The Picador Volume 9, Issue 11
A PUBLICATION BY HOLDERNESS STUDENTS FOR THE HOLDERNESS SCHOOL COMMUNITY
May 16, 2014
The Picador’s Got a New Team: The 2014-15 Editors
she is interning as an editor for a nonprofit journal in her Congrats to Charlotte Freccia, hometown. She is excited to Thomas Chau, Jack Yanchitis, “bring the experience and Maggie Barton, and AJ knowledge [she] will gain this Chabot, the new Picador edisummer to The Picador.” tors for next year! As this year draws to an end, we are exDespite being a new editor, cited to see what changes and this will be Thomas’s second ideas they will bring to the year contributing to the paper. He spent this year as a section table. writer, enlightening the school Charlotte is very passionate about recent events in internaabout writing and is exited to tional sports. Due to his prior provide for the school in a new experiences, he “has gained an way. Over summer vacation, By Parker Densmore ’15
understanding of the nuances required to publish a successful newspaper.” He is excited to be promoted. This will also be Jack’s second year with The Picador. Over the second half of this year, Jack wrote the entertainment section, creating humorous yet insightful summaries of current movies and shows such as The Tonight Show and The Wolf of Wall Street. He started writing because he “always
wanted to be an editor” and “is considering pursuing journalism in the future.” Along with the three new senior editors, Maggie and AJ are joining the paper as junior editors. Maggie has written several pieces for The Picador over the year and is excited to be more involved. She is eager to be an editor since “It is impressive to see what an impact the paper has on the student (Continued on page 2)
General Meigs to Speak at 135th Commencement Commencement is not the end, but the beginning. It is an important moment for the Class of 2014 as they enter a new phase of their lives. This year’s graduation speaker, retired General Montgomery Meigs '62, will deliver his speech at the 135th graduation ceremony. After his time at Holderness, General Meigs attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. In his 35-
year military career, he served as a commander of cavalry troops in Vietnam and commanded the 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division during Operation Desert Storm. More specifically, he participated in the Battle of Medina Ridge, the largest tank battle in the campaign. He was also in command of the 1st Infantry Division’s deployment to Bosnia and Herzegovina in support of the Dayton Treaty.
From 1998 to 2002, the general was in command of the NATO Stabilization Force. After he retired in 2003, General Meigs taught at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Policy at Syracuse University. He also played an important role in the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization that supported combat units in Operation (Continued on page 2)
The Picador New Editors (Continued from page 1)
body.” With both Maggie and Thomas in charge of current events for Assembly, we are thrilled to be able to expand our news coverage.
topic the editor asked me to cover.” He covered everything from sports games to restaurant reviews.
Besides introducing the new editors, we would also like to thank all the students who apWhile he did not have a major plied for the positions. We role in The Picador this year, hope you are still willing to AJ is very prepared for the job. contribute to the paper next He spent last year as “a key year, and we are excited to see writer for [his] town newspa- what you have to offer. per reporting on almost any Meigs (Continued from page 1)
Freedom.
General Meigs and his wife Mary Ann now reside in Austin, TX, where they spend time with their sons, William and Matthew, and grandchildren, Elena, James, and Thomas. General Meigs describes himIn 2008 General Meigs joined self as an avid fisherman and Georgetown University’s Cen- hunter and says that at Holderter for Peace and Security ness “my time on the playing Studies as its Visiting Profes- field offered the most enjoysor of Strategy and Military ment” because he had not yet Operations. Today he is a vis- understood the value of scholiting professor at the Lyndon arly pursuits. B. Johnson School of Public Nonetheless, he cites the menAffairs at the University of toring of Don Henderson, Ed Texas-Austin, where he Cayley, Bruce Haertl, and Jim teaches advanced topics in Brewer as formative, and in a public policy. He is the author recent class note wrote that “I of Slide Rules and Submasuspect Don Henderson doesrines: American Scientists and n’t know how important he Subsurface Warfare in World was to giving me an undying War II (National Defense Uniinterest in history and a strong versity Press, 2002), a considsense of the value of primary eration of the subsurface war material in historical writing.” in World War II. The book General Meigs was the recipifocusing on the Battle of the ent of the 2003 Distinguished Atlantic and the science used Alumni Award. by both sides to gain advantage. He has also authored We are proud to list Montgomnumerous articles--including ery Meigs as one of our own “Unorthodox Thoughts about and happily welcome him back Asymmetric Warfare”—and to Holderness as our distinserved as an NBC News mili- guished guest for our 135th tary consultant during the ini- Commencement. tial phases of Operation Iraqi Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. With General Meigs’ insights and leadership, the casualty rates for improvised explosive devices decreased by a factor of six.
