The Picador: Volume 8, Issue 9

The Picador Volume 8, Issue 9

A PUBLICATION BY HOLDERNESS STUDENTS FOR THE HOLDERNESS SCHOOL COMMUNITY

March 1, 2013

Teaford’s Rules for Crafting the Perfect Solo Letter out-of-doors. What so many OB’ers dread is that first moThe moment feared most by so ment when they will be alone. many Out Back participants is not when they first don their Solo is a three-night time of heavy pack, or sleep on the isolation in the middle of 11 ground on the first cold night, already-stressful days, though or wander off into the bushes the challenges experienced to “do their business” in the during this period are not physical, not climatological, not dietary.

The challenges of Solo are psychological. Holderness students are accustomed to having company, to being constantly surrounded by community. Solo takes that away from them.

By Mr. Teaford

ter.

How to craft an appropriate one?

letter to a typical mailing envelope.

 Refrain from enclosing “contraband” (no food, no Students are instructed to take other reading material, no no more than THREE Solo contraband). letters with them on OB. It’s a limitation that attempts to in-  Be supportive of the recipisure that students are truly ent in the same manner that alone during Solo, a time that you would hope to be supis intended to be for reflection, ported (a sort of “Golden not for a reading. Too many Rule” of Solo letter compoletters can clog the experience sition). with the words of others, when the words, thoughts, and emo- Whether from family or friends, Solo letters have betions of the soloist are what come an integral part of the should really matter most.

OB experience . . . but it reWith that expectation in mind, mains the responsibility of a composers of Solo letters are letter’s author to insure that But family and friends encouraged to do their job the letter is taken seriously, have the means to enter well, to avoid the mundane, to that the content supports the that void, to offer supavoid the illicit, and to stay very idea of Solo, and that the port and companionwithin certain guidelines: tradition will remain supported ship; they do so by by the program. Write well . . . means of the Solo let-  Limit the size of the Solo

Inside this Issue...

 So what are the seniors up to during Special Programs?

Many will be setting off on the experiences they planned to support the research they completed this winter in Senior Honors Thesis. To find out more, turn to page 2!

May the Poetry Gods be With You!

 Holderness fashion? Junior Alex Spina didn’t know what to expect when he first walked onto campus in September. And while it wasn’t what he expected, he’s been pretty happy with what he has found nonetheless. To read about Alex’s perspective on Holderness fashion, turn to page 8.  There’s a new columnist for the horoscopes section this week. To find out what your week might look like, turn to Dylan Arthaud’s carefully calculated horoscopes on page 10.  Ever played “Would you rather…” This week the editors of The Picador got together and came up with a few questions of their own. Read their answers on the back cover!

The Picador Learning Through Experience: Senior Honors Thesis Projects While most students are involved in group experiences with their classmates for the next ten days, Senior Honors Thesis has something much different in store for its participants. While the focus is still on experiential learning, students are instead following their individual passions. Below are just a few of the amazing adventures our seniors have been planning this winter; their quests for knowledge begin on Saturday!

Dylan Arthaud Essential Question: How have advancements in optics influenced the change in design from the Galilean telescope to the Newtonian?

To me, there is something very special about something I make.

Ever since I took the first look through my Galilean telescope, I have known the next step: make a Newtonian telescope—and I have finally found the opportunity. Despite its unprecedented invention in the early 17th century, a Galilean (or refracting) telescope is relatively simple when compared to the models used today. The next significant invention in optical astronomical observation, after the refractor, appeared in Isaac Newton’s time. Influenced by his revelations in optics, Newton applied his theories to the telescope and named his invention after himself: the Newtonian. My plan is to build a more powerful telescope–in other words, a bigger one. More powerful telescopes use a combination of lenses and mirrors. Likely, I will construct a Dobsonian telescope, which is a mounted Newtonian telescope. Instead of a linear positioning of lenses, like in the Galilean tube, a Newtonian telescope combines a concave mirror; a flat, angled mirror; and an eyepiece lens to optimize light intake while maintaining a manageable size.

