the “nice guy”; and Izzy, the rebellious, Doc-Marten-wearing (we get it, she’s edgy) youngest child. Moreover, the distinct battle line between those who like Mia and those who don’t further flattens the characters into one-sided archetypes. Those who embrace Mia’s free-spirited lifestyle are portrayed as “good” and those who prefer order are “bad” (and ultimately get their house burned down). I was also disappointed that the characters exhibited little development. The events in the novel had important implications, and I was hopeful that

certain characters would learn from them. However, because they didn’t change much, the plot became predictable. What ultimately redeemed this book from a two-star rating was its message. As a critique of the educated, “progressive” people who think they live in a post-racial society, “Little Fires Everywhere” reveals that the failure to recognize privilege perpetuates stereotypes and exclusion.

OTHER BOOKS IN REESE WITHERSPOON'S BOOK CLUB

Conviction

The Light We Lost

The Cactus

The Proposal

The Library Book

A better take on bad news by Katherine Grace Estess • Staff Writer

In today’s world, when broadcast networks become too hard to watch, people search for outlets that offer news that is easier to digest. Podcasts can be interesting news media that offer specific and informed insights on popular or relevant topics. Crooked Media, a popular politically based podcast site, has launched a series, “America Dissected: Coronavirus,” that delves into the ways the COVID-19 crisis affects American society. The series features Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a physician and former Detroit city health PHOTO PROVIDED BY COMMONS WIKIMEDIA

commissioner, who explains what led to this pandemic and what actions can be made to end it. Rather than hearing the same instructions about social distancing and hand washing, information that seems to be on an endless loop, “America Dissected: Coronavirus” offers intriguing theories about certain political situations and new technologies that allowed COVID-19 to become such a powerful evil. This podcast explores the ways global travel has changed the medical community both in terms of healthcare and how it has redefined the spread of diseases. Dr. El-Sayed also

discusses China’s open-air markets and how this created the “perfect storm” for the spark of a global pandemic. My family and I listen to this podcast every week as episodes are released and discuss our thoughts afterward. I have found the podcast forces me to view the pandemic in a new light, one that makes me think

about our future and the way I view the success of our healthcare system. “America Dissected” also has replaced my need to constantly watch the news, which was becoming a depressing and unhelpful habit. I recommend catching up on this series and am interested to see how it will develop over the coming months. New 15-minute episodes are released every Tuesday and Friday and offer an excellent educational addition to your quarantine schedule. This podcast can be a more productive alternative to tuning into the 24-hour news cycle and can force listeners to think past the surface level of this pandemic to realize how complex the issue really is. I would give this podcast 5/5 stars. I think the hosts are well informed, and are able to eloquently tell stories that help listeners to understand different facets of the pandemic situation. Being able to understand the history of public health crises in the United States, as well as noticing the repetition of certain details in previous global pandemic crises that are occurring today offer a fresh and captivating new take on news related to the coronavirus.

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Crooked Media executes Corona news excellently

OTHER PODCASTS BY CROOKED MEDIA

1. "Lovett or Leave It" 2. “Pod Save the World" 3. "With Friends Like These" 4. "What A Day" 5. "Hysteria"

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Quarantined

: held in a state, period or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to the infectious or contagious disease are placed.

Krissa Liu, a junior, flew home to Shanghai on March 16 after Hockada Hockadayy Boarding closed she was swept their doors for the remainder of the school year. Upon landing in Shanghai, she isolation quarantine in a through an extensive screening process in the airport before her 14-day isolation hotel. for us. Hockaday really “I was surprised, pleasantly surprised, that Hockaday booked tickets for because China has now did a good job. And it turned out Hockaday’s decision was very smart because imposed a strict entry restriction,” Liu said. together. The five traveled Liu, Hope Fu, Cathy Ma, Cindy Pan and Sherri Hong all traveled together. hot spots for the through and had extensive layovers in both LAX airport and South Korea, hot COVID-19. “I was wearing my N95 mask, and it was so hard to breathe,” Liu said. “It was was so tight I got ” scrapes on my face, and the nosepiece of the mask kept digging into m my skin. Liu wore her mask for over 30 hours, which she explained as uncomfortable, uncomfortable, yet she wore it for her safety as well as the safety of people around her. wearing a mask,” Liu said. “Some people behind us were coughing and some people were not wearing “You just don’t know who will be on a plane. I was so paranoid.” Once the plane landed in Shanghai, each passenger was led through multiple multiple checkpoints, questioned, questioned, including filling out paperwork, seeing a doctor, getting thoroughly questioned, getting their temperature taken and finally going through customs. e the the entire ine entire From there, passengers were given two choices: go home and qu quarantin hotel. household or quarantine at a hotel. Liu’s parents opted to have her go to a hotel. meals arrived at While living in the hotel, Krissa fell into a routine. At 8:30, 11:30 and 5:30, meals Liu’s hotel door. At 8 and 2, doctors arrived at Liu’s door to check her temperature. te mperature. After a while, symptoms she was the doctors gave Liu a QR code to easily submit her temperature and any symptoms was feeling. feeling. “I am grateful for all the doctors and nurses for helping us every day, giving giving us food, recording people in quarantine so our temperatures. They were 19 nurse and doctors facing more than 400 people it was a huge load of work for them,” Liu said. In addition to eating and staying healthy, Liu read former Hockaday history history teacher Tracy Walder’s book, watched three seasons of NCIS, worked out and coordinated coordinated with a doctor in New York to donate her spare N95s/KN95s masks once she got out of quarantine. quarantine. With the help of others, she ended up donating more than 400 masks. during quarantine or even Throughout the two weeks, she was not allowed to have any visitors during almost every day. see any of her friends in the same hotel; however, she did call her family almost quarantine, and she After two weeks of no reported symptoms, Liu completed her two-week quarantine, could finally return home. oodcooked cookedby bymy my “I am feeling very very relieved relieved and andhappy happyto tosee seemy myfamily familyand andhave havegood goodfood food cooked by my eon on our flight and our flight and family,” that nothing happened an ee on family,” Liu Liusaid. said.And "AndI am I amreally reallygrateful grateful nothing happened to to anyon our flight and nothing happened to any of us.”