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Remember When? Remember your first day on campus? Remember O-Hike? What was your first class on your first day of school at Holderness? Who was your roommate your first year? Do you remember the first time your parents came to visit you during Parents’ Weekend? Here are some pictures that might help you remember your Holderness milestones!
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The Picador World News By Zihan Guo ’14
VIETNAM: Anti-China protests have erupted at an industrial area in southern Vietnam amid tensions over territorial rows in the South China Sea.
UKRAINE: Ukraine is due to host round-table talks in Kiev in an effort to create a negotiated settlement to the crisis in the east of the country.
NIGERIA: Nigeria is ready to talk to Islamist militants to negotiate the release of more than 200 abducted girls, cabinet minister Tanimu Turaki has said.
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Volume 9, Issue 11 Science News By Henry Liu ’15
UNITED STATES: “We have demonstrated repair of a nonliving, synthetic materials system in a way that is reminiscent of repair-by-regrowth as seen in some living systems,” said Professor Jeffrey Moore of the University of Illinois. Yes, you have heard it right. There is now a plastic that can heal itself by oozing out liquid gel. These plastics can completely heal bullet damage in recession by emptying the hardening gel from miniature channels throughout the plastic.
World Sports By Tommy Chau ’15 Soccer: In the last couple of days, the soccer world witnessed the departure of two iconic players of Manchester United, Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand. For many years both men have dedicated their lives to the Red Devils. However, both central defenders claimed that they did not have the confidence in their ability anymore to bring success to United, especially after the disastrous 2013-14 season in which the Red Devils did not qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 18 years. “Man Utd had to do something to replace the two biggest holes in their defensive system in order to be at the top of their game next year,” their former teammate Ryan Giggs claimed. Despite all the difficulties, all the Man Utd fans around the world wished Ferdinand and Vidic good luck on the next journey in their careers. Tennis: After some moments of reconsideration, former World No.1 Roger Federer decided to attend the 2014 Roland Garros or French Open, for not only will the tournament improve his ranking on the ATP World Tour, it will also be a major morale boost to his wife, Mirka Federer, who just gave birth to another set of identical twins last week. The chances of getting far into the tournament are positive for FedEx after having an amazing 2014 start with two ATP World Tour titles. However, the chances of winning Roland Garros remain questionable, as he still has to face a lot of tough opponents on the clay courts, including Rafael Nadal or David Ferrer.
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The Picador So Long Friends! Far ewell! We W ill Miss You! By Charles Harker ’15 The end of the school year is always a bittersweet moment for many reasons. Everyone is excited for a break from school work, and the onset of summer nights and sleep-ins has us all sighing with relief.
the residents of Niles dorm where he was on duty during the year, will be leaving us after an eventful year. Mr. Casey taught math and coached hockey and lacrosse while at
Holderness. Another young and enthusiastic math teacher and lacrosse coach will also be leaving us. George Negroponte who also
Unfortunately, we will be saying goodbye to many friends for the summer, and some for an even longer period of time. In addition to saying goodbye to the seniors for good, a number of faculty with long and short tenures will be leaving the Holderness community as well.