Elena Bird

where I will meet with Dave Wallach, author of the Pace of Chicago blog about endurance sports, nutrition, and events, and with Dr. Brown of the Chicago Primary Care Sports Medicine offices. Similar to my goal of finding ways to maximize the health benefits of exercise and minimize the hazards, these doctors want to help athletes become educated about how to reach their full potential through physical activity. Next stop will be Denver, CO where I plan to visit South Denver Heart Center and the Olympic Training Center (CSOTC) in Colorado Springs. There are elite athletes living and training at the CSOTC with whom I can speak about their training routines and any issues they may have had with their cardiovascular systems. My last stop will be Boseman, MT where I plan to interview two ultra runners - Nikki Kimball (Holderness class of ’89) and Mike Wolfe. Both run for the North Face Team.

When I return home, I will spend March 25th through March 29th at Mass General in the newly endowed Cardiovascular Performance Center with Dr. Baggish and Dr. Hutter. Here I will spend a few days shadowing these doctors, learning about how they study sports cardiology and what they encounter in athletes’ cardiovascular systems. The last day, I will have the opportunity to be tested in the Cardiopulmonary Exercise Lab.

Olivia Leatherwood Essential Question: How are trends used for branding?

At Korn Design I will sit in on meetings with Denise Korn and her branding team. Denise has planned a day for me to visit with different members of the Korn Design team who can help me better understand the branding industry and what it really means “to brand.” I'll also be visiting Arnold Worldwide headquarters in Boston to meet with Ms. Devine's niece, Amy. Amy works as a recruiter and handles PR for Arnold. I hope to see how she uses advertising techniques to make brands attractive for a long time.

Caleb Nungesser Essential Question: How can today’s musician progress their artistic interest into a successful career while maintaining their artistic integrity?

While in Boston, I will be exploring a wide variety of activities that will deepen my understanding of how the music business Essential Question: How should endurance runners and has evolved and how its path to success compromises the integbikers limit their amount of exercise in order to maintain rity of a musician. To do this I will need to experience several their cardiovascular health? facets of being a musician in the music business: creating a On March 4th I will embark on a road trip across the country to music video, spending time in a recording studio, interviewing make stops at cardiology centers around the country as well as musicians/promoters/managers/engineers, and shadowing artinterview several endurance athletes. I will start in Chicago ists in their daily quests for multi-media success (especially

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Volume 8, Issue 9 internet promotion). By making myself the subject as well as interviewing the artists already in the business, I believe that my March experience will provide me great insight into how the business works behind the scenes. Is it as gritty and unforgiving as it is said to be? In my experience, yes: it’s all about the money. But are the artists who become successful the artists that do not succumb to the pressures of the business, thus breaking into it?

the museum I will be interviewing fly-fishing historians. The chemistry behind fly-fishing is just as important as seeing how these rods are made. To get a look at the chemistry I will be going to Dartmouth College and working will my grandfather who is a professor of chemistry and physics. At Dartmouth I will also be filming chemists and finding an easy way to explain the elements that go into making a fly rod and why these elements are needed.

Rion O'Grady Essential Question: Is there a way to produce a lower-cost, high quality ski that would make entry into the sport of downhill skiing more affordable?

Francis Miles Essential Question: How have the dramatic fly rod design changes in recent years enabled anglers to catch more fish……or have they?

I will start off my March experience by heading home to my house in Manchester, VT and walking across the street from my house to the Orvis fly rod factory. I have contacted the factory and set up a face-to-face interview with a fly rod engineer.

At the factory I will also tour the rod shop and set up a small internship in the shop building their latest rod, “The Helios 2.”

During my time at the rod factory, I will be filming rod assembly as well as interviewing technicians who design the latest Orvis rods. These technicians will help me better understand how the rod has changed and possible steps for the future.

