The Picador Volume 8, Issue 11
A PUBLICATION BY HOLDERNESS STUDENTS FOR THE HOLDERNESS SCHOOL COMMUNITY
April 26, 2013
Scores of Thespians Take to the Stage for Legally Blonde her actors’ and actresses’ antics and created a fun but proThe process began while snow Leading the cast are Elizabeth ductive atmosphere at rehearsdrifts were still piled high Powell (Elle), Emily Soderals. Music Director Will (and against the walls of Hagerman. berg (Paulette), Molly Madden for a short period, Sam) kept Through the winter and into (Vivienne), Pete Saunders singers’ vocal chords in shape the spring, this year’s cast in- (Warner), Aidan Kendall and in tune, while choreogravested blood, sweat, and yes, (Emmett), and Axi Berman pher Lisa created awesome tears into the show, working (Callahan). The list doesn’t routines. The set is beautiful, hard to memorize their lines stop there, though. Scores of and stage crew can often be and learn their dances. And as other actors pack the program, found racing around to ensure the snow banks disappeared making for an energetic group that that doesn’t change. and the grass began to grow on on stage. the Quad, the musical develFor some seniors, this musical Ms. Devine has, as always, oped steadily into a great will bring an end to their long been amazingly patient with show. Legally Blonde is sure careers in Holderness theater. By Jake Barton ’13
not to disappoint.
Molly Madden has had a leading role in all of her shows, and Elena Bird has been a force in every musical since freshman year. Who could forget Axi’s character from last year? Aidan has acted forever, at least in the town of Holderness. Behind the scenes, Steve has become a pro at the lights, and KJ and Dan have worked tirelessly on stage crew for every (Continued on page 2)
Happy Earth Day? Has Passion to Save the Earth Faltered? By Emily Soderberg ’13 Earth Day, celebrated every year on April 22, started in 1970 when people were living lives of environmentally-ignorant luxury, driving Lincoln Continentals and guzzling gasoline at $0.36 per gallon with no guilt. Earth Earth Day, 1970, Philadelphia Day sparked the beginning of the green movement. People all over the world, flower chil- at Walmart? dren and hippies alike, gathThe flame of Earth Day that ered together to celebrate and burned bright in the 70s and raise awareness of the environ- 80s has dimmed. Why? How ment. People led huge prodoes one revamp a holiday that tests, rallies, and parties at is supposed to be dedicated to over ten thousand schools. For anti-consumerism, especially 20 years it was a huge way to at a time when every popular bring people together and holiday is commercialized? spread passion for protecting Valentine’s Day = chocolates. the environment. Christmas = presents. Easter = candy. There is no way to get So what has Earth Day bearound this trend of consumercome? A day celebrated by ism in the society we live in! getting 10% off of purchases Without a commercialized
Earth Day, 2013, Pakistan
reputation, Earth Day will struggle to remain a worldwide event. The importance of the day, that was once so popular, has been overshadowed by spontaneous events in a world that lives in the moment and has a difficult time looking into what is coming down the road. On April 22, 1970, all Congress members took the day off to speak at Earth Day events around the country.
After the start of the movement, they also soon passed the Clean Air Act of 1970, the Clean Water Act of 1972, and the Endangered Species Act of 1973. They also created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Why can't the celebration of Earth Day create the same impact now? One could blame the government, but that is just too easy. The drive that once came along with Earth Day no longer exists. Earth Day has evolved, for better or worse, but so have we. Perhaps we don’t need Earth Day to be what it used to be; our country's air is a lot cleaner with the help of the EPA. Our country also has a new mindset: Earth Day does(Continued on page 2)
The Picador In and Out By Kelly DiNapoli ’13
In:
Out:
Vine
Elizabeth Powell
Elle Woods
Baseball
Lacrosse
Faculty Children’s Choir Chapel Choir Saving the Earth
Trashing the Earth
Matty McKibbin (from Awkward)
Holderness Boys
Earth Day (Continued from page 1)
n’t have to be a holiday that is celebrated on one day; it is a lifestyle that we live by all year round. We live in a new world of constant technology and awareness. We know that one day of taking initiative won’t make up for the damage that has been done. The real celebration should happen all year long. What Earth Day lacks in the form of presents, candy, and chocolate, it makes up for in pride. Our Earth deserves more than one day, and that is why Earth Day is no longer just a day for celebration. It’s also a day for remembrance of where we started and where we are now. Though we have a long way to go, we need to remember what it took to get to where we are today.