coached soccer and led two Out Backs will be heading south to New Jersey next year. And those who have spent any time in the library during the day or evening hours know Mary Kietzman. After more than twenty years at Holderness and countless hours in Alfond Library, Mrs. Kietzman will be retiring. Another longtime faculty member, Doonie Brewer, is headed out of the 603. An English teacher and coach of field hockey, basketball, and softball, Ms. Brewer and her dogs will be missed. (Continued on page 7)
Ian Casey, known as “Dad” to
How’s the Water? An Interview with Jeff Mudgett Jeremy Batchelder: Water throughout campus tends to taste differently depending on the location. Is it different water?
water is treated, which is unnecessary for field irrigation. Water runoff and rainfall could be collected to irrigate the fields.
Jeff Mudgett: No, all water on the Holderness School campus is from the town of Plymouth. It is pumped up to the Sand Hill Tower and then flows down into the school at around 80 psi. The different tasting water is due to the different age of the water fountains and spouts.
JB: To promote responsible water usage on campus, what initiatives do you envision?
JB: How do you envision the Holderness campus being more environmentally friendly in terms of water usage?
JM: Water fountains are the main focus. On campus we have many different types of fountains, with some nearing their final days. Our hope is that in the next few years we will install water bottle filling stations, replacing old water fountains that are wasteful.
JB: Some of the water fountains on campus have cold JM: One of the long-term water, while others do not. goals that we have is to collect Why is this? our own domestic water for JM: There are only two water field irrigation. The Plymouth fountains, the one in Bartsch
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and the one in Lower Hagerman, that have chilling units attached to the water fountains. The reasons that other fountains do not have chilling units are because of the space requirements and cost.
School with better tasting water that is easy to access?
JM: In Hoit and Rathbun we have installed aquapure filtration systems with standalone taps specifically for filling water bottles. These spouts JB: Is there anything that can filter the water more extenbe done in older dorms to cre- sively than the town filtration system. As the older fountains ate better tasting water? are replaced around campus, JM: There is not much we can each site will improve. do in the older dorms, except eventually replace the fountains. JB: What is the water quality like? JM: All water on campus is tested monthly for chloroform and is sent directly to the state. The reports are online. JB: What actions have been taken to supply Holderness
Volume 9, Issue 11 artistic advancement of students at Holderness. Though And, what was a one-year these gaps will be filled by sabbatical has turned into an new, exciting faces in the indefinite leave for former coming years, those that are art teacher Katherine Field. leaving will be missed and not easily forgotten. Thanks And last, but certainly not for all you have done for least, is the departure of Holderness: Mrs. Field, Mr. Martha and Jory Macomber. Negroponte, Mr. and Mrs. Macomber, Ms. Brewer, Mr. Though all held different positions and impacted the Casey, and Mrs. Kietzman! school in different ways, they helped contribute to the intellectual, athletic, and Departing Faculty (Continued from page 6)
New England Sports and Entertainment By Jack Yanchitis ’15 In entertainment this week, and well frankly, during the months of April, May, and June, the country sees little mentionable action on television or on the big screen. We are in a transitional phase where television shows end their winter seasons and networks get ready for their summer series. Hollywood is also busy preparing for its own summer season of movies. These spring months are instead dedicated to sports. While Joey Casey may be covering New England Sports, there is— believe it or not—a lot going on in the sports world outside of the Northeast. The NBA Playoffs are well underway as the Conference Finals are scheduled to start early next week--as long as the Trail Blazers don’t pull an incredible 4-0 comeback from 3-0 down to start the series. While I am aware that many are not basketball fans, it truly is an incredible sport to watch during the Conference Finals and the NBA Championships. While many hail Michael Jordan and believe that he will be the greatest basketball player ever, Lebron James will yet again be making his case in the coming weeks. Lebron tied a playoff career high, posting 49 against the Nets Tuesday night; he will face the Pacers if they can manage to win one of their next two against the Wizards. If they play the Pacers, it will be a rematch of last year’s Conference Finals, an incredible series that needed seven games to conclude the winner. The Pacers and the Heat hate each other, and when they play, the games are always the most physical of the year. In the five games the teams played against each other this season, there were nine technical fouls awarded, setting this series up to be so intense that it could go down to the wire. In the West Conference, MVP Kevin Durnant looks to return to his second NBA Championship Game in the last three years. Whoever ends up the champion of the West will likely be very hungry and will want nothing more than to upend the Heat’s potential three-peat NBA Title. Whatever happens in the rest of the NBA Playoffs, I can assure you that it will feature some of the best and most exciting games of the year, especially if the Thunder squares off against the Heat. There will be greatness, “Miracle-on-Ice” kind of greatness. Ok, it won’t be “the United States ending the Cold War in a game of hockey and giving the country the biggest sense of USA Pride Ever” greatness, but it will be great. U-S-A! U-S-Sorry, it’s just a natural reaction to the thought of that game. Gives me chills.
