The Picador Volume 8, Issue 5
A PUBLICATION BY HOLDERNESS STUDENTS FOR THE HOLDERNESS SCHOOL COMMUNITY
December 7, 2012
Photovoltaic Panels: Coming to an Athletic Field Near You virtually run on renewable energy only, with 20,000 kWh left to go elsewhere. At 12.5 cents/kWh, a considerable amount of money could be saved over the lifetime of the panels, as well.”
By Dylan Arthaud ’12 At this point, we should all be feeling somewhat guilty about our carbon emissions and waste and whatever else is said to be warming the planet. But Holderness and its students should feel a little less guilty than the average polluter. A plan is in the making to reuse campus energy.
But with new power sources come new problems. Because technical issues might prevent putting the panels on roofs, Dr. Mumford says, “Several sites “Holderness is in the process the ground are being con“Generating the electricity for Bartsch alone on of evaluating the possible insidered as well. The other sites stallation of photovoltaic from solar panels would mean avoiding 46 include the flat ground across [solar] panels, which generate the road from the football tons of carbon dioxide production at Holderelectricity strictly from solar field, the slope next to the turf radiation,” says Dr. Mumford, ness per year!” - Dr. Mumford field, as well as a couple of the faculty leader of the Green spots near the lower fields. Team which is spearheading Fortunately, the panels are mind as likely candidates,” cording to Dr. Mumford, we the project. “The evaluation sturdy enough to withstand a continues Dr. Mumford, could generate around 120,000 involves discussing potential hit from a stray ball.” “especially because the kWh for Bartsch per year. sites, metering the amount of amount of electricity that “Generating the electricity for electricity that can be generFabian Stocek, a member of could be generated in the Bartsch alone from solar pan- Dr. Mumford’s Green Team, ated, and financing.” space available matches the els would mean avoiding 46 has high hopes for the future Solar panel vendors have alamount used nearby over the tons of carbon dioxide produc- of alternative energy sources ready been on campus looking course of a year; ‘the load is a tion at Holderness per year!” at Holderness: “These first for great southern-facing exgood match for the generaDr. Mumford explains. “The steps [solar panels] will not be panses. “A couple of roofs rink uses about 100,000 kWh huge from an energy perspection.’” the gym and rink - come to per year between November (Continued on page 2) Here come the numbers: acand March, so the rink would
The Picador chip-burning furnaces ought to relieve some of the guilt we tive, but they will definitely may have as the climate serve as a reminder about what changes, and we have the we are trying to accomplish on Green Team to thank. They do the campus.” He explains that not want to stop at building this is only the beginning and recycling sheds or installing that the team is also trying to solar panels; they want effiget rid of Holderness’ oilcient furnaces and more. They heating system — which uses have made visible strides tosteam pipes for heating — and ward making Holderness replace it with a woodchipSchool a greener place, and burning furnace, which would their strides behind the scenes are certainly worth acknowluse pressurized hot water. edging. “It is so much more costeffective,” explains Fabian. “There would be only a 5-year pay off.” Solar Panels (Continued from page 1)
Overheards By Drew Houx ’14 and Bobby Wassman ’14 You know those moments when you are walking down the path past Niles and Webster or walking through the Dining Hall, and you overhear a snippet of conversation? Sometimes, without knowing the context of the conversation, what you overhear is just plain funny. Below are a collection of quotes overheard throughout campus and compiled by the Picador editors. Enjoy!
Touch it; it feels nice. Drilling seems a little aggressive. It's chill; it's just a fetish. I'm just gonna scalp you. Put your pants back on, Bilbo. If I find out you're wearing my underwear, we will have problems.
Photovoltaic panels and wood-
I didn’t explain that well because I was thinking while I was talking.
Senior Editors Jake Barton Jeff Hauser Emily Soderberg Dylan Arthaud
What a photovoltaic roof might look like: a mock-up of an array at Proctor.
In and Out By Kelly DiNapoli ’13 and Maddy Cicoria ’13
In:
Out:
Snapchats
Texting
For the Men
For the Boys
Bean Boots
Uggs
Candy Canes
Candy Corn
The Elf
The Grinch
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Junior Editors Lea Rice Sarah Michel Faculty Advisors Ms. Magnus Mr. Solberg Mr. Carey Contributing Writers Fabian Stocek Zihan Guo Mrs. Dopp Francis Parenteau Axi Berman Hannah Durnan Molly Madden Nicole DellaPasqua Drew Houx
Bobby Wassman Maddy Cicoria Elizabeth Powell Saro Ntahobari Contact Information Holderness School Chapel Lane P.O. Box 1789 Plymouth, NH 03245 Phone Number: 603.536.1257 Fax: 603.536.1267
Volume 7, Issue 12
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Photographed by Jacob Barton On Wednesday evening all the seniors gathered in Weld and decorated the dining hall. Jake Barton was there to capture the fun on camera.