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people who carry the active virus in their body but never develop any symptoms

Eliza Parker ‘19, a sophomore at Vanderbilt, tested positive for COVID-19 on March 24 as an asymptomatic carrier. If there is one word she would use to describe how she feels, it would be “anxious.” “It’s scary not knowing when everything is going to go back to normal and it’s a question that nobody knows the answer to, so I can’t think about it for too long without driving myself crazy,” Parker said. “Also, because I know that I am a carrier I don't want to put anybody else in risk and have that whole domino effect. It’s just really nerve-racking. It feels surreal.” Parker got tested at a private drive-through clinic in Dallas and recounts the testing experience. “First, they gave me a standard strep test. Then, the coronavirus test which was super painful. They take a long Q-tip and they enter it into your nose and wiggle it around up there super deep,” Parker said. “From my experience, it was a super uncomfortable pain like nothing I have ever felt before, but in the end it is, of course, worth it to get tested if you are able to.” Vanderbilt’s spring break fell on the week of March 1, so her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta, vacationed together. When Parker’s sorority and the rest of Vanderbilt returned to campus, they were only there for a week before the school was shut down due to COVID-19. Right now, four people in Parker’s sorority have tested positive for COVID-19 and Parker is in a GroupMe with 98 other Vanderbilt students who tested positive. “During Spring Break a lot of people were going abroad and then they were all in school together for a week. So, it all spread very naturally like that where everyone was still hanging out with each other, nothing too crazy,” Parker said. “I wouldn’t blame it on Vanderbilt at all. Our spring break was super early and I don’t know how they would have done things differently.” Parker has been quarantining since March 15 at her house with her mom, who also tested positive, and her dad, who tested negative. Parker has been oscillating between two rooms in her house, her room and the office space. She has been entertaining herself with her Zoom classes, calls to her friends and a new hobby: playing ukulele. Throughout this difficult time, Parker reminds everyone to continue to be safe amid the pandemic. “I know this is not new information but truly just stay home,” Parker said. “I didn’t know I had it and honestly I was so surprised to get my test back positive. As much as you can stay inside and wash your hands: do it. Hopefully, this will be done faster and fewer people will be sick.”

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Survivor:

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died. “When I first found out that I had corona, I was really scared because so many people were dying around the world because of it, and I was wondering if I would become one of them,” freshman Nancy Chen said. After leaving Hockaday, Chen flew home to Shanghai, separated from the other Hockaday girls, tested positively for the virus two days after landing and spent 12 days in a Corona hospital all alone. Departing on March 17, Nancy suspects that she contracted the virus on the plane. “On the plane, everyone was wearing a mask and some people were wearing hazmat suits and I was like well if they are all wearing those masks then maybe I don’t need to wear one,” Chen said. “[When they served food,] I ate because I thought if nobody else is eating then there should be no germs. But then I ate, and that is probably why I got sick.” It was not until two days later, after she departed the plane and moved into her quarantine hotel room, that she tested positive for COVID-19. On her second day in her designated quarantine hotel, Chen received word that she had tested positive, yet had no symptoms. She was immediately sent to a local hospital where she stayed for two days. There, they ran multiple tests on Chen. “They took four vials of my blood, and they stuck a stick down my throat and then in my nose and sucked the mucus out of each nostril,” Chen said. “And on the second day, they did it again.” After two days in a “normal” hospital, she boarded an ambulance. She spent two hours in an ambulance traveling to the Corona hospital in a rural area near Shanghai. She was accompanied by a 17-year-old, a 14-year-old, and an 11-year-old, all of whom were asymptomatic, yet positive for the virus. “I created a very strong bond with the people in the ambulance,” Chen said. When she arrived, she waited in front of the hospital while the hospital registered her information. Then, she entered the hospital where she underwent another test to determine her room assignment. “I had no symptoms, so I was sent to the first floor,” Chen explained. “Patients on the first floor mainly had no symptoms so they put three people in a room.” Despite her asymptomatic status, she was tested every other day for the virus. “They took 15 vials of blood and did the same thing with my nose and mouth [as they did at the first hospital],” Chen said. “They stopped taking so much blood after time.” At the beginning of her time in this new hospital, she roomed with four people much older than herself, one being 47 years old. “At first, I was really scared,” Chen said. “This lady next to me was coughing a lot, so I was really worried. I cried.” Three days later, the hospital policy changed, and she was moved into a room with two 17-year-olds. During her stay in the hospital, her life turned into a constricted routine. Doctors would wake Chen up at 4 a.m. to take her blood, they would give her traditional Chinese medicine and vitamin C at 6 and her breakfast would arrive at 7. She adapted to her new lifestyle. “They told us to wear a mask at all times even when you’re sleeping, so on the first day, I could not sleep because I did not know how to breathe with a mask on,” Chen said. Chen was restricted to her room; she was not allowed to leave other than for CT scans. One day, she reported that she spent 17 hours and 38 minutes on her phone. After 12 days in the Corona hospital and two days in the ‘normal’ hospital, Chen was COVID-19 free. “They just came in and told me I could leave in a day. They sterilized my things and my mom came to pick me up,” Chen said. Once she arrived home, she had to continue quarantine for 14 additional days to ensure that she did not spread germs. The police even put a sensor on her door, allowing only three opens a day. Upon the fourth open, the police would be immediately notified. Chen is a survivor; at only 15 years old, she flew home during a pandemic, was taken to two hospitals, was isolated in a hospital with strangers and was quarantined in her home. Healthy and safe, Chen conquered COVID-19.