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Goodbye Macombers! I have known the Macomber family since my brother and I went to Montessori school with Clark. Ever since then, the Macs have not only provided me with endless fun on summer days, but they have been an amazing support system during the school year. I came into Holderness as a somewhat naive freshman, but whenever I'd found myself drifting away from who I was, simply seeing the Macomber family would remind me of where I came from. I am unbelievably grateful to have had them around for the four years of my high school career. They will be sorely missed, but I'm looking forward to more summer days on Squam Lake. Thank you for everything, Macomber family; the Rasmussen family wishes you the best of luck! Lots of love, Emily. - Emily Rasmussen Mr. Mac's reaction every year after the opening day of baseball season: If the Red Sox win game one = we are going 162 - 0. If the Red Sox lose game one = we are going 0 - 162. Martha Mac lasting image—working to make the Circle Tri a reality every Labor Day Weekend—fun, fun and then more fun. I rely on the Circle Tri “Days Remaining” sign to count down my summer. - Mr. Barton
The Macombers constantly have their house open, and I love making pancakes on Head's days or after sleep-ins. They always play Pandora to liven the place up! - Racheal Erhard
One day in Lewis, I flipped on the light and saw a little fuzzy grey thing scurry under my backpack. I screamed and called Mr. Mac; within seconds he was over in Lewis searching for the mouse. After checking everywhere in the room, he brought me into his house to do homework so I wouldn’t have to think about it. The next day their cat Moo was released in our dorm on a mouse hunt. Mr. Mac still teases me about my encounter with the mouse, because he doesn’t believe that there was ever one (but there really was!). I cannot thank them enough for all that they have done and all of the lessons that they have taught me. - Katie Remien
I will never forget the first time we met. It was on the soccer field, only a couple of weeks into school. I lost the ball to an opponent and then shouted a curse word right next to the sidelines and Mr. Mac. After the game he approached me and told me to watch my mouth but that he liked my intensity. Great guy. - Alex Spina Dear Martha, Thank you for bringing lots of fun and color to our campus. The Christmas lights, candy canes, Frog Pond, music, and endess activities have added so much to the life of this school! We will miss you. - The Pfenningers
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That first OB, I copied everything Jory did— from tending to the cat-gut straps on my snowshoes each evening, to drying out the felt liners of my boots by the fire, to opening up my sleeping bag each morning and spreading it out on branches in direct sunlight. I even put peanut butter on a slice of pepperoni. I just wanted to be like Jory. - Bob Low
Only knowing the Mac's for a year, I can still say I will really miss ice cream nights on Fridays. I enjoyed talking with Mr. and Mrs. Mac, who invited us into their home, paid for ice cream for the two dorms, and let us watch whatever sports games we wanted on TV. My favorite memory is watching the UCONN national championship basketball game quietly with John Dewey. But as the last buzzer sounded, we went berserk, and Mr. Mac was truly fascinated by our excitement. He was genuinely happy to share the championship with us, and I felt really thankful for that. - Jack Y.