Throughout my interviews and experience at the rod shop I will be filming for my documentary which will be shown at my final presentation. In order to find out more about the history of fly-fishing I will visit The Manchester Fly-fishing Museum. At

Last year, nearly 5.5 million people skied in the United States.

That is a lot of people. But what is limiting that number? For many, it is access to snow. People in the South are not going to be able to ski. But what about in New England where there are 35 million people who are certainly able to find snow? The primary reason that I believe people have limited access to skiing is money. The estimated retail price of a quality pair of skis starts at about $400 and only goes up from there. If there was a low-cost, high-quality alternative to those expensive skis, perhaps more people could participate in the sport. During this project, I will research and experiment with many different options. What is necessary for a ski to function? If the goal is a cheap ski, does it make sense to put a metal edge only in a short section of the ski? Can it function reasonably without the edge?

How about the base material? Are there different materials, and if so, what are the differences between them? While there are many aspects to building a ski, I am going to try to explore what is completely necessary for function, and what is just nice to have. If the goal is to create a high-quality, low-cost product to introduce people to the sport, it should be built in a way to target the beginner to intermediate skier.

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The Picador World News Compiled by Fabian Stocek ’13 and Zihan Guo ’14

Hagel Wins Senate Approval and Will Become Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel won Senate approval Tuesday to become defense secretary, gaining control of the Pentagon after a pitched battle and as budget cuts loom.

Mr. Hagel was confirmed in a 58-to-41 vote, the smallest margin for any defense secretary in history. The vote, largely along party lines, ended an unusually contentious fight over a cabinet nominee who some believe could leave the soon-to-be Pentagon chief in a weakened position. He succeeds Leon Panetta in the job.

“I think that he's got some work to do,” said Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R., N.H.), who voted against confirming Mr. Hagel.

“Traditionally it's been a strong measure to have your

Mr. Hagel takes the helm at the Pentagon with an array of budget cuts, known as the sequester, set to kick in on Friday. The cuts mean deep reductions in defense spending, unless Congress strikes a compromise to prevent them.

A former Republican senator from Nebraska and a Vietnam War veteran, Mr. Hagel will become the first defense secretary in history required to garner 60 votes to win confirmation. Earlier Tuesday, more than a dozen Senate Republisecretary of defense have over- counting on Chuck's judgment cans put aside qualms with whelming bipartisan support and counsel as we end the war Mr. Hagel to join Democrats in Afghanistan, bring our and he does not have that.” in a procedural vote that effectroops home, stay ready to Democrats said the partisan tively ended a filibuster, pavmeet the threats of our time, fight wouldn't hurt Mr. Hagel ing the way for a confirmation and keep our military the finin his new role. vote. est fighting force in the In a statement, President world.”

Source: WSJ Barack Obama said: “I will be

Aw a r e n e s s o f G l o b a l Wa r m i n g : C a n We F i x E a r t h ?

By Nam Tran ’14 Recent studies have shown that the average temperature on Earth has risen one degree Celsius. And in 2012 there was an abnormal rise in extreme weather cases. What if global warming continues?

Global warming will continuously bring forth hurricanes and storms more often, and dangerous earthquakes are likely to happen more frequently.

“There are no direct changes

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that we can feel,” physics teacher Mr. Carrigan explained. “I don’t just simply wake up, and say ‘Wow, today is one degree hotter and I can feel it.’ Global warming is the indirect and unnoticeable change that is constantly happening.”

There are no direct, immediate, or acceptable solutions.

Causes of global warming are widely advertised around the world, but that hasn’t been enough to get people to act.

While the scientific commu-

nity keeps warning us loudly, world leaders seem to be confused and challenged by the problem. It is only local leaders who are having a bit more success.

Recently, Concord, Massachusetts banned the sale of plastic water bottles in order to reduce plastic waste. And even before this, the University of Vermont restricted the sale of water bottles, and so did another twenty private campuses.

In another effort to reduce the

usage of plastic products, San Francisco banned the use of plastic shopping bags in 2007.