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The Picador World News Compiled by Fabian Stocek ’13 and Zihan Guo ’14
Nepalese Woman Pushpa Basnet Named CNN Hero of the Year Pushpa Basnet, a Nepalese woman who supports children so they don't have to live behind bars with their incarcerated parents, was named the 2012 CNN Hero of the Year on Sunday night.
place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and honored her and the other top 10 CNN Heroes of 2012. “We want to work with the government to bring them all out of prison. They deserve a better future.”
Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world, and space is very limited in the few group homes affiliated with the government. So when a parent is incarcerated and no She started a home in Kathother guardian can be found, mandu where children can children have little choice but receive an education, food, to live in prison as well. medical care, and a chance to live a more normal life. She Basnet, 29, is determined to also runs a day care program give these children another for children who are too young option. to be separated from their par-
Basnet was chosen as Hero of the Year through a nine-week public vote held on CNN.com. As a CNN Hero of the Year, she receives $250,000 to continue her work. That is in addition to the $50,000 that each of the top 10 heroes already received.
ent(s). “These children have done nothing wrong. They are simply caught in something they do not understand,” Basnet said during “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute,” which took
Source: CNN
D e c i p h e r i n g t h e G h o u l i s h H a b i t s o f N a t u re ’s Z o m b i e s In the rain forests of Costa Rica lives Anelosimus octavius, a species of spider that sometimes displays a strange and ghoulish habit. From time to time these spiders abandon their own web and build a radically different one, a home not for the spider but for a parasitic wasp that has been living inside it. Then the spider dies — a zombie architect, its brain hijacked by its parasitic invader — and out of its body crawls the wasp’s larva, which has been growing inside Dalhousie University in Nova it all this time. Scotia, a co-editor of the new “The knowledge that parasites issue. “The last 5 to 10 years can manipulate their hosts is have really been exciting.” old. The new part is how they do it,” said Shelley Adamo of In the case of the Costa Rican Page 4
form topped by a thick sheet that protects it from the rain. The wasp larva crawls to the edge of the platform and spins a cocoon that hangs down through an opening that the spider has kindly provided for the parasite. To manipulate the spiders, the wasp must have genes that produce proteins that alter spider behavior, and in some species, scientists are now pinpointing this type of gene. Such is the case with the baculovirus, a virus sprinkled liberally on leaves in forests and gardens.
spider, the new web is splendidly suited to its wasp invader. Unlike the spider’s normal web, mostly a tangle of Source: New York Times threads, this one has a plat-
Volume 7, Issue 12 AIDS Memorial Quilts Remember Loved Ones Although mid-year exams and holiday plans are occupying most of our attention, there is one display that deserves our time and reflection. For one week, Weld Dining Hall has been turned into an art gallery, and hanging from the walls are pieces of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. According to the project's website, "In June of 1987, a small group of strangers gathered in a San Francisco storefront to document the lives they feared history would neglect. Their goal was to create a memorial for those who had died of AIDS, and to thereby help people understand the devastating impact of the disease. This meeting of devoted friends and lovers served as the foundation of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt." While most of the people memorialized in the quilt are unknown in this community, there is one quilt square that remembers a family member of Carol Dopp. Below Ms. Dopp talks about her memories of her brother and the quilt square she made in his honor. By Carol Dopp Today the quilt is a powerful visual reminder of the AIDS pandemic. More than 48,000 individual three-foot by sixfoot memorial panels have been sewn together by friends, lovers, and family members. One of the squares is in memory of Peter McClelland. Pete McClelland was the oldest of the six children in my family. He was 19 years old when I was born, thus he and I never really lived under the same roof. He joined the Air Force after graduating from high school and traveled to many different countries. When his tour of duty was up, he left the service and went to work for Boeing Aircraft in their offices in Tokyo, Japan. During his time in Tokyo, Pete met and married a Japanese woman named Mariko. Together they had two children and continued to live overseas in a number of different Asian countries. When Pete, Mariko and their children came back to the states for visits, there was always a big celebration. Pete retired from Boeing when he turned fifty, and he and his wife settled in Arizona.
main reason he moved back to the US. I knew he had met with many different doctors, and my understanding was that no one was able to diagnose him. We learned after his death that Pete was eventually diagnosed with HIV but asked his wife not to tell anyone; she honored his request. Even their two grown children weren’t told until their dad was hospitalized with full blown AIDS in the fall of 1994. Pete died on September 11, 1994 at the age of 54.