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We Will Miss You! Dear Jory, Thank you for being such a great colleague and friend for so many years. Your passion for teaching and love of working with students is evident in everything you do. I wish you the best of luck in Utah—the US Ski Team is lucky to get you! - Tobi Pfenninger
Thank you for always clearing off the Frog Pond in the winter; it made for some great skating! - Drew Houx My roommate and I woke up at 6am this past winter and jumped on a minibus to go hike Livermore Mountain. It had been a spur of the moment decision that we had made the night before; we had decided that if we woke up to our alarms, we would go. During the whole trip, Mrs. Macomber was always smiling and sharing her positive energy with us. It was a great way to start the day! Celeste and CoCo
I have several memories of the Macs, most of which include sitting in their kitchen listening to music, making pancakes, and having a great time. I love the energy and inclusiveness they bring to campus. We will all miss you!! - Eliana Mallory
One night our dorm was starving, and we walked right into the Macomber's house and asked if they had anything to eat. Within minutes Mr. Mac had spaghetti cooking and fruit and ice cream ready for scooping. Both Mr. and Mrs. Mac are always so giving and welcoming, and I can't thank them enough for being awesome dorm parents. - Elizabeth Powell
O-Hike four years ago…Mr. Mac, Greg McConnell, Katie Finnegan, Emily Hayes. We hiked to the base of the Tripyramids the first afternoon and ended up setting up camp on an unsuspecting slant. The next two nights we shared quesadillas and stories of walkbacks. And usually as we slept, we ended up sliding to the bottom of the tarp at least once in the middle of the night. Thank you, Mr. Macomber for pushing us to climb to the top! - Hannah Slattery What I will miss about Mr. Macomber the most will be his Assembly speeches, his unique sense of humor, and what he sometimes called his "full head of hair." I will not forget how Mrs. Macomber urged us to take a chance on being creative. She taught me that you won't know what you’re missing out on if you don't take the chance. Stephen Wilk My first memory of Jory is of sitting in his office during my first interview on campus. Toward the end of the interview he asked, “Do you have any questions for me?” I asked. And asked. And asked again. “Sorry. I tend to ask a lot of questions,” I said. He assured me: “Questions are good.” But, I really don't think he knew what he was in for! Always a good listener and gracious to answer my questions, I have learned from Jory about being kind and gentle, inquisitive and thoughtful, professional and level-headed, playful and fun, all at the same time. I owe him more than I could ever express. Marth! Where do I begin? You were the first one there, standing in the driveway, dinner in hand, to welcome us home from the hospital with Baby Caetano. You were the first one to coax our new four-person family out onto the boat when Baby Pedro was less than six weeks old. You invited (dragged?) me along to both the Obama and Romney rallies. You got me and my kid up Mt. Prospect (and brought snacks!) for an unforgettable moon hike. You cheered me on through some Jingle Bell runs and some Circle Trots. You have taken the best pictures of my kids that I think have ever been taken. You have marked my life, and that of my family. You are one heck of a special girl. And to the Macs as a whole - Jory, Martha, Sam, Clark, and Anna. You have been an example to us all of how to be a strong, playful, loving family—an inspiration to me as I navigate raising thoughtful, well-rounded, respectful, and fun kids in this world we call Holderness. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you. - KMags Page 9
The Picador Satire I s Yo u r R o o m m a t e a P o t e n t i a l F e m i n i s t ? or she uses the alternate spellings of “hystory” or “womyn,” make sure to snicker loudly. Being as close-minded as possible is necessary to fight off this absurdity known as progress.