In many cities around the world, plastic bags are banned, “yet about 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are used worldwide every year” (howstuffworks.com).

The damage from the use of these plastic bags is equal to dumping 12 million barrels of oil.

Day by day, more damage is (Continued on page 5)

Volume 8, Issue 9 Heat Wave Forces New Colors to Be Added to Heat Index people may have noticed that winters have become shorter and warmer over the past three years. The jet stream no longer swoops down from Canada as much because there is less cold air blowing down from the North Pole. It is predicted that temperatures will increase everywhere, but at the poles it will increase the most.

By Perry Craver ’14 On January 3rd-9th, Australia recorded their highest heat wave ever with temperatures above 50°C (122°F). The heat was so extreme that they added two new colors to the heat chart: deep purple for 50° C (122°F) to 52°C (125.6°F); and magenta for 52°C (125.6° F) to 54°C (129.2°F).

The record high temperatures sparked wildfires that burned nearly 741,000 acres. Trains were halted in western Queensland because they feared the tracks might buckle in the scorching heat. Tires and asThe temperature is not the phalt also became soft. only thing changing; precipitation patterns are shifting, leavExperts say this is all the result ing more rain in the Southern of global warming or climate change. Nine of Australia’s 20 Ocean. There wasn't much to highest recorded temperatures begin with, but it is noticeably different. in the past century have oc-

causes more heat in our system. This is because ice reflects heat back out of the Earth's atmosphere. But when the ice melts, the Earth has to absorb the heat.

This heat causes more natural curred since 2000. That is And early last century there disasters such as hurricanes 45%. Scientists note that the were highland lakes that and flooding. Hotter air can most recent Intergovernmental would freeze over in the win- hold more moisture, and this Panel on Climate Change ter (there are abandoned huts allows hurricanes to build bigstates that fire dangers will with ice skates stored in them). ger and stronger. increase in southeast Australia Now the lakes no longer There is also more energy in by 25 percent by 2020, and by freeze. our atmosphere because of the as much as 70 percent by Dr. Mumford says when the heat, resulting in dramatic cli2050.

North and South Poles melt, it mate changes. In New England Fixing Earth (Continued from page 4)

being done to the Earth, and eventually, scientists claim that global warming will be irreversible (commondreams.org). At the present rate, we are heading into this chaos at the maximum speed. It is a matter of fact that global warming is not something anyone wants,

Scientist picked up on the fact that our climate was changing in the 1980's. Thirty years later we still are trying to convince politicians that this is happening. Bill McKibben an environmentalist, author, and journalist, has been one of the biggest activists of our time. He has tried to inform and persuade politicians, oil companies, and regular people.

The best things to do to help prevent global climate change is to be energy efficient, eat and buy fresh food from local markets, reduce your home carbon footprint, and spend less money. Mumford says that our economics are the most important way to stop global climate change.

but it is a matter that most people don’t care to fix.

The changes caused by global warming will continue everyday, but it is not the present generation that will suffer the most; it is the next generation that will grow up on the damaged Earth that we leave behind.

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The Picador School Sports Holderness Nordies Conquer the Stowe Derby in Vermont As always, skiers could choose to ski the 20K course on either After bringing home the gold skate or classic skis. However, from the Lakes Region Chamsome brave souls, who chose pionships, several brave Norto do the course twice, once on dic skiers ventured to Vermont this past weekend with Coach Durnan to race in the oldest downhill cross-country race in North America, the 68th Annual Stowe Derby.

By Emily Soderberg ’13

The race starts at the top of Mt. Mansfield and ends in the town of Stowe. The first four miles of the race traverse a scary downhill. This year's Derby was complicated even further by the rock-like snowflakes that hit the eyes of the skiers who failed to come prepared with glasses.

classic skis and once on skate skis, are declared the meister skiers. Fabian Stocek came in second overall for male meisters, by only .01 of a second!!!

Rion O’Grady, Aidan Kendall, and Peter Durnan came in close behind.