On the plane ride home from his funeral in Arizona, I thought about the AIDS quilt and how it would be nice to honor Pete with a panel. But because I am not an artist, I worried that I wouldn’t be able to do justice to his memory. Pete’s health had been an issue As a result, on his panel, you for several years while he was won’t see a lot of art work, working overseas and was the
overwhelmed with emotion and would need to put it away for a while. Making this panel gave me the opportunity to grieve slowly over a longer period of time. Once the quilt was finished, I attended a dedication ceremony and handed the quilt over so it could to be sewn into the larger AIDS quilt. I was surprised by how difficult it was to let go of the quilt; it had become a symbol of my relajust a lot of words. I decided to tionship with my brother, and remember my brother, Pete, by it felt as if I was saying goodrecognizing all of the roles he bye to Pete all over again. played in his life. So the panel I struggled with whether or not reads that Pete was a father, to put Pete’s first and last husband, brother, son, uncle, name on the panel but decided cousin, nephew, and friend. The word uncle is spelled with against it because his wife had a backwards “N” because my not told anyone besides Pete’s immediate family that he had daughter, Kerrigan, was responsible for putting it on the died of AIDS. Most of the quilt and she was only seven at panels you see hanging in Weld this week tell the story the time. of the life of one individual. I If you turn Pete’s panel over, hope everyone will take a few you will notice a second layer minutes to read each one. of cloth covered in angels. I Since Pete’s death he has wanted there to be padding between “Pete” and the ground gained several new identities. He could now have the label as I knew the quilt would be placed on the ground when it of father-in-law and grandfather. I never learned how Pete was displayed. contracted HIV. It doesn’t I worked on the panel for really matter. His wife was not about two months from start to infected and lived a full life finish. Whenever I took it out until this past June when she and began working on it, I succumbed to cancer. would eventually become Page 5
The Picador School Sports Varsity Boys Hockey: New Year, Same Old Question And what moves do the varsity hockey players intend to use when facing break away opportunities in which they can let their imaginations take the lead? “I like to go with a little head fake followed by a low shot blocker side,” said Will Kendrick.
By Francis Parenteau ’13 This winter, a big challenge is waiting for the Holderness boys varsity hockey team. However, although they lost many good players and their star goaltender, they have reloaded their roster with some quality players that will contribute to another successful season. The team’s record last year was an impressive 22-10-2; it was the first time in many years that the team had earned such success. However, the loss of Andrew “Munzy” Munroe, Gavin Bayreuther, Shawn Watson and a few more seniors, was a hard hit to the team’s foundation. Fortunately, coach Allie Skelley and assistant coach Rick Eccleston
“My go-to move is a fake shot to the left side, followed by a drag right side and a shot five hole,” answered Alex Spina.
Many would agree that last season’s record was impressive, but “impressive” was not the general response new and returning players gave when asked about last year.
The Holderness boys varsity hockey team is looking good for this year; they are hungry Orion Olsen, born and raised to play and intend to make the in Minnesota, stated that he fans go crazy. They have al“We can definitely do better,” likes to be patient with the ready delivered two excepsaid Will Kendrick, a returning puck and create opportunities tional games and will be back first liner. for his teammates. at home on January 5 against “With all the new guys and the David “Clark” Poirier, a prom- Vermont Academy. chemistry that has already ising goaltender from Montstarted to build, I have no real, Canada, said, “I do not doubt we will be very comcare what it takes; I will stop petitive this year,” added Alex the puck, because that is my Spina, a new player from job and I am good at it.” Montreal, Canada. The optimism that is shared by the 21 players is a sign that this year will be a good one for the Holderness Bulls who are 1-1-0 up to this point.
Whether returning with experiences gained during last year's successful season or beginning did not give up in front of that the year with little time on the challenge. Through recruiting, Bull's ice, all the players are they found many promising confident they have something players to fill the empty seats to bring to the table. in the locker room. “I work hard every shift and I
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carry a positive attitude at all times, on and off the ice,” reported Alex Spina with an oversized smile on his face.