Shout Outs By Morgan Bayreuther ’14 and Allie Solms ’14 TA +AS = Seems like they are T-ing off nicely. BW + ES = This romance is blooming like flowers in the spring. IB + CD = This girl finally found a reason to stay awake through study hall. JR + EP = I didn’t know Rick Springfield was talking about Elle Woods when he wrote his song... MG + KD = Never say never! CS = First lax goal for a fresh little rookie! PJ = Can’t wait to watch you play at Brown! BostonPD = Thank you, and God Bless!
Legally Blonde (Continued from page 1)
show while they’ve been here. Certainly, the college stage will beckon to some of these seniors as they move on this fall. Wherever they go, though, they’ll be able to trace their theater roots to Hagerman, Ms. Devine, and their productions here. Look for the play this Thursday and Friday night on the Hagerman stage!
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Senior Editors Jake Barton Jeff Hauser Emily Soderberg Dylan Arthaud Junior Editors Lea Rice Sarah Michel Faculty Advisors Ms. Magnus Mr. Solberg Mr. Carey Contributing Writers Morgan Bayreuther Allie Solms Kelly DiNapoli
Fabián Štoček Zihan Guo Mac Morse Sarah Bell Aidan Kendall Jesse Ross Tyler Mathieu Axi Berman Maggie Barton Contact Information Holderness School Chapel Lane P.O. Box 1789 Plymouth, NH 03245 Phone Number: 603.536.1257 Fax: 603.536.1267 Email: info@holderness.org
Volume 8, Issue 9
A Photo Essay:
Legally Blonde
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The Picador World News Compiled by Fabián Štoček ’13 and Zihan Guo ’14
Boston Confusion: Chechnya Is Not the Czech Republic As new details about the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings came to light, confusion on Twitter led some users to mistake Chechnya for the Czech Republic. The names of the distinct regions trended on the social network after two suspects in the bombings, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, were described by family and law enforcement as “brothers from a Russian region near Chechnya.”
the suspects’ purported origins to make suggestions about their alleged motivations. On Friday, Fox News reported on the “ties between Islamic extremist groups and Chechnya,” postulating that the suspects could be motivated by “Islamic radicalism.”
In response, Twitter users made crude “infographics” and shamed misinformed tweets, in an apparent effort to correct the ChechnyaCzech Republic error.
In interviews Friday, Ruslan Tsarni, an uncle of the suspects, insisted that the brothers had never been in Chechnya and the bombings had nothing to do with Chechnya or Islam, the predominant religion in the region.
President Ramzan Kadyrov suggested the bombing suspects were products of an American upbringing.
“It is necessary to seek the roots of evil in America,” Kadyrov wrote, according to a translation from Foreign PolIn a statement posted Friday to icy. his Instagram feed, Chechen Chechnya, a region in North Caucasus, has been home to a violent and long-running campaign by rebels to break away from Russia. The Czech Republic is a central European country bordered by Germany, Austria, Poland and Slovakia. Source: Huffington Post
However, the error was couched in a broader misperception, as some media used
China’s Earthquake: 186 Dead, 8,2000 Injured According to CNN.com, “A strong earthquake that struck the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan this weekend (April 20, 2013) killed 186 people, sent nearly 8,200 to hospitals, and created a dire dearth of drinking water. Earlier reports had said as many as 11,200 people were injured.” However, what caused this devastating earthquake? According to Yahoo news, “The Longmen Shan Fault is actually a zone of tectonicallyPage 4
related thrust faults that mark the boundary between the high Tibetan Plateau and the Sichuan Basin lowlands. With each earthquake, a fault thrusts the plateau over the basin, shortening the distance between the two regions. The fault zone stretches more than 150 miles (240 km) along the base of the Longmen Shan Mountains. The mountain front is known for its amazingly steep rise — from 2,000 feet (600 meters) elevation in the basin to 21,325 feet (6,500
m) in the mountains, all in just ernment allocated 3 million yuan (about $480,400) to res30 miles (50 km). cue and relief efforts Sunday, The earthquakes in Sichuan a day after Chinese Premier Li ultimately resulted from the Keqiang traveled to the area collision between the Indian from Beijing.” and Eurasian tectonic plates, according to the USGS. As Experts claimed that this India drives northward into earthquake “stirred memories Asia, it forces the Tibetan Pla- of the devastating earthquake teau out of its way, eastward that hit Sichuan in 2008, killing more than 87,000 people.” into China. More than 90% of all buildThe Chinese government reings collapsed during the sponded to the earthquake imearthquake, and the rescuing is mediately. According to still going on in Sichuan ProvCNN.com, “The Chinese govince.