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Junior Elizabeth Roosevelt has had Type 1 diabetes for 12 years. Her diabetes makes her more susceptible than the average person to COVID-19 and she could face a worse outcome if diagnosed. “It is definitely a heightened sense of fear knowing that you can get it very easily and if you get it the consequences are a lot greater for you,” Elizabeth said. “I’ve been lucky enough to have a nice place to stay and have things to fill my day with. I’m just being extra careful.” According to recent information from the Type 1 Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), current evidence suggests the individuals with well-managed T1D are not at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19. Also, they are not necessarily at a higher risk of developing serious complications from the disease. However, there is always uncertainty. Roosevelt and her family are heavily involved in JDRF. Her mother, Kim, is Chair of the JDRF Global Mission Board and serves on the Executive Board for JDRF’s Greater Dallas Chapter. Elizabeth is a Youth Ambassador. They spend time working with JDRF to spread awareness through social media about diabetics and COVID-19. “My family and I made this video yesterday for JDRF to post, saying why we stay home. For example, we said “I stay home for those with compromised immune systems,” Elizabeth said. Recently, Elizabeth and her mother were featured on the JDRF Dallas instagram (@jdrf_dallas) to endorse the online JDRF gala. However, the fear provoked by Corona for the Roosevelt family is not simply for Elizabeth, but also for her sister. Roosevelt’s sister, Caroline, has special needs, which makes her immunocompromised as well. “For me, the hardest part is I’m not the only one in my family with a compromised immune system,” Elizabeth said. “If I just one time decide to go on a walk with my friends, that little thing could be so detrimental to not only me but my sister and my family, so knowing that I could be responsible for other people getting it is scary.” The Roosevelt family has been extra careful, only leaving the house when necessary to go to the grocery store, washing their hands and wearing gloves and masks in public. Elizabeth is making the best of her situation. She is allowed to go on runs and entertains herself with numerous different activities. “I’ve been doing a lot of these PopSugar Fitness youtube videos and I got my mom hooked on them too,” Elizabeth said. “I’ve also been learning how to cook with my mom and I mastered this new veggie lunch item! I learned how to make coffee because I was really missing Starbucks, so I made it myself and I’m also saving a lot of money right now.” Elizabeth also spends time with her sister and helps to keep her entertained. “I’m doing a dance class with her [Caroline] and her friends because in the special needs community there’s a need to get them off the couch, off the TV because they don’t have math class and history class, so it’s a lot more difficult,” Elizabeth said. As Elizabeth continues to navigate this troubling time along with the rest of her family, she wants the Hockaday community to know: “Even if you’re not directly impacted, stay home for those with compromised immune systems.”

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Immunocompromised: having an impaired immune system.

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HOCKADAY AT HOME Students and faculty give an inside look into their school days from quarantine and how the pandemic has affected their coursework.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF KYULEE KIM Follow Upper Schooler and boarder, Kyulee Kim, in her day from her home in Seoul, South Korea.

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Shinjini Mukherjee studies for her digital AP exams.

Testing from quarantine

COVID-19 affects AP exams, standarized testing and subject tests for students

by Maddie Stout and Campbell Harris • Staff Writers

he College Board and colleges across the United States have made changes to AP exams, standardized testing and college applications to navigate the complications created by the coronavirus. Despite these changes, the Hockaday college counseling program advises students to continue working toward their college-based goals. After increased closures of businesses and schools due to COVID-19, the College Board stated on March 20 that “it’s clear that the usual way AP exams are given at schools won’t be possible” and announced students will take shortened exams at home. The exams transferred to a 45minute, online format that solely contains free-response questions. For all AP classes, the curriculum has been shortened to exclude the final 25 percent of course material. Although the College Board considered canceling the exams altogether, after a survey of 18,000 current AP students the organization reported that 91 percent of students urged the College Board to keep the tests, the goal they had been working toward. Junior Shinjini Mukherjee, rising Academic Council President, said she disagrees with the decision.

“While I appreciate that the College Board is trying to help students in the midst of this crisis, I wish they had decided to postpone the exams or cancel them altogether,” Mukherjee said. “A 45-minute test may be shorter, but it still comes with all the stress attached to a normal test.” In addition to changing the AP exams, the College Board chose to cancel both the March and May SAT exams, and

present time,” Jones said. However, due to these changing test dates and the complications for many students, multiple colleges across the country, including Boston University and the University of California system, have made standardized testing scores optional for the 2021 application year. College counseling Associate Allison Camp explains these reactions.