“I just go backhand cheese,” confessed Nova Scotian defenseman Nick Gibson.
Volume 7, Issue 12 Roommate Appreciation It’s the season for expressing our gratitude for all the good in our lives. And although having a roommate isn’t always easy, our roommates often know the most about us and are there for us when we need them. So let us give thanks! Below are just a sampling of the short notes of gratitude roommates around campus wanted to share. For all Day Girls: I love you all, and I’m so glad I get to be a part of our amazing group. - Cullen Bunker
and he has always helped me get through my homework, regardless of the time of the day. He’s absolutely been the greatest roommate a child could ask for, and he is the brother I already have. Megan: You are the wave to my ocean, you are the song to my - Jason Nunez album, and you are the dream to my sleep. I love you endlessly. You are my inspiration, my one and only... my roommate. Oscar: keep up the good work as the room lookout; I couldn't have asked for a better freshman roommate. You're the man! - Hope Heffernan - Chapin Leatherwood Steve Wilk, Beautician! Lauren: I love Lauren! She and I can happily cozy up to online - Alex Spina TV for a second great year. She's also super nice and pretty! Spina: #beautician - Morgan - Stephen Wilk Tess: This is our second (and a half) year together, and I couldTo my handsome roommate: You are the best thing that has n't have asked for a better roommate. From constantly picking ever happened to me. up all of my clothes, to dealing with my complete inability to - Love, Simon <3 wake up in the morning, I honestly don't know why you still want to live with me. I'm glad you do, or else I'd have no one John Musciano: Great guy but needs a girlfriend! else to share my fruit gummy and rom-com movie obsessions - Tyler Evangelous with. Thank you for all the amazing years; hopefully, this won't Sam B: You’re hilarious. be our last. - Lilly Vittum - Elizabeth Trang: You’re awesome! Hi Leah: You're all right, I guess. Thanks for being adequate, - Love, Allie even though you're a scene, kid.
Nick Gibson: I love Gibby (Daniel Nicholas Gibson). He’s - Sincerely, your beautiful and kind roommate (CF) been the greatest roommate. When I am down he brings me up, (Continued on page 12)
New England Sports By Axi Berman ’13 New England Patriots: Finally!!!! After back-to-back wins against division opponents, the Patriots have clinched a playoff spot for the millionth straight year. Even with the absence of key players like Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, and Dan Connelly, the Patriots seem to have little trouble finding ways to win. Mark Sanchez, Rex Ryan, and the useless Jets continue to perform comically and poorly. The “butt fumble,” the benching of Mark Sanchez, and what has been dubbed the Thanksgiving Day massacre all bring more happiness to Patriots fans than Vince Wilfork getting his hands on a Big Mac. On another note, a 9-3 record gives the Patriots the opportunity to put the Jets and the rest of the AFC East in their rearview mirror and focus on their upcoming showdown with 11-1 Houston. Boston Celtics: The Celtics have shown flashes of greatness with wins over Oklahoma City and Orlando but have lost conference games to weaker opponents. The Celtics were 9-8 as of Wednesday and are in 7th place in the conference. This veteran team showed last season that a slow start does not always mean a slow finish; they will improve as the season progresses. Star point guard Rajon Rondo’s streak of 37 straight games with at least 10 assists was snapped after he got ejected for shoving Nets power forward Kris Humphries who took a cheap shot to the face of Kevin Garnett. Rajon has already made progress on a new streak that will not be spoiled by someone whose only accomplishment in life was marrying Kim Kardasian for like two days.
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The Picador The Opinion Page A Reponse to “Is Holderness School Feminist”? By Hannah Durnan ’14 The Oxford English Dictionary defines a feminist as “a person who advocates equal rights for women.” In the last issue of The Picador (November 9), an anonymous author, who wrote that he or she “believes in equality,” also argued that feminist ideas have been “forced upon Holderness students.” On the one hand, it seems that the author was unaware that his or her belief in equality for men
and women fits the dictionary definition of feminism. On the other, the article, despite its title “Is Holderness Feminist?” did not address how equal rights for men and women were being “forced” on the Holderness community. However, the article did discuss several issues that have been relevant to the community in recent weeks. Girls’ dress code has been debated by both faculty and students since the first day of classes. Though I don't believe the
faculty has expressed the opinion that girls should “dress the way guys do,” the girls’ dress code has been changed frequently and remains an issue in our community.