Volume 8, Issue 9 Satire By Mac Morse ’14
Live in the Now; Who Cares About the Future? By Mac Morse ’14 Cut back! REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE. Lights Off! Use less water! These are all things you have seen or heard. And they all relate to this big, bad idea of global warming. Although CO2 emissions are heating up the world, etc., why should you have to cut back for the betterment of others? Why should you bike to work, or drive a hybrid, or shut that window in Hoit, or turn off that fridge? I’m here to tell you you shouldn’t. Why should you have to live a restricted, deprived life? Who are they (whoever "they" are) to tell you how to live your life? Be comfortable; open that window; turn up that heat; buy those plastic, disposable water bottles; drive that SUV; turn on every light and leave them on! Everybody is so scared of global warming, but really what is there to fear? If anything you should fear the inconvenience these counter measures cause. There is no way any fancy PhD of science can tell us that driving an SUV is going to end the world. Giving up the space to carry people and things for something so intangible is ludicrous. I think the world can live with my fractional increase in strangling CO2 emissions.
Take shorter showers?! Everyone has heard this, and let's face it, it’s just not going to happen. Showers are awesome. How dare someone mandate that I cut back just to save their planet? They claim water is running out. Well here in New Hampshire the ground looks awfully wet, and I don’t need to walk far to find a stream or puddle. Clearly, we’re doing just fine. So enough about the outer layer. We’re humans. We can’t comprehend things that don’t impact us directly. We need to be concerned with the here and now.
week it takes to recycle those things. Now imagine getting all that back. You’d probably feel more rested.
painless.
This big scary idea of global warming is a hoax. It’s an inconvenience, and it really cuts Don’t buy water bottles! It's into our lives. I’m telling you: been said many times. Quite do more, use more. Throw frankly I love my water boteverything in the trash. Enjoy tles. I’m not a fan of tap water your showers. Leave that light and neither are you. Plastic, on. Drink that tasty Dasani. disposable water bottles are so Why let some people you much more convenient and don’t even know scold you for tasty. Plus they get taken away contributing to a cause you to some landfill to rot. No can’t even see. It’s crazy. Live washing cups. No cumberin the now, because who cares some water bottles spilling in about the future? your backpack. They're
How does this whole movement affect us living, breathing, and working on campus? Although many would like you to believe you should care, you shouldn't. Why should you be forced to place your Manny’s pizza boxes in recycling when it’s so much easier just to toss them in the trash? How about those Coke cans? Think about it. Imagine how much extra effort in a
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The Picador School Sports Cows. We had a huge win against Brewster, an undefeated team who was just shy of 10 yellow cards. Unfortunately, Saturday threw us for a loop (lol it never happened). BUT we are Coach Michael Carrigan’s boys JV tennis squad has in the past back at it and ON FIYAH (especially Kenz and Nicole). Come been considered the most elite of the Holderness tennis options. watch us redeem ourselves against Proctor on 5/8 at 4:00 on the After last year’s perfect record, Holderness held high expectaturf where X gon' give it to em'. tions for this year’s new crew. So far, though, fans and families 1-2 BIG BLUE!!!!!!! have been completely let down. While the “Gruesome Twosome,” Zihan Guo and Dylan Arthaud, and “The Puckheads,” Cycling Will Kendrick and Frank Parenteau, were all members of last By Aidan Kendall ’13 season’s undefeated team and bested their opponents in their first matchup, the seven other matches of the game were lost; This year's cycling team is New Hampton did what was thought to be impossible, beating shaping up to be a group of