The Picador: Volume 11, Issue 1

Volume 11, Issue 1

9.8.2015 A PUBLICATION BY HOLDERNESS STUDENTS FOR THE HOLDERNESS COMMUNITY

welcome to holderness Alexis Anastos Erica Ashby Ellie Batchelder Will Bayha Beckham Bayreuther Yarmony Bellows Sarah Berube Isaac Bistre Jamous Ethan Bliss Joshua Bliss Ben Booker Miles Bowser Wei Hao Cai Katie Campbell Claudia Cantin Ly Cao K.C. Carter Drea Chin Jake Cicalese Charlie Cunha Hayden Dahl Stian Davenport Ella Davis Westy Davis Justice De Corsi

Dylan de Vries Will Diesel Cam DiGiacomo Quang Do Griffin Doherty Bryn Donovan Eman Dorvil Allegra Driscoll Tanner Ensign Ali Ferri Buzz Fisher Siggy Fitzgerald Izak Furey Phil Gebrehiwet Lily Gillette Meghan Gillis Spencer Glascock JoJo Graham Alex Guyette Ethan Hall Phil Heinrichs Jenn Herrick Grant Hoeffner Colin Hoeffner Dylan Horner

Ziyan Huang Ryan Ilsley Cooper Jay Bren Johnson Will Keating Aidan Kinsley Ben Lash Lily Lin Malcolm Macdonald Anna Macomber Jake Madigan Tori Michienzi Phie Miles Shawn Moors Bryce Murdick Mina Nguyen Duy Nguyen David Nicholson Alex Oliver Darby Palisi Chase Peatman Emily Peltier Eliza Pimental Supavit Pokawanvit Cate Pollini

Kathryn Potter Bridgit Potter Connor Preston Keke Qian Elizabeth Reed Hunter Rehn Avery Reynolds Owen Russell Sophie Sengpiel Sam Sheffield Sam Shinn Bella Smith Lauren Steele Kay Stolar Connor Stull Jack Tegan Mikee Trask Ryan Wall Kristina Wolff Andrey Yao Sergio Yap Diego Zesati

“Embrace this Nervous Excitement,” Says School President AJ Chabot ‘16 My name is AJ Chabot, and I’m very excited to be your School President!

I remember my first day at Holderness quite vividly. I woke up early in the morning, in my comfy bed, in my friendly home, got in the overpacked car and made the long drive to Holderness. While that wasn’t the most pleasant drive, it was exciting.

I’m sure many of you had this same drive this morning, had the same nervous feeling over who would greet you when you stepped out of the car, who your roommate would be, and who your O-hike leader would be. Embrace this nervous excitement, and try to let go of any doubts you have about Holderness.

Easier said than done, right? Yes, it is easier said than done, but coming from someone who can remember it

all - every nervous second – I can tell you with confidence that this feeling will dissipate. I can’t promise you that Holderness will replace your home, but I can surely tell you that the people here will make you feel at home.

So, this is how the next few hours and days will look for you all. You’ll say your goodbyes to your parents, then you’ll hoist your O-hike pack over your shoulder and get started on what is likely the first many experiences in the woods. Lions and Tigers and Bears! Not really, but expect to meet interesting people, see some amazing views, and play fun campfire games.

After O-hike you’ll come back to an empty campus, and you will spend some time walking around, meeting your teachers, seeing your classes, and becoming familiar with your

dorm situation. On the next day, returning students will show up, and you’ll be so swiftly swept up into the swing of Holderness that O-hike will soon feel like a blur of the past. At some point, you will stop feeling like a new student; even the idea of feeling new will become foreign to you.

Without realizing it, the people of Holderness will make you feel like a member of the community.

I realize that this is a major change for some of you. Whether you come from across the world or across the road, Holderness will grow on you.

The campus, the learning, and the people will all grow on you You will grow, your parents will grow, your mind will grow all because of your decision to come here.

Welcome to Holderness, have an amazing O-hike, and an even better first year!

21 Tips for a Great Year 1.

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Be yourself!

Read The Picador. It will make you a better person.

Read the 2015-2016 Student Handbook.

Spend study hall hours wisely - Procastination is never a good idea.

5. Eat breakfast.

6. Participate in new activities.

7. Take only ONE piece of candy from the candy jar.

8. Show up to your job on time - Remember that Dependability is a leadership value!

9. Turn in your uniform after EVERY game. No one likes a stinky teammate!

10. Get to know students from different places and backgrounds.

11. Do not cut the quad!

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12. Follow the dress code - don’t be afraid to adopt your own style, but no hats inside!

13. Speak up in class - effort grades are important!

14. Have a conversation with everyone at your table during sit-down dinner.

15. Get a big cup before you get your food.

16. Do not take big cups out of Weld!

17. Find a subbing buddy who you can always count on and who can always count on you.

18. Take time to talk to staff - they are some of the nicest people on campus!

19. Smile and make eye contact when you introduce yourself.

20. Remember to call your parents!

21. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

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JOIN A CLUB!

Stressed Out? Recharge Here!

We’ve added two club and meeting blocks to our weekly schedule. If you want to get involved and learn something Maggie Barton ‘16 new, try out one of these clubs. Don’t see something you like? Grab some classmates and start your own!