school; many believe that feminists want to put men down and place women above men. Stereotypes of feminism are prevalent; both girls and boys believe that all feminists are radicals and hate men. The next issue discussed in the Some students even think that previous article was the Pow- if feminism were present at der Puff football game that Holderness, men would have was played this fall. I agree fewer opportunities than with the author that having a women. girls’ football game is not sexist, but disliking Powder Puff We live in a community domiis not a radical opinion. The nated by male voices. Most of title “Powder Puff” implies Holderness’ administrators are that girls need to fix their men, and more than half of the makeup before playing footstudents here are male. Holball in front of boys, and label- derness has never had a female ing this as sexist is far from an head of school. This is not “ignorant and stubborn benecessarily a disadvantage; the school’s male teachers and lief.” administrators are all capable Those who oppose Powder and do their jobs wonderfully. Puff are not trying to prevent However, it is indisputable girls from having fun or trying that there are more male something new; they are tryvoices than female voices at ing to create a level playing Holderness. field for both girls and boys. It is true that Powder Puff is not As a feminist, I would love to as extreme as lingerie football, hear as many women’s voices but is lingerie football really as I do men’s voices. This the standard to which we doesn’t mean I want to stop should be holding our weekhearing ideas from the male side of the Holderness comend activities? munity; it means I want to The anonymous author menhear both sides. I believe that tioned several other issues: men and women should have sexist posters in dorms, the equal opportunities, both at separation of boys and girls, Holderness and throughout the and the equality of the Holder- world. This ness leadership system. These makes me a issues are relevant when disfeminist. It cussing feminism, but perhaps doesn’t make a more important issue is this me a radical. Holderness student’s misconceptions of what feminism is. Feminism has a stigma at our
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Volume 7, Issue 12 Introducing the New Faculty By Emily Soderberg ’13 This fall there are countless new faces on campus, including many new faculty and staff. This section of the paper during the fall will be dedicated to introducing the new faculty and staff and helping you get to know them outside the classroom and beyond the playing fields. If there is anyone in particular that you would like to see featured, please let someone on the Picador staff know!
Mr. Evan Rosenstein
Ms. Kelsey Philpot
ES: Where did you grow up?
ES: Where did you grow up?
ER: I grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut, one hour outside of New York City by train.
KP: At New Hampton School as a faculty kid. My mom is an English teacher and the academic dean.
ES: So this fall you coached JV football, but now you are on to ES: How has it been returning to Holderness? JV hockey. Will you guys get a win? KP: It’s great! I’m happy to be back. It’s cool that the people ER: Yes. I am confident we will get a win. It might not be the that were freshmen and sophomores are now juniors and seneasiest path, but sometimes it’s sweeter that way. iors. It made the transition easy. ES: Where did you go to school and how was your college experience?
ES: What will you be doing this spring?
ER: I’m not coaching this spring. I will be hanging out, playing hockey, and enjoying the beautiful New Hampshire landscape. KP: I went to St. Lawrence and I loved it. I played field hockey and went to France my freshmen year. I was a history and govES: How is teaching the sophomores? ernment major. It’s a small school, but not too small. ER: They’re great. We started off with a hard book - FrankenES: Any pets? stein - but we labored through it. By the end I was ready to move on. Now we are getting into poetry and reading Lord of I have two dogs - Lucy, a Golden Retriever puppy that I got the Flies. Watching them pick it up has been one of the most when I was working here, and Captain, my husband’s older rewarding experiences of my life. (Continued on page 11) ES: So I hear you have a new puppy! ER: Yes, Augie is a 10-week-old Rhodesian Ridgeback. He is awesome. A lot of work too. I haven’t gotten much sleep lately. I’ve realized that having something depending on you is a lot harder than I expected. However, it’s also been very rewarding. (Continued on page 11)