Holderness 7-2. What was thought to be impossible was actuheavy hitters with fierce ally proved possible in the next two games as well, as Holder- attitudes and winning ness lost a close one, 4 matches to 5 against Proctor, and 2 to 7 smiles. The team has been growing in size since the against New Hampton. season started, and it’s been While promising a win is no longer easy, spectators have plenty said that in another month to be pleased with. “Zhaowei [Oscar] Yu is worthy of an audieveryone will be on bikes in ence,” Coach Carrigan points out. “His choice of eyewear was the afternoons. People to a spectacle when he played his match in ski goggles.” Perhaps watch this season include we can learn things from this new squad--like winning isn’t Nathan Sampo, fast on two everything, and sunglasses fall off easily. We wish the boys wheels and even faster with luck in their rise from underdog-status. the ladies; Paige Pfenninger, back with a vengeGirls V-Squad Lax ance for another year on the By Sarah Bell ’13 circuit; and DJ Parker The girls on this team are not only lacrosse players but also ‘Dirty’ Densmore, astride his noble golden steed Charzard. young, braveheart sisters. Through our love of lacrosse, we are able to join together as a family and become an unstoppable Men's Varsity Tennis force on the field. WE ARE one cohesive unit of ferocious By Jesse Ross ’13 beauties. New varsity lacrosse recruit, Hope E. Heffernan, aka The Holderness men's varsity tennis team has taken a remarkKiley, has been showing off her twine rippin' skills on low atable jump into the season at 3-1. After a long eight months of tack. Carter, the B'DAY GURL, has been showing off her Auscross-training, the Bulls took to the courts with purpose. Everytralian male accent on the defensive end for the Lovely Lady one on our team is a winner. Lucas Randle has had the strongest start we have seen at the second seed and has yet to drop a set to any opponent. He finished his match so quickly at Brewster that he had time to interact with the ladies. This special time was supervised by Coach P, and Lucas “big dog” Randle aced a Love-15 off the court. Clark Macomber took an important victory in singles, while Max Lash and Chase O’Connor “put the nails in the coffin” of Brewster’s hopes. The men are in a great position and are looking forward to the rest of the season. Gabi Posada, Jack Herrick, and Michael Yu lead the team in style, bringing a crunchy-international look to our courts. Keep your eyes and ears open for more results from one of the most competitive teams on campus. Thanks for all the support!
Boys JV Tennis
By Dylan Arthaud ’13
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Volume 8, Issue 9 Golf By Tyler Mathieu The defending Lakes Region Champions are now into their season full swing. With a record of one win and one loss, the varsity squad needs to pull off multiple huge wins for another chance at a title. This will in no way be possible without big points from newcomers Stephen “Lloyd Christmas” Wilk, Spencer “I might talk if you ask me a question” Pierce, and Phil “Sarah, I also like brownies” Johansson. On the JV Squad, Chief Heyward is working with a talented lineup that includes none other than Scotty Merrill who is finding his passion for golf. He attributes this love to returning club swinger Ben Bevis. Hopefully, someday they will lead the squad on an actual course.
New England Sports By Axi Berman ’13 This has been a strange week as a Boston sports fan. After the tragic events at the Boston Marathon and the ensuing manhunt to find the suspects, everyone in the city united, Boston strong. The Red Sox then finished off a six-game winning streak with a sweep of the Kansas City Royals. Then in their first game back at Fenway, all-star David Ortiz addressed the crowd shouting, “This is our f***ing city.” As the city moved on and returned to normal, the Red Sox lost three games. The Celtics did not fairing any better; they were violated in their first-round playoff series by the Knicks. As a city, and as a country, we are still Boston strong, and we will recover.