In the girls' race, Celeste Holland, Eliana Mallory, Lizzy Duffy, Emily Soderberg, Celine Pichette, Sarah Bell, and Greta Davis all braved the powdery trail at Stowe as well.

They were dressed in bright colored leggings and tutus and even made pole tunnels for the passing skiers.

Despite the broken skis, bent poles, and an over-abundance of pizza at Pie in the Sky, it was a memorable weekend of powdery fun, skiing and enjoying the beautiful scenery of Vermont!

My hope is for my March experience to open my eyes to a new side of exercising and nutrition, as well as to the many benefits that the potato has to offer. I will be experimenting with recipes and learning more about potatoes, potato production, small Maddie Cicoria granola bar companies, and nutrition for athletes post-workout.

In this time that I am home (March 3rd – 7th), I plan on experiEssential Question: How does the re-balance of the lifementing with eating potatoes and exercising. I will have lots of energy flow bring forth physical healing in acupuncture time to work on a possible recipe for a bar using potatoes and recipients? also time to reach out to local potato farms in the area. Three During my March experience, I plan to study the different types that I will contact and potentially get to talk to are Irving Farms of yoga that I practice and how they compare and contrast with Potatoes, Wood Prairie Organic Farms, and Naturally Potatoes one another. I plan to attend a workshop in the Kripalu field of (which is a potato production yoga. There are various workshops and clinics in the Berkshires plant). I plan on interviewing of Massachusetts not too far from where I live. I am interested my uncle, Scott Irving, about in taking either “Finding Your Passion: A Unique Yogawhat he knows about the hisInspired Retreat” or “Getting High: Yoga, Meditation, and the tory of the many uses of the Infinite Pharmacy Within.” My final result will be an interacpotato and his view on it’s tive yoga class based on my research. nutritional value for athletes.

I also want to interview Will Emily Soderberg Sweetser, the competition Essential Question: How can the many health benefits of coach at MWSC about nutrithe potato benefit an athlete post-workout? tion for his athletes and their post-work out diets.

SHT (Continued from page 3)

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Volume 8, Issue 9 Girls Basketball Finishes Rollercoaster Season With Positive Attitude

By Sarah Michel ’14 The girls varsity basketball team had a rollercoaster season with many laughs along the way.

The new coach, Mike Heyward, came in with a bang.

The practices were long and tiring, yet all the girls persevered through his treacherous demands.

Unfortunately, the season started out slowly, despite the numerous suicides run by the girls on the team every day.

The girls first win didn't come until January 12th when they travelled to Middlesex and beat them in overtime. The game held a lot of excitement, especially for Saro Ntahobari, who in the midst of all of the excitement ended up on the ground.

Throughout the season, the three captains of the team led with pride. Marissa Merrill, Migle Vilunaite, and Xajaah Williams-Flores all contributed so much to the team. The team never would have won any of their games without their leadership.

Elain Wang and myself took on the daunting task of being team managers. We worked long and hard day after day,

practice after practice, perfecting the art of pressing buttons on the clock. With a devastating injury, Hannah Slattery decided to join us also. The three of us were our own unstoppable team.

A few new players really showed all that they had to offer this year. Molly Madden made a great impact on the team with her dedication to the sport; she even won the “Work Horse Award” for the team.

Natalie McBeath, a ninth grader, got her share of minutes and worked hard no matter what. Maggie Peake got plenty of shots up also, truly helping the team. Grace Eagan was a fantastic asset to the team. Although she doubts her

own hand-eye coordination sometimes, she never ceases to keep smiling, despite the screams of Coach Heyward.

Lilly Vittum, Caroline Mure, and Adrianna Quinn were also assets to the team with their nonstop, work-hard attitudes.

Good luck to Migle, Xajaah, and Marissa as they set out on their journey to play college basketball. We had a great season, and it would not have been the same if we had lost any of our players!