“With so many changes on the horizon, it is important to take this one day at a time, knowing that you will have the support, advocacy, and expertise of college counseling behind you when it is your time to apply for college.” Allison Camp

College Counseling Associate the ACT rescheduled its April test to June. With the changes to AP and standardized tests, Director of College Counseling Elizabeth Jones said students should continue working toward their goals. “We encourage Hockaday students to remain engaged in all coursework, including AP coursework, and to avoid canceling AP exam registrations at the

“Colleges are adapting as swiftly to this situation as secondary schools are,” Camp said. “Many colleges are reevaluating their admission policies and practices to ensure they reflect best practice for admitted students and those who will apply in future years.” Given the current situation, the collegecounseling program remains

confident that schools will take applicants’ situations into serious consideration. “Many colleges are offering virtual visit programs for prospective and admitted students,” Jones said. “Other colleges have made the decision to go test-optional next year, and many more colleges have reaffirmed their existing commitment to reviewing applicants within the context of their school, understanding that school as we know it is vastly different today than it was just a few weeks ago.” Due to shelter-in-place orders, college fairs throughout the country are also being canceled, including the Dallas Previews Fair and the DFW National Association for College Admission Counseling Fair. Despite the many changes that have occurred, the college counseling program urges students, especially Form III, to remain focused on what they can control and remember that everyone is going through the same situation. “With so many changes on the horizon, it is important to take this one day at a time, knowing that you will have the support, advocacy, and expertise of college counseling behind you when it is your time to apply for college,” Camp said.

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The most rewarding part has definitely been getting to talk to people on the phone,” Johnson said. “They’re always so glad to have someone to talk to, and I always feel like I learn more about the world after talking to them.”

HOMEWARD BOUND As a result of the pandemic, all resident students returned home or are staying with a guardian.

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Faces & Places

HOCKADAY FROM HOME

Hockaday students, faculty stay home

by Libby Hill • Staff Writer

4 photos provided by Ellie Ambrose, Sophia Clavenna and Megan Thomsen

1. First-grader Ellie Ambrose does her daily school work. 2. Seventh-grade teacher Megan Thomsen shows off her green workspace at home. 3. Form I student Sophia Clavenna’s two dogs in quarantine. 4. Ambrose reads a book with her dog.

oming back after spring break to online classes from home was a new and unique transition for everyone in the community, from Lower Schoolers to Upper Schoolers and teachers. “I was nervous, happy and sad all at the same time,” first-grader Ellie Ambrose said when she was told about distance learning. After Kathy Hogan’s class started implementing daily Zoom meetings, Ambrose said she enjoyed distance learning more. She has been working in her living room to have a separate space from the rest of her family. Eighth-grader Avery Jackson also had an easier time adapting to maintaining an online schedule. “It allows me to do my work whenever I want and at my own pace, meaning I don’t have to get up as early or do my work all at once,” Jackson said. Like Ambrose, Jackson had mixed feelings when the transition was announced in the middle of Spring Break. “I was interested and excited to try something new, but at the same time, I was sad because I knew I wouldn’t get to see my friends in person,” Jackson said. Similarly, Form I student Sophia Clavenna said a lack of social interaction is a challenge of distance learning. “Adjusting to learning in an environment outside of school is hard because we don’t have as much interaction with peers or teachers,” she said. Clavenna said she felt stressed when distance learning was introduced. “I didn’t really know what distance learning would mean, and I wasn’t entirely sure how we were going to complete schoolwork,” Clavenna said. “I was also happy because I knew that I would be able to sleep in more.” The change has meant an adjustment for teachers, too. Middle School history teacher Megan Thomsen, who has been working in her study at a desk that faces a world map of her travels, said she has liked parts of the experience so far. “We can continue the learning process while keeping everyone safe and healthy,” Thomsen said. “I will also say that I’ve enjoyed wearing my slippers to work each day.” Thomsen said she wasn’t worried about the overall transition at the beginning due to Hockaday’s use of technology normally, but said her biggest challenge has been not seeing her students. “Middle School did not do any live video conferencing with our students last week, so we are only just getting to see our advisories and talk with them in person and as a group starting this morning,” Thomsen said. “We’ve been sending emails (with pictures sometimes), but seeing smiles ‘live’ over video chat put everyone in a good mood this morning.”

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Kyulee Kim

Kyulee Kim has been a boarding student since eighth grade and currently is at home in Seoul, South Korea, a time zone 14 hours ahead of Texas. She is a part of the Academic Council and is also the Math Club secretary; outside of the school day, she plays golf on the varsity team and runs cross country.

Rise & Grind!

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WORK, WORK, WORK | During this time, Kim works on individual assignments for the next day’s classes. This time is equivalent to 6:30 p.m. in Texas.

GOOD MORNING | Kim wakes up and starts off her day by getting ready and then eating breakfast with her parents before they head to work.

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FINISHING WORK | Kim uses this spare time either to finish the homework she did not have a chance to work on during the morning, or to read books and relax. She also gets ready for “school,” because it’s almost time for the day students in the United States to be starting their day.

NAP TIME | For about an hour, Kim takes a nap, because she often stays up doing homework till late at night. She uses this time to recharge so she has enough energy to last the day.

11:00 P.M. NIGHT SCHOOL | This is Kim’s official start to her school day with it being 9 a.m. in Texas, and she uses this time to try to finish class activities that require interaction with other students, including discussion posts for chemistry. Because of the time zone difference, Kim is rarely able to make it to live chats with her teachers; therefore, she asks her friends and teachers to fill her in about the important information she missed.

7:00 P.M. DINNER AND A SHOW | Once her parents return from work, Kim eats dinner with them and then they spend some family time together by watching television.