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The Picador The College Process: Reflections From the Seniors By Dylan Arthaud ’13 Disclaimer: If you are a junior and are stress-free about applying to college, it is advised that you avoid this article in order to maintain your ignorance and bliss. College is to high school upperclassmen as taxes are to teachers: stressful. After I wrote this, I realized what a horrible analogy it was. College applications are nothing like taxes. I offer a
second analogy in its place: the road to college is more like a muddy, wet, narrow, dangerous driveway to La-La Land. For the senior class, this past year has been hazy--the hopefulness, the test-taking, the interviews, the solicitations, and the forms. And then the waiting and the praying and the rejections and the acceptances and the damned waitlist...and now the decisions. In short, I pity the juniors. However, now that decisions are in for seniors, I have decided to prod the stress and fatigue one last time. I caught up with a few seniors who had some thoughts on this ___________(fill in the blank) process. Jeff Hauser Jeff had some advice: “Don’t let your parents make you apply to 14
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schools—-it ultimately makes deciding between them a huge pain.” Jeff’s stress lives on, as he says that he now has too many schools to make an easy decision. Darnell Holmes Darnell responded to Jeff’s advice with some advice of his own: “My mom set the application limit to six, which was fine with me. Application fees are high! Make sure to make use of free sending services as well as you can.”
his advisees.” She followed up with a question: “Don’t you feel inspired to work on your applications after those college meetings?” Mr. Barton certainly does not let the meetings grow dull. Addie Morgan
Addie did what we all wish we had done more of. She says that she “took advantage of every opportunity to maintain contact and follow up with one college.” Addie knew what school she wanted to go to and put all her effort Aidan Kendall into making sure that she would be there come fall, deAidan mocked the idea of sending out superfluous appli- spite the school’s selectivity. “It’s about how much effort cations with a catchphrase: you put into selling yourself,” “One and done.” Aidan applied early to one school and she claims. Sad, but true. Good work, Addie. the rest is future history. Jackie Sampson
Maame Arthur
Jackie praised our “awesome” new Director of College Counseling, Bruce Barton, saying that “Mr. Barton really makes an effort to get to know
“Don’t watch Vampire Diaries while you’re supposed to be applying to college,” Maame advises. “In other words, don’t miss deadlines.”
Volume 8, Issue 9 Dorm Reports Connell: This spring, Connell lawn is the place to chill With a squeaky swing set and a slackline, it’s always a thrill We’re hoping the spring allergies can be fought because the Walkbacks at 10 are coming in hot Sam Benoit’s back from a short trip away “You should see the softball” - they all say Ready to fight for Wounded Warriors, the Connellians are pumped So watch out! Because your team is about to get thumped! peace, love, + awkward turtles, - Emily and Eliana
ing any day now, so come hangout with the best crew around for the last 30 days of school. FUN FACT!!!!! Nicole DellaPasqua, also known as Ginger, doesn't like the spice, Ginger. XOXO, - de baddest babes in town, sisters, gym rats
East:
As we approach the end of the year, the girls of the new dorms have taken some time to reflect on our drama-free and funfilled year. Xaajah Williams-Flores remarks, “We have the perfect balance between crazy and calm.” And this proves to be true: our wild side came out while shooting BB gunz at our last dorm grilling night. At the same time, we had the ability to be Webster: subdued for an appreciation circle. We are training for the upWebster has always been the beauty of all dorms and continues coming boot camp for Wounded Warrior and will indeed be a to fulfill its reputation in early 2013. Yes, we are the home of force to be reckoned with. So here's to a great year up at the the wise, intricate men