Although Holderness is known for being a close community, The Dial (Yearbook) - Dr. Furlonge Mosaic (Literary Magazine) - Dr. Furlonge Green Team - Dr. Mumford Math Team - Ms. Wolf Alliance - Ms. Barton, Ms. Fischer Multicultural Club - Ms. Glew Outdoor Club- Mr. Galvin Investment Club - Ms. Connors Vestry - Rev. Weymouth Relay for Life - Ms. Weymouth Cooking Club - Ms. Weymouth Blue Key (Admission) - Ms. Day The Picador - Mr. Herring

YOUR 2015-16 BUCKET LIST There’s a ton going on at Holderness, and you won’t want to miss out on anything. Through hours of brainstorming, The Picador Editors have come up with the ultimate bucket list for your first year.

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Try Mrs. Peck’s brownies at Head’s House Do the Crisco Slide at Super Sunday Do every job at sitdown dinner at least once Order Manny’s so often that they know your name Experience the applesauce chocolate cake Belt Hymn 711 in Chapel Read every issue of The Picador Ask Ms. Pope to name the capital of any country Sing “Sweet Caroline” in Assembly Try not to play Head’s Day roulette Have Mr. Laurence tell you to ice an injury Wear a t-shirt in March because it’s finally “warm” Write an OutBack letter to someone Ask Mr. Ford if you’re allowed to cut the quad Actually turn a weekend form on time Endure a workout with Mr. Mure Swim in the Pemi with your team Wait in line for 45 minutes to get a sizzling salad Swirl the perfect soft serve cone Win a Saturday night event Write something for Mosaic Eat an apple a day from the Mr. Peck’s office Ski the nordic trails Be in the school play Learn everyone’s name

many places on campus go untouched each year. Perhaps as I write about them, they will lose the privacy that makes them so special, but it is always good to share. Right now, campus feels mysterious and uncharted, but in no time you will need new places to go. Being a faculty kid, I have had a 14-year advantage for finding the secret spots on campus, and these are just a few of the gems I have found: 1. The lobby of Carpenter during a free block. If you are lucky, someone will be playing the piano in the practice room or the band will be getting ready for a concert and their crisp tunes will drift up the stairs. If music does not fill the space, then you can be claimed by Ms. Plourde’s drawing tips or Mr. Nicolay’s photographic insight. Mobiles from the 3D Design class hang above you, and if you don’t get too distracted by the artistic inspiration or exhibits in the gallery, then you may just get some work done.

2. The Chapel on a Saturday afternoon. Bring an English book or just a busy brain in need of clearing. Although it can be cold in the winter, an empty chapel is something worth experiencing. Whether you doze off in a pew or just get some good thinking done, a moment all to yourself is rare at Holderness.

3. The library before brunch. Yes, this does require prying yourself out of bed before 11 on a Sunday, but it is worth the agony. Grab a big table by the window and let the warm sun shine wake you up. By the time you are eating pancakes and bacon, you will already have a draft of that US History paper – it’s a great feeling.

4. The cemetery when practice gets cancelled. If your coach gives you a day off and you are not feeling like hitting the gym or the trails, a walk around the cemetery is a great way to stretch your legs. Behind Pichette there is a little path through the woods to a small cemetery near the Holderness Trinity Chapel. Quiet, beautiful, and small, you will filled refreshed and calm after one lap inside the fence.

Your last day at Holderness feels far away, but trust that those days that stand between you and college will soon be slipping away. In no time, the many things that you said you would do or places that you said you would visit before graduation will still be on your bucket list. If I can offer one piece of advice, waste no time searching for all that Holderness has to offer.

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AS HOLDERNESS SCHOOL ENTERS ITS 137TH YEAR, WE ARE EXCITED AND PROUD TO WELCOME YOU TO THIS GREAT COMMUNITY. GOOD LUCK AND SEE YOU SOON!

The Fine Print: What You Need to Know Holderness School Honor Code: Students and faculty at Holderness School consider themselves responsible for upholding a code of honor in all situations, whether they involve academics, athletics, or community life. A code of honor supports the trust we place in each other. Elements of honor are honesty and integrity; one demonstrates honor by acting in the spirit and intention of honesty. Being honorable means doing the right thing, even if no one else will ever know.

Boys Dress Code • Blazer, collared dress shirt (tucked in) with a tie. In the winter, a sweater may replace the blazer, and a turtleneck may replace the collared shirt and tie.

• Dress slacks, trousers, corduroys with a belt.

• Dress shoes, boots, birkenstocks (no beachwear, slippers), sneakers (must look neat); socks.

PURPOSE STATEMENT The Picador is a publication that serves to inform the Holderness School community and stimulate discourse through the thoughtful and respectful exchange of ideas, featuring the dynamic and insightful voice of the Holderness student body.

Holderness School Mission: Holderness School fosters equally in each student the resources of the mind, body, and spirit in the creation of a caring community, inspiring all to work for the betterment of humankind and God’s creation.

Holderness School Vision: Holderness School will redefine leadership and intellectual development, preparing all for their journeys in a changing world.

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Editors Maggie Barton AJ Chabot Maggie Cunha Dougie DeLuca Carter Bourassa Chae Hanh Brooke Hayes

Girls Dress Code Dress or skirt of appropriate length Slacks or trousers (no jean or “skinny” style pants, regardless of fabric).

Dress shirt, Oxford, sweater (no polo shirts).

Dress shoes, boots, leather sandals, birkenstocks (no beachwear, slippers), sneakers (must look neat).

Layout & Design Moti Jiang Yiyang Mao Yoomi Ren Faculty Advisor Mr. Herring

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