Goodbye!

12:30 P.M. NETFLIX AND LUNCH | Because her parents are at work, Kim eats her own hand-made lunch, usually rice with some side dishes, while enjoying Netflix. Recently, Kim has been watching “The Good Place.”

6:00 P.M. EVENING CLEANING | As the evening progresses, Kim begins preparing dinner for her family. She also vacuums her apartment, finding satisfaction in seeing her strands of hair getting sucked up.

1:00 P.M. DOWNTIME | Kim uses the next couple of hours for recreational activities as well as for some downtime. During this time she might practice the flute, watch Netflix or walk around her apartment, enjoying the river view and the cherry blossom trees.

photos provided by Kyulee Kim, Wikipedia, Flickr and GoodFreePhotos

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Cate Goglia works with United to Learn on their YouTube channel.

Social impact from home Students volunteer digitally during COVID-19

by Anna Gum • Staff Writer

s COVID-19 shifts daily life for students and faculty at Hockaday, students have also had to change how they participate in community service. Some are finding ways to continue partnering with DISD schools with virtual readalouds, and others are sewing masks for local hospitals. Laura Day, Executive Director of the Institute for Social Impact, has been working to keep students connected with the rest of the community and to continue social impact activities. She found new ways to communicate with students and has been using both email and Webex to keep students updated with new ways to serve. On March 31, Day held a Webex meeting open for all Upper School students to join, ask questions and learn how to help beyond the Hockaday community. She has

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encouraged students to participate in Sew Masks, Save Doctors, a nonprofit organization led by juniors Jade Nguyen and Tia Hsieh in partnership with Vickery Trading Company. Along with providing students with opportunities they can do on their own, Day is continuing the social impact aspect of classes in Lower and Middle School. These activities include drawing messages and pictures in chalk, looking at given websites with information on how to serve and making videos showing how to do a sports trick. Sophomore Cate Goglia is working with United to Learn to coordinate a video series on their YouTube channel for Dallas ISD elementary students. “We are providing an additional educational resource that will benefit students and provide additional assistance for teachers,” Goglia said. Goglia volunteered to help with the project after hearing her mom

talk about it because she missed volunteering with her normal tutoring program. As the student head of the program, she coordinates with volunteers and subject heads and reviews the videos before uploading them. Goglia also provided the Hockaday community with information about the project and how to get involved. “I love reaching out and being the bridge between students and adults,” Goglia said. The videos themselves are studentled and include a demonstration of a science, arts or sports-based skill or reading. While coordinating the videos, Goglia has worked with a large non-profit organization and learned to navigate a new area of technology. Everyone involved with the project has had to work with social distancing, managing meetings and working together through technology as they have not been able to meet in person.

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What made your family decide to stay in the United States? Sofia Abel: We felt that it was safer in terms of being exposed to the virus, and it was also just easier because my mom was already here getting her Ph.D. at Baylor and so was my brother since he goes to McLennan College.

What was your favorite part about boarding? Sofia Abel: I definitely feel more comfortable being with my family

Boarders return home

After considering the needs of families and students during the novel coronavirus outbreak, Hockaday announced on March 14 that its dorms were closing and residents had to return home or stay with a guardian. Rather than go back to her home in Lahore, Pakistan, sophomore Sofia Abel is staying in Waco with her mom and older brother.

during this whole situation, but I do miss seeing my friends every day. Being at a different home has allowed me to take up new hobbies like cooking, painting and playing the ukulele. Even though I miss boarding sometimes, I love spending this time with my family.

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“I’ve collaborated with the coolest team of adults and students, learned oodles about technology and experienced a lot of hope in this crazy time,” Goglia said. Goglia said she thinks this project is a necessary tool for parents and students alike as a resource they can trust. “This project makes you think about other people, about the broader community and keeping that in perspective,” Goglia said. “Turning my emotions into actions is something I have found extremely beneficial.” Another student continuing to serve, junior Inez Johnson, has continued to deliver meals to individuals and families in need through Meals on Wheels (MOW). Johnson started working with Meals on Wheels with her mom in middle school, and from there she joined the Teen Board in 9th grade and became the secretary of Hockaday’s Meals on Wheels club. Since COVID-19, Johnson has been taking part in “virtual deliveries,” calling a list of homebound seniors to give them a bit of time to talk with another person, and a reminder to eat their Meals on Wheels shelf-stable meals. “[The virtual deliveries] are super easy and fun,” Johnson said. “They love getting to talk to someone because oftentimes their MOW delivery is the only human interaction they get all day, so it’s even more isolating now.” Meals on Wheels has continued to deliver hot meals as well as the shelfstable meals, shifting their delivery days and methods around staying safe and helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19 “The most rewarding part has definitely been getting to talk to people on the phone,” Johnson said. “They’re always so glad to have someone to talk to, and I always feel like I learn more about the world after talking to them.” Like Johnson, Goglia and Day, people across the Hockaday community have had to adjust and make changes, but have continued to find ways to serve their community as they face the changes COVID-19 has brought.

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4F O U R C A S T An Update on Spring Sports Due to the COVID-19 pandemic spring sports were canceled, but that did not stop the spring sports teams from creating new and exciting activities to incorporate into each upcoming day.

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Exercises for Quarantine Lacy Green and Remy Finn, both 2020 SPC soccer champions, provide a plethora of ways to exercise and eat right during these difficult times. Check out the QR code link to watch their video.