who have already accomplished so Newdies! and to quote Grace Lawrence, a resident of upper much this year. Though we are now six men short, the other 18 East dorm, “We are all awesome.” make up for their mistakes. We are consistently on time for Peace, punch captain crunch, check-ins and other extracurricular activities that the school requires. Our dorm also holds men of many talents. Here are - Elena and Danielle some examples: in his senior year Matt Gudas will be a threeseason captain, while Gordie Borek had more assists on varsity Houseman: hockey then Michaud had points. Sorry Niles. Tyler EvangeFirst of all, Houseman dorm ladies would like to thank the lous and John Musciano are both tri-varsity athletes with brilkind, wonderful, young men of Sheppe and Webster dorm for liant futures. Thorn and Reed are roommates and superstar skiall the Walkbacks. We are having such a great year and are sad ers. Guy Leclerc is soft spoken, but don’t let that deceive you; it is coming to an end. Recently we have started watching the guy's a legend. Joe is a killer guitar player with many musiAWKWARD every Tuesday! Go Team Matty McKibbin! cal talents; by the by, he has only been playing for two years. #yourwelcome #housemandormfolyfe. Also, whoever is stealCam loves the freestyle skiing, and yes, you guessed it, he’s ing CoCo's Chobani, PLEASE COME FORWARD and replace varsity. Sean and Mr. Gibson play at the varsity level on Walkit. backs--legends. Steve Page will be the next president of the United States--vivre L’Amerique. Lloyd Christmas walks - Love, the houseman gurls <3 around campus with his head held high because you, look up to Pfenninger: him. Alex Spina: enough said. Francis and Lash will be the money makers, ladies, money makers. Ian Bell is the guy that Pfenni dorm is low on Walkbacks this spring but high on grade surprises everyone. As I was saying, Webster is doing just fine. point averages. High fives all around. Boys, step up your game. Sargent is chill. If you want some lifesavers, stop by Allie's - Alex Spina room!
Sargent:
ATTENTION SCHOOL! Sargent has had some thieves and anyone who wants to fess up to stealing our food...please report to Hope Heffernan (you know who you are). Fight night was called off because there are way too many tenacious people in this dorm. However, there are single ladies roaming the premises (minus the 3 H's..Hope, Hedi, and Hannah). Some of us have broken hearts, so make our day with a pint of ice cream. Please and thank you. The trailer park is having its grand open-
Stay Real Spotted Seal, - Allie and Sasha
Barton: Favorite Cape: Cod Favorite Midwestern State: Nebraska. Who likes Wisconsin anyway? (Continued on page 11)
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The Picador Entertainment: Downtown Dining By Lea Rice ’14 It’s spring. The snow has melted, the paths are clear; there’s more light and some warmth added to every day. It’s the perfect time of year to head downtown with your friends or that special someone. But where to go? How do you know which restaurants in Plymouth are worth the walk? If you trust your classmates, then perhaps the results of this survey will help you make a responsible and well-informed decision. See ya downtown! A Note on Omitted Restaurants: Many people were sad to see that their favorite restaurants did not make the survey. We’re sorry we didn’t get to all the restaurants, but the year isn’t over yet! To give you a taste for just one of the restaurants that was not included in the survey, we’ve included the following review from Yelp: Hong Kong Garden might be one of the shadiest dining establishments I've ever been to. And I once ate goat-on-astick and “cow stew” in Africa. Downstairs is a whole different world. You must enter this dining room from the outside alley. If you are walking in to this place at a time when Biederman's is open right across the way, then you have (a) no brain, (b) no soul, (c) you're hiding from the authorities, or (d) all of the above. The food is low on flavor and high on MSG. Speaking of getting high, you can smell the fried rice they are pumping out of the exhaust all the way up Prospect Mountain. Impressive.