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The Picador A Movie Review story. Do not be fooled. What Skyfall By Saro Ntahobari ’13 lacks in its halfhearted attempt at What I remember most making James Bond a about Skyfall were the developed character interminable opening by shifting the focus credits which were a towards grunts and short film by thempensive looks and selves. The breakout away from its usual star of this film was narrative of gunshot Adele, for she was able volleys, it compento unerringly and melosates for with Javier diously sing the new Bardem and a now James Bond theme. The you see it, now you song itself, however, don’t plot that conwas latent with deception. “This is the end,” ominously rang trasts archaic gun and rifle spies with newer cyber warriors. out repeatedly, leading one to believe that this movie would conclude the Daniel Craig as James Bond saga. Unfortunately, Skyfall has all the ingredients of a blockbuster hit, but ultimately feigns character development and relies heavily on ranthere are two more James Bond films in the works to protract this pointless series. Adele sings of solidarity and home, delud- dom action sequences. It is a waste of $9.00, unless you leave after the opening credits - which are actually the bulk of the ing the movie-goer into believing that this film will lay the movie - for Adele gives the performance of her life. Or you groundwork for a more character-driven and origin-focused could just watch the music video of Adele performing
Skyfall
Emily’s Playlist Since if a song mentions either snow or winter it's basically a Christmas song to me, here are some holiday -ish tunes to enjoy during this cold, winter season. Sit back, relax by a fire, and enjoy these not -so-Christmasy carols! River - Sara Barielles
The Heartache Can Wait - Brandi Carlile
Baby It's Cold Outside - Zooey Deschanel and Leon Redbone Winter Song - Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson December - Norah Jones
All That I Want - The Weepies
Winter Winds - Mumford & Sons
Tracks in the Snow - The Civil Wars
Keep Warm - Ingrid Michaelson
White Winter Hymnal - Fleet Foxes
Ice, Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice
December Baby - Ingrid Michaelson
Boots - The Killers
Sister Winter - Sufjan Stevens
The Christmas Song - The Ravonettes
Snowfall - Ingrid Michaelson
Winter Song - The Head and the Heart
When the Leaves - Ingrid Michaelson
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Volume 7, Issue 12 Horoscopes By Molly Madden ’13 and Nicole DellaPasqua ’13 Aries (March 21 - April 19): Midterm blues have you caught in a funk. Shocking considering what an upbeat person you are! Chin up, Aries! Get a cookie and turn that frown upside down; Christmas and Chanukah are on the way! Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Your energy is undeniable; when you walk into a room, everyone seems to look your way. Use your head-turning ability in a positive way and spread the holiday spirit! Gemini (May 21 - June 20): It is chilly outside and you have an attitude to match. Take a step back from this crazy Holderness lifestyle we all know and love and try to get some alone time. Keep your chin up, Gemini! Vacation is almost here! Cancer (June 21 - July 22): You’ve been playing matchmaker for all your friends lately. This is all well and good, Cupid, but remember to Evan Rosenstein (Continued from page 9)
ES: Are you doing anything exciting over break? ER: Hanging out with my family and Augie. ES: Do you have any family traditions? ER: On Thanksgiving we play touch football. I come from a mixed family. My mom was raised as a Roman Catholic (until she converted), and my dad is Jewish. We
keep an eye out for your own who don't understand material cutie waiting for you under the as clearly as you do. Keep mistletoe. You won’t regret it! your head on straight and get ready for a long week. Leo (July 23 - August 22): You’ve been extra creative Scorpio (October 23 - Nolately. Put this artistic energy vember 21): You may not be to good use and submit some- quite up to what you have to thing to Mosaic! A published do today -- but not because piece of work is an awesome you can't! Sometimes you just need to walk away and come holiday gift for your parents! back when your energy is Virgo (August 23 - Septem- positive and you have a clear ber 22): Feeling overgoal in mind. Take some time whelmed, are we? There are today to energize your soul ways to fix that! Take some with a walk on the trails before time to clean your room or tackling those unwelcome study for the test that’s been challenges in your life. looming over your head. It’s Sagittarius (November 22 all about time management! December 21): There might Libra (September 23 - Octo- be some tension in your social ber 22): Extremely intuitive life that has left you feeling a and level-headed, you can be bit depressed. Cheer up, beone of the most informative cause nothing is as bad as it and extremely positive people seems! Honesty may be brutal, on campus. Exams are combut it's the only way you'll be ing, so don't be afraid to lend a happy again. helping hand to a classmate in need of your brilliant mind. Capricorn (December 22 BUT, remember to be sympa- January 19): You have all thetic and patient with those this cooped up energy from
sitting inside all day. Use your energy creatively and do something you have always wanted to do!
celebrate both holidays Christmakkuh. It was definitely a fun childhood. It’s the best of both worlds.
Kelsey Philpot (Continued from page 9)
ES: Are you doing anything fun over break?
ES: Any hobbies?
ES: How was coaching field hockey?