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What workouts are you doing? Students share snapshots of their daily exercise

Sarah Roberts '22 finishes a home workout with her dad.

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Lola Isom '23 and Sophie Isom '18 exercise together. Photo provided by Emilia Callahan

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Ava Tribolet '23 gives a thumbs up selfie during her run.

Athletic Board Chair, Margaret Woodberry '20, enjoys a run in the sun. Photo provided by Sarah Roberts

Hannah Taylor '20 drinks a homemade smoothie after a workout.

Jules Johnson '22 does a plank with perfect form.

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2021 Athletic Board Chair, Alyssa Taylor '21 works out on an indoor bike.

Inez Johnson '21 jams out to tunes on her run. Photo provided by Hannah Taylor

Caroline Petrikas '23 hydrates after a long run. Photo provided by Alyssa Taylor

Minje Kwun '22 works on her lacrosse skills in her backyard.

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Photo provided by Minje Kwun

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Maddy Charest '21 shares a snap of her running on the Hockaday Athletics Instagram.

Emilia Callahan '21 loves her morning runs.

Spring sports updates and changes amid the COVID-19 crisis by Laine Betanzos• Staff Writer

As COVID-19 forces schools to close their doors worldwide, high school, college and professional-level spring athletes have sacrificed their competition seasons. For Hockaday students, the cancellation of all SPC athletic competitions and tournaments for the remainder of the Spring 2020 season signifies the end of the spring season. However, the athletic department encourages athletes and students alike to stay fit at home. Next year’s Athletic Board Chair, Alyssa Taylor, fully supports this stance. “During social distancing, fitness and athletics can work as a great outlet for everyone,” Taylor said. “It can keep some normalcy during these times. Exercising, for me, is one way to get out

of the house while maintaining social distancing precautions. For example, family walks are a great bonding activity and a nice way to stay fit.” Spring sports teams have also found new ways to train together in spite of the boundaries in place. The track and field team, for example, has created a “Fitness Bingo” game, with squares like “Do an ab workout 5 days in a row,” and “Complete 150 air squats.” Inez Johnson, a junior on the track team, supports these virtual methods of training together. “We are challenging each other to keep working out with the bingo sheet, which is super motivating and exciting because the winner gets a water bottle with Coach Bean’s face on it,” Johnson said.

Additionally, the crew team is participating in numerous activities to stay connected, including weekly core workouts on Zoom and rowingthemed book club meetings. Junior Sophia Foster, the crew captain, has been collaborating with her co-captain, senior Katherine Hancock, to come up with these activities. “The crew team has been working hard to stay active and connected during this unusual time,” Foster said. “We’re also dividing the team into smaller groups for a fun workout competition to keep everyone motivated.” The Upper School lacrosse team has joined the “Yards for Yeardley” movement, standing up for healthy relationships, with a goal of running one million yards as a team.

Overall, the athletic department aims to take the cancelation of spring sports as an opportunity for the Hockaday community to come together positively, using exercise to better everyone’s lives during self-isolation. “I’d like Hockaday athletes to remember that no matter where we are, we’re all still Hockadaisies and we’re still connected,” Taylor said. “The ways the spring sports teams are staying connected is a testament to how much Hockaday sports are like families. We’re working so hard right now and I want to see that energy continue into future athletic seasons. Whether we’re at school, at home, or in different states, Daisies must continue to protect the meadow.”

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How To: Stay in Shape for your Prospective Sport Meet Evan Johnston: Syracuse lacrosse commit and defensive mastermind. Johnston continues to refine her skills and prepare for her next 4 years at a D1 school.

“Even though the season is over, I still want to continue improving my skills for my freshman year of college! No matter what sport you're playing, you can always be practicing something to excel later." —Evan Johnston

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Take the time to improve

Remy Finn and Lacy Green provide insight on ways to cater to your body by Lacy Green and Remy Finn• Staff Writers

A Letter from Lacy and Remy: During times of uncertainty, it can be difficult to manage the emotional and physical consequences that come with heavy stress. However, one of the best ways to take care of yourself in respect to both your mental and physical health is simple- exercise. Physical activity has been proven to

reduce anxiety and depressed mood, while enhancing selfesteem as youmeet the goals you have set for yourself. Another way to care for your body is to make sure that you are fueling it with nutritious foods. Here are some ideas for easy-to-make snacks to munch on. We have made an exercise

video for anyone who would like to participate in a fun but manageable 5 minute workout session. We hope everyone is staying safe and practicing social distancing at this time, and please let us know if you have any questions! -Lacy and Remy

A Brief Catalouge of Remy and Lacy's Suggestions: Healthy Snacks:

How Physical Activity Helps Your Mood:

Photo provided by Lacy Green

- Peanut Butter and Sliced Apples - At-home smoothie bowl-—smoothie and granola - Home made trailmix - Greek Yogurt and fruit

- Your brain releases endorphins - Physical activity reduces anxiety and depressed mood, and enhances self-esteem - Boosts energy and brainpower - Increases your confidence as you start to meet your goals

Ab Workout: Plank 2 x45 secs Lunges Side plank 30 secs both sides Side to side plank 30 secs 20 second break- hydrate Mountain climber 30 secs Leg raise clap 30 secs In and out 30 secs

Use the QR Code to explore Remy & Lacy's video

Lacy Green's famous peanut butter bites are a fabulous way to get a delicious snack in a healthy way.

HOW TO...