The Best of Plymouth
The Best of Plymouth
According to the Holderness School
According to UrbanSpoon.com 1. Biederman’s Deli 2. The Italian Farmhouse 3. Thai Smile 4. Six Burner Bistro 5. Lucky Dog Tavern 6. Café Monte Alto 7. Beyond the Bean 8. Main St. Station 9. Mandarin Taste 10. Panther Pub 11. Subway 12. Plymouth House of Pizza 13. Manny’s Pizza (Annie’s Overflow, Irving, and Citgo were not reviewed)
1. Biederman’s Deli 2. Six Burner Bistro 3. The Italian Farmhouse 4. Thai Smile 5. Manny’s Pizza 6. Café Monte Alto 7. Annie’s Overflow 8. Subway 9. Panther Pub 10. Irving 11. Main St. Station 12. Lucky Dog Tavern 13. Plymouth House of Pizza 14. Mandarin Taste 15. Beyond the Bean 16. Citgo
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This or That? The Fine Dining Experience: Six Burner Bistro v. The Italian Farmhouse Winner is… Six Burner Bistro Sandwich Shoppes: Biederman’s Deli v. Subway Winner is… Biederman’s Deli Asian Cuisine: Thai Smile v. Mandarin Taste Winner is… Thai Smile Local Diners: Annie’s Overflow v. Main St. Station Winner is… Annie’s Overflow Pizza Places: Manny’s Pizza v. Plymouth House of Pizza Winner is… Manny’s Pizza All American Eateries: Lucky Dog Tavern v. Panther Pub Winner is… Panther Pub Gas Station Snack Time: Irving v. Citgo Winner is… Irving Coffee Shops: Café Monte Alto v. Beyond the Bean Winner is… Café Monte Alto
Volume 8, Issue 9 Horoscopes Masterfully calculated by Jacob Barton ’13 If so, he/she thinks you are Scorpio (October 23 – Nocute too. If not, then sorry. Try vember 21): You rock. Keep things rolling and ride out your Virgo? hot streak. Leo (July 23 – August 22): You're doing fine. Things are Sagittarius (November 22 – busy right now, and time is December 21): Have you Taurus (April 20 – May 20): flying by. Spread your wings been hanging out with a cute Play hard at practice, and rest and catch the breeze! Cancer lately? If so, she/he up back in your dorm. Be carethinks you are cute too. If not, Virgo (August 23 – Septemful not to wear yourself out! then sorry! Try Virgo? ber 22): Your friend knows of Gemini (May 21 – June 20): your affection, just not how Capricorn (December 22 – There is love in your future, much (it’s a lot, right?). Tell January 19): Laugh a little! which is good, because prom him/her and make it romantic! You’ve been stressed, but is just around the corner! Time that’ll stop soon enough. Libra (September 23 – Octoto ask that special someone Spring is just around the corber 22): The library is a good that special question! ner! place to work. Use it often Cancer (June 21 – July 22): before it gets nice enough to Aquarius (January 20 – FebHave you been hanging out ruary 18): You have a musistudy outside! with a cute Sagittarius lately? cal side that you haven't exAires (March 21 – April 19): The spring is fading faster than you think! Finish your classes strong, but don't forget to save time for your friends! You'll miss them!
Movie Reviews By Maggie Barton ’13 April showers bring May flowers, but what do Holderness students do on dreary Sundays or free blocks? Many have been found snuggled up enjoying a good movie. So what were they watching and should you see it too?
“Donkey-vile” and recommended it to any Shrek fan. On a more historical note, Bobby Wassman saw 42, a film that takes you on a journey though Jackie Robinson’s life. Although the story line was compelling, Bobby thought the movie was generally “over dramatized.” Apparently for many the drama is captivating, because 42 received 88% positive reviews on rottentomatoes.com.
When asked about her recent viewing of Jurassic Park 3D, Megan Shenton seemed alarmed by the reality of the film. “I thought the dinosaur was actually going to bite me!” she said. A true thriller it Hurry up and get on Netflix or seems, Jurassic Park 3D is take the next Saturday night currently at the top of the box trip to the theater, because office. soon enough these rainy April Cam Cirone enthusiastically days will be no longer! sung the praises of Shrek 4. He spoke especially highly of
pressed. Go to Carpenter and try an instrument! (The triangle counts.) Pisces (February 19 – March 20): You’ve been really helpful lately. Keep it up! There’s always a need in pantry!