New England Sports

By Axi Berman ’13 The New England Sports universe remained relatively quiet this week. The Celtics made a minor trade, acquiring Jordan Crawford from the Washington Wizards. Unfortunately, the Celtics are stuck in neutral at this point in the long NBA season and need more than a mediocre role player to contend with the Heat and Thunder for an NBA championship. The Boston Bruins started off the shortened NHL season 11-2-2, and are sitting fourth in the Eastern conference. They have played less games than almost every team in the league, but once that number begins to even out, the Bruins stand to benefit. Although the Red Sox have begun to transition into spring training and the Patriots are making moves (resigning quarterback and American hero, Tom Brady), what really matters right now is college basketball. Although in terms of New England there has been minimal success in that regard, across the country there have been several obscure upsets and multiple competitive games. On that note, if anyone is looking to get dominated in a NCAA basketball tournament “pick-em” or more simply, wants to pick the winners of the 64-team tournament at the end of the season, feel free to contact me.

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The Picador Through the Eyes of Alex Spina: Holderness School Fashion

By Alex Spina ’14 Coming from one of the bigger fashion cities in the world, it was easy for me to identify the similarities in a lot of the students’ clothes. Holderness students’ fashion choices are not poor by all means but rather similar and at times have less spice.

It has been five years since I began to appreciate fashion.

I’m not sure if it has anything to do with puberty, but it’s been quite some time. I guess it had something to do with my dad going shopping with “Holderness students’ fashion choices me (for what I believe was the first time ever), and he told me are not poor by all means but rather that I had to start buying “nice similar and at times have less spice.” clothes.” Nice clothes, eh?

What did that even mean? and it would have been acthey answered the same quesWell, I think I got the memo. cepted by the students. Within tions all pretty similarly.

Before coming to school, I the first two weeks upon my Ironic? I don’t think so. began to psych myself out arrival, I noticed the casual “Dressing well is a priority. It with the entire fashion thing clothing, the sports attire, and is something that makes me and couldn’t decide how much the shorts. At the first cookout, feel good about myself and of my wardrobe I should I decided to wear my Italian unique among some other stubring. Now six months later I beige sewed shoes, skinny dents,” said KJ Sanger. know that while packing, I Abercrombie jeans, and faded could have brought anything, Roman brown summer hoodie. While I really enjoyed KJ’s answer it was as if she spoke Yes, I felt very different. to John before I interviewed As it is, I don’t mind being him and told him what to say. different from the rest of the “Fashion does mean someschool in the fashion sense; I thing to me. I take pride in guess you can say I’m unique what I wear and feel like it because of it. But I’m not the resembles who I am as a peronly one. There are certain son,” he answered. individuals in particular who Mr. Carrigan, among many of also seem to dress exceptionthe other faculty members, ally well. KJ Sanger, Connor dresses really well. As a stuClemens, John Musciano, and dent who is very interested in Mr. Carrigan all take fashion fashion and who dreams of seriously. being on the cover of a GQ After interviewing each one of magazine with Channing them, I found it amusing that Tatum, it was easy to admire

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Mr. Carrigan’s chic and classy clothing.

I was intrigued to find out that he enjoys doing most of his shopping online. “I enjoy shopping at trunkclub.com,” he said. Trunk Club Men’s Outfitters is an online site at which you receive a questionnaire after which a person calls you and asks more questions.

Finally when this step is done, the company sends you a trunk full of clothing. He later told me that his sister has a big influence on his style. She, in fact, used to write for the fashion section of The Boston Globe. Heck, I wouldn’t mind having that job either.

Holderness has been quite the experience for me this year. I have learned a lot about the school and about the people living here on campus with me. The fashion exhibited by the students may not be what I expected, but regardless, the students make me feel normal, and not just the guy who wears a scarf.

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By Lea Rice ’14 There are currently 277 students enrolled at Holderness School. Each one has a story to tell. This week Lea Rice sat down with Poetry Out Loud winner Youngjae Cha to find out his story. Thanks for sharing, Youngjae, and have fun at regionals!