Stay in shape for your prospective sport

...with Evan Johnston

Wondering the best ways to continue to succeed amid quarantine? Syracuse lacrosse commit Evan Johnston '20, shares her keys to staying in lacrosse shape

Photos provided by Evan Johnston

1 Johnston starts off her day with a heart healthy breakfast of avocado toast topped off with eggs. "Avocado toast has always been one of my go-to breakfasts and I just learned how to poach eggs!"

2 After breakfast, Johnston begins her daily workout. "It's important to know your limits and work out in moderation." Johnston plans out her workouts each week to ensure she excels on the field.

3 Most importantly, Johnston hits the wall to work on her skills. "Whatever sport you play, there is always something you can do to practice. Even if you have to stay inside: practice."

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Throughout the past month, I think its fair to say that we’ve all experienced emotions unlike we’ve ever had...” TO THE CLASS OF 2020, p.19

Home, Bittersweet Home Boarders make unexpected exit by Eugene Seong• Web Editor

March 13 was an incredibly strange, surreal Friday. I was one of 21 international students who were planning on staying in the dorms throughout the school’s closure. While everyone else left with their families, my friends and I prepared for the upcoming week in our rooms with board games, groceries and movies. However, these plans never came to action; at 3 p.m., the residence administration announced the dorms might not be open after spring break. Then, four hours later, they made an additional announcement that everyone must leave as soon as possible. The news first shocked us, then provoked questions. Will we be able to come back to the States once the situation is resolved? What about all of our belongings? How would school work for us? What’s going to happen? Frankly, not all questions had an answer at that moment. After this brief session of Q&A, everyone slowly moved out of the lounge, trying to process what just happened. This was emotionally devastating news for me. This sudden change brought uncertainty about everything that lay ahead, from traveling internationally to returning to school. I thought of everything I would leave behind, from day students to the school itself, and felt helpless that I couldn’t do much at that moment. I believe similar sentiments went around us seniors; my friends and I were bawling our eyes out. I expected a pretty spectacular end to my senior year, but not in this way.

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International students share a group meal before leaving to finish the year with their families or guardians. I felt like a place where my high school memories lay was being suddenly taken away. I was robbed of the last three months I could have spent with my friends. Despite understanding the administration’s reasons for making this decision, it was hard to accept, considering the extremely short notice and the emotional state everyone was in. Boarders and day students were confused alike since the official community announcement about boarding closure came after boarders started departing for spring break. Some parents received the news from the students themselves, and day students were left in the dark, worried about what was going on. Only the boarders who were physically at the dorms knew the extent to the story, and telling it to our classmates ourselves created even more chaos and concerns. Yet, the positive reaction we received from the community took away some of our burdens. Day student seniors tried

to open their houses for boarders in the senior grade group chat, and some cried with us over a call. Two counselors came late in the evening to alleviate the stress as well, while some residence staff tried to relieve our stress as much as possible. This solidarity brought a sense of joy and support for us. Thank you so much despite the difficulties. Emotions and confusion settled down as I packed my suitcases for my 4 a.m. flight back to Korea. Also, not having much time, we decided to make the best out of the worst; the remaining seniors and some underclassmen gathered all our groceries, including 70 eggs, for our last supper. Then, everyone parted ways to go back to their homes. Now, as events play out across the world, I am glad that I’m back at home. I’m sure having a group of people confined in a tight space for an extended period of time would have been unwise, and I have no doubt that the administration made the right decision. Thankfully, I arrived before Korea

tightened quarantine measures for those entering from the U.S. In the end, the residence department’s quick actions were the logical solution for international students. However, I still can’t help but look back and think, wow, this could have been different. The information was difficult to process, and the following rush of emotions only worsened it. Having one of the earliest flights, I only had nine hours to prepare for an international flight, pack my suitcase and say goodbye to all of my closest friends and classmates. If the boarders had been given a more detailed plan about the future and more time to prepare, even for a day or two, my sentiment would have been entirely different. Overall, that Friday night feels like a fever dream. Now, I can only thank the residence department for the last four years and a wacky ending to tie it all. Although a lot could be said about it, the sudden departure was something I’ll never forget.

That’s what SHE said: How seniors see the changes to their school year “ COVID-19 has definitely been a REALITY “As the Class of 2020, we’re CHECK, especially as a senior. It has personified experiencing something that no other

Anusha Mehta

Hockaday class before us has, and once we GET THROUGH THIS TOGETHER, hopefully we can look back fondly at the memories we’ve made in our time at Hockaday.”

the idea to do everything like it’s your last time. For me, and for many other seniors, I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to go to school more!”

“I’m really proud of our grade

Meg Wilson

“... the struggle that has resulted from COVID-19

Jordan Walker

is so much more than just me and Prom and Graduation and Splash Day. There are so many other people around the world risking their lives to help others, fighting for their lives and/or suffering from the loss of loved ones, so I do my best to remember them and PUT OTHERS BEFORE MYSELF in this situation.”

Anika Bandarpalle

because I think we’re allowing ourselves to be sad about the things we are missing out on right now, but still trying our best to maintain a positive attitude and find whatever semblance of a SILVER LINING there is.”