By Danielle Norgren ’14 With a liberal democrat as president, gay-rights activists like Ellen Degeneres and Ellen Page in the media, and public outrage over systemized racism, our society is plagued by many searching for what is known as “basic human rights.” And to make matters worse, it has come to the attention of this caring community that many of our members may secretly identify with a movement known as “feminism.” Feminism is a radical social and political movement that attempts to transform society by establishing the notion that women are people! This preposterous theory needs to be eliminated as soon as possible. While political activism is important, there are many things you can do within your own community to help prevent the spread of feminism. First, one must identify the enemy. Below are some helpful tips for successfully determining if your roommate is a feminist.
Step Number 1: In his or her presence state the phrase: “I am not a feminist, but I do believe in equality.” If he or she throws a dictionary at you, your suspicions may be valid.
Step Number 4: Check her closet to establish a pants to skirt ratio. She may feel that the dress code enforces the gender binary.
As soon as you have alerted your peers to the potential threat, come up with some clever nicknames that will completely radicalize and genStep Number 2: Play the song Step Number 5: Did he or she eralize your roommate’s posi“Blurred Lines” by Robin support the Hillary Clinton tion. A good starter may be Thicke and leave the room. campaign? Hillary Clinton is a “man-hater.” When you return, check for female in politics, and therebleeding in the ears. fore must be irrational and of Is feminism dangerous? Maybe. And that’s why we as Step Number 3: If your room- lower intelligence than her a community must work to mate is a female, ask for her male counterparts. fight off any efforts to emmonthly cosmetic budget. If it Step Number 6: Ask him or power women. is negligible, she most likely her to spell out the words does not feel bound by societal “history” and “women.” If he beauty conventions. This is a
Shout Outs By Sarah Michel ’14 CH+CH: Top four chillin' AC+EC: Perfection. CM+CP: Looks like his eviction worked out well. JC+CM: Friends for life; lovers forever. WP+CR: Prom night memories.
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major warning sign.
If your roommate has failed any of these steps, it is appropriate to commence social ostracization. Once you have successfully outed your roommate as a feminist, be sure to ignore any arguments or points of view he or she may present. After all, women already have the right to vote; what more do they need?
Be who you are and say what you feel, Because those who mind don’t matter And those who matter don’t mind. — Dr. Seuss
Volume 9, Issue 11 Horoscopes By Caroline Mure ’14 and Sookie Liddle ’14 Aries (March 21-April 19): Times tickin’ and you're feeling the pressure of the senior slide, even if you’re not a senior. Don’t fall into the trap of slacking off, because it will surely come back to haunt you. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Love is in the air. But don’t fall too hard, especially with summer right around the corner. These last two weeks are perfect for that special spring fling!
might not be going your way. Capricorn (December 22January 19): People enjoy it when you give positive feedback, so use your social energy to help those around you improve their moves; keep doing good things. Leo (July 23-August 22): Your philosophy on the world has become your obsession, but you are searching for an answer to an unsolvable question. Stop thinking so hard and just go with the flow.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): You’ve done something remarkable and should be really proud of yourself. Treat yourself to something special for all that you’ve accomplished this past year; trust me, you deserve it.
Virgo (August 23-September 22): Summer is coming soon, so now is a good time to make friends with people who are leaving. Make the best of the next two weeks, then say your goodbyes.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Your crush has been ignoring you, so retaliate and start to ignore him/her. The sudden lack of interest will have him/ her begging for attention.
Libra (September 23October 22): Now that you are nearing the end of the year, don’t leave anything behind. Use these last days to make a lasting impression and leave with no regrets.
Scorpio (October 23November 21): Something has been off in your life recently, and you are trying to find the inspiration to get back on track. Try wandering around outside the box to open your mind to new ideas. Sagittarius (November 22December 21): You have been on edge lately, and your friends are worried you will snap. Try to control your emotions, even though things
Aquarius (January 20February 18): The time has come to confront a person about a certain situation that has been popping up a lot recently. Saying what you feel will release a lot of stress. Pisces (February 19-March 20): A situation has gotten out of hand, and although it might make you uncomfortable, dealing with the situation will make it easier.