LR: Where are you from?

YC: I'm from Seoul, South Korea.

LR: What do you like to do with your free time?

LR: What is it like to be the newest Poetry Out Loud champion of Holderness?

YC: I like to write songs, watch dramas, and sing. Honestly, the best moments are when I get to talk to my family--just an ordinary dinner with my family suffices.

YC: It feels new. Initially, the idea of reading poetry sounded strange to me; the fact that it was a competition was just absurd. Now, I appreciate poetry much more and like it!

LR: How did you prepare for the all-school recitation?

YC: Everyday I went over my poems line-by-line, thinking about better ways to “spit the emotion out.” I consider Poetry Out Loud more than just speaking because you have to change the intonation, speed, and loudness of your voice.

LR: Do you think that the fame from winning has changed you?

YC: Actually, the whole practicing process changed me. The more time I put into it, the more I began to realize that one's voice can express so many things; sometimes, we are ignorant of the capacity we have.

LR: The school has seen you perform in Hagerman before during concerts. Do you have any other hidden talents?

YC: I don't know. I think if you have passion for something and work diligently, you'll get it.

LR: What are your plans for spring break?

YC: I am looking forward to going back to Korea and seeing my family and old friends. It will be awesome!

LR: What sports do you play?

YC: I play soccer in the fall and tennis in the spring.

LR: What has been the best/worst part of going to school in the United States?

YC: I like Holderness School. One of the drawbacks of being a studying-abroad student is that I sometimes feel YC: I did it the common way--random picking. Luckily, some inequity. Often, I picked two poems that really were interesting. the study-abroad students LR: What tips do you have for aspiring POL champions? do not receive the same privileges the perYC: The cliché, “Practice makes perfect,” is so true that I am manent residents receive. still using it now.

For instance, I am unable First, memorize a whole poem and think about the intonation, to compete in the next round of Poetry Out Loud speed, and loudness while you do that. Second, practice each line with what you have in mind. Just keep practicing until you because I am a foreigner. feel that the emotion is well expressed in each line.

LR: How did you choose your poems?

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The Picador Horoscopes Masterfully calculated by Dylan Arthaud ’13 Aries (March 21-April 19): You are missing a lot of socks.

And you feel very disorganized. Find your socks and things will be easier.

much it costs.

Leo (July 23-August 22): You will find peace in Texas.

Virgo (August 23-September 22): People ask you for favors Taurus (April 20-May 20): a lot; you are very good at People have been looking at helping people. However, it is you strangely, and it is diffitime you ask someone for a cult to understand why. It isn’t favor. If karma works, you your hair. They are jealous of should have no trouble getting your coat. someone to say “yes.” If you do have trouble, consider it a Gemini (May 21-June 20): You will make a new friend, sign that you are meant to but you will lose an old one. help, not be helped.

Sorry, that’s just how it goes.

Libra (September 23October 22): Do something Cancer (June 21-July 22): Use your cell phone less. It funny and do it soon. People makes you realize how worth- are starting to think you are less it really is, despite how boring.

Scorpio (October 23November 21): The next person you touch will get sick.

Don’t waste this on a friend.

Sagittarius (November 22December 21): If you are reading this during lunch, make sure to get some dessert before you leave. You deserve it.

scary. The dark is scary. But nothing is scarier than the woods in the dark. Conquer the fear and you will be special.

Pisces (February 19-March 20): Your birthday is coming.

Enjoy it and don’t be sad that you are getting old. It happens to everybody.

Capricorn (December 22January 19): You sometimes really want to draw something but you don’t know what. It might be tempting at times just to write your name. Try drawing a state. Or a country.

Aquarius (January 20February 18): The woods are

January Dining Hall Survey Results Revealed In January, Macy Jones and Aidan Kendall conducted a survey about the food in the dining hall.

While there were many suggestions for improvement made, the survey results generally indicated that our kitchen staff does an awesome job!