Dorm Reports (Continued from page 9)
Favorite workout: walking to Weld Favorite form of humor: 8th grade (Parker and Jake) Favorite Febreze Scent: Orange-Mango Clementine Favorite Night of the Week: Brownie night Most Spent at McDonalds: $16.52 - Jake Barton
Rathbun: Diversity is the word of the year for Rathbun. We are proud to be covering every single sport that is offered by the school, plus several others. We are built from diversity but present to you in unity the newly developed F.R.A.T.: the Fun Rathbun Adventure Team. Established 2013. The first video edit is yet to come. Let us praise Youngjae Cha for making the Bun proud in every aspect of his life. This article is devoted to our past members. Let their souls live on in peace: Sam Sieglaff Treat Hardy Julian Bartkiw Amos Pierce - Fabian Stocek
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The Picador
While spring at Holderness is perhaps the busiest time of year, it is also one of the most fun. The Quad takes on a whole new appearance—students play Can Jam and lacrosse, music blares from Niles and Webster, and the faculty dogs sprint after their balls. Although exams will arrive shortly, there is a feeling of happiness as the campus warms up and everyone moves outside. And then there is the endless list of activities and traditions from now until graduation: Wounded Warrior Challenge, Leadership Chapel, the Prom, dips in the Pemi, Senior Honors Thesis presentations, Senior Stone Chapel, Springfest, and alumni games. Below are our thoughts on some of the springtime rituals at Holderness and what we will miss after when school ends in May. Happy Spring! When you go to the prom (because you know you will), what will you wish you were doing instead? Emily: There is nothing else in the world I would rather do! Prom is the best night of your high school life... right? Lea: I would rather be at the Shout Out Louds concert in Boston that night. Jeff: The only thing that prom is good for is the pictures, so if I were to do it my way, I would get dressed up in a tux for the photos, skip the actual event, and start the post-prom activities earlier on. Dylan: I will not go to prom. And while I'm not at prom, I will not be wishing that I were there. Sarah: Probably hang at the ocean (if it’s a nice day). Jake: I'll wish I was nordic skiing (still with my date, though). What will you miss most about Holderness after graduation? Emily: The nordic team, the White Mountains, and applesauce cake.
Sarah: I will miss my friends the most; it’s weird to think that we probably all won’t be in the same place together again. Jake: Everything. But probably my house the most. What is your favorite springtime ritual? Emily: Wednesdays: a long block of yoga in Theology followed by rock climbing all afternoon! It's my favorite day. Lea: I don't really have a ritual, but Springfest is pretty fun. Jeff: Can Jam on the Quad is always a classic. Dylan: The rut. Sarah: I love going to Lake Winnipesaukee right when it gets warm enough and heading out on my boat. Jake: Swimming in the Frog Pond (just kidding; your skin might melt).
Since ice cream parlors didn't make it into the food reviews article, what is the best place in town to get ice cream? What's your favorite flavor, real or imagined? Emily: Saturday night sundaes in Weld, of course. My favorite flavor is Neapolitan. Lea: Pumpkin bars. Jeff: I am not sure what I will miss most, but I do know that I Lea: Sweet Kathy's is the only one I know of. My favorite ice will miss the sports program. Currently I am going climbing cream flavor is purple cow. every day with equipment and instruction provided. I'm also Jeff: Well, it is hard for me to say because I've never gotten ice with a great group of people; it's awesome and I will definitely cream down in Plymouth. So unless Irving's ice cream sandmiss it. The idea that I can ski 100+ days and still go to school wiches count, Holderness' soft serve wins by default. successfully is also amazing. In the fall, well, what could be Dylan: I've never had Plymouth ice cream. Though I only better than hopping on a bike each afternoon and riding some know of one place that specializes in ice cream down there. I great trails all within 30 minutes of school? would vote that place. My favorite flavor is...I have no idea. Also, having been on many college visits, I would like to give a shout out to our school's kitchen staff for doing a great job back Sarah: Since I'm from just down the road in Meredith, I suggest the Town Dox; it’s where I work and their ice cream is there! homemade. My favorite flavor is caramel sea salt. Dylan: I'll miss playing pseudo-competitive sports like JV hockey, JV tennis, etc. Also a lot of the teachers. I think it will Jake: McDonald's $1 vanilla cones. If they had them in raspberry-clementine, though, that would be cool. be hard to find teachers like I've had here.