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NEWS EDITOR Kate Clark FEATURES EDITOR Erin Parolisi ARTS & LIFE EDITOR Niamh McKinney SPORTS EDITOR Ava Berger VIEWS EDITOR Sahasra Chigurupati CASTOFF EDITOR Julia Donovan PHOTOS & GRAPHICS EDITOR Libby Hill STAFF WRITERS Laine Betanzos, Elisa Carroll, Katherine Grace Estes, Remy Finn, Olivia Garcia, Lacy Green, Anna Gum, Campbell Harris, Libby Hill, Charlotte Rogers, Sasha Schwimmer, Catherine Sigurdsson, Maddie Stout, Lea Whitley, Hanna Zhang CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Margaret Thompson, Simone Hunter, Annie Herring, Velazyia Scott, Sarah Roberts, Haylee Salopek, Karen Lin, Anne Rubi, Victoria Gonzalez, Clementine Lee, Jenny Choi, Kendall Marchant, Arushi Mukherjee, Emma Roseman CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS Kylee Hong, Anoushka Singhania, Angelina Wu, Kemper Lowry, Olivia Park FACULTY ADVISER Julia Copeland

EDITORIAL POLICY The Fourcast is written primarily for students of the Hockaday Upper School, its faculty and staff. The Fourcast has a press run of 1,500 and is printed by Greater Dallas Press. It is distributed free of charge to the Hockaday community. Businesses who wish to advertise in The Fourcast should contact Catherine Sigurdsson, Business Manager, at csigurdsson1@ hockaday.org. We reserve the right to refuse any advertising which is deemed inappropriate to the Hockaday community. Opinions will be clearly marked and/or will appear in the perspectives section. Commentaries are the expressed opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect that of The Fourcast staff, its adviser or any other member of the Hockaday community. Unsigned editorials on the opinions page will reflect the official position of The Fourcast, but not necessarily the position of the Hockaday community. The Fourcast strives to operate as an open forum for student voices, but is subject to prior review by the head of school and some articles may be altered from the original at the direction of the head. Corrections and clarifications from previous issues will be found as designated in the news section. Any questions or concerns about should be addressed to Eliana Goodman, Editor-in-Chief, at egoodman@hockaday.org.

Senior events are cancelled or postponed to later in the summer as COVID-19 forces school closures.

To the class of 2020

Editor says goodbye to senior year with thankful heart by Eliana Goodman• Editor in Chief

Today is April 11, four whole days AFTER I should have turned in this story. Ask anyone who knows me: I am not one to push deadlines. Throughout the last week of March and on April 5, 6, AND 7, I spent countless hours trying to verbalize how I feel about the loss of my senior year—and more importantly, the harrowing circumstances of the world in which I’m writing this—but I just couldn’t come up with the right things to say. That being said, I am going to try, and I hope what I am writing resonates with everyone. A month ago today I was sitting on my favorite chair in my favorite room on Hockaday’s campus—the journalism suite. I was frantically doing all the practice work I could to remaster Lagrange Error Bound for my BC Calculus exam the next day, but my mind was elsewhere. I couldn’t stop thinking about the headlines from the previous day’s news cycle: on March 10, Dallas County had its first reported case of coronavirus. A month ago today was the first time everything truly sank in for me. I decided to stay in my favorite chair for a little while longer, trembling with sadness and anticipation, and create a distance learning plan so that The Fourcast could continue. I kept trying to tell myself it was just out of an abundance of caution, but I knew that wasn’t the case. You all know what has happened since then. Throughout the past month, I think it’s fair to say that we’ve all

experienced emotions unlike we’ve ever had: fear for what’s to come, sadness for what’s been lost, anxiety about the continuation of everyday life and gratitude for the people in our lives and those who sacrifice their time and health to keep us safe.

“I spent countless hours trying to verbalize how I feel about the loss of my senior year” ‑ Eliana Goodman Editor-in-Chief In this column, I originally was planning on sharing my feelings about what the seniors have lost this spring. Although I am still emotional about it (and that’s fine! It’s healthy to grieve), I think I would rather talk about what I have gained as a senior throughout this unique experience. Over the past couple of weeks, I have seen strength, resilience and community like I never have seen before. I grieved with my classmates about the unexpected closure of the boarding department; I felt pride in my classmates who opened their homes and their

hearts for our international friends. I’ve felt the impact that a little bit of joy and laughter like the Foolscast can bring to its readers. I’ve laughed while scrolling through Instagram and seeing a student wearing 76 layers of Hockaday gear, even though I know she is feeling intensely sad over the anticipated postponement of commencement. I’ve teared up when I saw that nearly 30 faculty members spent a Friday night on a Zoom call with seniors to support us and learn a TikTok dance. I felt warmth when those same faculty members, as well as my classmates, spent nearly half an hour discussing their favorite books. I’ve felt understood when I received a Daisy bracelet in the mail and I wear it as a symbol of resilience. I’ve felt embraced by the waves of thoughtful messages I’ve received from friends, family, teachers and everyone in the Hockaday community. Although this is definitely not the ending I anticipated nor wanted for my senior year at a school I love so dearly, I know it is representative of my family at Hockaday. I encourage you all—seniors, faculty and staff, underclassmen and Hockaday families—to reflect on what actions have made you feel grateful to be a part of a community. Closer than any—regardless if we are six feet, 3,000 miles, or a computer screen Zoom call apart— the class of 2020 is making history (and the best of this). I love you guys.

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Across2. Madeline Sumrow 6. Gina Miele 7. Tia Hsieh 8. Angie Walsh 9. Paige Anderson 11. Zoe Cote 12. Sydney Geist 13. Alexa Welch

Down1. Haley Coleman 2. Emma Simons 3. Cristiana Miele 4. Shalini Kishore 5. Cece and Ava Tribolet 9. Avery Antes 10. Victoria Segal 11. Sarah Crow 13. Arabella Ware

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