Overheards Collected by Parker Densmore Please email pdensmore@holderness.org if you hear anything that you think should be shared. It’s not actually an ice cream machine… Why are we paying people for Spring Fest when we have Joe and Jeff?
In and Out Racheal Erhard ’14
IN:
OUT:
Stooping
Studying
Outside
Inside
Scootin’
Walking
Hygiene
Polar Plunge
Chubbies
Rain Jackets
Soft serve
Shenanigans
I want to deliver all of your babies. Football preseason starts the Wednesday after Commencement. Good thing my classes give me more work to do over the summer than we do in class. I’ll trade you my textbook for a good back rub. Don’t worry, I’ll still come back for deuce games. I have a two-kill limit for senior year. This year, the Gordon Research Expo shall be conducting research on the Niles bathroom.
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Four Questions For the Seniors There have been four terrific senior editors on staff this year. Because of their organization, creativity, and hard work, The Picador has been filled with informative and entertaining articles. But before we let them go, we asked them to answer four last questions. We hope you enjoy their answers and perhaps can come up with a few of your own! What was your most awkward moment in your Holderness career?
labyrinth of cardboard boxes in the basement. I had somehow locked myself out of the building on the delivery dock.
Celeste Holland: This past fall when I was asked to stand in the front of the Chapel in order for people to take a photo of someone giving a speech. I looked back at Mr. Houseman and saw him put his arms above his head so I decided to mimic him.
Zihan Guo: I slept through my alarm and went to Latin class 5 seconds before the bell rang.
Lea Rice: During my first shift of pantry freshman year, I was sent to “that room at the back” to dispose of some broken glass. Fifteen minutes later, I finally returned. I had gotten myself trapped in a hallway with two locked doors, lost in a
If you could be one faculty member, who would it be and why? CH: I would want to be Ms. Dahl, ’cause she's super cool and outdoorsy (so are all the other faculty). LR: Tyler Cabot. The only area in which he falls short is never falling short at all. ZG: I would like to be Mr. Carrigan, teaching physics.
THAT'S MY DAD By Anonymous Dad always complains about me about my hair, my clothes and my life. “What a clumsy girl!” He always stares at me and says. He blames Mom for spoiling me, He hits me whenever I’m wrong His complaints can even make a song and I’m sure that he wants to sell me away for only 55 cents, “And the guy who actually buys you must be nuts!” he mumbles. But when any guy comes near me even for just an inch Dad’s laser eyes turn him into a piece of well-cooked steak. And once, when a group of boys teased me, saying that I was too fat, Dad came, shook hands with each of them, and I heard some cracking sounds. Better luck next time, boys. He then started his usual complaints, something like, “See? I told you that you need to eat less sweets blah, blah, blah...” while handing me my favorite cheesecake from Tours le Jours. Holding the cake, I hugged him tightly, Saying out loud the most touching lines “Oh come on, Dad, I must at least be worth a buck.” “No way!” he quickly disagreed, But I saw beams from his eyes.
What are you most excited for next year? CH: I am really excited to travel and explore something new before I go to college. LR: Wheels after dark. ZG: Pittsburg Any community Shoutouts you'd like to make? CH: Good luck next year! LR: Shoutout to Craig Cullen.
Senior Editors Zihan Guo Celeste Holland Sarah Michel Lea Rice Junior Editors Parker Densmore Charles Harker Faculty Advisors Ms. Magnus Mr. Solberg Section Writers Joey Casey Tommy Chau Racheal Erhard Becca Kelly Seo Jung Kim Linh Le Sookie Liddle Henry Liu Caroline Mure Katie Remien
Allie Solms The Poetry Club Jack Yanchitis Contributors Jeremy Batchelder Danielle Norgren Contact Information Holderness School Chapel Lane P.O. Box 1879 Plymouth, NH 03245 Phone Number: 603.536.1257 Email: info@holderness.org