 Chicken Patties  Asian Foods Food Recommendations:  Cheddar Cheese

 Ice Cream  Themed Dinners Like Taco Tuesday  Improved Vegetarian Options

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 More Fruit

 Rotation of Cereals While the information pulled from the surveys was difficult to  Soup Options at Sit-Down quantify, below are a couple  Indian Food common ideas that we’d like to  Nutella share.

Things people would like to see more of at Sit-down Dinners:  More announcements to email

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 More Diverse Tables

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Volume 8, Issue 9 Overheards

In and Out

Stepper Hall ’13 and Mike Finnegan ’13

By Kelly DiNapoli ’13

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!

 Yo, do be like that chick on the show about strange addictions.

In:

Out:

 Ferrets

 Clean cuts

 Soul searching

 Reality

 Dating down

 Dating up

 Rivers

 Tilton

 Potato energy

 Caffeine

 How far can we go? Oh man, that’s so far! That’s almost a foot!

Shout Outs

 The bee's first sting is beautifully strategic.  It's almost as depressing as eating McDonalds.  Just bend over like a straw.  Who lost Harmon this time?

By Elizabeth Powell ’13 and Morgan Bayreuther ’14 RM + EA = Oldest of their classes, one of them wears glasses.

AL + NM = These little siblings are going strong.

HS + CS = Convenient Southside walkbacks.

“Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things.”

- Jesse Jackson “Initiative is doing the right thing without being told.”

- Victor Hugo Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/ quotes/keywords/ initiative.html#U0RUYrDWk7GclaOg.99

BC + LC = Boarder without borders.

Boys Varsity Hockey = Congrats on your second year in playoffs!

Max Lash + Kelly DiNapoli = Good Luck at Nationals!

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 Fabian Stocek Zihan Guo

Nam Tran Perry Craver Axi Berman Alex Spina Stepper Hall Mike Finnegan Elizabeth Powell Morgan Bayreuther Kelly DiNapoli Contact Information Holderness School Chapel Lane P.O. Box 1789 Plymouth, NH 03245 Phone Number: 603.536.1257 Fax: 603.536.1267

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The Picador

Would You Rather….?

We’ve all played a game of “Would you rather…” It’s great for passing the time on a long bus ride... or on a trudge through the deep snow. So here’s a couple rounds to get the ninth graders and juniors started. Good luck on Project Outreach and Out Back!

(Pictures and questions courtesy of http://www.rrrather.com/)

...Be stuck in an elevator or stuck on a chair lift?

Jeff: How high is the chair lift? Any trees to jump of onto? I would go for the elevator, though.

Jake: Elevator. I saw this movie once called Frozen, where people got stuck on a chairlift and then were eaten by wolves.

Not me.

Dylan: Elevator. It is easier when you can't see how high you are.

Lea: Stuck on a chair lift.

Emily: Chair lift.

...be Duct Tape Man or Glue Man? Jeff: Duct Tape is a man's best friend.

Jake: Duct Tape Man. Isn't Glue Man a cow?

Dylan: Duct Tape Dude.

Lea: Duct Tape Man. Emily: Duct tape has pretty colors!

...Dip your finger in acid or get your toes eaten by a camel? ...be stuck on a deserted island with four people you hate or alone?

Jeff: Four people that I hate.

Jake: I think with the four other people, just so I would have something to do (hate them). That's a tough one, though.

Dylan: Four people I hate. Food.

Lea: Stranded alone.

Emily: Alone! It would be like solo, but you're stuck there forever!

Jeff: Camel for sure. I'll manage without toes.

Jake: Finger in acid. Camels are frightening.

Dylan: Acid.

Lea: Dip my finger in acid.

Emily: One finger vs. 10 toes... so the finger!

...Sleep in a luxury hotel or go camping?

Jeff: Do I have to pay? I'd go camping.

Jake: Go camping!

Dylan: I know what you want me to say.

Lea: Go camping.

Emily: Probably camping, unless it's raining or cold, then definitely the hotel.