ER: Sometimes I write for fun. Recreational writing. I write short stories and poems.
Golden Retriever.
KP: It was great! It was a big group of girls... lot’s of fun! ES: Will you coach anything else?
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18): Relax, slow down, and just appreciate the things you've got instead of worrying about what you haven't got. Your life may not be going as planned right now, but your problems will be solved during Christmas break. Pisces (February 19 - March 20): People may be depending on you a lot in the classroom, in your job, or in sports, but DON'T PANIC! Christmas break is in your near future. Get your work done and ignore the people who are adding unnecessary stress to your life.
KP: Yes. I’m going to a wedding in Quebec City and then to New York City. ES: Do you have any hobbies? KP: Running and skiing. I ski raced in high school. I’m looking forward to getting to do that this winter.
KP: Yes. I will coach lax in the spring again.
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The Picador
A Letter from the Editor Dear School, The days are shorter. The trees on campus stand leafless against the cold, dreary sky. The wind whips over the hill behind Livermore. That’s right; it’s winter, and with it comes the much anticipated winter schedule. We start the day 15 minutes earlier, finish our morning classes 20 minutes later, and deal with the constant winter rush. During the Holderness winter season, especially in December, the entire community seems to be in a perpetual frenzy. For many students, one of the most notable changes in the daily schedule is our loss of an extended lunch period. In the fall and spring it is the one time during the day that students can take a deep breath and relax, if only for an hour. But for many, during the winter the extended lunch period disappears. This rush mostly affects our snow sport enthusiasts who can be seen foregoing the cafeteria lunch in favor of a prepared box lunch so that they can make it to their respective buses on time. No time to digest; no time to hang out with friends. To make up for the lack of such a time in the colder season, find your own pockets of rest. For some sports this is easier than others. The most underrated rest time in the winter schedule, however, is dinner. There will never be a test, you will not be asked to do sprints, and there will never be homework. Don’t rush out right after you eat; instead hang out and talk with your friends. Even at sit down, it’s a relaxing and low stress time to talk to people. With exams coming up, brief periods of time to release stress could not be more valuable. Find an extra half hour in your schedule to slow down. Then, when you actually are studying, you can be more focused and therefore better prepared for those intimidating exams. Good luck on exams and have a great vacation! Lea Rice ’14 Roommate Appreciation (Continued from page 7)
Racheal: You da best! And I love having you as my roommate! - Sookie Shenton: You're a good roommate. - Mikaela Wall Merry Christmas, Maddy! I love you and thanks for making this year so fun so far! Houseman Girls fo lyfe! <3 xoxo - kdawg
- Love, Maddy Carter: I am grateful… for my roommate’s narcolepsy. - Emma Abrams My dearest Caroline (Plante): Thank you for learning to embrace the weird noises I make in my sleep, putting up with me making fun of Matchbox 20, and not eating my cereal. Love you more than I love Bill Murray. -Mollz
Jesse: I would like to appreciate the presence of Jesse Ross as my roommate. He is around me every time I go to bed and Seo Jung: You are the best roommate!!! We have a really good every time I wake up. It is impressive. He helps me get over time living together, and your unique humor makes our room rough nights and helps me understand some people whose acfun! Thank you a lot! tions I oftentimes question. Thank you, Jesse. - Qianyi - Fabian Jake Rourke: I love you, and you're the best roommate ever. - Will Tessier
Reid Moreschi: Stop asking me to cuddle. - Jake
Caleb Nungesser: Thank you for driving a worse car than me. It's good to know that I don’t have the most mediocre car in the day boy parking lot. - Pete
Charlotte Freccia: You certainly know how to keep things interesting. I've come to appreciate the little things you do... you're insane. But I love you and everything you do for me. - Leah
Claire: Wow, I just really appreciate my best friend Claire. You rock, girl. xoxoxo - Hedi
Annie Smyth-Hammond: Your crazy ways and loud noises make dorm life so fun. I don't know what I'd do without you. You're a beast at hockey and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I love that you’re the last person I see every night and that you always know when hugs are needed. Love you, Bud. - Hannah
Nina: I'd like to thank my cat Nina for always being there for me. She's the best listener, and she's never once complained about my music. I don't even mind that she drools. - Aidan Kendall Kelly Anne DiNapoli: Love ya! Thanks for being a great pal and roommate.
Addie: Addie is like my second mom, and she always takes care of me. I'm so grateful for my little Adelaide. - Hannah Foote